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Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:04:00 +0700
Bank of Thailand proposes tighter controls on gold trade
The Bank of Thailand is calling on the Ministry of Finance to control gold trading after a surge in transactions helped drive up the value of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Thursday.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:14:00 +0700
Samut Prakan overpass collapse kills pickup driver
SAMUT PRAKAN - An overpass collapsed onto two vehicles, killing one of the occupants, after being struck by a dump truck on Thursday morning, causing heavy traffic congestion along Bang Na-Trat Road.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:05:00 +0700
Thai civilian areas endure more Cambodian strikes, says military
Cambodia is increasingly firing rockets and shells at Thai civilian areas along its border with Thailand and the Thai military has vowed to do its best to stop it.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:04:00 +0700
Border residents pay price as conflict drags on
While governments and military officers trade accusations, civilians along the Thai-Cambodian border are paying the real price of conflict.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:05:00 +0700
Chinese special envoy to renew Thailand-Cambodia mediation
China is sending a special envoy to Thailand and Cambodia to renew its attempts to restore peace between the two Southeast Asian nations.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:51:00 +0700
Meta targets AI-driven scams in Asia
Meta has released its latest Adversarial Threat Report, outlining large-scale efforts to combat online scams across the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region and address the growing threat of AI-enabled criminal activity, while working closely with law enforcem...

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:57:00 +0700
Election Commission rules out postponing election
The Election Commission (EC) has ruled out postponing the general election planned for Feb 8, next year, despite clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, saying it has contingency plans in place to ensure voting can proceed as scheduled.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:49:00 +0700
'Systemic crisis' comes for schools
The education sector is facing a turning point as school closures -- once limited -- are increasingly signalling a systemic crisis.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:46:00 +0700
Survey identifies promising business sectors in 2026
Digital services, health and wellness, and businesses with solid environmental, social and governance (ESG) attributes remain promising next year, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:36:00 +0700
Queen’s touch delivers historic gold
Thailand has written a new chapter in sporting history after the national sailing team, captained by Her Majesty the Queen, secured an emphatic gold medal in the SSL47 class at the 33rd SEA Games.

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