KANCHANABURI: Authorities found an internet cable illegally laid from a border house in Sangkhla Buri district to a possible casino in Myanmar on Thursday.

Replacing earmarked tax funding with annual government budget allocations for Thai PBS could expose the public broadcaster to greater political influence, say media academics, who have called for stronger financial transparency and more diverse revenue sources.

An 83-year-old driver following GPS drove her car onto a U-turn bridge designated for motorcycles only and became stuck, unable to reverse back down and causing a stir in Samut Sakhon on Thursday.

Seventy-six people have died across Thailand since mid-September because of flooding, including 25 in Prachin Buri province alone, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday welcomed Swiss President Guy Parmelin for an official visit aimed at expanding trade and investment and strengthening bilateral cooperation, as the two countries prepare to mark the 95th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

SONGKHLA - Immigration police have arrested a Chinese former flight attendant who is suspected of acting as a broker for a human smuggling network that helps foreigners across the Thai-Malaysian border.

PHUKET - Police have arrested a Chinese man with an expired visa in a rented house in the middle of a forest on this southern tourist island, after learning was wanted for allegedly running an illegal casino.

Demonstrators gathered on Thursday morning near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the venue of IMF-World Bank Group meetings, but were prevented by police from advancing.

The government has arranged emergency assistance for more than 200 Muslim pilgrims stranded at Suvarnabhumi airport after attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh disrupted flights to Saudi Arabia.

The Transport Ministry is pushing ahead with two major bridge projects worth 6.38 billion baht in Songkhla and Krabi, with construction scheduled to begin on Nov 14 and completion expected in 2029.

The government has made its first 2-million-baht compensation payment under the national disaster insurance scheme to the family of a woman who died in a flash flood in Chiang Mai on Oct 5.

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has defended a proposed 8-billion-baht electric harvester scheme, citing long-term savings for farmers and environmental benefits.

Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer has urged the amnesty committee to consider the political origins of the former prime minister's cases, warning that excluding him could prolong Thailand's political divisions.

A no-confidence debate targeting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 17 ministers is tentatively scheduled for Oct 27-29, with a vote expected the following day, according to a Government House source. The actual dates remain subject to discussions between the government and opposition whips and representatives of the cabinet.

Thailand will host the InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026 in Phuket from Oct 28 to Nov 1, showcasing its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and strengthening its international standing.

Thailand will host the InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026 in Phuket from Oct 28 to Nov 1, showcasing its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and strengthening its international standing.

Former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopha on Wednesday raised questions over Bhumjaithai (BJT) MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap's asset declarations, citing her property rights in a luxury condominium project and her husband's alleged investments in an online gambling platform.

Corruption can reduce real GDP per capita growth by 3% for up to two years, while money laundering amounts to as much as US$6 trillion annually worldwide, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit Thailand from Thursday until Saturday to strengthen bilateral ties, promote trade and investment, and discuss regional and international cooperation.

Cooler winds signal Thailand’s transition into the cold season, but heavy rain and possible flash floods remain a concern along the southern Gulf coast, particularly from Oct 23-27, forecasters say.

The International Monetary Fund has urged Southeast Asian governments to protect vulnerable households, pursue economic reforms and deepen regional cooperation to strengthen resilience against global economic shocks.

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have unveiled a global roadmap to help countries prevent, detect and tackle the growing threat of cyber-enabled fraud in digital financial services.

The State Audit Office (SAO) has expressed suspicions about the way Thai Public Broadcasting Service hires and pays programme producers, saying it is evading payment rules.

Residents living along Khlong Luang Phaeng in eastern Bangkok have been urged to monitor water levels closely after the Royal Irrigation Department agreed to open the canal’s sluice gate, with levels expected to rise starting from 3.30pm on Wednesday.

Thai Airways International is stepping up compensation to restore passenger confidence after major flooding disrupted services, leaving 25,000 bags stranded and forcing more than 200 flight cancellations.

The family of a seven-year-old girl from Trang who died in an accident has donated her organs and corneas to help others waiting for transplants, the Thai Red Cross Society said on Wednesday.

Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has played down concerns over a Chinese airport project in Laos, about 50km from the Thai border, saying it has not raised any immediate concerns for Thailand.

Three factories in Prachin Buri have been ordered to suspend operations following suspected toxic chemical leaks that caused water pollution during flooding, while investigations into alleged nominee ownership and “a prominent surname” involved are also under way.

AYUTTHAYA - Stilt houses in villages north of Bangkok are no longer high enough to stay dry as Thai authorities deliberately flood riverside communities to spare the capital.

Police have reported they arrested 587 criminal suspects in provinces beyond Bangkok in the interest of securing the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group meetings in the capital.