Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut rents, renovate or repurpose, according to the property consultancy CBRE Thailand.

Caretaker Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has eased concerns about a plan to reopen some border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia, saying more steps must be taken before the gates can be unlocked.

The five lions that mauled a Safari World keeper to death on Wednesday have been caged and will be retrained, or they would continue to attack humans, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation says.

Charnchai Issarasenarak has long been recognised as a steadfast advocate for transparency and accountability.

The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has urged the new government to press ahead with the 20-baht flat-fare policy for electric trains, citing its affordability and the benefits it would bring to the economy and the environment.

The new iPhone 17 series is expected to increase local consumer spending as users upgrade their premium smartphones, while a stronger baht and a fresh design will help spur sales, say industry analysts and IT retailers.