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Wed, 13 May 2026 15:41:00 +0700Phangan police blitz coincides with PM’s visit
SURAT THANI - Hundreds of police and officials raided businesses and properties suspected of being illegally owned by foreigners on Koh Phangan as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the tourist island Wednesday.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:28:00 +0700Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘Royal Pop’ a pocketwatch?
Stirring up a storm over its ‘Royal Pop’ teaser last week, Swiss watch manufacturers Swatch and Audemars Piguet just officially revealed the product of their collaboration last night—and it’s nothing like the leaked mock photo...
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:45:00 +0700King’s Speech a pivotal moment for beseiged UK premier
LONDON - King Charles III will will outline British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s next legislative plans on Wednesday, during a pomp-filled ceremony that could have huge repercussions for the embattled British leader’s future.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:12:00 +0700What to expect in the upcoming Android 17 and iOS 27
Android 17 is starting to feel real. For expats in Thailand, that can only mean one thing: another round of looking into phone features promising to make daily life smarter, smoother and possibly a little less stressful than Sukhumvit at rush hour. G...
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:46:00 +0700Why are Britons so fed up?
LONDON — In less than two years, Britain's governing Labour Party has gone from a landslide election victory to a historic rout at last week's local and regional votes that has put Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job on the line.
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Wed, 13 May 2026 12:58:00 +0700300kg of crystal meth, assets worth B46m seized in Bangkok
Six suspected drug traffickers from Narathiwat province were arrested in Bangkok, with 300 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and assets worth about 46 million baht seized during a joint operation led by narcotics suppression authorities.
Wed, 13 May 2026 06:32:00 +0700AI risks spur child data protection push
Thailand's Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) office is accelerating efforts to strengthen the protection of children's rights in the digital age through a collaboration with the Thailand office of Unicef amid growing concerns over the impact ...
Wed, 13 May 2026 06:26:00 +0700Panel to probe electricity payments
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the creation of a committee to study the country's electricity pricing structure, aiming to ensure fairness for consumers.
Wed, 13 May 2026 06:23:00 +0700Tourism operators hit out at new taxes
Tourism operators say plans to introduce or raise taxes on travel services in Thailand remain unjustified and inappropriate at this time, given the lack of clarity on how the revenue would be allocated for development.
Wed, 13 May 2026 06:19:00 +0700Thailand determined to diversify oil imports
Amid concerns as negotiations to end the conflict in Iran hit a roadblock, Thailand has oil reserves to cover 117 days of consumption, says the Energy Ministry, piling on pressure to secure oil from regions other than the Middle East.