Regional

Governor launches health checks for residents near landfill

Phuket's governor launched free health screenings for over 200 residents living near the province's main landfill, responding to long-standing complaints about pollution, odors, and disease-carrying insects in the area.

26 May The Phuket News

PHUKET: More than 200 residents living near Phuket’s main garbage disposal centre are to receive comprehensive health screenings under a new provincial initiative launched yesterday (May 25), amid ongoing concerns over pollution, foul odours and disease-carrying insects affecting nearby communities.

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National

BEM Reiterates: Old MRT Cards and MRT Plus Will No Longer Be Valid Starting June 1

Bangkok's MRT system will stop accepting old-model and MRT Plus cards from June 1, 2026, shifting entirely to EMV Contactless payments via credit and debit cards.

26 May Khaosod

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National

PM Discusses with French President to Elevate Thai-French Relations, Push Forward on Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Anutin met with French President Macron in Paris to boost bilateral trade in renewable energy and aerospace while advancing Thailand-EU free trade agreement negotiations, with both nations committing to strengthen their partn

26 May Khaosod

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Police

Out-of-Control Van Crashes Into Stranded Bus in Pakistan, Killing 17 People

A runaway van struck a disabled bus and waiting passengers near Peshawar on May 25, killing at least 17 people who were standing outside the stalled vehicle.

26 May Khaosod

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Community

Num Kharachai Thanks Ajarn Yingsakdi for Filling In on Nohn Krachae, Receives Great Audience Response

Substitute host Ajarn Yingsakdi earned enthusiastic audience praise while filling in for Num Kharachai on the Nohn Krachae program, with viewers calling for his return and even suggesting he become permanent host.

26 May Khaosod

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National

Gold Prices Today, May 26, 2025: Gold Prices Fall

Gold prices fell 250 baht per gram to 70,800 baht on May 26, though merchants predict a surge of 1,000-2,000 baht tomorrow that could break the 80,000 baht mark.

26 May Khaosod

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National

AI growth puts 8.7mn Thai jobs at risk

BANGKOK: Nearly 9 million workers could potentially be affected by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), according to estimates by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

26 May The Phuket News

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National

Democrats launch AI platform to fight graft

BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has launched “Song Rat” (scan the state), an AI-based platform designed to detect irregularities in government projects, starting with procurement linked to artificial intelligence initiatives.

26 May The Phuket News

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Police

Thai woman in South Korea driven to suicide by financial pressure from creditor

A 40-year-old Thai woman in Seoul died by suicide after allegedly being driven to financial despair by excessive interest charges and public shaming from a creditor over a 650,000-baht debt.

26 May The Thaiger Crime

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National

CBRE Reports Sustained Bangkok Office Market Recovery as 'Flight to Quality' Drives Premium Grade Buildings, Rental Rates Jump 79.3%

Bangkok's office market continues recovering with occupancy rates climbing to 79.3% in Q1 2025, driven by tenants moving to premium-grade buildings in the CBD while older properties face mounting pressure.

26 May Khaosod

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National

Royal Decree: Lieutenant General Released from Royal Protection Service Duty

Lieutenant General Pongsak Prom Thongsuk has been released from his position in Thailand's Royal Protection Service, effective May 21, 2025, according to a Royal Gazette decree.

26 May Khaosod

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