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Sat, 24 May 2025 13:29:00 +0700
Phuket airport advises 4-hour arrival due to flooding
Phuket International Airport advised passengers to recheck the latest updates on their flight details and arrive early before the scheduled departure due to flooding caused by continuous heavy rain across the island province.

Sat, 24 May 2025 12:07:00 +0700
Thaksin may face stark choice
The Supreme Court stepping in to investigate the alleged unlawful enforcement of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's prison term looks certain to result in some nasty consequences for agencies connected to the correctional procedures in the case.

Sat, 24 May 2025 06:47:00 +0700
Thailand's G-Token a borrowing innovation
The current monetary system has long served as a medium of exchange for goods, but encrypted digital information systems are challenging that legacy.

Sat, 24 May 2025 06:05:00 +0700
Thumbs down for cannabis certificate plan
Cannabis advocates have expressed disappointment after learning about a new Public Health Ministry initiative that will require cannabis users to have medical certificates to ensure that the plant is used for medical purposes only.

Sat, 24 May 2025 05:57:00 +0700
Yingluck ruling 'may stifle policy planning'
A Supreme Administrative Court ruling against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra could have far-reaching implications for how future governments formulate policies, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office Chousak Sirinil has warned.

Sat, 24 May 2025 05:48:00 +0700
Domestic meetings getting more attention
More Thai companies are opting for domestic meetings instead of travelling abroad due to economic uncertainty this year, helping to propel domestic Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) revenue to 86 billion baht from 26 million tr...

Sat, 24 May 2025 05:42:00 +0700
Visa card spending per visitor rises in Thailand
Visa Thailand has observed slower growth in Visa card payments made by inbound tourists, in line with stagnant foreign tourist arrivals.

Sat, 24 May 2025 05:37:00 +0700
Suriya says M82 motorway 82% done
Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit led an inspection of the construction of elevated Motorway No.82 (M82) on Friday, affirming the project is now 82% done and on track for full completion this year.

Sat, 24 May 2025 05:22:00 +0700
PM shores up trade prospects on UK trip
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra sought collaboration from the UK private sector and Thai businesses during her visit to London this week to support the government's efforts to boost trade, push for a free trade agreement and increase employment...

Sat, 24 May 2025 05:10:00 +0700
Equities steady a day after big US bond sell-off
RECAP: Asian equities stabilised on Friday, a day after a sell-off in Treasuries that reflected concerns about US fiscal stability and rattled markets around the globe.

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