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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0700
Nothing to fear
In the spirit of Halloween, please allow this contributor to switch from the usual talk of current events to a more abstract discussion on the matter of fear, specifically the dread and suspense of the unknown.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0700
Hat Yai a test for Anutin
The political balance in Hat Yai, the commercial heart of southern Thailand, could be tested by more than the threat of flooding.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:21:00 +0700
Net-zero drive causes reliability concerns
Thailand's ambitious drive towards a net-zero future and a major expansion of renewable energy capacity is prompting growing concerns among energy officials over the country's ability to maintain a stable electricity supply.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:44:00 +0700
Extra B6.7bn fuel subsidy to come from energy fund
The government has approved the use of 6.7 billion baht from the Energy Conservation Fund (Enconfund) to help contain rising fuel prices, according to an energy official familiar with the matter.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:37:00 +0700
Thailand braces for US-Iran fallout
The National Security Council (NSC) will convene an urgent meeting on Wednesday to review national preparedness measures amid growing concerns over the situation in the Middle East.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:27:00 +0700
Influencer seeks foundation probe
A Facebook influencer has filed a police complaint seeking an investigation into the Good Deeds Foundation over allegations that it used public donations for purposes unrelated to its charitable objectives.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:12:00 +0700
Clarifying plans to strike an energy balance
As Thailand accelerates its transition to a low-carbon economy, energy policymakers are revising the country's oil strategy to balance decarbonisation goals with energy security.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0700
No reports of food stockpiling
There are no signs of mass stockpiling of consumer goods, says a member of the Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0700
Binance hack prompts Thai scrutiny
The Thai unit of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has assured customers that their assets remain safe after its parent company was hacked in what is being dubbed the biggest crypto heist in history.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0700
Charity boss suspended  
The Good Deeds Foundation has temporarily suspended its president, actress Panadda “Bum” Wongphudee, and halted donations pending an investigation into financial transactions linked to the construction of its facilities in Pathum Thani.&n...

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