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Ex-senator’s son gets 132 years in gambling ring case
Ex-senator’s son gets 132 years in gambling ring case
Saturday 2 May 2026 10:04 AM
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has sentenced the son of a former senator to 132 years and six months in prison in an online gambling and money laundering case.
Anger at power tariff plan
Anger at power tariff plan
Saturday 2 May 2026 09:57 AM
BANGKOK: The government has insisted its planned restructuring of electricity tariffs will reduce overall household bills, even as higher-consuming households face increased rates under what officials describe as a 'fair burden-sharing' approach.
Cyanide serial killer gets another life sentence
Cyanide serial killer gets another life sentence
Friday 1 May 2026 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court handed another life sentence to serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn yesterday (Apr 30) for fatally poisoning a policewoman in Khon Kaen province.
Compensation for flight delays and cancellations clarified
Compensation for flight delays and cancellations clarified
Thursday 30 April 2026 12:39 PM
BANGKOK: Thai transport and consumer protection authorities have clarified rules to protect air travellers from flight delays and cancellations as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs caused by the Middle East war.
Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
Thursday 30 April 2026 10:41 AM
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been approved for parole without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) device, with his release scheduled for May 11.
Oil depots targeted amid hoarding fears
Oil depots targeted amid hoarding fears
Wednesday 29 April 2026 12:08 PM
BANGKOK: A proactive nationwide operation has been targeting oil depots and pipeline operators in key provinces following reports of irregular fuel stock levels that may indicate hoarding and speculative profiteering amid the ongoing supply crunch.
Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy
Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy
Tuesday 28 April 2026 08:50 AM
BANGKOK: The tourism minister plans to impose a B1,000 departure levy on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.
Government plans B4,000 aid rollout
Government plans B4,000 aid rollout
Monday 27 April 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: The government’s new “Thai Help Thai Plus” subsidy programme is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet in May and rolled out in June, with each eligible participant receiving B1,000 per month for four months, totalling B4,000.
Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
Friday 24 April 2026 01:30 PM
BANGKOK: The government’s next co-payment stimulus programme will feature a 60:40 split of approved spending by consumers, with the government paying 60%, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissananantakul.
Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Thursday 23 April 2026 11:19 AM
BANGKOK: Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a “last resort”, only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.
Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
Thursday 23 April 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand has successfully carried out its first cross-border tele-robotic surgery, marking a significant advance in the country’s medical technology and international healthcare collaboration, the Ministry of Public Health announced on Tuesday (Apr 21).
Abbot gets 50 years for B2bn embezzlement
Abbot gets 50 years for B2bn embezzlement
Wednesday 22 April 2026 10:00 AM
NAKHOM PATHOM: The 70-year-old former abbot of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, Yaem Ingkrungkao, was sentenced to 50 years in prison yesterday (Apr 21) in a high-profile temple funds fraud case that broke last year.
New plan to lower oil price
New plan to lower oil price
Monday 20 April 2026 02:30 PM
BANGKOK: Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has signalled that a second reduction in refining margins of more than B2 per litre could be implemented this week, raising expectations of relief at the pump.
Anutin approves border fence plan
Anutin approves border fence plan
Monday 20 April 2026 09:00 AM
NARATHIWAT: Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved in principle a border fence project in Narathiwat to curb smuggling, illegal crossings and unrest, to be funded from the central budget.
Toxic haze in the North triggers lung risks: expert
Toxic haze in the North triggers lung risks: expert
Sunday 19 April 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: A Chiang Mai respiratory specialist has warned that hazardous PM2.5 levels could trigger severe lung inflammation as extreme pollution linked to wildfires grips northern provinces.
Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Saturday 18 April 2026 09:52 AM
BANGKOK: The seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
Friday 17 April 2026 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents and injuries over the first six “dangerous days” of the Songkran holiday were down by 20% from the same period a year ago, while fatalities declined by 6.5%, according to data released yesterday (Apr 16).
Thai Songkran world’s liveliest festival, says government
Thai Songkran world’s liveliest festival, says government
Thursday 16 April 2026 09:27 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
Thailand not ready for border talks with Cambodia
Thailand not ready for border talks with Cambodia
Monday 13 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand is not ready to attend the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting scheduled for April 17-25, as internal procedures remain incomplete, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Saturday (Apr 11).
Review seeks ‘quality’ tourists
Review seeks ‘quality’ tourists
Monday 13 April 2026 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The government is reviewing its visa-free entry scheme for foreign visitors, aiming to revise the policy to better target higher-quality tourism, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has said.

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