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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0700
Flash floods hit Phetchabun as Pasak River overflows
Flash floods inundated communities in Lom Sak district of Phetchabun province after heavy overnight rain caused the Pasak River to overflow its banks, forcing about 300 households to evacuate on Saturday.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0700
Trump signs bill to impose sweeping Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval after months of delay.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0700
Western Australia beaches closed after fatal shark attack
‌Several beaches along the coast of Western Australia, including in the state capital Perth, will remain closed until at least Sunday, authorities said, after a ​fatal ⁠shark attack at a popular beach in the city on Friday.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0700
Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up
NAGOYA, Japan - The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a multi-sport spectacular that has more participants than the Olympics.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0700
Protesters counter Trump’s Kennedy Center demolition threat
WASHINGTON - Protesters formed a human chain on Friday around the Kennedy Center, the Washington arts hub that US President Donald Trump threatened to demolish unless his name is restored to it.

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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0700
Trust remains elusive
The main opposition People’s Party (PP) may be calling on Pheu Thai to abandon the Bhumjaithai-led coalition government, but rebuilding trust between the two parties could prove considerably harder than bringing them together against a common p...

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:10:00 +0700
Stocks gain but oil-driven inflation still a worry
RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday, helped by a dip in oil prices, even as investors grappled with efforts by global central ‌banks to rein in oil-driven inflation, with Japan hiking its benchmark interest rate.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:50:00 +0700
Anutin preps coalition for censure test
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he was in contact with coalition leaders and ministers and was preparing another dinner meeting to strengthen ties ahead of the upcoming censure debate.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:42:00 +0700
Recipients may get 1,000-baht boost
The government has indicated that the second phase of the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme is likely to provide a one-off 1,000-baht allowance, which can be used over two months.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:33:00 +0700
Navy stands by frigate bidding
The Royal Thai Navy has come under public scrutiny after only one company, South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, was deemed qualified to take on the 17-billion-baht frigate procurement.

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