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State earns weak marks for messaging during tension
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/07/2025
» Social media platforms in Thailand recorded 2.6 million messages in July about Thailand-Cambodia border tensions, with Facebook, YouTube and X, formerly called Twitter, the top three channels.
Trump punishes Brazil with tariffs, sanctions over trial of ally Bolsonaro
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting a coup in Latin America's biggest economy.
Help must be city-wide
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in conjunction with the Interior Ministry, recently launched the "Sukhumvit model," an initiative to improve safety, public order and quality of life in the key central business district of the city, covering Watthana and Klong Toey districts.
Irrigation Department prepares flood defences
Published on 30/07/2025
» Another round of monsoon-driven downpours is on the way, and personnel, machinery and emergency equipment must be ready, the Royal Irrigation Department has told its regional units.
Pichai: US rate likely to be revealed by Saturday
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/07/2025
» US tariffs on Thailand are expected to be announced on Aug 1 or 2, with the rate unlikely to remain at 36%, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Weed networks still fuming
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/07/2025
» The Writing Thailand's Cannabis Future Network on Tuesday filed a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to probe Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin and other officials for issuing the latest cannabis regulations to please investors rather than small-scale growers.
Rising river levels trigger flood alerts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/07/2025
» Flood warnings have been issued as river levels have surged rapidly in some northern provinces, with a Cell Broadcast (CB) alert sounded as water rose quickly on the Kok River.
Flooding continues in northern Thailand due to heavy rain
News, Online Reporters, Published on 29/07/2025
» Some provinces in the North and Northeast are prone to further flooding as water levels in major rivers passing through them increased on Tuesday, with warnings of landslides and forest runoff issued for seven provinces until Wednesday.
Thailand and Cambodia truce agreement comes into effect
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» SURIN - A truce agreement between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect in the early hours of Tuesday, testing whether it will halt five days of open combat that have engulfed their jungle-clad frontier.
Tax rejig favours EVs with more local parts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/07/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing to adjust the excise tax structure for automobiles, linking it to the use of local content.