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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0700What have we learned about education?
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has had a rare moment in the headlines lately under the leadership of former prime ministerial hopeful Yodchanan Wongsawat. He has outlined several major plans not only for schooling ...
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0700Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Bangkok City Hall has hailed the installation of footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and say more are being added citywide.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0700Pheu Thai at a crossroads
The Pheu Thai Party finds itself at a pivotal crossroads as it attempts to rebuild momentum after a bruising electoral setback, with its prime ministerial candidate, Yodchanan Wongsawat, now positioned — somewhat uneasily — as the public ...
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:18:00 +0700Maritime talks with Cambodia due for reset
The Thai government is moving to revoke a long-standing maritime agreement with Cambodia, citing a lack of progress and rising tensions over overlapping sea claims.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0700Thailand pushes plan to get 300,000 EVs on the road
The Ministry of Transport is preparing an action plan to boost EV adoption by 300,000 vehicles, supported by tax incentives and a car trade-in scheme.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:25:00 +0700CP, NTT Docomo unite on marketing
NTT Docomo Global, a subsidiary of Japan's leading mobile and digital services provider NTT Docomo, is partnering with Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's Ascend Commerce to outline their collaboration on marketing solutions in Thailand via the Amaze super...
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:53:00 +0700What the Gulf conflict means for airlines
The US-Iran conflict, which erupted two months ago, has triggered an oil price shock, sharp rises in the cost of living and widespread flight cancellations worldwide.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:47:00 +0700EC readies witnesses in ballot barcode case
The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to submit a list of 11 witnesses to the Constitutional Court next week as part of its defence arising from complaints about barcodes on ballots, according to secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:36:00 +0700Cambodian border to remain shut
Thailand will not reopen border checkpoints until Cambodia complies with the ceasefire agreement, according to Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthumjaroen.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0700NBTC rejects internet TV alert system
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has dismissed a proposal to deploy an emergency alert system via internet-based TV set-top boxes, citing concerns over unequal coverage and potential discrimination in funding allocat...