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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0700Three Prachin Buri factories face toxins probe
Three factories in Prachin Buri have been ordered to suspend operations following suspected toxic chemical leaks that caused water pollution during flooding, while investigations into alleged nominee ownership and “a prominent surname” in...
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0700Five key succession planning challenges
One of HBO’s most watched and iconic series is “Succession”, a drama about the future of a media company and the succession battle facing its founder, tycoon Logan Roy. Three of his children fight to become the next CEO, alongside l...
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0700Nearly 600 arrests carried out to secure IMF-World Bank meetings
Police have reported they arrested 587 criminal suspects in provinces beyond Bangkok in the interest of securing the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group meetings in the capital.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0700Floods persist in Bangkok and 20 provinces
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Wednesday that floods continued in Bangkok and 20 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains, but their levels were declining.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:41:00 +0700Warning over outbound tax's potential impact on tourism
The proposed outbound tax may impact budget-conscious foreign travellers, says a member of the Restaurant Association.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:36:00 +0700Bad loans pressure banking sector
Fitch Ratings expects continued pressure on Thailand's banking sector from elevated non-performing loans (NPLs) and sluggish loan growth, pointing to a deteriorating industry outlook.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:21:00 +0700PM says text of censure motion hazy
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has criticised the wording of the opposition's no-confidence motion, suggesting it may be why the House speaker has yet to formally notify the government and saying the language may need to be polished to make it mo...
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:06:00 +0700Scam crackdowns net 39 suspects
Police arrested 39 suspects and seized assets worth more than 500 million baht in raids across 11 provinces targeting a transnational scam and money-laundering network.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0700Thai pitch for bridge role
Thailand is committed to serving as a bridge in an increasingly fragmented global economy, standing by international rules and cooperation even as major powers retreat from established frameworks.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0700Suvarnabhumi airport ends free parking for flooded motorists
Suvarnabhumi airport has advised car owners with flooded homes who parked their vehicles there to remove them immediately, or start paying.