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ASEAN expansion is driving Australian firms to plan market entry by sequence, matching each country to production, R&D, logistics or retail.

22 May 20262 min read

A nine-month-old was rescued in Phuket after being trapped in a parked car, showing how hot car danger can turn deadly in minutes.

21 May 20262 min read

Pattaya hotel safety is in focus after a 33-year-old Chinese tourist died in a sixth-floor fall. Police are still investigating the cause.

21 May 20262 min read

Thai Chuay Thai Plus will begin on 1 June, offering up to 4,000 baht per registered person. Registration details are due soon.

21 May 20262 min read

Phuket rain warning follows flooding on 20 May, with more rain and wind forecast for the weekend and possible transport delays.

21 May 20262 min read

Bangkok phone rules are tightening in BMA-run schools from the new semester, with stricter limits aimed at reducing distraction.

21 May 20262 min read

Phuket weather warning is extended as heavy rain, dangerous waves and sudden flood risk continue to affect residents and visitors.

21 May 20262 min read

Phuket weather warning affects outdoor plans and sea trips, as police continue an investigation and report a 1.8-kilogram drug seizure.

20 May 20262 min read

Thailand is emerging as a chip tools transit hub as Chinese import routes shift under US trade restrictions and ASEAN supply changes.

20 May 20262 min read

The Thai economy rose 2.8% year on year in Q1 2026, led by exports and outperforming many ASEAN peers amid global pressure.

20 May 20262 min read