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Nov 3, 2026

House panel rules spark backlash

Opposition parties on Tuesday criticised new rules governing parliamentary committee operations, warning they could weaken the legislature's scrutiny of the government.


Nov 3, 2026

Lantern risks curb flights

Chiang Mai airport has reported 108 cancelled flights and 80 schedule changes ahead of the Yi Peng and Loy Krathong festivals, as restrictions on lantern releases are expected to disrupt air traffic Nov 21-28.


Nov 3, 2026

Upper NE targeted in 5 areas

The government is accelerating development across the upper northeastern provinces, focusing on agriculture, border trade, transport infrastructure, tourism and drug suppression to boost regional economies.


Nov 3, 2026

MP seeks Uyghur safeguards

People's Party lawmaker warns returning two men to China would violate anti-torture law.


Nov 3, 2026

Opposition MP warns against deporting two Uyghur detainees to China

People’s Party MP Sasinan Thamnithinan has warned that returning two Uyghur detainees to China would violate Thailand’s anti-torture law.


Nov 3, 2026

PM warns over food security

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered government agencies to prepare for potential cyberattacks targeting food storage and supply systems.


Nov 3, 2026

Film icon Metta dies aged 83

Veteran Thai actress Metta Rungrat, 83, was found dead at her home in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon, with a gunshot wound to her right temple.


Nov 3, 2026

Pegasus alerts hit opposition

Two opposition party leaders said yesterday they had received mobile phone messages warning their devices were targeted by cyberattacks, questioning whether this was linked to next month's no-confidence debate.


Nov 3, 2026

Pheu Thai sticking with govt

Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has pledged that his party will remain united in supporting the government during the upcoming no-confidence debate, citing coalition discipline and confidence in the cabinet's ability to defend its record.


Nov 3, 2026

Thailand presses Myanmar on stray shells

Thailand has formally raised concerns with Myanmar's military government over cross-border fighting, warning that stray artillery shells and possible air strikes could threaten communities on the Thai side of the border.


Nov 3, 2026

79 test above safe arsenic limits in NE

Seventy-nine people in seven northern and northeastern provinces have been found with arsenic levels exceeding safety standards, including along the Mekong River basin, People's Party MP for Chiang Mai Phattarapong Leelaphat said yesterday.


Nov 3, 2026

79 test above safe arsenic limits in northeastern Thailand

Seventy-nine people in seven northern and northeastern provinces have been found with arsenic levels exceeding safety standards, including along the Mekong River basin, People's Party MP for Chiang Mai Phattarapong Leelaphat said on Tuesday.


Nov 3, 2026

Precursors eyed with allies

The Royal Thai Police joined Interpol and three Asean countries -- Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines -- in an operation targeting cross-border chemical smuggling networks used to supply precursor substances for narcotics and explosives production.


Nov 3, 2026

Suvarnabhumi taxiway under repair after Emirates jet gets stuck

Suvarnabhumi airport is expediting repairs to a taxiway after an Emirates Airbus A380 became immobilised on Monday night. The incident happened less than a week after the landing gear of a China Airlines plane got stuck on a runway at Thailand’s largest airport.


Nov 3, 2026

Late start for cold season expected

The Meteorological Department expects the cold season in Thailand to start later than usual this year due to the strong El Nino weather phenomenon.


Nov 3, 2026

Cabinet approves B45 cap on Bangkok train fares

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a Transport Ministry proposal to cap Bangkok electric train fares at  45 baht on all lines, to ease the strain on commuters' wallets as the cost of living soars.


Nov 3, 2026

Khon Kaen Geopark passes Unesco review

Khon Kaen Geopark has successfully passed a Unesco review process is on track to become Thailand’s third Unesco global geopark, pending final approval in April next year, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin.


Nov 3, 2026

Chiang Mai temple chedi collapses

The top of a chedi crumbled and fell to the ground at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Doi Lo district, Chiang Mai, on Tuesday morning, raising concerns over the stability of nearby structures.


Nov 3, 2026

Phuket launches new bus line from airport to Rawai beach

PHUKET - A new bus route has been added on the resort island to serve commuters and travellers between the airport and Rawai beach.


Nov 3, 2026

Activists’ acquittals in criminal defamation case hailed

The United Nations human rights body has welcomed a Thai Court of Appeal decision upholding the acquittal of three human rights activists in a long-running criminal defamation case brought by the Thammakaset poultry company.


Nov 3, 2026

Ex-beauty queen faces public fraud, money-laundering, computer crime probe

Police are investigating allegations of public fraud, money laundering and computer crime involving former Miss Thailand Panadda "Boom" Wongphudee, following a scandal over millions of baht spent by her Goodness Foundation. She appeared to place the blame on her husband.


Nov 3, 2026

Ex-beauty queen faces fraud, money-laundering, computer crime probe

Police are investigating allegations of public fraud, money laundering and computer crime involving former Miss Thailand Panadda "Boom" Wongphudee, following a scandal over millions of baht spent by her Goodness Foundation. She appeared to place the blame on her husband.


Nov 3, 2026

University student 'saved' after B400K digital arrest scam

Police forced their way into a university student's room to warn her she was online to a scammer who had already cheated her out of 400,000 baht.


Nov 3, 2026

Father fires gun at school, angry his child still unable to read

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Students and parents fled in panic as an angry father went on a rampage at their school, firing gunshots into the air after complaining that his child could still not read or do basic maths.


Nov 2, 2026

Solar scheme promises savings, but at what cost?

The government's Solar for the People scheme offers households subsidies of up to 50,000 baht to install solar power systems, but consumers should weigh installation costs, eligibility requirements and potential savings before signing up.


Nov 2, 2026

Graft claims cast doubt on solar scheme

The People's Party has called for an investigation into alleged irregularities in the government's 50-billion-baht household solar scheme, including suspected collusion among contractors and alleged kickbacks of 30,000 baht per installation.


Nov 2, 2026

Cabinet to weigh B78.5bn development plan for Isan

The mobile cabinet meeting in Udon Thani on Tuesday will consider 170 development projects worth more than 78.5 billion baht, covering agriculture, border trade, tourism and drug suppression across five northeastern provinces.


Nov 2, 2026

Amnesty clause may aid Thaksin's bid for B46bn

A clause in the new amnesty law could give former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra a route to challenge convictions and seek the return of 46 billion baht in seized assets, a political scientist has warned.


Nov 2, 2026

Experts urge deeper ties with Japan

Experts on Thai-Japan relations say Japan and Thailand should deepen cooperation in advanced manufacturing, clean energy and digital infrastructure to strengthen regional competitiveness and economic resilience.


Nov 2, 2026

PM pledges to protect border

The government has stepped up security along the Thai-Myanmar border after fighting between Myanmar government forces and rebel troops caused damage to homes and injured people on the Thai side.


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