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Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:55:00 +0700
Thailand bans textbook on national security grounds
Thailand has banned a textbook about the country on national security grounds, with the book’s exiled editor saying on Thursday that it was outlawed over its content on the monarchy.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:11:00 +0700
Shuffle gamblers identified as investigation of MP continues
Cybercrime police have identified three Thai nationals who gambled on the online platform Shuffle.com and are preparing to take legal action, while authorities may seize assets belonging to Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap and her husband if evi...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:14:00 +0700
Bangkok bike-sharing trips surge as night rides boom
Bangkok’s public bike-sharing programme is gaining popularity among residents, students and tourists, with the number of trips surging by 60% in a single month, largely boosted by recreational night rides.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:48:00 +0700
Joshua Wong sentenced to another 10 years in jail
HONG KONG - Activist Joshua Wong, who became the ‌global face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in jail on a charge of collusion with foreign entities under the city’s national security law.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:43:00 +0700
Dej Kewkacha is the World's Best Pastry Chef 2026
Across the world, it was a big night for Thailand as Dej Kewkacha became the first Asian chef to be awarded the World's Best Pastry Chef 2026, at the 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list revelation in Lima, Peru. Thailand is also home to the world's No.2 be...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:15:00 +0700
Foundation law review spurred by donation misuse case
The Interior Ministry is reviewing laws governing foundations, citing outdated regulations and weak penalties following allegations of donation misuse involving the Goodness Foundation chaired by actress Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:16:00 +0700
Europe expected to boost Thai tourism revenue 5-7% next year
Amid the Middle East conflict, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is focusing on tailoring products to individual European markets to lift tourism revenue by 5-7% next year, as the agency and Thai operators participate in this week's World Trave...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:54:00 +0700
PTT targets transformation into a major LNG player
National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is pressing ahead with plans to become a leading global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trader despite growing uncertainty in energy markets caused by geopolitical conflicts, says president and chief executive Ko...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:41:00 +0700
Ekniti promotes green transport outlays
The government is preparing to use the remaining 100 billion baht under the 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree to support the energy transition in the transport sector.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:25:00 +0700
Uncertainty could result in selling pressure for gold
Gold prices could face renewed selling pressure amid uncertainty after US Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, potentially prompting fears of further military escalation in the Middle East, says YLG Bullion &...

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