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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0700
Chinese envoy urged to understand Thai sensitivities
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has urged the Chinese ambassador in Bangkok to promote mutual understanding, and not just one-sided protection of Chinese interests.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0700
Tiger suspected of mauling park ranger close to living quarters
A park ranger was found mauled in the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Uthai Thani province on Wednesday morning and officials assumed he was attacked by a tiger near his living quarters.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:07:00 +0700
Hotels warn 3% tax could hurt tourism recovery
As the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to introduce a 3% hotel tax to increase revenue, the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the authority to begin with a lower rate of 0.5-1% and provide additional support to help tourism oper...

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:01:00 +0700
Poor financial habits, high debt fuel mortgage rejections
Homebuyers are increasingly being rejected for mortgages not because they lack income, but because poor financial habits and high household debt are making it harder to qualify for housing loans, according to Government Housing (GH) Bank.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:38:00 +0700
Manhunt for cop killers widens
A manhunt for six suspects accused of killing two police officers in Narathiwat has intensified after investigators found evidence suggesting they may have fled across the border.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:25:00 +0700
DSI moves against forex suspects
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally charged four people, including People's Party (PP) list MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu and actor Rattapoom "Film" Tokongsup, in connection with an alleged online forex investment scheme.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:08:00 +0700
Myanmar keen to boost ties
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Thursday for a two day visit, marking his first trip here since becoming a civilian leader.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0700
Suvarnabhumi airport apologises for handling of Chinese fan frenzy
Suvarnabhumi airport management has apologised for its security guards’ handling of a group of overzealous fans of a Chinese celebrity, after they were blocked from boarding the same flight as he was on because of safety concerns.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0700
Major drug money laundering suspect arrested in Tak
A woman accused of laundering money for a major drug trafficking network was arrested in Mae Sot district of Tak province on Tuesday, with assets worth 150 million baht seized from her home.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0700
Chinese activist held by Thailand arrives in Canada
A Chinese activist detained in Thailand has arrived in Canada, a month after police prevented her boarding a flight from Bangkok to Vancouver, according to supporters.

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