Thailand Bangkok Top Stories

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0700
Trust remains elusive
The main opposition People’s Party (PP) may be calling on Pheu Thai to abandon the Bhumjaithai-led coalition government, but rebuilding trust between the two parties could prove considerably harder than bringing them together against a common p...

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:10:00 +0700
Stocks gain but oil-driven inflation still a worry
RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday, helped by a dip in oil prices, even as investors grappled with efforts by global central ‌banks to rein in oil-driven inflation, with Japan hiking its benchmark interest rate.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:50:00 +0700
Anutin preps coalition for censure test
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he was in contact with coalition leaders and ministers and was preparing another dinner meeting to strengthen ties ahead of the upcoming censure debate.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:42:00 +0700
Recipients may get 1,000-baht boost
The government has indicated that the second phase of the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme is likely to provide a one-off 1,000-baht allowance, which can be used over two months.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:33:00 +0700
Navy stands by frigate bidding
The Royal Thai Navy has come under public scrutiny after only one company, South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, was deemed qualified to take on the 17-billion-baht frigate procurement.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:24:00 +0700
iPhone 18 launch sparks upgrade rush
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max series drew a stronger consumer response than forecast on the first day of sales in Thailand on Friday, as replacement demand supported purchases, while retailers and mobile operators competed to offer trade-in schemes, ...

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:16:00 +0700
AirAsia denies state bailout rumours
AirAsia has dismissed rumours of a Malaysian government bailout and possible collapse, saying its refinancing remains on track, while Thai AirAsia expects to maintain its position as the largest player in the domestic market.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:08:00 +0700
Thailand's liberal gold regime at risk
Investment in gold has long been regarded as a hedge against economic uncertainty, particularly during periods of heightened volatility. Yet gold is increasingly being used as a means of converting grey money into legitimate money, raising concerns a...

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:05:00 +0700
Competition watchdog to beef up digital platform rules
The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) plans to strengthen regulations to address unfair competition in the digital platform industry.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0700
Thailand at heart of Miss Universe turmoil
Miss Universe Thailand and five of her Southeast Asian peers could be barred from competing in the Miss Universe 2026 pageant in November because of a bitter legal dispute over national franchise agreements.

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