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Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:13:00 +0700
Govt looks to Sri Lankans to plug labour shortage
The government is acting to alleviate the labour shortage by extending the work permits of current Lao and Myanmar employees and will bring in additional workers from Sri Lanka. 

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:53:00 +0700
Gang sold cocaine delivered in bread buns
A complaint about spoiled buns covered with ants outside a Bangkok condominium room led to police seizing cocaine worth about 2 million baht from a gang that hid it inside baked goods for delivery.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:05:00 +0700
Nvidia investigating CEO Huang amid reports Chinese lover spied on him
NEW YORK - Chip giant Nvidia's board announced Sunday it opened a probe into chief executive and co-founder Jensen Huang after he acknowledged an affair with a woman US officials say was working for Chinese intelligence.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:08:00 +0700
Looking beyond tax savings
Tax breaks should not be the only factor driving year-end investment decisions. Investors are urged to look beyond tax deductions and weigh risks, investment horizons and protection needs when choosing funds and insurance policies.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:04:00 +0700
Phuket emerges as year-round draw
Phuket's property market continues to expand despite a slowdown in Thailand's housing sector, supported by infrastructure investment, new commercial developments and a growing population relocating to the island.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:57:00 +0700
Chamber sounds alarm on food raw material issues
To strengthen Thailand's position as the "Kitchen of the World", the government must address the raw material shortage, says the head of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:54:00 +0700
Offering security in fraught times
Global uncertainty from geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and potential disruptions to critical infrastructure could create opportunities for Thailand's agriculture and food industries as countries seek to strengthen food security and build ...

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:46:00 +0700
Police brace for protest convoy in capital
Police are preparing for a protest convoy of up to 1,000 vehicles heading to Bangkok to demand a 10-baht cut in fuel prices and measures to ease the cost of living.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:40:00 +0700
Energy cost crisis mounts
Tax cuts on two selected fuels have failed to address the energy-cost crisis, as protests loom and pressure mounts on the government.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:36:00 +0700
National Security Council meets to assess readiness
The National Security Council (NSC) will meet on Monday to discuss potential security threats stemming from instability in the Middle East and cyberattacks, as the government steps up preparations for possible disruptions to energy supplies and suppl...

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