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Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:16:00 +0700
Alcohol ban on Buddhist holy days lifted for touristy venues
Thailand has introduced new rules allowing alcohol sales at designated venues, including licensed nightspots,  on five major Buddhist holy days, while maintaining the general nationwide ban on alcohol sales on those dates.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:27:00 +0700
Accused charity-fraud couple survive first night in remand prison
Former beauty queen Panadda Wongphudee and husband Atip Anantawan had adjusted well during  their first night behind bars after being charged with public fraud in the misuse of the huge donations fund run by her Goodness Foundation, according to...

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:04:00 +0700
Tardy cold season to arrive in coming week
The cold season is expected to arrive in the coming week, a few weeks later than normal, and it will not be as cool as last year,  the Meteorological Department announced on Sunday.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:31:00 +0700
Overflowing Phuket landfill closed amid mounting crisis
PHUKET - Phuket City has halted the dumping of garbage at its primary landfill indefinitely, because it is already overfull and trucks are dumping rubbish on an access road, preventing other vehicles from entering the site.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:33:00 +0700
Three groups set to rally at Govt House
Three groups are preparing to rally at Government House on Monday to press the government to cut fuel prices by 10 baht a litre, tackle drug trafficking and address local grievances.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:20:00 +0700
Parit plans legal action against EC
People's Party deputy leader Parit Wacharasindhu plans legal action against election commissioners after a ruling recognised citizens' right to sue over Senate election fraud.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:13:00 +0700
Shaking up the old flood model
Bangkok's severe flooding in September has renewed calls for better forecasting, economic risk assessments and long-term infrastructure planning to reduce future losses.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0700
Data centre push brings promise and peril
Thailand's push to become a regional data centre hub is attracting investment, but growing concerns over electricity demand, environmental impacts and public participation are raising questions about how the industry should be regulated.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:42:00 +0700
TCC warns on airport warehouse backlog risks
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has proposed urgent measures to clear a persistent backlog at Thai Airways' TG Cargo warehouse at Suvarnabhumi Airport, warning that disruption is spreading to outbound shipments.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:20:00 +0700
Google looking to boost investment: PM
Google is looking to expand its investment in Thailand, reflecting the tech giant's confidence in the country's potential, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday.

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