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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0700
Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown
A former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, police say, while other suspects have also confessed but their conflicting accounts have failed to shed light on the masterm...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0700
Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litre
A government panel has increased the reduction in the refining margin to 5 baht per litre, from 2 baht earlier, in a move aimed at easing fuel costs.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0700
As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rights
Humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving from science fiction to daily life, raising ethical and legal questions worldwide. Thai philosopher and artificial intelligence ethics expert tells the Bangkok Post that if machines one da...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0700
‘Dancing in their hands’: Japan’s kabuki wig masters
TOKYO - Every actor in kabuki — a traditional Japanese performing art celebrated for its striking makeup and elaborate costumes — relies on one final, essential element to fully inhabit their role: the wig.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0700
Anti-graft body to respond to ‘double standards’ criticism
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is set to issue a clarification today following criticism that the agency has exercised double standards in its recent rulings.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:03:00 +0700
Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspot
The government will restore and preserve Prasat Ta Kwai temple in Surin province to establish it as a sustainable historical tourist attraction, says Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:49:00 +0700
Debt hike a 'last resort'
Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a "last resort", only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:24:00 +0700
Thai EV sales set to be boosted by trade-in incentive
The Thai automotive industry is expected to benefit from the government's proposed car trade-in policy, which Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) says will stimulate sales, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the country's push towards carbon neutrali...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:12:00 +0700
Higher pay, leaner benefits eyed for new civil servants
The Comptroller-General's Department in collaboration with relevant agencies is exploring guidelines to increase the starting income of newly appointed civil servants as it looks to ease the burden of medical care expenditure.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0700
Thailand exposed to widening war impact
Thailand's economy is entering one of its most vulnerable phases as global geopolitical tensions intensify, yet selective opportunities for capital inflows remain, says Kongkiat Opaswongkarn, chief executive of Asia Plus Group Holdings.

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