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Sat, 16 May 2026 13:39:00 +0700Maker of diluted cat medicines busted
Police have shut down an illegal cat medicine factory in Samut Prakan for importing unlicensed drugs and mixing them with water and flour to boost profits before selling them online, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said on Saturday.
Sat, 16 May 2026 12:49:00 +0700This BMA learning programme gets a failing grade
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) released a promotional video to herald the launch of its Learn Mai Ning (Dynamic Learning) pilot project near the end of April, and to this writer, it is a tragically comedic reminder of how condescending...
Sat, 16 May 2026 11:02:00 +0700Oil, inflation worries push shares downward
RECAP: Emerging Asian markets fell on Friday as surging oil prices and limited progress in US-Iran peace negotiations heightened concerns over inflation and economic uncertainty. As well, the Trump-Xi summit produced little news to excite investors.
Sat, 16 May 2026 09:12:00 +0700Thailand tightens sales rules for cannabis
The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has tightened controls on cannabis sales following new ministerial regulations restricting cannabis use strictly to medical purposes.
Sat, 16 May 2026 09:05:00 +0700Bangkok race set to tighten
The race for Bangkok governor is shaping up to be far more competitive than the sweeping victory secured by Chadchart Sittipunt four years ago, with mounting signs that a significant portion of his original support base is shifting towards the People...
Sat, 16 May 2026 07:03:00 +0700Financially weak airlines at risk from rising fuel prices
Financially weak airlines, particularly those that avoided hedging on fuel costs and focus on leisure travel, are more exposed to financial distress amid persistently high fuel costs, according to consultancy Alton Aviation.
Sat, 16 May 2026 06:48:00 +0700A closer look at the AI hype train
As Thailand adopts artificial intelligence (AI), IT specialists warn some government agencies developing AI projects may repeat the mistakes of the app development era, when huge budgets were spent on digital projects that allegedly delivered little ...
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:53:00 +0700Navy pushes new frigate plan
The Royal Thai Navy has defended its plan to procure a second frigate after funding for the vessel was removed from the proposed 2027 fiscal budget, insisting the service still lacks sufficient combat capability to carry out its maritime missions.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:34:00 +0700Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has offered Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul a plan to drive high-value tourism over a four-year term.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:16:00 +0700Bangkok expressway expansion to be fast-tracked
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) to accelerate key expressway projects to ease chronic congestion in Bangkok and support urban and regional economic growth.