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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0700
One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choice
Almost 30% of voters in the capital have not settled on their choice for a new Bangkok governor, a KPI poll said on Friday, as the group could threaten favourite Chadchart Sittipunt, despite his lead in the contest.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:07:00 +0700
Industry shrugs off impact of US corn imports
The Federation of Livestock and Aquaculture joined with other livestock associations to declare planned US corn imports will not harm local corn farmers, instead reducing production costs for the livestock industry, which is facing a shortage of roug...

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:33:00 +0700
Thaksin to play no role in Pheu Thai
Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has insisted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not be involved in the party's affairs following the issuance of a royal pardon.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:22:00 +0700
Lawmakers back B400bn loan panel
Opposition and coalition lawmakers are backing the creation of a special parliamentary committee to oversee spending under the government's 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree, although sharp disagreements remain over whether the loan is just...

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0700
Welfare rules spark backlash
A wave of public criticism has erupted over the government's revised eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, under which parents may lose their entitlement to benefits if their children claim tax deductions for parental support.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:11:00 +0700
Resale homes take larger market share
Second-hand homes have become more popular among Thai homebuyers since the pandemic, with their share of both transaction volume and value increasing as new home transfers declined, reflecting weaker purchasing power amid a slowing economy.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0700
Limited upside ahead for rising SET index
Stock market analysts predict Thailand's benchmark index will continue its rise despite limited upside, saying Thai equities have become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to deeply discounted valuations and improving earnings prospects...

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0700
Japan travel scam tops B4m in damages as state steps in
The Tourism Department is helping victims of fraudulent and illegal tours visiting Japan to file civil lawsuits, as total damages now exceed 4 million baht.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0700
New US tariff could threaten Thai exports
A new US tariff could pose a severe threat to Thai exports in the latter half of this year, causing fresh trade uncertainties, say economists and businesses.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0700
Yuan-only payment tale causes stir in ‘Bangkok’s next Chinatown’
Inspectors took to the streets in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok on Thursday after a claim about a restaurant refusing to accept Thai baht and demanding Chinese yuan caused a social media stir.

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