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Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:23:00 +0700
Blueprint for security fence on Thai-Cambodian border unveiled
The Royal Thai Armed Forces have released details of a planned security fence along the border with Cambodia, following deadly armed clashes that have further strained relations between the two countries.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:05:00 +0700
Thai charter amendment bills need 'thorough review'
The People’s Party’s (PP) charter amendment bill, which was adopted as the opposition’s main legislation for constitutional amendment, has raised concerns over possible changes to Chapters 1 and 2 of the constitution, prompting call...

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:44:00 +0700
Your horoscope for Oct 17-23
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, 17 Oct 2025 07:07:00 +0700
Jet biofuel standard imminent
Thailand's first standard for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) specifications is expected this month, with enforcement scheduled from Jan 1, 2026 to support a campaign reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry, says the Department of Ener...

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:41:00 +0700
Dugong decline spurs seagrass efforts
The Thai Coral Reef and Marine Life Conservation Foundation is stepping up its efforts to restore seagrass beds across the Andaman Sea, following reports of a drastic decline in dugong populations caused by food shortages and deteriorating marine eco...

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:16:00 +0700
Gold Card scheme running large deficits, ministry says
The Ministry of Public Health has acknowledged that the universal healthcare system is facing a deepening financial crisis, citing mounting losses under the National Health Security Fund.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:34:00 +0700
State enterprises vital to OECD negotiations
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is requiring Thailand ensure non-discrimination in the bidding processes of its state-owned enterprises (SOEs), while Thailand has requested a five-year period to implement the necessa...

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:22:00 +0700
TAT targets luxury and wellness tourism
Thai tourism authorities will no longer promote cheap tour packages to compete with neighbouring countries, instead focusing on high-potential segments such as health and wellness, luxury travel and sustainable tourism, according to the Tourism Autho...

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:16:00 +0700
Listed banks' interest income expected to slip
The net interest income (NII) of listed banks is expected to decline significantly in the third quarter of this year, weighed down by the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cuts totalling one percentage point over the past 12 months.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:03:00 +0700
Army pledges to build Thai-Cambodian border wall
The First Army Region has pledged to act on the initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana by building a "Thai-Cambodian border wall" and accelerating the construction of safety shelters.

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