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Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0700Forum warned about ‘takeover’ of country
People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has warned that alleged irregularities in the 2024 Senate election were the starting point of an attempt to gain control of the country.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0700Work at Klongthom Center fire scene continues
Heat and combustible materials continued to pose risks inside the partly collapsed Klongthom Center building in Bangkok on Saturday after a massive fire on Friday night, with the blaze largely under control but officials warning of potentially toxic ...
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0700Lost in Translation
Amid a week of heavy debate about borrowing 400 billion baht, questions about the legitimacy of the Senate and vows to restore tourism numbers to pre-Covid levels, an admittedly trivial exercise initiated by Thai officials ended up speaking volumes.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0700People’s Party faces its big test
The opposition is preparing for what it hopes will be the most consequential parliamentary challenge yet to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s administration.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0700Tree ritual at US embassy, Bangkok
An 80-year-old rain tree at the US ambassador’s residence in Bangkok has been ordained in a first-of-its-kind ceremony hosted by the US embassy, symbolising protection, respect and the long-standing friendship between Thailand and the United St...
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0700The Treasury tries to rein in bond yields
When Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last week that Washington would at least double its purchases of long-term US bonds to a minimum of US$4 billion per operation, aiming to assuage investor concerns about the government's soaring borrowing co...
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:50:00 +0700Confidence in Thai watchdogs declines
Public confidence in Thailand's independent organisations has fallen, with concerns over political interference and weak accountability prompting calls for reforms to restore public credibility.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:39:00 +0700Rooftop solar at heart of B200bn energy plan
The 200-billion-baht energy transition programme and the new vehicle tax structure should become clearer in September, says the finance minister.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:24:00 +0700Tour companies push back against deposit increase
The Tourism Department's plan to reinstate the security deposit for tour companies at the pre-pandemic rate will not help curb fraud against tourists, instead increasing the burden on licensed operators, according to the Thai Travel Agents Associatio...
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0700Passport project to drive AI usage
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is hopeful the TH-AI Passport project can drive the number of artificial intelligence (AI) users in Thailand to soar past the global average.