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Iranian jet fuel keeps Myanmar bombers flying
Read more: Iranian jet fuel keeps Myanmar bombers flyingThe first bomb to strike the remote village of Vanha in western Myanmar came from a junta warplane. It hit the only school in the hamlet, near the frontline of the civil war. The second came from a drone minutes later.
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No signs of Nipah found in arrivals from risk areas
Read more: No signs of Nipah found in arrivals from risk areasScreening at three major Thai airports has still detected no potential cases of Nipah virus among arrivals from Bangladesh and India, while the acting public health minister confirms that the disease is not easily transmissible.
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Legality of Thai-US rare earths deal challenged
Read more: Legality of Thai-US rare earths deal challengedThe Palang Pracharath Party, a coalition partner, has called for a legal review of the legitimacy of a Thai-US memorandum of understanding (MoU) on rare earth minerals.
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Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’
Read more: Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’An agreement with the United States on the joint development of a rare earth minerals supply chain could put Thailand at risk of straining its diplomatic ties with China, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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Thailand has not manipulated currency, says minister
Read more: Thailand has not manipulated currency, says ministerFinance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Wednesday that Thailand has not engaged in currency manipulation, and that the central bank has the tools to manage the currency without resorting to intervention.
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Cambodian soldiers will be freed only if ceasefire conditions met
Read more: Cambodian soldiers will be freed only if ceasefire conditions metThe Thai has army confirmed it will free 18 Cambodian soldiers if Phnom Penh meets all four conditions set by Thailand, including the withdrawal of weapons and landmine clearance.
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Strict safety rules in place for ‘respectful’ Loy Krathong
Read more: Strict safety rules in place for ‘respectful’ Loy KrathongGovernment agencies are moving forward with preparations for the Loy Krathong Festival, which falls on Nov 5, while ensuring the celebrations are conducted respectfully during the national mourning period and with strict safety measures in place.
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Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
Read more: Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol lawThe Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.