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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0700Under-fire UK boosts security for Jews after deadly attack
LONDON - The UK government on Thursday announced an extra £25 million ($33 million) for security outside synagogues and schools, a day after two Jews were stabbed in the latest attack on the community.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0700Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar
TEHRAN - Iran warned the United States on Thursday that its naval blockade was doomed to fail, after President Donald Trump signalled it could be enforced for months to come, in a confrontation wreaking havoc on global energy markets.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0700Three-airport rail deal ‘won’t be changed’
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has reaffirmed that the government will not amend the concession agreement for a high-speed rail line linking three airports, saying a legal pathway exists for the developer to walk away if it cannot procee...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0700Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence reduced further
Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained former leader of Myanmar, has been given a further one-sixth reduction in her sentence as part of an amnesty, a member of her legal team said on Thursday, the second such commutation in two weeks.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0700Cyanide serial killer gets another life sentence
The Criminal Court on Thursday handed another life sentence to serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn for fatally poisoning a policewoman in Khon Kaen province.
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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0700Three-airport rail deal ‘won’t be changed’
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has reaffirmed that the government will not amend the concession agreement for a high-speed rail line linking three airports, saying a legal pathway exists for the developer to walk away if it cannot procee...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0700Cyanide serial killer gets another life sentence
The Criminal Court on Thursday handed another life sentence to serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn for fatally poisoning a policewoman in Khon Kaen province.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:24:00 +0700Opposition presses cabinet to endorse Clean Air Bill
The opposition has urged the cabinet to pass a resolution endorsing the Clean Air Bill at its meeting on May 5, urging the government to prioritise public health rather than waiting until the crisis worsens.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:14:00 +0700Bangkok heat index in ‘extreme danger’ zone
The heat index in Bangkok on Thursday entered the “extreme danger” zone for the first time this season, with “feels like” temperatures higher than or equal to 52 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0700Tighter scrutiny for ride-hailing firms
Authorities have asked ride-hailing platforms to strictly implement driver identity verification or they risk service suspension following a string of safety concerns and the discovery of driver identity theft.