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Mon, 11 May 2026 15:51:00 +0700
Muslim crowd shaves LGBTQ man's head after he mocks the Koran
Thousands of Muslims gathered outside a tea shop in Bangkok's Ramkhamhaeng area on Sunday, demanding an apology from an LGBTQ man who mocked and made critical remarks about the Koran during a live stream. 

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:33:00 +0700
Laws, legal cases await paroled Thaksin
Compliance with laws and legal cases await former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was paroled on Monday, according to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:03:00 +0700
Cathay Pacific to lower fuel surcharges for passenger flights by up to 14%
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will lower its fuel surcharge fees for passenger flights by as much as about 14% from Saturday, after a series of increases that began in March.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:01:00 +0700
Burnout breaks in Thailand see expats swap hangovers for healing
May 2026 has become a turning point in Thailand's expatriate wellness scene. Foreigners living in the tropical country have been quietly abandoning the noble pursuit of “having it all” in favour of something far more achievable: recovery....

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:23:00 +0700
Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after smoke seen from landing gear in Nepal
KATHMANDU - ​A Turkish Airlines plane ‌was evacuated after smoke was observed from its landing gear while it was taxiing after landing in Nepal's capital ​of ⁠Kathmandu, the airline said, forcing the closure of the airport for an hour.

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Mon, 11 May 2026 09:55:00 +0700
Communities mourn death of famed tusker 'Plai Thong Bai'
Thailand is mourning the peaceful passing of “Plai Thong Bai”, a celebrated male elephant famed for having the longest tusks in the country, prompting an outpouring of grief among mahouts and local communities in the Northeast.

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:10:00 +0700
Former PM Thaksin released from prison
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on parole and was greeted by family members and a crowd of supporters on Monday morning.

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:15:00 +0700
Under the algorithm's thumb
According to Kasikorn Research Center, the number of layoffs, under Section 33 of the Social Security Act, has increased at an average rate of 7% per year. By 2026, it is projected that layoffs will remain high, at an average of no less than 40,000 p...

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:12:00 +0700
Housing sector latest victim of war
Given the sagging economy and conflict in the Middle East, the residential market is expected to contract for a fourth consecutive year in 2026, weighed down by persistent high household debt, rising living costs and tight lending, according to Siam ...

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:03:00 +0700
Pundit urges growing fruit sales channels
A marketing specialist recommends expanding sales channels and developing effective storytelling as strategies to address the fruit glut.

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