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Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0700
Democrat leader Abhisit says Bangkok can change
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that gubernatorial candidate Anucha Burapachaisri and the party can bring meaningful change to Bangkok, while warning voters not to be misled by candidates claiming to be “indepen...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0700
Australian held after teen girl’s body found in suitcase
A 42‑year‑old Australian man was taken into custody at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Friday night after being accused of killing a 17‑year‑old girl, whose body was found in a suitcase dumped by a railway track in Pattaya.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0700
The purge of cheaters must be ruthless
Barely a day after saying it would halt the appointment of new civil servants after a massive exam cheating scandal threw the entire process into question, the Department of Local Administration (DLA) reversed the decision, citing the threat of hobbl...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0700
Flat domestic tourism projected
Tourism operators expect the domestic market will be flat or contract from last year unless the government launches an effective stimulus scheme to increase low-season trips, as Thai household income generation weakened last year.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0700
Shares dip as Apple price hikes hit tech sentiment
RECAP: Asian shares pulled ‌back on Friday after a stellar quarter, as hefty price hikes by Apple revealed the downside of booming chip demand and depressed tech shares, while the threat of Japanese intervention kept the yen from hitting 40-year...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0700
Classmates recall princess's humility
Memory often endures not through grand ceremonies or historic milestones, but through small moments of everyday life -- shared conversations after class, hurried meals between lectures, and the friendships formed during the uncertain first weeks of u...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:04:00 +0700
New electronic transactions law essential
The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is drafting a new electronic transactions law to replace the 2001 edition, aiming to strengthen trust in these interactions, facilitate their use, and improve the confidence of participants.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:57:00 +0700
Delayed sugar payments to be probed
Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa says he will look into delays in financial aid for sugar cane farmers joining the government's campaign to cut fresh cane and curb haze from burning.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:42:00 +0700
BoT vows to continue with stablecoin plan
The Bank of Thailand is moving forward with plans to introduce a baht-pegged stablecoin as part of a push to support digital finance and innovation, says governor Vitai Ratanakorn.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:22:00 +0700
NBTC head faces questions about qualifications
The leadership of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has been plunged into legal hot water after a former Senate oversight committee member provided testimony alleging the NBTC chairman, Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, l...

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