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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0700Ministry demands apology over Cambodian claim to Thai historical photograph
The Thai Ministry of Culture has sent a letter demanding an apology from Miss Universe Cambodia over its misuse of a historical Thai photograph, believing it was done intentionally to cause misunderstanding about the picture's origin.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0700Rising water levels warning for Chao Phraya Basin provinces
The Royal Irrigation Department issued a warning on Monday for residents of 11 provinces in the Chao Phraya River Basin, including Bangkok - prepare for rising water levels as heavy rain in the north increases the river's flow.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0700Skytrain delays due to problem at Asok station
Skytrain services were suffering delays on the Sukhumvit Line because of a problem at Asok station, the BTS operator said on Monday.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:58:00 +0700Nurturing Thailand's screen talent
Moving Thailand's film and series industry forward requires comprehensive support and improvements across the spectrum, including education, sufficient development time and funding, according to Nottapon Boonprakob, the renowned Thai film and series ...
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:52:00 +0700Thai brokerages could crater as new players compete
Thailand's brokerage industry could undergo major consolidation amid intensified competition, with the number of securities firms potentially falling by half to around 15, says Kitipong Urapeepatanapong, chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:36:00 +0700US tariff deal 'taking shape'
Thailand has secured its desired tariff rate it sought from the United States but one additional condition raised by Washington remains to be finalised, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0700EC refers 36 to Supreme Court over poll collusion
The Election Commission (EC) will petition the Supreme Court and pursue criminal charges against 36 people over alleged collusion in the Senate election, while dismissing complaints against 135 others.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:20:00 +0700PM vows no special treatment
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed not to protect anyone suspected of fraud in local government recruitment exams, saying he is awaiting further details before deciding whether further action is needed.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:13:00 +0700Most 'unfazed' by Senate case: poll
More than half of respondents to a Nida Poll survey are not worried that the Election Commission's decision to prosecute 77 people, including 26 sitting senators, over alleged collusion in the 2024 Senate election will cause political unrest.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:01:00 +0700Ministry makes headway on driver pay
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has made progress in developing a framework for calculating a minimum payment rate for drivers in on-demand ride-hailing and parcel delivery services.