Weather

Governor reissues weather warning for Phuket

Phuket Governor orders preparation for heavy rain and strong winds expected May 19-21, following recent storms that have downed trees across the island.

20 May The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered officials across the island to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds forecast to affect Phuket and the Andaman coast from May 19-21, after days of heavy downpours and strong gusts of wind that have already felled trees in several areas.

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Gold Prices Today May 20, 2026 - Sharp Decline, Act Now - Latest Gold Price Announcement

Gold prices dropped 600 baht on May 20, 2026, with gold bars trading at 69,600 baht per baht for sale and ornamental gold at 70,400 baht per baht, according to the Gold Traders Association.

20 May Khaosod

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National

SPRC Clarifies Strict Compliance with Regulations and Fair Treatment for All Parties

Star Petroleum Refining Public Company says it maintains strict regulatory compliance and fair operations while cooperating with government agencies investigating fuel management during the recent energy price crisis.

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National

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay

BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (May 19) decided to end the 60-day visa-free programme for foreign visitors to Thailand, with the timeline for enforcement still being worked out.

20 May The Phuket News

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Police

Tragic: Sedan Collides with Wild Elephant, Bursts into Flames, Destroying Vehicle—One Dead, Two Injured

A sedan collided with a wild elephant crossing Highway 323 near Kanchanaburi on May 19, causing the vehicle to catch fire and kill one passenger, with two others injured.

20 May Khaosod

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National

IRPC Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent Business Operations with Strong Corporate Governance

Thailand's state oil refiner IRPC has pledged full cooperation with government agencies and reaffirmed its commitment to transparent operations and strict corporate governance standards.

20 May Khaosod

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Community

Mix Pattaya Tears Up, Regrets Not Talking to Dad Hom Jokmok for 4 Years, Finally Understands Father's Foresight After Unlocking the Truth

Mix Pattaya reconciled with his father Hom Jokmok after four years of silence, finally understanding why his dad had refused to let him study film—to keep career options open and teach financial responsibility.

20 May Khaosod

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Community

Former Conscript Border Hero Returns Home in Shock to Find Mother and 9-Year-Old Sister Living in Dilapidated Shed

A discharged border soldier from Kamphaeng Phet province discovered his mother and 9-year-old sister living in a deteriorating metal shed after being evicted by relatives while he served nine months at the Thai-Lao border. The 22-year-old f

20 May Khaosod

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National

TFEX Launches Mini Gold Futures Trading Starting May 25 — Making Gold Investment More Accessible

Thailand Futures Exchange launches Mini Gold Online Futures on May 25, requiring only 15,000 baht initial margin by reducing contract size tenfold to make gold trading more accessible to retail investors.

20 May Khaosod

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National

State Welfare Card 2025: Usage Conditions, What You Can Buy, and Money Deposit Timeline

Thailand's 2025 State Welfare Card program will provide 1,000 baht monthly to 13.18 million low-income cardholders from June through September, covering consumer goods, utilities, and transportation costs as relief from the energy crisis.

20 May Khaosod

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National

PTT Global Chemical Denies Any Involvement in Fuel Hoarding or Supply Delays

PTT Global Chemical denies hoarding fuel or causing supply delays, saying it operates only as a refinery selling products directly from the gate without retail stations or transportation infrastructure.

20 May Khaosod

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