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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0700Court upholds B400-billion borrowing decree
The Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that the government’s 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree was lawful, lifting uncertainty over state spending plans.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0700Phuket’s Nene Royal rocks America’s Got Talent
Nene Royal, a 16-year-old singer-guitarist from Phuket, has become an online sensation after impressing judges and crowds on America’s Got Talent, earning a unanimous four “Yes” votes to advance to the next round.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:14:00 +0700Red Bull family Thailand’s richest for third straight year
The Yoovidhya family of Red Bull fame have retained the top spot as the richest in Thailand for the third consecutive year with a net worth of $47 billion, followed by the CP Group’s Chearavanont brothers with $36.6 billion, according to Forbes...
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0700Western Europe records hottest-ever June
PARIS - Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU’s climate monitor said Thursday.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0700Water leaks into under-construction Bangkok subway tunnel
Water has leaked into the Purple Line subway tunnel under construction beneath the Wong Wian Yai intersection in Klong San district of Bangkok, where crews are working to ensure the safety of adjacent buildings.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:07:00 +0700Planned tourism fee hits another snag
The government’s plan to collect a tourism fee of at least 300 baht through airlines is not feasible because of limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodi...
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0700Government in struggle to reduce retail oil prices
The government continues to grapple with the challenge of lowering retail oil prices, which remain stubbornly above 30 baht per litre despite recent declines in global crude markets.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:54:00 +0700Appeal for energy reforms as oil prices still fluctuate
Global crude oil prices remain highly volatile due to geopolitical factors, underscoring the need for Thailand to urgently address its structural weaknesses, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:48:00 +0700Prepared food prices remain high despite cheaper fuel
Lower domestic fuel prices are expected to lift consumer confidence, but are unlikely to immediately reduce prepared food prices, according to the Thai Restaurant Association.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:26:00 +0700Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers
Thailand and the United Kingdom have intensified cooperation to curb illegal cannabis smuggling, introducing tougher penalties and expanding intelligence sharing following a surge in trafficking cases.