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‘Decoding the Economic Future’ forum: Live Updates
Online Reporters, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Bangkok Post, in collaboration with TNN16, is presenting a special forum, “TNN16 x Bangkok Post - Election 2026: Decoding the Economic Future”, on Thursday from 12pm to 2pm. Explore the outlook for the Thai economy from the perspectives of speakers from eight political parties in our live updates below.
Man electrocuted while trying to secure runaway raft
Online Reporters, Published on 01/10/2025
» A man was electrocuted and engulfed in flames before being swept away by strong currents in the Nan River after coming into contact with a high-voltage power line hanging from a bridge in Pichai district of Utttaradit province on Wednesday morning.
Pichai says 19% US tariff reflects strong Thai-American ties
Online Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira viewed the United States’ imposition of a 19% tariff on Thai goods as a reflection of the close and enduring friendship between the two nations.
Paetongtarn serves as PM and culture minister in new cabinet lineup
Online Reporters, Published on 01/07/2025
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra takes on the dual role of prime minister and culture minister in the new cabinet lineup announced in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday.
Thai-US tariff talks start on Thursday in Washington
Online Reporters, Published on 30/06/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday, beginning much-anticipated tariff negotiations between Thailand and the United States.
PM says third phase of handout not scrapped
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has given an assurance that the third phase of the government’s 10,000-baht handout programme will not be scrapped.
Two ex-prosecutors jailed in ‘Boss’ hit-run case
Online Reporters, Published on 22/04/2025
» Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk has been sentenced to three years in jail and another ex-prosecutor was given two years for helping Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run in which a police officer in Bangkok was killed.
Steel firm linked to building collapse loses investment privileges
Online Reporters, Published on 11/04/2025
» The Board of Investment has temporarily withdrawn incentives for a Chinese steelmaker that supplied products for the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok.
PM to US: Thailand is reliable friend, not just exporter
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will lead a delegation to the United States this week to discuss trade issues and tell the US that Thailand is not only an exporter but also a reliable friend of the US, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Sunday morning.
Minister in no hurry to appoint new central bank chairman
Online Reporters, Published on 11/12/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday he wanted to ensure Kittiratt Na-Ranong filled all qualifications before recommending his appointment as central bank chairman to the cabinet for approval.