SEPANG: Harimau Malaya sah kehilangan khidmat Endrick dos Santos selepas pemain tengah berpengaruh itu mengalami kecederaan ligamen sekali gus terpaksa diketepikan untuk aksi menentang Thailand, Sabtu ini.
JAJARAN jalan sempadan baharu menghubungkan Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam di Kedah dengan Pos Kawalan Sempadan (CIQ) Sadao di Wilayah Songkhla, Thailand, kini dibuka sepenuhnya kepada orang ramai.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 30, 2026, 4:30 AM3LOW
Nantha Sedtinwong (Annie) and Thanita Sedtinwong (Winnie), sixth-form students from Concord College, United Kingdom, have brought international recognition to Thailand by winning Gold Medals at The World Invention Creativity Olympics (Korea WICO 2026), held in the Republic of Korea and organised by the Korea University...
PoliticalVnExpress International (Vietnam)· Jul 30, 2026, 3:34 AM3LOW
Foreigners in Thailand cannot legally work in occupations reserved exclusively for Thai citizens, regardless of whether they hold valid visas and work permits.
BTS will not submit any of its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, with the group saying it hopes music can be appreciated beyond regional and linguistic boundaries. All seven members shared the same statement on their personal Instagram Stories on 29 July, days after the Recording Academy opened submissions for the 69th […] The post BTS to skip 2027 Grammys submissions amid Asian pop category debate appeared first on Khaosod English .
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 30, 2026, 12:06 AM3MODERATE
Google Cloud Thailand estimates that enterprise-level artificial intelligence adoption could generate 1.4 trillion baht in economic value for Thailand over the next five years.
Italian and Spanish tourist arrivals registered the biggest dips among European markets in the first six months of the year, with Italians posting lower spending than European peers due to a sluggish economy, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
The development of policies and strategic initiatives by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) could be delayed by the deadlock caused by the ruling that the chairman lacks the qualifications to hold office.
A series of emerging reports in recent weeks concerning tight water supplies and river pollution in central and northern Thailand mean the nation is now facing a challenging water security situation, experts say.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 29, 2026, 10:49 PM3MODERATE
A controversy involving the gelato shop Parameter has sparked discussions about the risks associated with controversial marketing strategies, while also bringing attention to other gelato brands, according to a marketing lecturer.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 29, 2026, 10:25 PM4MODERATE
Delta Electronics (Thailand) is expected to see a reduction in net profit forecasts for 2026 and 2027 following a report of lower-than-expected quarterly earnings, attributed to rising costs and a shortage of raw materials.
One year after the United States helped broker a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand following border clashes in 2025, experts in Phnom Penh have called on the government to press for compliance with the agreement. The post Experts call for compliance from Thailand one year after the signing of the July 28, 2025 ceasefire appeared first on Khmer Times .
KUALA LUMPUR: Skuad Harimau Malaya jelas berada pada momentum terbaik untuk berdepan Thailand selepas berjaya meraih dua kemenangan berturut-turut ke atas Myanmar dan Laos pada Piala ASEAN 2026, semalam.
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To meet the country's fuel oil demand, the government has decided to import 15 lakh 25 thousand tons of refined fuel oil from six state-owned institutions of five countries under government-to-government (G2G) contracts. This oil will be imported from July to December of the current year. The estimated cost for this is 16 thousand 88 crore 52 lakh taka, which will be borne by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) from its own budget.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID,JAKARTA -- Thailand harus meningkatkan fasilitas dan layanan ramah Muslim, menerapkan sistem akreditasi yang diakui, dan memastikan kebijakan yang lebih jelas dan konsisten untuk menarik lebih banyak wisatawan Muslim....
CHONBURI — 29 July 2026, More than 200 police officers, local officials and rescue workers searched a forest in Chonburi on Wednesday after the motorcycle belonging to two missing Russian siblings was found dismantled and buried in the ground. Diana Nazimova, 22, and her 17-year-old brother Roman Nazimova have been missing since about 04:00 on […] The post More than 200 search for missing Russian siblings after motorcycle found buried in Chonburi appeared first on Khaosod English .
Supply ChainBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 29, 2026, 11:12 AM3MODERATE
A shortage of tap water has led to rationing on Koh Samui, where a prolonged dry spell has reduced clean water production capacity to about 40% of normal levels, according to the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).
AYUTTHAYA — Police arrested two men accused of posing as Buddhist monks and soliciting donations after they were found living at a makeshift camp beside a rice field in Bang Pa-in district. Pol. Col.
Continental Futsal Championship Thailand 2026 sẽ diễn ra từ ngày 1 đến 6.8 tại nhà thi đấu Nonthaburi (Thái Lan), quy tụ 5 đội tuyển gồm Nga, Thái Lan, Afghanistan, Việt Nam và New Zealand. Toàn bộ các trận đấu của giải sẽ được FPT Play phát sóng trực tiếp.
A British social media personality who has previously attracted news coverage over his behaviour abroad has been filmed delivering a prolonged racist and threatening tirade against Thai people before claiming that parts of the footage were created using artificial intelligence. Daniel Harper, known online as DannyBoy83, repeatedly insults Thais in the video, uses racist slurs […] The post British vlogger launches racist tirade against Thais, then blames AI appeared first on Khaosod English .
The compulsory conciliation process between Cambodia and Thailand is already under way and should be allowed to continue despite delays in selecting a conciliator, while both sides must work to overcome a lack of trust, Cambodian diplomat and senior adviser Pou Sothirak said. The post VIDEO: Compulsory conciliation process should continue, says analyst appeared first on Khmer Times .
The Head of Mission of the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH), Commodore Glenn Z Dizon of the Philippines, attends a briefing on the progress of the Cambodia-Thailand border demarcation and marker placement process on the afternoon of July 27. The post ASEAN observers briefed on Cambodia-Thailand border demarcation appeared first on Khmer Times .
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 28, 2026, 11:17 PM4MODERATE
AI-driven identity fraud is emerging as a growing cyberthreat as attackers increasingly exploit synthetic identities, deepfakes and autonomous artificial intelligence agents to target digital systems, according to Ping Identity.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 28, 2026, 11:14 PM3MODERATE
Thailand should improve Muslim-friendly facilities and services, implement a recognised accreditation system and ensure clearer, more consistent policies to attract more Muslim travellers, according to a travel specialist.
Kandidat PM Thailand, Mongkolkit, usulkan perempuan memiliki hingga empat suami untuk kesetaraan gender. Usulan ini memicu kontroversi dan sorotan KPU.
EconomicBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 28, 2026, 11:03 PM5MODERATE
The US tariff of 12.5% imposed on Thailand could weaken export competitiveness and add pressure to economic growth in the second half, with further US trade measures still looming, warns Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
MilitaryBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 28, 2026, 10:52 PM5MODERATE
Peace talks between the government and southern insurgent representatives have been postponed indefinitely following the deadly Narathiwat attack that killed five rangers.
No financial losses have been detected after personal information belonging to about 200,000 investors was accessed without authorisation through Thailand Securities Depository Co Ltd's (TSD) Investor Portal website, the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) subsidiary said on Tuesday.
Thailand's education system may be rapidly embracing artificial intelligence, with millions of students already using AI-assisted learning and almost all teachers under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) trained to integrate the technology into classrooms.
Yet another Swedish track and field athlete changes nation. Now David Thid is leaving Sweden for Thailand. Sweden's third-ranked sprinter does not trust Sweden's Olympic Committee (SOK) and is now betting on the 2028 Olympics as a Thai athlete.
Executive Summary: Introduction Wei Hsueh-Kang is an ethnic Han Chinese warlord and narcotics kingpin in the United Wa State Army (UWSA). Wei is a military commander and informal ruler of the self-proclaimed Southern Wa State enclave in Myanmar, which borders Thailand. He has been described as an architect of the methamphetamine epidemic that has affected […] The post Wei Hsueh-Kang: United Wa State Army’s U.S.-Sanctioned Chinese Warlord in Myanmar appeared first on Jamestown .
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'Metalfreak' once used to spend time with his pet bird every day. He would stroke the bird's body, clean its cage, and let it fly. 'Now I can't do any of this anymore.
Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat has insisted that the election for the Social Security Office (SSO) board has not been postponed, but only temporarily halted after the Supreme Administrative Court issued an injunction, which the SSO plans to appeal.
BANGKOK — Thai police have reminded businesses nationwide that the sale of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited for 48 hours during Asalha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day, with violators facing up to six months in jail, a fine of up to 10,000 baht, or both. The Royal Thai Police announced the reminder on Monday […] The post Police remind public of 48-hour alcohol sales ban appeared first on Khaosod English .
Seoul prosecutors have alleged Evett in Seoul's Gangnam district served ants illegally imported from Thailand and the US in violation of food safety regulations.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 28, 2026, 3:15 AM4MODERATE
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed concerns that allegations of collusion in the Senate election could undermine the coalition government’s stability.
Attackers used Hermes, an autonomous open source tool, in unrestricted "YOLO mode" to conduct espionage against Thailand's Ministry of Finance.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 AM3MODERATE
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified 10 emerging technologies it believes are nearing commercial maturity and could transform industries, addressing global challenges ranging from clean energy and healthcare to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).
Commissioners at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to intervene in the case of the NBTC chairman's qualifications to untangle the deadlock at the regulator.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 27, 2026, 11:01 PM3MODERATE
Commissioners at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to intervene in the case of the NBTC chairman’s qualifications to untangle the deadlock at the regulator.
Supply ChainBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 27, 2026, 10:53 PM3MODERATE
Despite volatile fuel prices and sluggish demand, Vietjet Thailand said the aviation situation remains manageable as it is still ramping up capacity and building a new regional hub in Udon Thani.
Supply ChainBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 27, 2026, 10:36 PM3MODERATE
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to accelerate the development of the national quantum technology roadmap, aiming to leverage advanced supercomputing capabilities to support public services.
People's Party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun has urged the government to rethink its proposed early retirement scheme for civil servants, arguing that it has put the cart before the horse by prioritising workforce reductions before deciding which state agencies should be merged or abolished.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed concerns that allegations of collusion in the Senate election could undermine the coalition government's stability.
MilitaryBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 27, 2026, 10:02 PM4MODERATE
Investors should begin positioning in sectors that could benefit from a potential "Super El Niño" weather pattern, as climate forecasters warn that intensifying heat and drought later this year may reshape demand across agriculture, energy and consumer industries, according to analysts.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 27, 2026, 9:59 PM3MODERATE
Thailand's leading corporations have joined forces with government agencies to establish 928 district-based social enterprise companies nationwide, aiming to strengthen local economies and create lasting social impact during the country's two auspicious royal years in 2026 and 2027.
Supply ChainBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 27, 2026, 9:33 PM5MODERATE
Thai energy authorities and oil traders are preparing to import more crude oil from outside the Middle East as the escalating conflict disrupts two key shipping routes — the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Pereli nasional Memen Harianto mendapat tambahan dukungan untuk menghadapi Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2026 yang akan berlangsung di Thailand. Dukungan tersebut diharapkan membantu persiapan Indonesia Cross...
China's Ministry of Commerce accused the United States of 'hegemony in artificial intelligence' and vowed retaliatory measures in response to US allegations that Chinese AI companies, including Moonshot AI, stole American technology. The dispute centers on Moonshot's Kimi K3 model and claims of distillation from Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, with US officials threatening sanctions and restrictions on technology access.
RAYONG — A 28-year-old Cambodian worker was arrested after allegedly throwing illegal drugs onto the roadside and attempting to flee police on a motorcycle in Rayong province, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 17:30 on 27 July 2026 on Road 3648 in Tha Kwian subdistrict, Klaeng district, as patrol officers were on their way […] The post Cambodian worker arrested after allegedly tossing drugs while fleeing police in Rayong appeared first on Khaosod English .
Cambodian fresh durian exports to the Chinese market have surged nearly 40-fold compared with 2025, with some Chinese companies shifting their orders from Thailand to Cambodia. The post Cambodian fresh durian exports to China surge nearly 40-fold (VIDEO) appeared first on Khmer Times .
CyberBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 27, 2026, 10:47 AM4MODERATE
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission is monitoring the Thailand Securities Depository after the central securities depository detected unauthorized access to personal data on its investor portal.
Prime Minister Hun Manet has warned that the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire remains fragile, with thousands of troops still deployed face-to-face along the border and the dispute over sovereignty and territorial integrity unresolved, calling for the resumption of existing bilateral mechanisms to address the conflict. The post VIDEO: Hun Manet says Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire remains fragile appeared first on Khmer Times .
Two high-level officials have been summoned to hear police charges in relation to the rigging of results of the civil service recruitment examination for local government bodies nationwide.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 27, 2026, 7:54 AM3MODERATE
Thailand's manufacturing production index declined 3.1% in June compared to the previous year, falling short of analyst forecasts, according to the Industry Ministry.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 27, 2026, 7:11 AM4MODERATE
A Chinese man and three Thais have been arrested for allegedly skimming the credit card data of 1,200 Chinese visitors to their shops in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and stealing 30-million-baht from them using forged credit cards.
PHUKET — Phuket authorities inspected the Chabad House in Patong on Sunday, examining its licenses, fundraising activities, religious use and ownership structure, while emphasizing that the operation was intended to ensure compliance with Thai law without infringing on religious freedom. The inspection on 26 July was led by Phuket Vice Governor Khettarat Chansilp, with officers […] The post Phuket inspects Chabad House, examines land ownership and fundraising appeared first on Khaosod English .
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 27, 2026, 2:08 AM3MODERATE
With fast-paced plots, easy-to-digest storylines and attention-grabbing elements, vertical micro-dramas are swiftly captivating smartphone audiences. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has identified this emerging format as a new opportunity for Thai content producers.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 26, 2026, 11:11 PM3MODERATE
Thailand is working to establish itself as a regional hub for humanoid robotics, leveraging its existing automotive and electronics infrastructure to support the emerging industry.
Concerns over children's mental health is renewing debate whether excessive use of mobile devices is harming academic performance and learning capability, while boosting social isolation and criminal behaviour influenced by online personalities.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 26, 2026, 6:01 PM3MODERATE
Local steel producers are urging the government to tighten regulations on steel imports, particularly those made with induction furnace technology, over concerns about inconsistent quality threatening the domestic market.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 26, 2026, 6:01 PM3MODERATE
Gulf Edge and Cognizant announced a partnership to accelerate AI adoption across Thailand and support the country's transition toward an AI-native economy.
One year after fighting erupted on July 24, 2025, forcing more than 640,000 people to flee their homes along the Cambodia–Thailand border, the humanitarian emergency has eased, but full recovery remains elusive. The post Conflict-displaced families rebuild their lives in new settlements while longing for home appeared first on Khmer Times .
Prime Minister Hun Manet has renewed his call for Thailand to resume Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) negotiations, saying progress on land boundary demarcation is essential to allow more than 20,000 displaced Cambodians to return home, while rejecting Thai claims that Cambodia’s recourse to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has stalled land border talks. The post Hun Manet urges Thailand to resume JBC negotiations appeared first on Khmer Times .
Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie has voiced support for Cambodia and its people on the first anniversary of the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, reinforcing the Kingdom’s efforts to draw international attention to the humanitarian consequences of the dispute through diplomacy and global advocacy. The post Angelina Jolie backs Cambodia border dispute resolution appeared first on Khmer Times .
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has cleared nearly 1,500 hectares of land to enable displaced families to return home and identified more than 387,000 hectares contaminated by explosive remnants of war (ERW) from Thai military attacks during the first half of 2026, pointing to the scale of the contamination threat along the Cambodia-Thailand border. The post CMAC reports 387,000ha contaminated by Thai explosives appeared first on Khmer Times .
Former opposition leader Kem Sokha will visit displaced families and frontline troops along the Cambodia–Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province tomorrow, his first provincial trip since the lifting of a five-year overseas travel ban. The post Kem Sokha to visit displaced families, border troops in northwest provinces appeared first on Khmer Times .
PoliticalSouth China Morning Post· Jul 26, 2026, 3:27 PM3MODERATE
A centuries-old monastery in southern Thailand is the country’s latest cultural landmark to be inscribed on Unesco’s World Heritage List, which will aid in the site’s conservation, the government said on Sunday. Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat province is Thailand’s ninth World Heritage site, but its first in the nation’s southern region, the Thai foreign ministry said in a statement. “Its inscription will further strengthen cooperation at both the national and local...
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — 26 July 2026, The Fine Arts Department has opened a permanent exhibition on Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat, following its recognition as Thailand’s sixth cultural World Heritage site, while Chiang Mai is being eyed as the country’s next potential addition in 2027. Phanombut Chandrachoti, director-general of the Fine […] The post Fine Arts Department opens permanent exhibition on Nakhon Si Thammarat’s World Heritage site appeared first on Khaosod English .
Supply ChainIl Fatto Quotidiano· Jul 26, 2026, 8:57 AM3MODERATE
Il caso degli studenti italiani in viaggio-studio a Bangkok, protagonisti di un video in cui disturbavano e insultavano una passeggera sulla metropolitana locale Bts Skyline, si è chiuso formalmente con le scuse pubbliche e un passaggio in commissariato. Dopo l’indignazione esplosa sui social asiatici per le risposte irriverenti dei giovani (“Ci dispiace aver portato i […] L'articolo “Quello che abbiamo fatto sul Bts è stato sbagliato”: il video di scuse degli studenti italiani diffuso dall’ambasciata dopo gli insulti a Bangkok proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
BANGKOK — Thailand is strictly adhering to the joint agreement reached on 27 December 2025, while warning that Cambodia’s use of global celebrities to amplify one-sided information could distort the international community’s understanding of the situation, a senior Thai military official said on 26 July 2026. Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the […] The post JIC chief says Thailand strictly follows 27 December 2025 deal with Cambodia appeared first on Khaosod English .
CHIANG MAI — 25 July 2026, A pickup truck driver suffered minor injuries after reportedly losing control of his vehicle while sneezing and crashing into a construction barrier and a streetlight. Hang Dong police received a report of an accident on the Chiang Mai–Hot Road near the Samoeng intersection, inbound towards Chiang Mai city in […] The post Sneezing driver loses control, crashes into Chiang Mai pole appeared first on Khaosod English .
In a high-level briefing on Capitol Hill on Friday, National Unity Government (NUG) Foreign Minister Zin Mar Aung called on U.S. lawmakers to exert direct diplomatic pressure on Myanmar’s military regime to provide independent verification that jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi remains alive. Speaking at the Rayburn House Office Building during a briefing […] The post NUG briefs US lawmakers on Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar-Thailand border scams appeared first on DVB .
Former Thai national team striker Sarayuth Chaikamdee believes his team missed an opportunity to achieve a more convincing victory over Laos in the opening match of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.
PoliticalSouth China Morning Post· Jul 26, 2026, 4:30 AM3MODERATE
In recent years, Southeast Asian governments have viewed the “China plus one” strategy as their best chance to escape the middle-income trap. As global manufacturers looked to diversify away from China because of rising costs, trade tensions and supply-chain vulnerabilities, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia seemed perfectly placed to benefit. The promise was simple and compelling: new factories would arrive, more formal jobs would be created, wages would rise in tandem with higher productivity...
KALASIN — 26 July 2026, Two people were killed and a baby survived after a pickup truck carrying fresh vegetables crashed into the back of a trailer truck. At 02:00, police received a report of the crash near the entrance to Phon Thong Municipality on the Kalasin–Somdet Road in Mueang district. Emergency responders from Kalasin […] The post Baby survives deadly crash after aunt shields her in her arms appeared first on Khaosod English .
PoliticalSouth China Morning Post· Jul 26, 2026, 3:30 AM3MODERATE
A new wave of US tariffs that hit seven Southeast Asian countries is set to reinforce perceptions of Washington as an unreliable partner to the region, according to analysts. Citing what it said were forced labour practices uncovered in its latest investigations, the US on Thursday imposed levies ranging from 10 to 12.5 per cent on 60 economies – with the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam the hardest hit among Association of Southeast Asian Nations members. Malaysia, Indonesia and...
Thousands of former Cambodian migrant workers returning from Thailand are receiving skills recognition and vocational training through government-supported programmes, with Svay Rieng province emerging as one of the key centres for competency assessments and employment support The post Svay Rieng expands skills recognition and TVET training for former migrant workers appeared first on Khmer Times .
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 25, 2026, 11:21 PM3MODERATE
Opposition parties have welcomed the government's decision to abandon the Land Bridge megaproject in favour of a scaled-down "Missing Link" transport strategy, saying the new approach is more economically viable and better aligned with existing infrastructure.
KUALA LUMPUR: Di sebalik kejayaan Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib menjulang tali pinggang Juara Dunia Interim ONE Strawweight Muay Thai, jaguh negara itu mengakui pertarungan menentang legenda Thailand, Sam-A Gaiyanghadao adalah antara yang paling menyeksakan pernah dilaluinya.
Bangkok: Cadangan projek mega jambatan darat menghubungkan Teluk Thailand dan Laut Andaman dirancang dibatalkan selepas kajian kerajaan mendapati projek itu tidak lagi berdaya maju dari sudut ekonomi serta berisiko memberi kesan ketara terhadap alam sekitar.
A video of a Thai passenger confronting a group of Italian students on the BTS Skytrain has prompted backlash far beyond the carriage where it was filmed, attracting more than 15.4 million views on X alone as of Saturday. The group has since been identified as students travelling with an Italian tour operator. The company, […] The post Why the BTS video became a national flashpoint appeared first on Khaosod English .
PoliticalDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 25, 2026, 11:03 AM3LOW
The Italian Embassy in Bangkok has apologised after a confrontation between a group of Italian teenagers and a Thai woman on a train in Bangkok sparked widespread discussion online. Read More: UNDP, Italian Embassy to start Water Development Project The incident gained attention after a video showing the exchange went viral on social media platform TikTok. […]
Thailand celebrated a major cultural milestone on Saturday as the Unesco World Heritage Committee approved the inscription of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a World Cultural Heritage site.
A group of Italian teenagers on a school trip disrupted a Bangkok train with loud and vulgar behavior, leading to a confrontation with a Thai passenger and an apology from Italy's embassy in Bangkok.
PoliticalPremium Times Nigeria· Jul 25, 2026, 7:35 AM3LOW
The victory marks Fury's second win of the year as the 37-year-old continues his impressive return following a 16-month absence from the ring The post Tyson Fury knocks out Mariusz Wach in Thailand ahead of long-awaited Anthony Joshua super fight appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Embassy of Italy on Saturday apologised to the Thai people over “the inappropriate behaviour of a group of Italian underage tourists” on a BTS Skytrain in Bangkok that generated heated conversations online, while strongly condemning their actions.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 25, 2026, 4:51 AM3LOW
In the spirit of not simply passing judgement without the intent of fairness, it must be acknowledged that a serious effort seems to have been made in response to the civil service exam cheating scandal, one that allows for a level of optimism.
New images of the O'Smach international border gate between Cambodia and Thailand highlight the devastation caused by border violations and military action by Thai forces, which began a year ago on July 24. The post IN PICTURES: One year on, once-bustling O’Smach border gate left deserted appeared first on Khmer Times .
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 25, 2026, 2:35 AM3LOW
The cabinet approved in principle the Career Average Revalued Earnings (Care) formula, a major reform of the Social Security pension system aimed at addressing long-standing complaints over unfair retirement benefits.
Tyson Fury dominated Mariusz Wach en route to a seventh-round technical knockout in Pattaya, Thailand, and afterward issued a challenge to Anthony Joshua for a future fight.
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training spokesman Sun Mesa said the ministry is prioritising training quality and private-sector recognition in its skills certification programme for former Cambodian workers returning from Thailand, ensuring that training meets labour market needs and helps trainees secure better-paying jobs. The post Labour Ministry prioritises quality, private-sector recognition in skills certification for returning workers (VIDEO) appeared first on Khmer Times .
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 24, 2026, 11:12 PM5MODERATE
Thailand's auto industry is facing headwinds as escalating Israeli-American military actions against Iran disrupt exports to the Middle East, prompting the Federation of Thai Industries to cut its 2026 car manufacturing targets.
The government is set to end the Land Bridge megaproject after a review found low financial viability, increased budget risks and environmental concerns.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 24, 2026, 10:05 PM3MODERATE
The Board of Investment (BoI) has partnered with Citi Thailand to strengthen efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), supporting Thailand's long-term economic growth.
Tyson Fury edged closer to a blockbuster heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua after defeating Poland’s Mariusz Wach by technical knock-out on Friday, but said he was “not convinced” his fellow Briton would face him. Fury, 37, outclassed Wach in front of 1 500 spectators in the Thai resort city of Pattaya in a bout that […] The post Fury stops Wach in Thailand to close in on Joshua fight appeared first on The Namibian .
A threat actor used the open-source Hermes AI agent in unattended "YOLO" mode to automate post-exploitation activity during an alleged breach of Thailand's Ministry of Finance. [...]
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 24, 2026, 2:17 PM4MODERATE
Thai energy authorities have approved a reduction of the diesel ex-refinery price by 2.40 baht a litre to curb rising domestic fuel prices as global oil prices fluctuate.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Friday (24 July) there was “nothing to celebrate” on the first anniversary of the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, while assuring the public that the security situation has returned to normal. Speaking at Government House, Anutin said Thailand remains committed to protecting its sovereignty but stressed there was no reason for public […] The post Anutin says no cause for celebration on anniversary of Thai-Cambodian border conflict appeared first on Khaosod English .
One year after fighting erupted along the Cambodia-Thailand border, hundreds of displaced families in Preah Vihear province continue to live with the trauma of war, even as the government provides temporary shelters, financial assistance and long-term livelihood programmes at the newly established Green Takoeng Village. The post One year on, displaced Preah Vihear families still long to return home as Green Takoeng Village offers refuge appeared first on Khmer Times .
Someone installed a popular AI assistant on a rented server, switched off the setting that makes it ask permission before running risky commands, and pointed it at Thailand's Ministry of Finance, which runs the country's treasury and tax collection. The agent then worked through the ministry's network on its own, checking hosts for ways to gain root access, hunting through file systems, and
A 31-year-old Thai woman says she remains traumatised after two Cambodian men allegedly followed her to her home, attempted to force open her door and left her afraid to return home. The woman, identified as May, met police investigators at Chana Songkhram Police Station on Thursday to give her account of the incident, which occurred […] The post Two Cambodian men detained after chasing Thai woman home in Bangkok appeared first on Khaosod English .
NONTHABURI — 24 July 2026.A Grade 9 student was seriously injured after falling through an old tiled roof at a well-known secondary school in Bang Kruai district. Pol. Col.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 24, 2026, 6:17 AM4MODERATE
The Finance Ministry announced on Friday that it has increased its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5%, up from the previous projection of 1.6%. This revision is attributed to stronger foreign trade, investment, and consumption, alongside the effects of government stimulus measures, with June exports showing faster-than-expected growth.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 24, 2026, 4:58 AM3LOW
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An international forum is bringing together regional leaders from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand to discuss green city development and sustainable urban development.
AIS PLAY reinforces its position as Thailand’s leading video streaming service and No. 1 entertainment hub by delivering a massive lineup of world-class content, featuring premier entertainment and major sports tournaments from both Thailand and abroad. To cater to digital lifestyles, AIS PLAY introduces the new “PLAY ALL” package under the concept of the “All-in-One […] The post First Time in Thailand!
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — The Korat Candle Festival 2026 is set to return with a blend of Buddhist art, traditional craftsmanship, technology and pop culture, featuring a drone show, Dan Kwian pottery-inspired art and candle sculptures resembling Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and global Thai pop star Lisa. The festival, themed “Buddhist Art and the Light of […] The post Anutin and Lisa candle figures set for Korat festival appeared first on Khaosod English .
Prime Minister Hun Manet has rejected suggestions that Cambodia's decision to initiate compulsory conciliation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has ended prospects for bilateral land boundary negotiations with Thailand, describing such claims as "inaccurate" and "unfair". The post Cambodia says UNCLOS process does not close door to land border talks with Thailand appeared first on Khmer Times .
The United States on Friday will impose new tariffs of either 10% or 12.5% on goods from its top 60 trading partners, including China, Japan and Thailand, officials said, citing their alleged failure to adequately ban the import of goods made with forced labour.
WASHINGTON — The United States has announced new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, citing concerns over forced labour in global supply chains. Thailand will face a 12.5% tariff under the new measures. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said it is imposing the tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade […] The post US imposes forced labour tariffs on 60 trading partners; Thailand faces 12.5% levy appeared first on Khaosod English .
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 24, 2026, 12:17 AM4MODERATE
No major US trading partner manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage in 2025, the US Treasury Department said on Thursday, ‌but 10 leading trading partners, including Thailand, remain on a list for enhanced monitoring of their foreign exchange practices.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 23, 2026, 11:24 PM3MODERATE
AI and Robots Ventures Co (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Plc, says the government should consistently upgrade its regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles to remain up to date with the latest technology and services.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 23, 2026, 11:04 PM3LOW
The Interior Ministry has pledged to overhaul recruitment procedures for local civil servants by requiring examination scores to be announced immediately after tests, following a major exam-rigging scandal affecting thousands of candidates.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 23, 2026, 10:54 PM3MODERATE
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed Taiwan's criticism of Thailand's support for the One China policy on Thursday, saying Bangkok's position would not affect economic ties with Taipei.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 23, 2026, 10:45 PM3MODERATE
The Renewable Energy Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to allow renewable power producers with expired adder tariffs to sell electricity directly to fast-growing data centres, which require vast amounts of clean energy.
Supply ChainBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 23, 2026, 10:24 PM3MODERATE
Thailand's ageing population is raising concerns over retirement security, with 17.3 million "near-retirement" workers facing a high risk of insufficient savings to support them in old age, according to the National Savings Fund (NSF).
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 23, 2026, 10:13 PM3LOW
The Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme, allowing owners of older vehicles to retain their benefits while extending the deadline for unsuccessful applicants to appeal until Sept 20.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has praised Thailand’s efforts to eradicate transnational scam networks, while both sides have pledged to strengthen cooperation in combating cross-border crime, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today after meeting FBI Director Kash Patel. Patel paid a courtesy call on Anutin at Government House during his visit to Thailand, […] The post FBI praises Thailand’s anti-scam efforts, vows closer cooperation appeared first on DVB .
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 23, 2026, 10:01 PM4MODERATE
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has insisted he will not withdraw a defamation lawsuit against iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont over allegations linked to the 2024 Senate election, saying legal action is the right of those affected.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 23, 2026, 9:48 PM3LOW
Authorities are preparing to broaden the pilot direct power purchase agreement (PPA) programme, initially designed for data centre operators, to include a wider range of industries seeking clean energy solutions.
Assailants killed five soldiers in a shooting and bomb attack at a checkpoint in Thailand’s insurgency-hit south, as the government warned yesterday of an uptick in violence. The post 5 soldiers killed in Thailand bomb attack appeared first on Khmer Times .
The first shot rang out early in the morning exactly a year ago in the Ta Moan Thom Temple area, a disputed ancient site along the border between Cambodia and Thailand in the Banteay Meanchey–Surin region. The post A year after the first shot was fired in the deadly clashes with Thailand, Cambodians face new realities of displacement and encroachments appeared first on Khmer Times .
BANGKOK — HYROX Bangkok will return to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) from 13-16 August 2026, with organisers expecting more than 20,000 participants in what is set to be the largest HYROX event ever held in Bangkok and Asia. The fitness race drew 17,500 competitors in March, and registrations for the August event […] The post HYROX Bangkok returns with record 20,000 participants appeared first on Khaosod English .
CriminalBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 23, 2026, 11:59 AM7ELEVATED
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub Online Co and two of its former directors, alleging they submitted false information to the regulator to conceal a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of digital assets worth about 1.7 billion baht.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 23, 2026, 8:47 AM5MODERATE
Thailand's government is reviewing a 24-billion-baht plan aimed at replacing approximately 80,000 aging commercial vehicles with electric vehicles. The government is also assessing the possibility of extending this incentive to cover passenger electric vehicle purchases as part of the nation's energy transition strategy.
A Russian intelligence-linked hacker is arrested in Thailand while enjoying a beach holiday - and the trail of evidence that nailed him to the Russian government includes 14 separate orders of chicken McNuggets. Meanwhile, AI music generator Suno has been hacked - and the stolen data appears to show exactly how much copyrighted music they hoovered up to train their models. All this and more in episode 477 of the "Smashing Security" podcast with cybersecurity expert and keynote speaker Graham Cluley, and special guest James Ball.
PoliticalOONI Explorer — Censorship Measurements· Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM4MODERATE
OONI network measurement detected 157 confirmed censorship events in TH over the past 7 days (0.5% of 30708 web connectivity tests). Blocking typically indicates state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 21, 2026, 3:39 AM3LOW
BEIJING - China and Thailand have pledged more cooperation in technology and innovation, including aligning ‌policies in related sectors and expanding exchanges, according to a joint statement that emphasised a "prosperous shared future" between both nations.
CyberBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 21, 2026, 12:03 AM3LOW
Tech industry analysts warn that organizations must adapt their workforce strategies and cybersecurity practices to address workplace disruption and operational risks posed by rapid artificial intelligence deployment.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 19, 2026, 10:38 PM3MODERATE
Undeterred by several problems in building a high-speed rail system linking three airports, the government vows to push ahead and continue to draw investments to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
PoliticalOONI Explorer — Censorship Measurements· Jul 19, 2026, 12:00 AM4MODERATE
OONI network measurement detected 115 confirmed censorship events in Thailand over the past 7 days, representing 0.4% of 31,882 web connectivity tests, with blocking indicating state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference.
China is demanding Thailand extradite a Chinese journalist whom international rights groups say could face political persecution and torture upon return for his reporting on corruption in Beijing.
PoliticalVnExpress International (Vietnam)· Jul 15, 2026, 3:33 AM3MODERATE
Thailand's Civil Court has ordered Kasikornbank to compensate Thai-British actress Charlotte Austin after ruling the bank failed to flag the after-midnight transfers she made while being scammed out of 4 million baht (US$124,000).
Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand in August Min Aung Hlaing is expected to make his first official visit to Thailand since assuming the presidency in early August, according to anonymous sources in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday. The trip would mark his second “official” visit to an ASEAN member state […] The post Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand in August; Military claims strategic road in Sagaing Region ‘secured’ appeared first on DVB .
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 14, 2026, 11:01 PM3MODERATE
Thailand's luxury and premium car market is expected to slow as high household debt levels, sluggish economic growth, and stricter lending criteria reduce consumer purchasing power, according to automotive dealer Performance Motors.
EconomicBangkok Post (Business)· Jul 14, 2026, 10:59 PM3LOW
Global economic structures are fragmenting as supply chains become more regional, geopolitical competition intensifies, and climate pressures mount, marking the end of an era of seamless international trade integration.
ASEAN’s special envoy on Myanmar held talks with ethnic armed groups and a regime-backed negotiation committee in an effort to tackle a civil war, with both sides expressing openness to dialogue, the Philippines said on Tuesday. The talks took place in Thailand on Monday and followed a separate meeting a day earlier between foreign ministers […] The post ASEAN Special Envoy meets Myanmar ethnic armed groups in Thailand appeared first on DVB .
A devastating fire swept through a Bangkok pub in the early morning hours, killing at least 30 people in what is the city's deadliest blaze in 17 years. Authorities are investigating whether blocked or poorly accessible exits exacerbated the casualties, with an electrical short circuit in an air conditioner identified as the fire's cause.
BANGKOK — 14 July 2026, The Cabinet has approved draft regulations establishing a formal process for deporting foreign nationals who enter, work or conduct business in Thailand illegally, as well as those convicted of serious crimes. Government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said the Cabinet approved the draft Prime Minister’s Office regulations on deportation during its meeting […] The post Cabinet Approves Thailand’s First Deportation Regulations, Identifying Six Grounds for Removal appeared first on Khaosod English .
MilitaryBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 13, 2026, 9:29 PM4MODERATE
The Criminal Court on Monday rejected petitions for arrest warrants against Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, a list-MP from the People's Party (PP), and over 20 other individuals implicated in the Forex-3D scandal.
CriminalFolha de S.Paulo Internacional· Jul 13, 2026, 1:08 PM8CRITICAL
A fire at a Bangkok bar killed 28 people Sunday night, with Thai police investigating possible negligence including blocked emergency exits, locked doors, and the use of flammable materials in insulation and stage decoration.
Thai football fans will be able to watch the final four matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 free of charge after Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS), in collaboration with Mono Next Public Company Limited (MONO), announced free-to-air broadcasts on MONOMAX SPORTS TV via Channel 29. JAS, the official broadcast rights holder for the […] The post Thai fans to watch final four FIFA World Cup 2026 matches free appeared first on Khaosod English .
A fire tore through a crowded café in Bangkok late Sunday, killing at least 27 people and injuring 63 others, with authorities warning the death toll could climb and 22 of the injured in critical condition.
PoliticalHong Kong Free Press· Jul 13, 2026, 4:02 AM6ELEVATED
Thai authorities have detained Hong Kong activist Zhang Xinyan and prevented her from boarding a flight to Canada for resettlement, according to local media reports. The activist, wanted by Hong Kong's national security police, has been held since May on visa overstay charges.
PoliticalBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 12, 2026, 10:44 PM4MODERATE
Given the government's strong base of support in parliament, approval of the fiscal 2027 budget bill proceeded smoothly during the first reading earlier this month.
A fast-moving fire at a bar in Bangkok killed at least 27 people, with witnesses describing rapid flames that trapped patrons inside. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attributed the high death toll to the speed of the fire's spread and limited escape routes.
A fast-moving fire swept through a Bangkok bar late Sunday, killing at least 27 people and injuring 63 others, with smoke inhalation identified as the main cause of death, according to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. Authorities have opened an investigation into the fire's cause.
BANGKOK >> At least 27 people have been killed in a fire at a pub in the Thai capital Bangkok, an official from a local rescue service said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years.
HealthSouth China Morning Post· Jul 12, 2026, 8:01 PM4MODERATE
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years. “We have recovered 27 bodies, others are being sent to hospital,” said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who visited the site of the fire that broke out just before midnight on Sunday. Based on survivor accounts, Anutin said the pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak...
At least 27 people have been killed and over 60 injured in a major fire at a bar in Bangkok, according to local police. The incident represents one of the deadliest fires in recent memory at a commercial venue in Thailand.
At least 27 people died in a fire at a pub in Bangkok, with 63 others injured including 22 in critical condition. Emergency exits are suspected to have been blocked, hindering evacuation efforts.
BANGKOK: Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Dalam Negeri Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, menolak spekulasi bahawa lawatan bekas Perdana Menteri, Thaksin Shinawatra, ke beberapa negara jiran mempunyai kepentingan politik, sambil menegaskan Thaksin bebas melakukan perjalanan ke mana-mana sahaja.