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GSB partners with AMCs to expand access to funds

Government Savings Bank (GSB) has partnered with 10 asset management companies (AMCs) to expand savings and investment options for its 26 million customers, allowing them to invest according to their individual risk appetites.

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ETDA unveils roadmap to strengthen AI governance

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has outlined its 2026 artificial intelligence (AI) strategic direction in an effort to drive Thailand to become a regional hub of AI governance.

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Warning over worsening economy in next 6 months

Tisco Financial Group expects the global economy to face mounting challenges in the second half of 2026, warning that stagflation risks, elevated energy prices and geopolitical tensions could create a more volatile environment for investors.

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Call for state measures to help struggling small retailers

A member of the Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association has urged the government to implement measures supporting small retailers, particularly on accounting and tax-related issues.

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Retail sector shifts into new growth phase

Bangkok's retail market has entered a new phase of transformation in 2026 as developers increasingly focus on transit-oriented destinations, experiential offerings and asset repositioning to maintain competitiveness amid a fresh wave of supply.

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Bank branch closures set to hit staff more than AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Thailand's banking sector is unlikely to have a rapid impact on employment, with the decline in bank staff primarily driven by branch closures, according to the central bank governor.

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Tourism operators call for revision of Indian visa policy

The private sector in three Andaman provinces submitted a petition to the government, calling for a revision of the visa policy for Indian tourists, as Thailand could face potential losses of 8 billion baht if wedding groups shift to other destinations during the upcoming high season.

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Thai fuel prices to stay high until Q4

Domestic oil prices in Thailand are expected to remain elevated until the final quarter of this year, even though global crude benchmarks have eased and the US is set to sign a peace deal with Iran this Friday to end nearly four months of conflict in the Middle East.

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Egypt hold Belgium to 1-1 draw

SEATTLE: Egypt's ⁠hopes of a first-ever World Cup win ‌were dashed by an own goal from defender Mohamed Hany in a 1-1 draw with ⁠Belgium in their Group G opener on Monday.

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Senator sounds alarm over school textbook shortage

Senator Premsak Piayura has raised concerns over a nationwide shortage of school textbooks, alleging irregularities in a 1.4-billion-baht printing project and prompting the Education Ministry to launch an investigation.

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PP demands overhaul of committees

The People's Party (PP) has called for urgent reform of parliamentary committees, questioning whether taxpayer money is being spent effectively amid allegations of inefficiency, duplication and conflicts of interest.

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Expert warns of Super El Nino risk

Thailand should prepare for the possibility of a Super El Nino event next year, which could bring extreme heat, drought and other disruptions, a leading climate expert has warned.

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Show's axing gags media: PP

The People's Party (PP) on Monday raised concerns that the axing of the long-running TV programme Inside Thailand, which will cease broadcasting on MCOT's 9 HD channel on June 30, may amount to silencing the press.

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PM defends co-payment initiative

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme, rejecting claims that it shifts financial burdens onto citizens and saying it is helping stimulate spending, support businesses and strengthen the economy.

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Isoc tells public not to share AI royal images

The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) urged the public to stop sharing AI-generated images falsely depicting the royal family, warning that doing so could violate the Computer Crime Act and contribute to public misunderstanding.

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PM set for Asean-Russia meet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Kazan, Russia, on June 17–18 to attend the Asean–Russia Commemorative Summit, where Thailand aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other economic sectors under its economic diplomacy policy.

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Mideast truce 'positive news'

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed the reported ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive development that could help ease global uncertainties and support economic stability.

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Anutin rejects opposition's concern over TH-AI plan

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday defended the government's TH-AI Passport scheme after opposition lawmakers raised concerns over procurement procedures, budget transparency and the selection of the winning bidder for the 1.6-billion-baht project under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES).

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Ceasefire news lifts trading sentiment

Stock market analysts and gold traders are bullish on the newly struck deal to end the three-month-long US-Iran war, pinning hopes on the Strait of Hormuz being opened on Friday to ease inflationary and cost pressures for the Thai economy and businesses.

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Suspect officer hit with charges

A Border Patrol Police officer who fatally shot a motorcycle taxi driver over a fare dispute early Sunday morning was brought to a court to face additional charges on Monday.

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Narit joins landmark ESA galaxy mission

The National Astronomical Research Institute (Narit) has joined the European Space Agency's (ESA) Analysis of Resolved Remnants of Accreted Galaxies as a Key Instrument for Halo Surveys (Arrakihs) mission, scheduled for launch in late 2030.

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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty.

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Did Gen Z stop drinking?

The mocktail menu used to be an afterthought, three items at the bottom of the drinks list sitting between the soft drinks and the water, there for the pregnant woman at the table and nobody else. Bangkok's better bars now treat the zero-proof section with the same attention as the…

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Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand

MADRID — Spain's ⁠government ⁠has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a programme that initially expected half a million requests, the ‌Migration Ministry said on Monday.

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'Start your engines'? Shipping groups wary on Hormuz reopening

LONDON - Shipping groups warned Monday that it was too soon to start sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Iranian promises that the trade route would reopen under their agreement to end the war.

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