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Fri, 22 May 2026 14:05:00 +0700
Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after fire
PATTAYA - A hotel damaged by fire was ordered closed by Pattaya City on Friday for safety pending a comprehensive check by engineers for any damage to the structure.

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:48:00 +0700
Pattaya hotel fire injures four, guests relocated
CHON BURI — Four people were injured in a hotel fire in Pattaya on Thursday night, with police initially suspecting the cause was an electrical short circuit.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:52:00 +0700
Premier backs Privy Council attendance
Recent participation of Privy Council members in a meeting with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is not interference in government affairs, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who accused critics of lacking understandi...

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:43:00 +0700
Anutin departs for France
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron during a seven-day trip to France that began on Thursday, aiming to boost French investment in Thailand.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:32:00 +0700
Exim Bank raises export growth projection to 7%
The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has raised its export growth forecast for this year, following a 17% surge in shipments during the first quarter.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:30:00 +0700
Three charged over fatal train crash
Police have charged three people with negligence causing death and injury as the investigation into the deadly train-bus collision last Saturday in Bangkok picks up pace.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:22:00 +0700
Economists stress inflation warning for Thai economy
Escalating inflation poses a significant risk to the Thai economy, especially if the US-Iran war drags on until the second half of the year, as domestic consumption remains fragile and small businesses in provincial markets face a liquidity crunch, s...

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:05:00 +0700
Businesses warn of worker shortage
Thai businesses are pressing the government to renew work permits for 190,000 Cambodian migrant workers, warning of a looming labour shortage if their licences are allowed to expire.

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:50:00 +0700
Co-pay unlikely to help big eateries
The government co-payment stimulus scheme "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" is unlikely to benefit mid-sized to large restaurant operators, says the Thai Restaurant Association, calling on the government to provide support to the neglected segment.

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:09:00 +0700
Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’
The Thai government is pushing to integrate esports into schools nationwide, changing the perception from mere entertainment into a tool for preparing “digital human capital” for the global creative industry.

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