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Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’
Read more: Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an “information war” aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.
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Funds set for border defence
Read more: Funds set for border defenceThe cabinet has approved an allocation of 2.44 billion baht from the central fund for the 2026 fiscal year to reinforce the military and shore up border security amid ongoing fighting along the Thai-Cambodia border.
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Inquiry into overpriced B4,000 omelette at famous restaurant
Read more: Inquiry into overpriced B4,000 omelette at famous restaurantThe Department of Internal Trade will look into whether the Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai eatery in Bangkok illegally overcharged a customer by 2,500 baht for its famed crab omelette
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Thailand’s growth beats as exports counter domestic weakness
Read more: Thailand’s growth beats as exports counter domestic weaknessThailand’s economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter as exports gained ahead of the imposition of higher US tariffs, helping counter slowing tourism and a generally moribund domestic economy.
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Thai inflation uptick forecast for Q4
Read more: Thai inflation uptick forecast for Q4The inflation rate is likely to return to positive territory in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
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Your career playbook is outdated — and that’s good
Read more: Your career playbook is outdated — and that’s goodRemember when career success was defined by a corner office, a prestigious title and 25 years of loyalty?
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Police have yet to find out if 11-car expressway pile-up resulted from street racing
Read more: Police have yet to find out if 11-car expressway pile-up resulted from street racingPolice have yet to find out if Saturday’s expressway pile-up – involving 11 vehicles, including luxury cars – on an elevated road in Nonthaburi province resulted from illegal street racing.
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Poll: Thais say they have lost hope in political parties
Read more: Poll: Thais say they have lost hope in political partiesA majority of Thais are increasingly disillusioned with both government and opposition parties, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration.