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Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0700Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes
Thailand's crackdown on a loophole that effectively bypasses its restrictions on land ownership by foreigners is causing prospective buyers to delay purchase decisions on luxury villas in resort destinations such as Phuket and Koh Samui, according to...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +0700Rama IV Rd still partially closed after building canopy collapse
Rama IV road remained partially closed to traffic in Bangkok's Samphanthawong district on Sunday, even though the debris was cleared away after an old concrete building canopy collapsed, killing an elderly man, on Saturday.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:35:00 +0700Swedish schools turn back to paper amid worries over digital impact
Sweden, once seen as a global leader in bringing laptops and tablets into classrooms, is now investing heavily in printed textbooks amid growing concerns that extensive screen use may be hurting children's learning and concentration.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0700Work on new northern train tunnel halted after accident kills 2
The State Railway of Thailand has ordered a temporary halt to construction of a new tunnel on the northern line pending an investigation into a scaffolding collapse that killed two workers.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:18:00 +0700Google, FBI target Chinese scammers using Gemini AI for fake sites
Tech giant Google has joined forces with the FBI to dismantle a Chinese cybercrime syndicate known as "Outsider Enterprise" after the group allegedly used Google's own Gemini artificial intelligence to create fraudulent websites and swindle users out...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:47:00 +0700MP faces summons over forex
The House committee on police affairs plans to summon People's Party (PP) list MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu to explain allegations linking him to 28 million baht in transactions connected to an illegal forex trading network under investigation by the Dep...
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:32:00 +0700Time running out to fix latest parliament building defects
Defects at the new parliament complex may not be fully addressed before its construction warranty expires on July 15, critics say, as they urge authorities to inspect the building before contractors are released from their obligations.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:26:00 +0700Southern springboard to growth
Phangnga is transforming itself from a seasonal beach destination into a fast-growing premium tourism market, supported by strong visitor spending, niche attractions and growing investor confidence.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:09:00 +0700Govt launches new Thailand Fast Pass to give investors an easier ride
The government will launch the "Thailand Fast Pass" scheme on Tuesday to accelerate major investments by cutting approval times and easing regulatory bottlenecks, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:22:00 +0700World heritage status for temple in sight
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has moved a step closer to becoming Thailand's ninth World Heritage Site after Unesco's advisory body recommended its inscription.