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Climate Agency Marks 3 Years With Net Zero 2050 Action Plan
Thailand's Department of Climate Change and Environment marked its three-year anniversary by opening a climate information center and reaffirming its Net Zero 2050 target, with officials emphasizing the need for long-term cooperation to bui
Activist Files Lese-Majeste Complaint Against MP Ice Rukchonok
An activist filed a lese-majeste complaint against People's Party MP Ice Rukchonok over a social media post using royal language, her second such case as she awaits trial on an earlier similar conviction.
Hospital Apologizes After Nurse Posts Inappropriate Comments About Patient
Payakkhaphum Hospital apologized after a nurse posted inappropriate comments about a deceased patient on social media, issuing a warning to the staff member and pledging to prevent similar incidents.
Animal Lovers Clash With City Over Stray Feeding Ban Signs
Animal welfare groups in Nakhon Ratchasima are demanding the city remove signs banning stray dog feeding, citing unfair criminalization, while residents say the ban has reduced disease and safety risks following a rabies outbreak that kille
Thai Justice Official Pushes Legal Reform to Revive Sadao Border Trade
A Thai parliamentary legal committee visited Sadao's border checkpoint to address economic damage caused by a new customs facility that has disrupted local trade and tourism, with officials identifying management failures and lack of commun
Thailand Attracts 1.4 Trillion Baht in Foreign Investment in First Half
Thailand attracted 1.4 trillion baht in foreign investment applications during the first half of the year, with Australian companies among major investors citing the country's political stability and efficient investment promotion programs
BG Pathum United Drawn With Adelaide, Lion City, Taipei in AFC Cup
Thai club BG Pathum United drew Adelaide United, Lion City Sailors, and Taipei FC in Group F of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Two group stage.
Van Overturns on Doi Inthanon; Rescue Crew Frees Trapped Passenger
A van overturned on Doi Inthanon near Pa Dok Siao Waterfall on August 18, trapping a male passenger who was rescued by emergency crews and taken to hospital.
Thai Commercial Banks Stable Despite SME Weakness in Q2
Thailand's commercial banking system remained stable in Q2 2026 with solid capital and liquidity, though credit to small businesses and consumers contracted as large firms drove overall 2% lending growth despite elevated economic risks.
Cabinet Sets Toll Rates for Friendship Bridge 5
Thailand's Cabinet approved toll rates for Friendship Bridge 5 linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxai, with passenger cars charged 50 baht and larger trucks up to 500 baht depending on size. The regulation now goes to the Council of State for re
Parliament Chief Defends Graft Probe Committee Setup
Parliament's speaker defended a newly formed committee reviewing the anti-corruption agency's dismissal of a stock manipulation case against a former transport minister, saying outside members ensure independence and results will determine
Agricultural Economics Office Launches Data Release Calendar
The Office of Agricultural Economics launched a data release calendar showing when agricultural statistics will be published, helping farmers, businesses, and officials plan production and policy decisions more effectively.