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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0700
Couple and 30 cats die in Nonthaburi housefire
NONTHABURI - A couple and about 30 pet cats died in a house fire in the early hours of Monday and rescuers later found a charcoal stove and petrol container in the bedroom. 

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0700
Nearly 13,000 displaced by deadly Indonesian quake
MBAY, Indonesia  - Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:35:00 +0700
Thai tokenisation takes off
The global financial system is undergoing a structural transformation as traditional assets increasingly intersect with blockchain technology.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:12:00 +0700
Larger part for yuan in trade
Beijing is stepping up efforts to widen the role of the yuan in international trade, allowing its domestic commercial banks to expand direct settlement arrangements with a growing number of foreign currencies, including the baht, aiming to reduce usa...

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:55:00 +0700
New school design 'can limit casualties'
A Thammasat University study has proposed changes to school buildings and grounds that it says could help reduce casualties in mass shootings by slowing attackers and giving students and staff more time to escape or take shelter.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:48:00 +0700
BJT demands proof of poll fraud claims
The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is unfazed by the opposition's planned no-confidence debate, saying allegations of fraud in the Senate election must be backed by evidence.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0700
Thailand eyes Dawei port role
Thailand is positioning itself as a key player in the proposed Dawei deep-sea port project in Myanmar, as Russia expresses interest in investing in major infrastructure projects in the region, including the long-delayed port.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:23:00 +0700
Gun control calls fall short
The Nonthaburi school shooting and the killing of Nonthaburi provincial administrative organisation chief have put gun control back in spotlight, renewing calls for tighter controls on firearm ownership and carrying.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:10:00 +0700
Govt 'must sharpen economic strategy'
Thailand needs to sharpen its economic strategy, speed up government procedures and maintain policy and financial stability if it wants to capture a larger share of global investment, Citi says.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0700
TikTok promotes discovery commerce
Thailand can capitalise on a growing "discovery economy" as online content, creators and communities increasingly turn inspiration into transactions, creating opportunities for the country to monetise its strengths in tourism, food, wellness, hospita...

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