AI law faces innovation test
Thailand's draft artificial intelligence (AI) law risks becoming another barrier for fledgling local AI firms unless it couples safeguards with clearer liability rules, protection of intellectual property (IP) and practical support for startups, say industry representatives.
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Budget bill cut ahead of debate
The 2027 budget bill, worth 3.78 trillion baht, has been cut by 11.162 billion baht ahead of a three-day parliamentary debate on its second and third readings starting on Monday, with MPs set to challenge several major allocations.
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Iran threatens greater force if US launches more attacks
TEHRAN – Iran's top negotiator on Sunday threatened a more forceful response to any further US attacks after Tehran targeted American warships in their latest round of clashes.
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Pakorn calls for more efficient civil service
Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt has called for an overhaul of the country’s civil service, focusing on efficiency rather than “bureaucratic reform”.
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PM seeks proof of exam fraud
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has challenged anyone with evidence implicating government members in the local government recruitment examination fraud scheme to submit it to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), insisting that anyone found guilty will face action regardless of rank.
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Israeli man first target of new Thai deportation rules
An Israeli man convicted last month of making threats against the owners of a zoo on Koh Samui has become the first foreigner ordered out of Thailand under new rules governing deportation.
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