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Mon, 18 May 2026 10:40:00 +0700
Myanmar quakes shake Bangkok
Bangkok and at least three provinces were shaken by two moderate earthquakes centered near the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday morning, the Earthquake Observation Division reported.

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:19:00 +0700
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
The driver of the freight train that hit a passenger bus and other vehicles on a congested Bangkok level crossing on Saturday tested positive for drug abuse and did not have a rail transport licence, according to the rail transport chief.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:38:00 +0700
Tourism wrestles with war's impact
On Feb 28, when the US-Israeli war with Iran began, Thailand's tourism industry was looking forward to reaping the benefits of the final month of the high season.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:30:00 +0700
Agency links schools with industry needs
The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is positioning its STEAM4INNOVATOR framework at the centre of a long-term strategy to strengthen Thailand's innovation landscape, develop future talent, and bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:24:00 +0700
War on the economy
Nearly three months have passed since the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran began, with no resolution to the war in sight, while almost two months have elapsed since the Thai government took office.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:01:00 +0700
Govt to turn executives' proposals into action plan
The government will turn proposals from leading Thai business executives into a formal action plan, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Sunday.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:37:00 +0700
Govt rejects lawfare claim
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has never supported the use of laws to harass whistleblowers or obstruct investigations, says deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:28:00 +0700
Families thread financial needle for uniforms
At a sprawling second-hand market tucked inside Bung Kum district, rows of faded denim jackets, vintage shirts and discarded office uniforms spill across narrow walkways.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:10:00 +0700
PM pledges level crossing fix
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to pursue long-term safety measures, including replacing railway crossings with tunnels or elevated routes, following Saturday's fatal collision between a freight train and a public bus at the Makkasan l...

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:53:00 +0700
Butterfly season returns to Korat dam
NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Swarms of butterflies have returned to the shores of Lam Chae Dam reservoir, creating a striking natural display that is drawing visitors as the annual “butterfly season” begins.

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