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THAILAND

Economic issues top public priorities for new government

Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026

» Tackling economic problems topped the wish list of people for a new government to be formed by the Bhumjaithai Party, with measures to reduce the cost of living high on their expectations, according to a KPI poll on Friday.

THAILAND

‘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.

THAILAND

In-debt man smashes bank door, wants to go to jail

Online Reporters, Published on 03/11/2025

» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A man arrested for smashing a bank door on Sunday night told police he wanted to be sent to prison because he was mired in overwhelming debt.

THAILAND

Overhead concrete-pour spills onto Rama II Rd

News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025

» Traffic on Rama II Road was briefly interrupted by a concrete spill during pouring for the M82 motorway being built overhead in Samut Sakhon early on Monday, not by a construction subsidence as some people had wrongly speculated on social media, the Department of Highways said.

SPORTS

Star Thai skeet and trap shooter boycotts SEA Games

Online Reporters, Published on 30/09/2025

» Skeet and trap shooting star Sutiya Jiewchaloemmit is boycotting  the SEA Games, to be held in Thailand in Deember, accusing event  organisers of a lack of transparency and mismanagement.

THAILAND

'Anna TV Pool' reportedly attempts suicide in prison

Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025

» Transgender model and television host Warinthorn "Anna" Watrsang, known as Anna TV Pool, is recovering in hospital after reportedly attempting suicide in prison last week.

THAILAND

Young Thais ‘able to save less than 10% of their income’

Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2025

» A new survey into financial attitudes and behaviours among young Thais has revealed that most are able to save less than 10% of their monthly income, underscoring the heavy financial pressures caused by rising living costs and limited earning potential.

THAILAND

PM Anutin promises to have capable ministers, dissolve House in 4 months

Online Reporters, Published on 07/09/2025

» Thailand's newly-appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday promised to dissolve the House in four months and have capable ministers for efficient work within the limited tenure.

THAILAND

Commuter registration starts for flat ฿20 city fares

Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025

» Registration for a 20-baht flat fare on Bangkok mass transit lines started on Monday, although the relevant legislation has yet to be approved by parliament.

THAILAND

Loan shark arrested for charging 3,400% annual interest

Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2025

» A 37-year-old recently-released inmate has been arrested for running illegal money lending services with annual interest rates as high as 3,400%, Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) officers said on Sunday.