National

17.3 Million Thai Workers Face Retirement Crisis

Over 17 million Thai workers nearing retirement lack adequate savings to sustain themselves in old age, according to the National Savings Fund, highlighting a growing crisis as Thailand's population ages.

24 Jul The Phuket News

BANGKOK: Thailands ageing population is raising concerns over retirement security, with 17.3 million near-retirement workers facing a high risk of insufficient savings to support them in old age, according to the National Savings Fund (NSF).

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National

Thailand Honors Zero Dropout Program Pioneer at Government House

Thailand's government honored former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and other contributors to the Zero Dropout Plus program at an awards ceremony on July 24, recognizing efforts to bring out-of-school children back into education.

24 Jul Khaosod

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National

PM Defends Thailand's One China Policy Stance

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed Taiwan’s criticism of Thailand’s support for the One China policy yesterday (July 23), saying Bangkok’s position would not affect economic ties with Taipei.

24 Jul The Phuket News

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Police

Driver Arrested in Drunk Crash That Killed Boy, 13

A 13-year-old boy died after being struck by a drunk driver on a road in Chiang Mai; the suspect was arrested after breathalyzer tests showed blood alcohol levels nearly twice the legal limit.

24 Jul Khaosod

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National

Trump Implements New Import Tariffs; Thailand Faces 12.5% Rate

The U.S. imposed new import tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 countries and the EU, with Thailand facing the higher 12.5% rate alongside China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. The increase from the previous temporary 10% rate takes effect immediat

24 Jul Khaosod

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National

Fuel Prices Today: July 24 Update Across Five Major Stations

Diesel prices fell across Thailand's five major fuel stations on July 24 following a refinery reduction, with PTT's standard diesel at 36.69 baht per liter and premium diesel at 50.05 baht.

24 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Boy, 13, in Chiang Mai

A 13-year-old boy died after being hit by a gray pickup truck on Ping River Road in Chiang Mai's Saraphi District on July 23; the driver fled the scene without helping.

23 Jul Khaosod

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Regional

Phuket Crackdown Targets Unlicensed Hotels Over Foreign Ownership

Thai authorities raided hotels across Phuket's three districts, uncovering unlicensed operations suspected of foreign ownership disguised through nominee structures. The crackdown reflects the government's enforcement of laws restricting fo

23 Jul The Phuket Express

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Weather

Heavy Rain Expected Across Northern Thailand and Andaman Coast

Heavy rain and thunderstorms will sweep across northern Thailand and the Andaman coast through July 24 due to a low-pressure system, with the upper Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand seeing moderate seas and waves reaching 2 meters during sto

23 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Ranger Hero Wimol Returns Home to Surin for Funeral Rites

Volunteer ranger Assadthorn Wimol Dapthong, 43, was killed in a militant attack at a Narathiwat checkpoint on July 22 and returned to his native Surin province for royal funeral rites, leaving his elderly parents without their primary finan

23 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Police Arrest Gold Necklace Snatcher Within Six Hours

Satun police arrested a motorcycle-riding gold necklace snatcher within six hours of the July 24 theft from a 64-year-old woman in Chachoengsao Province. The 32-year-old suspect confessed to targeting victims wearing jewelry and planned to

23 Jul Khaosod

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