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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0700Your horoscope for April 24-30
Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0700Supreme Court accepts petition in lese-majeste amendment case
Ten People’s Party (PP) MPs vowed on Friday to fight a Supreme Court petition to the fullest extent over allegations tied to a proposed amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law, insisting their actions posed no threat...
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:29:00 +0700Siam Cement set to close Vietnam plant next month
Concerns over a raw material shortage in Thailand's manufacturing sector are growing after Siam Cement (SCC) announced a temporary suspension of its Vietnam petrochemical complex because the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing constr...
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:54:00 +0700Anti-graft body defends ruling on Saksayam
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has concluded its investigation into former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob, saying that there is no evidence that he intentionally filed false asset declarations or concealed information.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:48:00 +0700Moody's upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Moody's Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand's sovereign outlook.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:36:00 +0700Ministry reveals new strategies
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has unveiled five key policies aimed at reducing living costs, lifting incomes, and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0700Virtual bank rules clarified
The Bank of Thailand is allowing virtual bank applicants to adopt various approaches to comply with regulatory requirements that aim to prevent conflicts of interest among affiliated businesses.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:14:00 +0700Loan decree 'may be needed'
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas admitted that the government may need to issue an emergency loan decree if funds reclaimed from last year's budget prove to be insufficient to support citizens during the ongoing global energy crisis.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0700Call for more state support for green tourism
Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0700Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown
A former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, say police, though they remain sceptical of his claim about the identity of the mastermind.