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Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +0700
20 Bangkok prison officials linked to Chinese VIP inmate scandal
About 20 officials are facing investigation for arranging special privileges — including prostitutes — for Chinese inmates at the Bangkok Remand Prison, according to the head of the Department of Corrections.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:12:00 +0700
Thai protesters target Malaysian, US embassies for border ‘interference’
Protesters gathered in front of the Malaysian embassy in Bangkok on Saturday to demand that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stop his “interference” in Thailand’s handling of its border dispute with Cambodia.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:50:00 +0700
Floods ravage Hat Yai as heavy rain in South continues
Persistent rain has caused severe flooding in the Hat Yai district of the southern border province of Songkhla on Saturday. 

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:12:00 +0700
Interest rate uncertainty pummels Asian shares
RECAP: Asian shares extended a global rout on Friday as much-anticipated US jobs data failed to provide clarity on the near-term outlook for interest rates, with investors dumping risk assets even after dazzling earnings from Nvidia.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:29:00 +0700
Savings accounts target financial stability
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, who serves as head of the government's economic team under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has proposed a review of various tax deductions and exemptions.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:47:00 +0700
Commerce minister skirts queries on potential PM bid
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has sidestepped questions about whether she is being considered as a prime ministerial candidate for the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), stressing that her priority is running the ministry to the best of her ability.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:35:00 +0700
PP warns Anutin against dissolution
The People's Party (PP) says that if Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolves parliament on Dec 12 -- the day the parliamentary session opens -- in response to a no-confidence motion, it would be akin to a contractor abandoning a project to evade...

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:18:00 +0700
'No escape' for bent warders
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed tough action against all officials involved in awarding special privileges to Chinese inmates, after a raid at Bangkok Remand Prison uncovered prohibited items and allegations that women were being smuggle...

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:03:00 +0700
Global gold bull run poised to persist
MTS Gold Group expects global gold prices to continue their upward trajectory next year, potentially trading between US$4,400 and $4,500 an ounce, driven by persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties as well as strong central bank buying.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:02:00 +0700
Thailand urged to create independent tourism board
Thailand must adopt a bold approach to product development and establish a dedicated tourism board to attract investment and maintain its leadership in global tourism, says Kevin Clayton, chief brand officer for Thailand with Galaxy Entertainment Gro...

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