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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0700
Govt clarifies self-defence stance on gun controls
The government sought to allay concerns Wednesday that proposed gun-control measures would undermine the public's right to self-defence, stating that no decision has been made to impose a blanket ban on firearms and that public feedback is being cons...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0700
Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment in court
OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - With billions of users around the world, Meta has prepared to defend itself against allegations of harming children in a new trial in the United States this week, which experts describe as social media's big tobacco moment.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0700
Nene Royal heading to AGT Live Shows
Young Thai rocker Nene Royal has advanced to the pivotal Live Shows round of "America’s Got Talent 2026."

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:40:00 +0700
Thai Airways net profit plunged in Q2
Thai Airways International has reported recording a net profit of 1.54 billion baht in the second quarter of this year compared with 12.13 billion baht during the same period last year.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0700
24 illegal workers arrested at Chinese data centre project in Rayong
RAYONG - A raid on illegal migrant workers netted 24 Myanmar and Chinese nationals at the construction site of a Chinese-run data centre on Tuesday.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:51:00 +0700
Troubled NBTC head presents new evidence
Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), unveiled new evidence on Tuesday to counter the verdict of the selection committee, which voted to disqualify him from office over his failu...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0700
CSD submits exam fraud files to NACC
Crime Suppression Division (CSD) investigators have submitted more than 3,000 pages of documents in the civil service exam fraud case to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for consideration in legal action.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:27:00 +0700
Court sets Nov 23 for Facebook lawsuits
A legal battle brought by the Thailand Consumers Council against businesses allegedly involved in online scams conducted through Facebook has moved forward, with the Bangkok South Civil Court scheduling the next hearing for Nov 23.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:09:00 +0700
Dual nationality issues set for talks
Thailand will seek Malaysia's cooperation in addressing long-standing problems involving dual nationals along the border amid concerns over its potential security implications in the southern border provinces, National Security Council (NSC) secretar...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:44:00 +0700
Govt boosts flood-response funds
Deputy prime ministers will each receive 100 million baht in emergency funding to tackle flooding and prepare for drought across the nation.

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