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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0700Government needs to build public confidence on disaster alerts
Almost half of people have shown no trust in the disaster warning system in a KPI Poll, which reflected more attempts were needed to boost their confidence.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:02:00 +0700ARL to keep operating amid talks
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Anan Phonimdaeng has assured passengers that the Airport Rail Link will continue operating despite ongoing talks with its concessionaire, Asia Era One Co, a subsidiary of CP Group.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:46:00 +0700Sugar cane farmers to get B6bn boost for machinery
The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) is stepping up efforts to improve sugar cane farming efficiency and curb PM2.5 pollution through a 6-billion-baht state loan programme for the agricultural sector.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:40:00 +0700Pheu Thai chief denies Klatham pact
Pheu Thai Party leader and Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat has dismissed reports of a secret political deal between the Bhumjaithai (BJT) and Klatham parties.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:25:00 +0700BoT steps up measures against illicit finance
The Bank of Thailand and the financial sector have joined forces to step up measures against illicit financial activities.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:17:00 +0700Govt may extend stimulus
The government says it will consider extending the Thais Help Thais Plus stimulus programme by the end of this month, noting that if the Middle East energy crisis persists, further measures to ease the cost of living may be needed.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:06:00 +0700GDP growth projection lifted to 2.5%
The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has upgraded its projection for Thai GDP growth this year from 2% to 2.5%, attributed to exports and the artificial intelligence cycle.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:51:00 +0700New disaster scheme set to increase premiums by B15bn
The government's planned national disaster insurance scheme for residential properties is expected to add roughly 15 billion baht in new premiums for the general insurance industry, with 25 insurers initially qualifying to participate, says the Thai ...
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:44:00 +0700EV Board introduces 3-tier tax structure
The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee, or EV Board, has agreed to introduce a three-tier excise tax structure for EVs, with the highest rate applying to completely built-up imports.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0700Sondhi rally delivers pointed anti-Israel message
Veteran activist Sondhi Limthongkul on Thursday rallied supporters outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok, where he called on Israel to monitor the behaviour of its citizens in Thailand, cooperate with investigations into Chabad centres and land owne...