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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:48:00 +07006 crew missing after oil tanker sinks off Chon Buri
Six crew members are missing from an oil tanker that sank off the coast of Sattahip in Chon Buri on Wednesday morning, according to the Royal Thai Navy.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:03:00 +0700Empathy works, if you lead with the right kind
Your best performer asks for a raise and tells you why: they need the money. You know they deserve it, and you also know company policy will not allow one before the end of the year.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0700Police seize luxury bags, jewellery from condos linked to actress Panadda
Police have searched two Bangkok condominiums owned by accused charity fraudster and actress Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee, finding designer-handbags and jewellery items valued at tens of millions of baht.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:29:00 +0700Biofuel consumption soars following excise tax cuts
Thailand has seen a sharp increase in biofuel consumption following the government's aggressive excise tax cuts on blended fuels, with the policy rapidly changing motorists' fuel-purchasing behaviour and providing support for the country's agricultur...
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:40:00 +0700Flood defences 'may fail' in future disasters
Bangkok's flood defences face mounting pressure from extreme rainfall and shrinking water-retention areas, raising concerns over the capital's ability to withstand future disasters.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:37:00 +0700FTI welcomes pickup trade-in scheme
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has welcomed the government's planned pickup trade-in programme, saying it could help revive domestic vehicle sales, which have suffered a prolonged downturn, once the scheme receives cabinet approval, expected...
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0700Kingdom goes on cyber alert
Thailand is preparing its highest-level response to an escalating cyber threat, with the government ordering telecom operators to strengthen their defences and seeking intelligence from major technology companies, including Apple, Google and Line.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:21:00 +0700Analysts welcome stricter data centre regulations
Stock market analysts have welcomed the cabinet's approval of stricter regulations for data centre operations, saying clearer rules should ease investor concerns over potential project delays and pave the way for fresh capital inflows to support the ...
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:15:00 +0700New data centres face closer reviews
The cabinet has approved, in principle, a regulatory framework for data centres to set common standards, provide greater assurance to communities, and prevent speculative reservations of electricity and other resources.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0700Bang Na set to become a key economic hub
In the next two years, Bang Na district is poised to become one of the most prominent economic areas in the South Sukhumvit corridor, driven by large-scale mixed-use projects such as Bangkok Mall, which will offer approximately 1 million square metre...