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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0700
Thailand ramps up crackdown on nominee businesses
The government is ramping up its war on foreign nominee business holdings and money laundering, tightening laws, expanding investigations and strengthening data sharing among state agencies.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0700
Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests
Two gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on  Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0700
Govt to rebalance trade with the US
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with the United States following talks with US Ambassador to Thailand Sean O'Neill on Friday.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:54:00 +0700
Chonnaput's never-ending legal saga comes to head
Songkhla MP Chonnaput Naksua is facing prosecution in two criminal cases involving alleged online gambling operations and money laundering, placing his political future and parliamentary status under renewed scrutiny.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:43:00 +0700
Land Bridge plan due for cabinet
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the Land Bridge project remains a key policy priority for the Bhumjaithai Party, saying it has been updated to reflect construction costs and global trade dynamics.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0700
PP goes into survival mode
The Supreme Court's decision to accept a serious ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party MPs over their proposed amendment to the lese majeste law has placed the People's Party (PP) at a critical juncture.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:43:00 +0700
Sihasak asks China to mediate Iran talks to protect Thai fuel
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has asked China to assist in talks with Iran to secure energy transport routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0700
Govt plans 4,000 baht aid rollout
The government's new "Thai Help Thai Plus" subsidy programme is expected to be submitted to the cabinet in May and rolled out in June, with each eligible participant receiving 1,000 baht per month for four months, totalling 4,000 baht.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0700
Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energy
The Department of Rural Roads has announced measures to cut electricity use on low-risk roads across Thailand to help reduce the government’s energy costs.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0700
What have we learned about education?
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has had a rare moment in the headlines lately under the leadership of former prime ministerial hopeful Yodchanan Wongsawat. He has outlined several major plans not only for schooling ...

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