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Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:44:00 +0700
Actress 'Boom' arrested, apologises to public
Panadda "Boom" Wongphudee has sought to apologise to the public after being arrested at her house on Friday as her husband, Atip "Got" Anantawan, surrendered to authorities to fight serious charges, including public fraud and money laundry.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:27:00 +0700
Changan Automobile unveils 3-year expansion plan
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Changan Automobile has marked its three-year presence in Thailand with the announcement of a new business strategy aimed at strengthening its operations and expanding its role in the country's automotive ind...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:03:00 +0700
Amnesty warns Uyghur deportations risk lives
Amnesty International has urged Thailand to offer two Uyghur men sanctuary in a safe third country, warning that deporting them to China would endanger their lives and violate international law.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:53:00 +0700
Expo organisers given a week to address complaints
The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has given organisers of the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 seven days to address visitor complaints about transport, ticketing and facilities following its opening on Nov 1.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:36:00 +0700
US firms commit to Thailand
Automotive firms represented by the US-Asean Business Council (USABC) reaffirmed plans to maintain and expand investment in Thailand, retaining the country as a key global vehicle manufacturing and export base.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0700
Anutin denies claim of 'blue takeover'
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied that his Bhumjaithai-led government is seeking to extend its influence over parliament, amid criticism of proposed changes to House regulations governing parliamentary committees.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:17:00 +0700
Ministry mulls third phase of EV promotion
The Finance Ministry is considering introducing a third phase of policies to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry, which would enforce new local content requirements.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0700
Analysts propose cleaner power development plan
Energy and climate specialists have proposed an alternative version of Thailand's power development plan (PDP) dubbed the "Resilient PDP", aimed at ensuring a smooth transition to a low-carbon economy without relying heavily on natural gas as a bridg...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:34:00 +0700
Midterms primed to test asset allocation
The outcome of the US midterm elections adds a fresh layer of uncertainty to global financial markets, prompting investors to reassess their positions in equities, gold and cryptocurrencies amid shifting political dynamics, earnings risks and regulat...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0700
Arrest warrants issued for ‘Boom’ and husband
Actress Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee was waiting for police to arrive at her Bangkok home on Thursday evening, after the Criminal Court issued arrest warrants in connection with alleged misuse of donations made to her Goodness Foundation.

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