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Wed, 13 May 2026 15:41:00 +0700Phangan police blitz coincides with PM’s visit
SURAT THANI - Hundreds of police and officials raided businesses and properties suspected of being illegally owned by foreigners on Koh Phangan as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the tourist island Wednesday.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:28:00 +0700Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘Royal Pop’ a pocketwatch?
Stirring up a storm over its ‘Royal Pop’ teaser last week, Swiss watch manufacturers Swatch and Audemars Piguet just officially revealed the product of their collaboration last night—and it’s nothing like the leaked mock photo...
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:45:00 +0700King’s Speech a pivotal moment for beseiged UK premier
LONDON - King Charles III will will outline British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s next legislative plans on Wednesday, during a pomp-filled ceremony that could have huge repercussions for the embattled British leader’s future.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:12:00 +0700What to expect in the upcoming Android 17 and iOS 27
Android 17 is starting to feel real. For expats in Thailand, that can only mean one thing: another round of looking into phone features promising to make daily life smarter, smoother and possibly a little less stressful than Sukhumvit at rush hour. G...
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:46:00 +0700Why are Britons so fed up?
LONDON — In less than two years, Britain's governing Labour Party has gone from a landslide election victory to a historic rout at last week's local and regional votes that has put Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job on the line.
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:58:00 +0700300kg of crystal meth, assets worth B46m seized in Bangkok
Six suspected drug traffickers from Narathiwat province were arrested in Bangkok, with 300 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and assets worth about 46 million baht seized during a joint operation led by narcotics suppression authorities.
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:20:00 +0700Thai economy faces heightened risks, central bank minutes show
Thailand's economy requires a coordinated policy mix and structural changes to handle heightened risks from the Middle East war as the outlook dims, minutes of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) April 29 policy meeting showed on...
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:48:00 +0700Policeman to face charges of abusing nurse
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A police sergeant will face several charges in relation to his alleged abuse and detention of his girlfriend, a practical nurse.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:45:00 +0700Hosting World Cup evokes powerful memories for Mexico, and raises expectations
MEXICO CITY - The 2026 World Cup will finish with a final in a New Jersey NFL stadium, but the tournament will begin in a footballing temple where arguably the sport's two greatest ever players enjoyed their crowning glories.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:22:00 +0700Very heavy rain predicted across Thailand from Thursday to Monday
There will be heavy to very heavy rain in Thailand from Thursday to Monday next week, according to the Meteorological Department.