Thailand’s King and Queen are currently on a state visit to France, with Queen Suthida showcasing the country’s royal jewels during the historic diplomatic engagement. Separately, the nation continues to mourn Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who passed away after more than three years in a coma at the age of 47. Read more via the BBC.
Economy and Trade
Thailand is positioning itself as a growing force in international trade and business. The country ranked 27th globally as a destination for business start-ups and is being discussed as a potential trusted trade partner for Europe. Car sales rose 10.6% in May, even as overall production declined by 17.9%, largely due to the shift toward electric vehicles. Explore Thailand’s trade data via the Observatory of Economic Complexity.
Finance and Technology
The Bank of Thailand is advancing plans for a 1:1 baht-backed stablecoin, with new legislation being prepared that will initially limit its use to institutions. Thailand is also being recognised as an emerging global technology hub, with enterprise AI deployments and digital infrastructure investments gaining momentum. Read the full report via Ledger Insights.
Tourism and Travel
Tourism remains a key pillar of Thailand’s economy. The country was recently voted the world’s most welcoming destination at an international awards event held in Madrid. New cross-border QR payment functionality has been launched to make travel more seamless for international visitors. However, a proposed 1,000 THB outbound travel fee for residents has been cancelled, while a 300 THB international visitor tourism tax is confirmed to proceed. Read more via Travel and Tour World.
Public Safety and Environment
Thai authorities have placed 43 provinces under flood and landslide watch amid heavy monsoon rains, with warnings issued through early July. A bomb attack in Thailand’s Tak Bai region injured two Malaysian nationals. Additionally, the US Embassy issued a health alert regarding enhanced Ebola screening protocols. Read the Nation Thailand flood warning here.
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