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Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:10:00 +0700Thailand, Cambodia lay groundwork for border fence survey
The foreign affairs ministries of Thailand and Cambodia have issued statements confirming the approval of initial work toward constructing an eight-kilometre security fence along a contested part of their border.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:24:00 +0700Central Plains flooded as Chao Phraya discharge rate raised
Many low-lying areas in the Central Plains are experiencing flooding triggered by increased water discharges from the Chao Phraya barrage, with parts of Ayutthaya province still inundated after three months, residents say.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0700Floating book fair docks in Klong Toey
The Doulos Hope, an international floating book fair, has anchored at Klong Toey Port in Bangkok until Nov 30. The vessel carries more than 2,000 educational and cultural titles across various fields. It is open to the public from 1pm to 8.30p...
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:37:00 +0700Raids in Chon Buri and Phuket hobble major drug ring
Raids spanning seven locations in Chon Buri and Phuket disrupted a major narcotics network and led to the arrest of its mastermind on Saturday, police said.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0700Trump exempts Hungary from sanctions for buying Russian oil
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has granted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban a one-year exemption from sanctions for buying Russian oil and gas after the close right-wing allies held a chummy White House meeting on Friday.
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Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:24:00 +0700Central Plains flooded as Chao Phraya discharge rate raised
Many low-lying areas in the Central Plains are experiencing flooding triggered by increased water discharges from the Chao Phraya barrage, with parts of Ayutthaya province still inundated after three months, residents say.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:22:00 +0700Old dogs need new tricks
Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva’s return to lead the Democrat Party has brought back a familiar sense of order — and the familiar faces that once defined Thailand’s oldest political institution.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:12:00 +0700New Thai alcohol rules put drinkers on the hook for fines
People in Thailand wanting to quench their thirst with an afternoon tipple risk steep fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control legislation that strengthens enforcement and significantly tightens restrictions around marketing and advertising.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 06:20:00 +0700Unpacking the tourism tax
While the cabinet approved the National Tourism Policy Committee's proposal to collect a tourism tax from inbound travellers in February 2023, the programme has still not been implemented.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:47:00 +0700Government moves to avert 2011-style flooding
The government has assured the public there would be no repeat of the 2011 floods, citing coordinated water management and readiness for tropical storm Kalmaegi despite major reservoirs nearing capacity.