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Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0700US book their place in next round at World Cup
The United States showed they could win without Christian Pulisic on Friday, beating Australia 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 32, but coach Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his talisman will return for their next match.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0700Whose ‘communication sovereignty’ are we protecting?
The Thai people are under threat of being fed lies and being wrongly influenced, and the country is at risk of losing control over its communication channels.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0700Phuket considers tripling hotel tax rate
Authorities in Phuket are considering a proposal to raise the provincial tax on hotels from 1% to 3% of room rates to generate additional revenue for local development and tourism promotion.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +0700New ‘Lemon Law’ to protect buyers from faulty goods
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft Lemon Law aimed at strengthening consumer protection by making sellers more accountable for defective goods, allowing buyers to seek repairs, replacements or compensation more easily when products fail wi...
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +070076 test positive for drugs at Nakhon Pathom pub
Seventy-six people tested positive for drugs during a raid on a large entertainment venue in Nakhon Pathom in the early hours of Saturday.
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Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +070048 arrests made in latest southern nominee blitz
A major crackdown on illegal foreign nominee businesses in three southern provinces has resulted in the seizure of assets worth more than 1 billion baht and the arrest of 48 Thai and foreign suspects.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0700Whose ‘communication sovereignty’ are we protecting?
The Thai people are under threat of being fed lies and being wrongly influenced, and the country is at risk of losing control over its communication channels.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0700Phuket considers tripling hotel tax rate
Authorities in Phuket are considering a proposal to raise the provincial tax on hotels from 1% to 3% of room rates to generate additional revenue for local development and tourism promotion.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0700Tax system utilised for more targeted benefits for the poor
The Finance Ministry is expediting its review of welfare reforms to ensure the benefits target those most in need, minimise duplication across programmes, and promote greater participation in the labour force.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:56:00 +0700Spotlight on ballooning welfare spending
Is Thailand becoming a welfare state? The answer remains to be seen, given the government's fiscal constraints.