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SENA Reshapes Real Estate Game with Green Energy and EV Push to Drive Revenue This Year
SENA is diversifying into affordable housing, solar energy, and electric vehicles to boost revenue, targeting 1,000 EV sales worth 800 million baht this year while addressing rising energy costs and consumer purchasing constraints.
Compensation for flight delays and cancellations clarified
Thai authorities have clarified compensation rules for flight delays and cancellations as airlines grapple with rising fuel costs linked to Middle East conflict.
Election Commission Amends Witness List in Ballot Barcode Case; Constitutional Court Orders Witnesses to File Statements Within 15 Days
The Constitutional Court has ordered witnesses and relevant parties to file written statements within 15 days in a case challenging the Election Commission's use of barcodes and QR codes on ballots, which critics say could compromise voter
Cambodia upholds 27-year-prison sentence for ex-opposition leader Kem Sokha in treason case
Cambodia's Appeal Court upheld a 27-year prison sentence against ex-opposition leader Kem Sokha on treason charges, also banning him from leaving the country for five years. The 72-year-old has one month to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Preventing Threats Without Violating Rights: True Corporation Joins Forces with Government to Combat Call and SMS Scams
True Corporation is partnering with Thai government agencies to combat escalating phone and SMS scams through network detection and data-sharing protocols that prioritize user privacy protection alongside security measures.
PM Deflects Questions to Agriculture Minister on High-Profile Bureaucratic Reshuffle Drama
A senior agriculture official resigned over political pressure, prompting PM Anutin to redirect questions to the Agriculture Minister instead of addressing allegations of interference in the bureaucratic reshuffle.
Nom Jit Set to Raise Student Uniform Prices Next Year if Production Costs Surge Beyond 20%
Nom Jit will freeze student uniform prices through 2025 despite production costs rising 5-10%, but warned it may raise prices next year if expenses spike beyond 20%.
Food producers call for state subsidies as energy costs soar
Thai food producers are urging the government to subsidize energy costs as soaring electricity prices threaten their competitiveness. The industry also wants support for trade negotiations and new market access.
Arteta Fumes as Arsenal Robbed of Second Penalty in Atletico Madrid Draw
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticized VAR for overturning a penalty decision in the 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw with Atletico Madrid, calling the reversal "completely unacceptable" and claiming clear contact was evident in the inc
Bentley Bangkok Opens Orders for New Bentayga Artenara Edition with Luxurious Contemporary Design
Bentley Bangkok now accepts orders for the new Bentayga Artenara Edition with three engine options priced from 17.6 to 32.2 million baht, featuring luxury design inspired by a Spanish mountain village.
Commerce Ministry Launches Back to School Program with Over 1,000 Educational Products at Up to 86% Discount, Saving Thai Families 300 Million Baht
Thailand's Commerce Ministry launched a back-to-school program offering over 1,000 educational products at discounts up to 86%, expected to save families 300 million baht through May 2026.
Krung Thai Bank Opens Digital USD Bond Investment Through Pao Tang App
Krung Thai Bank launches digital USD bonds through its Pao Tang app with a minimum investment of $1,000, featuring PTTEP bonds rated AAA with a 4.50% annual return and 5-year maturity. The offering, first in Asia, opens May 18-21 with a 24/