Actress links threat to her testifying about Tangmo's death Actress Usamanee “Kwan” Waitayanon has told police she was threatened on Sunday morning, saying it might be related to her decision to give witness testimony in the death of actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong, who fell from a speedboat on the Chao Phraya River in 2022. Source:… read more

Jewish cemetery faces probe The Interior Ministry has ordered an investigation into the company that owns a Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao over potential links to nominee businesses and money laundering. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Bangchak says no leaks found in Bangkok fuel pipeline Bangchak Group said no leaks were found in a fuel pipeline along Chuea Phloeng Road in Klong Toey district of Bangkok following an inspection after thousands of litres of oil-contaminated wastewater were reported in the area. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

A little family affair The upcoming no-confidence debate could produce one of the more intriguing political spectacles in recent parliamentary politics: an uncle and his nephew standing, in effect, on the same side of the chamber against the government. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

SEC moves to bolster local capital market The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to strengthen the capital market by expanding the domestic investor base, streamlining initial public offering (IPO) approvals and promoting digital investment products, while tightening enforcement against financial fraud. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Bad Buddhists beget bad Buddhists The salacious nature of the news surrounding the former monk Atichot Thanprasert all but ensures it will dominate coverage for days and weeks to come. But the issue of an esteemed Buddhist leader betraying all the values he represented in spectacular fashion and what that means for Thailand’s faithful is… read more

Senate collusion witness says testimony was forced A witness in the Senate collusion case sought to retract his testimony, claiming he had been coerced into implicating the Bhumjaithai Party, according to a leaked document obtained by reporters on Friday. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Mortgage holders to get more debt repayment help Authorities are expected to roll out additional debt restructuring measures for mortgage borrowers as their debt-servicing ability has weakened amid slower economic growth. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Small nuclear reactor plans begin The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has outlined a five-phase roadmap to develop the country's first small modular reactor (SMR), with a 300-megawatt unit scheduled to begin commercial operation in 2037 under the new power development plan (PDP). Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

9/11 widow delivers scathing attack on Saudis NEW YORK – A family member of one of those killed in the Sept 11, 2001 attacks unleashed a searing criticism of Saudi Arabia live on US television during the reading of victims’ names at the 9/11 Memorial on Friday. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

BoT steps up measures against illicit finance The Bank of Thailand and the financial sector have joined forces to step up measures against illicit financial activities. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Ayutthaya abbot held in embezzlement and sex scandal A 66-year-old abbot accused of embezzling 100 million baht from a well-known temple in Ayutthaya was arrested on Thursday, along with a female aide who was seen having sex with the monk in security video taken in his quarters. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more