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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:45:00 +0700Singapore fighting haze with arrest powers, bigger fines
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s parliament moved on Wednesday to toughen its anti-haze law with arrest powers, bigger fines and potential restrictions on companies linked to transboundary air pollution from wildfires.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:45:00 +0700Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next
WASHINGTON - Democrats are preparing a legislative offensive against US President Donald Trump after their sweeping midterm victory handed them control of both chambers of Congress and the power to challenge his policies, investigate his administrati...
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:48:00 +0700Panadda foundation probe nearly complete, police say
Police were stepping up their investigation into the financial transactions and operations of the Goodness Foundation, chaired by former Miss Thailand Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee, saying investigators have nearly pieced together the case bu...
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:50:00 +0700Mideast conflicts, Europe unrest affect local investor sentiment
Escalating conflicts in the Middle East and spreading political unrest across Europe are weighing on global investment sentiment, leaving Thailand's stock market vulnerable to further volatility in the near term, according to Globlex Securities.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:04:00 +0700Airports gear up for the intelligent aviation era
The global aviation sector is entering the intelligent aviation era, driven by the integration of data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, robotics and biometric technologies, according to SET-listed aviation tech provider Sky ICT.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:35:00 +0700Social security reforms target the ageing domestic workforce
The cabinet has approved a draft amendment to the Social Security Act, proposing to raise the maximum age for insured persons from 60 to 65 years to accommodate Thailand's ageing population.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:55:00 +0700House panel rules spark backlash
Opposition parties on Tuesday criticised new rules governing parliamentary committee operations, warning they could weaken the legislature's scrutiny of the government.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:34:00 +0700Upper NE targeted in 5 areas
The government is accelerating development across the upper northeastern provinces, focusing on agriculture, border trade, transport infrastructure, tourism and drug suppression to boost regional economies.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:23:00 +0700Opposition MP warns against deporting two Uyghur detainees to China
People’s Party MP Sasinan Thamnithinan has warned that returning two Uyghur detainees to China would violate Thailand’s anti-torture law.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:20:00 +0700Global headwinds weigh on Thai bourse
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) remains exposed to downside risks after falling sharply below 1,500 points on Tuesday, as global financial markets struggle under the weight of wars and trade tensions, say analysts.