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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0700
Multi-million-baht assets seized from forex scam suspects
A raid of 24 locations in Greater Bangkok has resulted in the impounding of millions worth in cash and luxury assets from members of a suspected investment and foreign exchange scam network.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0700
Transfer order leads army officer to gun down Kalasin conscription chief
A military officer shot and killed his superior, a provincial military conscription chief, inside his office at Kalasin Provincial Hall on Wednesday morning, reportedly over a dispute involving a transfer order.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:44:00 +0700
TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million this year, on par with last year, mainly attributed to the Middle East conflict.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:26:00 +0700
Defective product bill okayed
The cabinet has approved the draft Defective Products Liability Act, which would provide consumers with statutory protection against product defects.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:24:00 +0700
Ban on refined oil exports to continue
Thailand's energy authorities have confirmed that the country will continue its ban on refined oil exports, despite mounting pressure from domestic refineries struggling with limited storage capacity.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0700
Thais spend nearly 7 years living with illness, disability
Thais are expected to spend an average of 6.9 years living with illness or disability in later life, highlighting growing pressure on healthcare services and long-term care systems, according to the Thai Health Report 2026.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:55:00 +0700
Rail track victim's kin eye legal redress
The parents of a pregnant woman killed after falling onto the tracks at an Airport Rail Link station in 2017 have sought legal assistance as they continue a nine-year battle for compensation from the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:47:00 +0700
Senate poll probe 'not delayed', EC boss insists
Election Commission (EC) chairman Narong Klunwarin on Tuesday defended the handling of an investigation into alleged collusion in the 2024 Senate election, insisting the probe was not being delayed.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:44:00 +0700
Youth crimes linked to drugs
Drug abuse among children and young people has reached a worrying level, with more than half of all new juvenile criminal cases linked to narcotics, prompting calls for stronger prevention measures and community-based solutions.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0700
DTAM pushes 5-point plan to boost kratom industry
The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is advancing a five-pronged strategy to develop kratom into a globally recognised economic herb, supported by research, innovation and international standards.

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