Thailand has called for stronger international cooperation to help economies navigate geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and technological disruption, arguing that global partnerships must turn investment and innovation into tangible benefits for people and businesses.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is updating its Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) to help member countries protect their financial systems against modern threats, including AI, cyberattacks, rising public debt and geopolitical tensions.

A raid on four karaoke venues in Rayong found that all were operating without entertainment licences, while two were suspected of concealing prostitution, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday.

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to review Hat Yai's monorail project next year, aiming to update a decade-old study to reflect new conditions and lessons from the 2025 major floods.

The Industry Ministry is pushing to establish dedicated recycling industrial estates to manage growing volumes of solar panel and electric vehicle (EV) battery waste, while tightening controls on hazardous industrial waste disposal.

Pension reforms should protect retirement savings while allowing funds to invest in domestic economies, with sound governance and returns for members remaining the top priorities, forum speakers said.

Police are tracing the source of online-purchased sweets suspected of containing cannabis after three family members, including a two-year-old boy, became seriously ill.

The Pollution Control Department (PCD) is investigating pollution in Rangsit canal in Pathum Thani after mass fish deaths and reports of dark, foul-smelling water.

Thailand plans to accelerate its green transition by reducing energy import dependence, attracting private investment and strengthening climate resilience while creating jobs.

Switzerland is promoting Geneva's food, culture and watchmaking to attract more Thai visitors and strengthen tourism and trade ties between the two countries.