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Thailand’s tourism outlook for 2026 has been downgraded, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) adjusts expectations in response to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and broader global uncertainties.
Four Artemis astronauts were zooming towards the Moon on Thursday after a major engine firing, a milestone that commits NASA to the first crewed lunar flyby in more than half a century.
The new finance minister, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, is forming an advisory team as part of his efforts to drive economic policy, which is expected to include Santitarn Sathirathai, who is known for his extensive experience in economic policy and global financial analysis.
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said today that he believes the average price of electricity for May through August can be maintained at 3.88 baht/unit, instead of increasing to the 3.95 baht/unit worked out by the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (ERC) yesterday.
Police arrested 10 foreign nationals for working without permits at an unlicensed international school in Bangkok’s Prawet district, amid a broader crackdown on labour and education law violations.
Donald Trump sparked anger in France on Thursday after making fun of the French president and his wife, imitating a French accent and saying Emmanuel Macron's wife "treats him extremely badly".
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has officially launched a nationwide campaign aimed at easing the impact of the rapidly rising cost of living by partnering with manufacturers and retailers to offer deep discounts on thousands of daily essentials.
Wildlife officials have arrested two Thai nationals in Bangkok’s Bang Khae district who were allegedly attempting to smuggle a protected southern dusky leaf monkey out of the country.
Tehran, Iran - Tehran was rocked by a fresh wave of explosions Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could be over in two or three weeks.
Two recent defamation lawsuits, filed by Natural Resources and Environment minister Suchart Chomklin against two journalists from The Isaan Record, breach the principles of freedom of expression, according to the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT).
Young politicians from influential local dynasties control a third of the incoming Cabinet under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul – a marked departure from previous administrations that were typically dominated by party veterans and wealthy financiers.
PM Anutin Charnvirakul is set to appoint Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas to replace Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn as head of the Middle East monitoring centre, following criticism over Phiphat’s perceived conflict of interest linked to his family’s oil business
Jakarta, Indonesia — An earthquake in Indonesian waters set off small tsunami waves Thursday morning, killed at least one person and damaged houses and buildings, officials said.
President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion,” offering a full-throated defense of the war Wednesday night in his first national address since the conflict began more than a month ago.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and the National Food Institute (NFI) have been raising the alarm over the impact of the hostilities in the Middle East, revealing that Thai food exports contracted by 10.5% in the first two months of 2026.
Under the gentle shade of Bodhi trees at Wat Phra Chetuphon, better known as Wat Pho, a small prince has found a new voice — this time in Pali, an ancient language long associated with Buddhist teachings.
