Push for Thai storage of CCTV footage
The Telecommunications Association of Thailand (TCT) is spearheading a national digital security initiative requiring personal data collected by nationwide closed-circuit TV (CCTV) and Internet of Thi...
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Ethanol producers welcome slashing of biofuel taxes
The Thai Ethanol Manufacturing Association has welcomed the cabinet's decision to reduce excise taxes on E20 gasohol and B20 biodiesel, saying the measure will help to ease living costs, support farme...
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Government, China embassy to clarify travel warning
Chinese arrivals could halve, with the decline extending into next year's Chinese New Year, unless the government clarifies with the Chinese embassy about its warning to mainland citizens about fraudu...
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Panel voices concerns on digital trade gap
Thai consumers spent more than 138 billion baht on around 20 foreign digital platforms in the first half of 2026, raising concerns over the country's digital trade deficit and the share of revenue cap...
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Flood victims in Phuket to get payouts
Residents whose homes were damaged by flash floods and landslides in Phuket can qualify for disaster insurance compensation even if flooding lasted less than seven days, Deputy Interior Minister Woras...
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Cop raids smash mule account ring
Police have arrested 11 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on a transnational network accused of creating and selling corporate mule accounts to scam gangs, money launderers and online gambling operat...
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Health officials track risks from suspected waste leak
The Public Health Ministry's Department of Disease Control opened an emergency operations centre to monitor health risks after the floods caused a probable leakage from an industrial waste landfill in...
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Cabinet approves cheaper fuel prices for 3 months
The cabinet has approved a three-month reduction in excise taxes on E20 gasohol and B20 biodiesel to help farmers, transport operators, and consumers while boosting demand for agricultural products us...
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B35 billion seized from Mauerberger network
Thai authorities have seized and frozen assets worth 35.8 billion baht in their ongoing investigation into an alleged international money-laundering network linked to South African businessman Benjami...
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Defence in Move Forward ethics case to open on Nov 3
The Supreme Court will begin hearing testimony on Nov 3 from defence witnesses in the ethics case brought against 44 former Move Forward Party MPs.
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Villagers' apology for felled trees at royal memorial not enough
CHIANG MAI - Villagers on Doi Pui mountain have apologised for allowing volunteers to "clean up" a memorial for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), resulting in 15 beautiful majestic trees bei...
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DNA tests expose 24 more Chinese children with fake Thai fathers
DNA tests have identified 24 more Chinese-born children whose Thai birth certificates wrongfully list unrelated Thai men as their fathers.
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AI replaces climate change as top worldwide concern
Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data have overtaken climate change as the top risk among experts worldwide, underscoring growing concerns that technological development is advancing faster than r...
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Eastern Bangkok land prices soar
Land prices in the Phra Khanong–Bang Na–Suan Luang–Prawet area surged by 39% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, the fastest increase in Greater Bangkok, driven by transport links and large-sca...
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Slow visa processing disrupts travel to Thailand
Slow visa processing in countries whose visa-free privileges have been withdrawn has disrupted travel to Thailand, with many travellers opting for Vietnam instead. Airlines have also reported a large...
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Sophon says censure will go ahead
House Speaker Sophon Zarum said a no-confidence debate would take place before the current parliamentary session ends, but the government and opposition remain at odds over the schedule.
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NBTC legal woes threaten conference, flood relief
Legal uncertainty over the status of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman is threatening to affect preparations to attend a key international telecom conference...
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Board of Investment promotion applications jump 28%
Thailand's investment promotion applications rose 28% year-on-year to 1,954 projects worth more than 1.7 trillion baht in the first nine months of the year, driven largely by artificial intelligence (...
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PM says airport rail link contract remains binding
The high-speed rail link connecting three airports must proceed under the existing contract, and any unresolved disputes would face legal proceedings, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday...
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Anutin eases fears over holy basil rights protection
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assured the public that protection rights for four varieties of holy basil will not prevent people from growing the herb for consumption or sale.
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Thailand ushers in a new era of digital finance and investment
Thailand is moving towards a new era of digital finance, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Thailand working in tandem to develop digital securities, baht-backed stablec...
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Office projects exports to expand by 15-16% in 2026
Exports are projected to grow by 15-16% in 2026, following stronger-than-expected growth in the first nine months, driven by demand for electronics and investment in artificial intelligence infrastruc...
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Thaksin amnesty petition awaits review
Justice permanent secretary Piyasiri Wattanawarangkun said a subcommittee he chairs had yet to receive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's request for amnesty in political cases.
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Expanded solar for households scheme for cabinet approval Tuesday
The government’s proposed 50,000 baht subsidy to encourage up to one million households to install a solar power system will be presented to the cabinet on Tuesday for approval.
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Three tonnes of African elephant tusks seized in Thai port
CHON BURI - Customs officials seized about three tonnes of elephant tusks smuggled from Africa found hidden inside timber consignments in two shipping containers at Laem Chabang port.
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Poster of fake B7m transfer slip to Anutin identified
Authorities have identified the person behind a fake transaction slip purporting to show a 7-million-baht 2023 transfer to then-deputy prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The image circulated online b...
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15 trees felled at Rama 9 memorial in Chiang Mai park
The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department will take legal action against at least seven people for cutting down 15 trees, including 11 wild Himalayan cherry trees, at a memorial b...
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Daily cash transactions of B5m or more subject to scrutiny
The Bank of Thailand has ordered financial institutions to thoroughly check daily cash transactions totalling 5 million baht or more at their brick-and-mortar branches from Nov 1.
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Flooding in Bangkok and 20 provinces
Flooding persisted in parts of Bangkok and in 20 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains, but water levels were declining, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Monday.
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Rain, runoff, rocks and mud slam Phuket
PHUKET - Persistent rain caused runoff that washed big rocks and mud into communities and tourist venues in this southern island province early Monday morning.
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Planning for the extreme
Extreme weather poses a growing challenge to the global tourism industry, disrupting travel plans, damaging properties and threatening destinations.
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EV import taxes set to rise in January
The Finance Ministry is preparing to raise excise taxes on imported electric vehicles (EVs) by early 2027 to encourage automakers to establish EV production facilities in the country.
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Tourism officials eager to tap Asia's stars
Thai tourism officials plan to intensify efforts to increase arrivals from artificial intelligence (AI)-driven economies and neighbouring countries with strong GDP growth, focusing on Taiwan, Malaysia...
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French lessons
Intense, large-scale protests are becoming a recurring phenomenon across many countries and unveiling similar patterns. Last year, youth-led demonstrations in Nepal erupted, initially sparked by outra...
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Floods spur debate over city pond plan
Severe flooding in Bangkok in late September has reignited a dispute over the proposed Bueng Khu Bon retention pond, raising questions about whether the capital should build more large-scale water-ret...
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Democrats prepare lawsuit over Bangkok flood claims
The Democrat Party is preparing to sue the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and other state agencies in the Administrative Court over alleged negligence in handling floods in the capital, seeking f...
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Govt watching Europe unrest
The Commerce Ministry is closely monitoring protests and unrest across Europe to assess potential risks to Thai trade and exports, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said o...
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Opposition to discuss censure plan
Opposition parties are scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss the timetable for a no-confidence debate, with the Democrat Party insisting it needs at least four days to grill the government.
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Retail sector targeted for overhaul
The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) is ramping up its oversight of the country's retail sector to promote fair-trade practices and enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized...
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CP distances itself, chairman from holy basil patents
Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), the country’s largest agribusiness conglomerate, has distanced itself and its senior chairman Dhanin Chearavanont from the controversial patents registered for new varieti...
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Black, spotted leopards filmed together in Kaeng Krachan
A wildlife photographer has reported seeing two black and three spotted leopards together on a road in Kaeng Krachan National Park, highlighting the ecological richness of the Unesco World Heritage fo...
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Traffic police ordered to unmask, start with warnings, not take bribes
Traffic police nationwide have been ordered to always show their face when disciplining motorists, to start with warnings before progressive fines, and not to take proffered bribes.
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Domestic flyers also subject to new luggage search rule
Travellers on all domestic flights are also liable to have their luggage searched under new regulations, not just flyers leaving the kingdom, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) warned on...
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Flooding persists in Bangkok, 17 provinces, toll at 83
Flooding persisted in parts of Bangkok and in 17 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains, but water levels were declining, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Sunday.
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B40/day fare on Red, Purple lines likely to be extended
The Transport Ministry will propose the extension of the 40-baht day-tripper rate on the two Red Lines and the Purple line for another year, with the current promotion due to end on Nov 30.
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Missing Dutch celebrity left Thailand late last year - police
Missing Dutch television personality and politician Emile Ratelband, whose family is seeking information as to his whereabouts, left Thailand late last year, according to immigration police.
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Agriculture dept to review holy basil registration bid
Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has ordered an investigation into a company's application for plant variety protection covering four holy basil varieties, amid concerns...
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Stakes high for debate
The no-confidence debate targeting 18 Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) ministers is expected to test not only the government's performance but also the political future of several key figures, with Digital Eco...
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FM praises 'progress' on Suu Kyi
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Saturday welcomed Myanmar's decision to allow detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to her son for the first time in more than five years,...
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GDP will beat 2.1% forecast, PM says
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) to reassess its GDP outlook after key economic indicators improved.