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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:46:00 +0700
South Korea mulls aid to Thai worker injured by air gun
South Korea is considering support for an undocumented Thai worker injured by an air gun allegedly fired by his boss when he was at work in a factory and is still hospitalised in the East Asian country.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0700
US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT/ISLAMABAD - A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and ​Iran showed further strain on Friday, a day before they are to negotiate in Pakistan, as Washington accused Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormu...

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:26:00 +0700
NBTC to embed OTT oversight in plan
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has reached a consensus that it has the authority to regulate over-the-top (OTT) platforms, and will embed this oversight in its upcoming Broadcasting and Television Master Plan (2026...

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:50:00 +0700
NACC delivers evidence in MPs' lese-majeste case
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) delivered case files to the Supreme Court in a high-profile ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs who signed a proposal to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste la...

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:44:00 +0700
Commission okays drone regulation reforms
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a new set of draft regulations to expand drone spectrum use, upgrade technical standards, and strengthen oversight of drone operations nationwide.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:39:00 +0700
Securities and Exchange Commission ramps up crackdown on investment scams
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified law enforcement actions to reinforce market credibility, as a sharp rise in investment scams, largely driven by social media, emerges as a growing systemic risk.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:20:00 +0700
Premier ducks queries on legal action by refiners
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declined to directly address concerns over private refiners preparing legal action against the government after it ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins, instead referring reporters to Energy Minister Akana...

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0700
Merkle anticipates Bitcoin rebound in Q2
Bitcoin prices are expected to rebound in the second quarter of 2026, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and a gradual return of risk appetite. However, prolonged conflicts that drive oil prices above US$100 per barrel could trigger a broad se...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0700
Thailand seizes B8.27bn more from regional scam network
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday announced the seizure and freezing of a further 8.27 billion baht in assets linked to a transnational scam network, pushing the total value of confiscated assets in the case to more than 20 billion baht.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0700
Tourism minister chasing B3-trillion goal
Thailand’s tourism minister has vowed to restore tourism revenue to more than 3 trillion baht, exceeding pre-pandemic levels within the new government’s four-year term, and will proceed with a 300-baht tourism fee, as adopted in many coun...

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