Frenchman being deported for causing religious division A Frenchman staying on Koh Samui has been ordered to leave Thailand amid accusations his actions stirred religious division and conflict among foreign tourists. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption JAKARTA – Jakarta's main airport and three others delayed reopening on Monday after halting operations due to a volcanic eruption and leaving hundreds of thousands stranded. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Thai Airways cancels flights to Jakarta, volcanic eruption closes airports Thai Airways International cancelled flights to Jakarta on Monday as eight Indonesian airports, including two serving the Indonesian capital, remained closed because of ash from erupting Krakatau volcano. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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”. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Court ruling fails to settle NBTC chair dispute A former commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has urged any party affected by the dispute over the chairman's qualification to ask the Central Administrative Court to make a definitive ruling on the chairman's legal status. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Parliament rejects air bill changes The House of Representatives has rejected Senate amendments to the Clean Air Management Bill, voting instead to set up a joint committee to reconsider changes that MPs say would weaken pollution controls. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Call-centre scams cost retirees billions Cyber police have warned retirees and older people about call-centre scams after losses among victims aged 60 and above reached 3.15 billion baht in eight months. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more