Israeli land network faces law
Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat says authorities are preparing legal action against a suspected network of Israeli nationals holding land in Pattaya, Chon Buri, as part of investigatio...
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TDRI urges EC to act on Senate case
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More funds needed to fight tilapia infestation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives may seek about 350 million baht in additional funds to control the spread of blackchin tilapia, as the presence of the invasive fish has now been reported...
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Cambodia used Preah Vihear as base: Prapas
Thailand has evidence Cambodia used Preah Vihear Temple as a military base, Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sornchaidee, director of the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Information Centre (JIC), said on Saturday.
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Phuket Jewish New Year event cancelled on security grounds
A Jewish New Year celebration in Phuket was cancelled at the last minute on Friday evening because of concerns raised by Israeli security officials, organisers said.
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Bangchak says no leaks found in Bangkok fuel pipeline
Bangchak Group said no leaks were found in a fuel pipeline along Chuea Phloeng Road in Klong Toey district of Bangkok following an inspection after thousands of litres of oil-contaminated wastewater w...
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Bad Buddhists beget bad Buddhists
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Illegal weight-loss products worth B50 million seized
Unregistered weight-loss injection pens and related materials worth more than 50 million baht were seized on Friday at a house in Nonthaburi, where the seller had been earning an estimated 8 million b...
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A little family affair
The upcoming no-confidence debate could produce one of the more intriguing political spectacles in recent parliamentary politics: an uncle and his nephew standing, in effect, on the same side of the c...
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Senate collusion witness says testimony was forced
A witness in the Senate collusion case sought to retract his testimony, claiming he had been coerced into implicating the Bhumjaithai Party, according to a leaked document obtained by reporters on Fri...
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Jewish cemetery faces probe
The Interior Ministry has ordered an investigation into the company that owns a Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao over potential links to nominee businesses and money laundering.
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SEC moves to bolster local capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to strengthen the capital market by expanding the domestic investor base, streamlining initial public offering (IPO) approvals and p...
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Small nuclear reactor plans begin
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has outlined a five-phase roadmap to develop the country's first small modular reactor (SMR), with a 300-megawatt unit scheduled to begin commer...
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Mortgage holders to get more debt repayment help
Authorities are expected to roll out additional debt restructuring measures for mortgage borrowers as their debt-servicing ability has weakened amid slower economic growth.
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Mortgage holders to get more debt repayment help
Authorities are expected to roll out additional debt restructuring measures for mortgage borrowers as their debt-servicing ability has weakened amid slower economic growth.
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'Thai Travel Plus' scheme heads towards cabinet vote
The "Thai Travel Plus" stimulus scheme will be submitted to the cabinet for approval on Sept 22, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Pancharoenworakul said, adding that it is expected to generate 20 b...
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PM orders airport link reprieve
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to urgently resolve problems with the Airport Rail Link and ensure uninterrupted service.
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Chinese tourism influx set to generate B11.5bn
An estimated 250,000 Chinese tourists are expected to visit Thailand during a 13-day span including Golden Week and the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, generating 11.5 billion baht thanks to a weak bah...
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Auto sector eyes clarity on EV tax restructure
The business sector supports automotive tax restructuring efforts, which aim to encourage genuine investment and production in Thailand while ensuring local auto parts manufacturers and small business...
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Auto sector eyes clarity on EV tax restructure
The business sector supports automotive tax restructuring efforts, which aim to encourage genuine investment and production in Thailand while ensuring local auto parts manufacturers and small business...
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9/11 widow delivers scathing attack on Saudis
NEW YORK - A family member of one of those killed in the Sept 11, 2001 attacks unleashed a searing criticism of Saudi Arabia live on US television during the reading of victims’ names at the 9/11 Memo...
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Former abbot, woman remanded in embezzlement case
A former abbot and his female associate accused of embezzling more than 100 million baht from a temple in Ayutthaya have been ordered detained for 12 days while police continue their investigations. B...
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Korat’s B90-million white elephant
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Two DSI officials arrested in exam-fraud case
Two senior officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have been arrested for allegedly demanding money in exchange for helping candidates pass civil service examinations for position...
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TOKYO - Stark warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that advanced forms of the technology could wipe out humanity have raised questions over whether governments are moving fast enough to r...
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Government needs to build public confidence on disaster alerts
Almost half of people have shown no trust in the disaster warning system in a KPI Poll, which reflected more attempts were needed to boost their confidence.
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Govt needs to build public confidence on disaster alerts
Almost half of people have shown no trust in the disaster warning system in a KPI Poll, which reflected more attempts were needed to boost their confidence.
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ARL to keep operating amid talks
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Anan Phonimdaeng has assured passengers that the Airport Rail Link will continue operating despite ongoing talks with its concessionaire, Asia Era One Co, a su...
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Sugar cane farmers to get B6bn boost for machinery
The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) is stepping up efforts to improve sugar cane farming efficiency and curb PM2.5 pollution through a 6-billion-baht state loan programme for the agricultura...
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Pheu Thai chief denies Klatham pact
Pheu Thai Party leader and Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat has dismissed reports of a secret political deal between the Bhumjaithai (BJT) and Klatham parties.
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BoT steps up measures against illicit finance
The Bank of Thailand and the financial sector have joined forces to step up measures against illicit financial activities.
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Govt may extend stimulus
The government says it will consider extending the Thais Help Thais Plus stimulus programme by the end of this month, noting that if the Middle East energy crisis persists, further measures to ease th...
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GDP growth projection lifted to 2.5%
The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has upgraded its projection for Thai GDP growth this year from 2% to 2.5%, attributed to expor...
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New disaster scheme set to increase premiums by B15bn
The government's planned national disaster insurance scheme for residential properties is expected to add roughly 15 billion baht in new premiums for the general insurance industry, with 25 insurers i...
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EV Board introduces 3-tier tax structure
The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee, or EV Board, has agreed to introduce a three-tier excise tax structure for EVs, with the highest rate applying to completely built-up imports.
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Sondhi rally delivers pointed anti-Israel message
Veteran activist Sondhi Limthongkul on Thursday rallied supporters outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok, where he called on Israel to monitor the behaviour of its citizens in Thailand, cooperate wit...
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Ayutthaya abbot held in embezzlement and sex scandal
A 66-year-old abbot accused of embezzling 92 million baht from a well-known temple in Ayutthaya was arrested on Thursday, along with a female aide who was seen having sex with the monk in security vid...
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Online and undercover: saving trafficked wildlife in Thailand
BANGKOK - Nawee Changpirom has spent years working to rescue trafficked wildlife in Thailand, but even he can sometimes hardly believe the creatures he has found: leopards, hornbills, and once an ante...
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August ‘hottest month ever recorded globally’
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Myanmar tin mega-mine restarts operations
YANGON - One of the world’s biggest tin mines, located in an autonomous region of war-torn Myanmar, is resuming operations suspended since 2023 and ramping up exports to China, a think tank said on Th...
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Thai businesses advised to scale up usage of AI
Thailand could leapfrog more digitally advanced economies in adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but businesses must develop the leadership, skills and organisational discipline needed to deploy th...
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Riyadh Air committed to growing fleet
Saudi Arabia's newest airline, Riyadh Air, is confident it can steer clear of the Middle East crisis and remains committed to expanding its fleet to 13 aircraft by year-end, with Bangkok seen as a str...
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Oil prices stymie economic recovery
Rising global oil prices pose a risk to Thailand's tepid economic recovery, potentially weighing on consumption, investment costs, business confidence and tourism, says a leading economist.
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Jewish New Year event in Phuket triggers warning
PHUKET: Authorities have raised security and tourism-image concerns over a planned Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah, celebration at Chabad House Patong on Friday.
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Jewish New Year bash in Phuket triggers warning
PHUKET: Authorities have raised security and tourism-image concerns over a planned Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah, celebration at Chabad House Patong on Friday.
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Greater threats propel local IT spending
Thai organisations are raising cybersecurity spending to 5-10% of IT budgets as artificial intelligence (AI)-driven attacks and tighter industry standards expand protection needs, according to cyberse...
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New credit measures to aid small firms in accessing loans
The Bank of Thailand is preparing three new measures to improve access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the segment faces increasingly high loan rejection rates.