Thai scientists are preparing to send bacteria isolated from Thai corals to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time, in a pioneering experiment to study how microorganisms adapt to extreme conditions and potentially improve coral reef conservation and restoration.

Kasetsart University has defended legal protection for four new holy basil, or kaprao, varieties, saying registration does not automatically restrict farmers from growing other varieties.

House Speaker Sophon Zarum has urged government and opposition whips to reach a compromise on the schedule for a no-confidence debate, saying the opposition was willing to reduce its demand from five days to four if the debate was held in November or December.

Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has backed a proposal to end earmarked taxes for four organisations and redirect more than 14 billion baht a year to the national budget, saying it is consistent with the State Fiscal and Financial Disciplines Act.

Thailand is seeking to expand export opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by improving access to international markets, financing and digital trade.

A 27-year-old woman has vowed to pursue legal action after a motorcyclist smashed her car windscreen and punched her in the face during a road rage incident at the Lat Phrao intersection in Bangkok on Thursday evening.

Flooding has remained in 16 provinces and two Bangkok districts, affecting 375,726 households or 1.13 million people, with 64 deaths reported, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

KANCHANABURI - A 15-year-old girl has claimed she was waiting for a collector after being apprehended with a package of 4,000 methamphetamine pills in her sweatshirt on Thursday.

A 36-year-old Chinese businesswoman wanted in her home country in a case involving customs violations that caused 500 million baht in damages, has been arrested at her condominium in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok.

SURAT THANI - Authorities on Koh Phangan have revoked the visa of an Israeli woman after complaints that she engaged in improper and aggressive behaviour on several occasions while working on the island.

Thai Airways International suspends all flights to and from Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Champi approaches the island.

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will examine a complaint seeking sedition charges against eight activists accused of trying to decode ballot codes in a Bangkok by-election, according to the justice minister.

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will examine a complaint against eight people accused of trying to decode ballot codes in a Bangkok by-election, according to the justice minister.

Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said he has deployed 50 teams to inspect 1,500 factories amid growing concerns of toxic electronic waste dumping.

The main opposition People's Party (PP) will propose amendments to public broadcasting law alongside a bill introduced by the ruling Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), seeking to protect Thai PBS's editorial independence while strengthening accountability.

The Royal Thai Army has rejected Cambodia's claim that Thai attacks damaged Preah Vihear temple, accusing Cambodian forces of using the World Heritage site as a military base.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered authorities to intensify efforts to dismantle transnational drug trafficking networks and target production sources before the narcotics reach Thailand.

Opposition People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has dismissed reports of internal divisions following leaked messages from the party's MPs' LINE group.

The Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 is ready to welcome visitors from Nov 1, with 20,000–30,000 expected daily.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to keep Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun in his cabinet amid rumours of an impending reshuffle, describing her as a "key pillar" of his administration.

The Sustainability Expo (SX 2026) will return to Bangkok from Nov 6-15, focusing on helping people adapt to a changing world by shifting attention from climate change mitigation to building resilience against its growing impacts.

Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said he has deployed 50 teams to inspect 1,500 factories amid growing concerns of toxic electronic waste dumping.

Immigration police have arrested 14 people in raids on three Bangkok properties suspected of housing a scam and online gambling network linked to losses of more than 100 million baht.

Twelve people, including five foreign tourists, were injured when a double-decker tourist boat struck a floating pontoon at Sathorn pier near Saphan Taksin BTS station in Bangkok on Thursday afternoon.

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Chon Buri have been ordered to switch back to their traditional orange vests after just five days in blue ones. The reversal follows public concerns about road safety, the cost of new uniforms and the political implications of the colour change.

Former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopha has urged law enforcement to trace funds linked to Shuffle.com, a gambling site blocked in Thailand, after the digital asset exchange Bitkub confirmed transactions exceeding 100 million baht involving 49 customers.

The Thai Customs Department is physically inspecting every container declared as metal scrap as it steps up enforcement against illegal electronic waste imports, which have polluted the environment and threatened local livelihoods in the country’s eastern provinces.

Two Chinese men have been arrested at luxury condominiums in Bangkok in connection with the abduction and detention of three people who were found dead in Dubai in June.

Thai authorities have urged organisations to urgently update websites and systems using PHP to prevent potential personal data leaks, with universities and medical school hospitals told to prioritise patient records and student databases.

Thailand’s agriculture minister has stepped in to calm the nerves of farmers and foodies about access to holy basil for the country’s beloved phat kaphrao stir-fry.