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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0700
Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has announced new regulations on air travellers with power banks, setting device capacity limits and banning them in checked baggage, among other restrictions.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:04:00 +0700
Small durians draw Japanese importers
Japanese importers are interested in small Thai durians, while premium agricultural products secured orders totalling more than 334 million baht at Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2026.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:48:00 +0700
Local sustainable bond issuance exceeds B1.1tn
Thailand's sustainable bond market has surpassed 1.1 trillion baht in cumulative issuance, with regulators and market participants now turning their attention to transition finance as the next major growth driver, particularly for carbon-intensive in...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0700
The great power plant sell-off
Major Thai energy firms have divested their power plant assets to divert money to clean energy.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:41:00 +0700
Consumer property sentiment falls
Consumer confidence has started to trend down again after peaking in 2022-23, prompting many consumers to delay purchases of big-ticket items such as homes and cars, according to property consultancy Terra Media and Consulting.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:29:00 +0700
Forum flags stealth-like liver ailment
BARCELONA: A liver disease affecting nearly 1.7 billion people worldwide is emerging as a major health challenge, but experts say it remains under-recognised and under-prioritised in public health policy.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:04:00 +0700
Chinese ambassador invited to discuss river pollution
A northern river protection network has invited China's ambassador to Thailand to visit Chiang Rai on World Environment Day and hear concerns over toxic river pollution linked to cross-border mining activities.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0700
Chinese student rescued from 'virtual kidnapping'
Thai police have rescued a 21-year-old Chinese student from a "virtual kidnapping" orchestrated by a transnational criminal network that attempted to extort 12.5 million baht from her family.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0700
21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthday
Thailand celebrated her Majesty the Queen's 48th  birthday on Wednesday, marked by individual 21-gun royal salutes by the three armed services at noon.  

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0700
Thaksin granted royal-birthday pardon
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been named among those granted a royal pardon in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 4th cycle birthday anniversary, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said on Wednesday.

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