Category: Thailand

War woes worsen

Despite hopes for more serious talks between the US and Iran to end their conflict, oil prices remain highly volatile, threatening Thailand's economic recovery.

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Barcode claims put to test

The Constitutional Court is due to deliver its ruling on Monday on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election breached the constitutional requirement for voting to be secret.

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Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters

BANGKOK – Thousands of Bangkok residents awoke in shelters on Sunday after flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in the Thai capital inundated homes and roads, with some starting to dry out their homes and belongings.

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Ekniti defends co-pay extension

The extension of the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme is a response to the ongoing energy crisis, not a populist policy, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.

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All 50 Bangkok districts declared disaster areas

All 50 districts of Bangkok were declared disaster zones on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain that caused widespread flooding, traffic problems and disruptions to daily life.

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Nene Royal did great, and that is good enough

As we offer much-deserved congratulations to 16-year-old Nene Royal for winning America’s Got Talent 2026, it feels like a plea also must be made. Not to the young rocker living her best life, but to those who feel compelled to appoint any Thai who has achieved international fame an ambassador of “Thai culture”.

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