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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0700
Italian embassy apologises for rowdy teens on BTS
The Embassy of Italy on Saturday apologised to the Thai people over “the inappropriate behaviour of a group of Italian underage tourists” on a BTS Skytrain in Bangkok that generated heated conversations online, while strongly condemning t...

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0700
Criminal complaint filed in share-reporting case
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against a heretofore unknown investor for allegedly submitting false disclosure forms claiming ownership and trading of billions of baht worth of shares in six listed compani...

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:51:00 +0700
Giving (cautious) credit where credit is due
In the spirit of not simply passing judgement without the intent of fairness, it must be acknowledged that a serious effort seems to have been made in response to the civil service exam cheating scandal, one that allows for a level of optimism.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0700
New pension formula promises fairer retirement benefits
The cabinet approved in principle the Career Average Revalued Earnings (Care) formula, a major reform of the Social Security pension system aimed at addressing long-standing complaints over unfair retirement benefits.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:12:00 +0700
Car production target hit by Mideast war
The escalating Israel-US war on Iran is denting Thai car exports to the Middle East, causing the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to downgrade the country's car manufacturing target for 2026.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:52:00 +0700
Thai exports rise 20.8% in June thanks to industrial goods
Exports surged 20.8% year-on-year to US$34.7 billion in June, driven by strong demand for industrial goods such as electronics, smartphones, electrical appliances, and automobiles and auto parts, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:49:00 +0700
Self-reporting scandal prompts reform calls
Reliable information is the foundation of every capital market. Whether investors are buying a few hundred shares or evaluating a multi-billion-baht acquisition, they make decisions assuming the information disclosed through official channels is accu...

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:37:00 +0700
Phuket illegal hotel blitz ramps up
The government has intensified its crackdown on illegal hotels in Phuket after inspections found three properties operating without licences.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:16:00 +0700
Axe set to fall on Land Bridge
The government is set to end the Land Bridge megaproject after a review found low financial viability, increased budget risks and environmental concerns.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0700
iLaw director undeterred by Bhumjaithai threats
ILaw director Yingcheep Atchanont has vowed to continue releasing evidence alleging manipulation of the 2024 Senate election, despite the ruling Bhumjaithai Party's threat to pursue legal action against him.

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