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Asean's top diplomats meeting in shadow of US-Iran conflict
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3289334/aseans-top-diplomats-meeting-in-shadow-of-usiran-conflict
Published: July 21, 2026 04:13
MANILA - The conflict between the US and Iran casts a long shadow over a diplomatic gathering here beginning on Tuesday, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering regional effort to end…
Desperate Rohingya risk deadly voyages as trafficking surges
Published: July 21, 2026 03:45
COX'S BAZAR — Rahela Begum survived the horrors of war in Myanmar and life in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh -- only to end up drifting at sea, clinging to a wooden plank.
Fires in Brazil's Amazon dropped to historic low in 2025
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3289330/fires-in-brazils-amazon-dropped-to-historic-low-in-2025
Published: July 21, 2026 03:45
SAO PAULO - Forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a historic low in 2025 after peaking the previous year, according to a report published Tuesday.
China, Thailand eye deeper tech cooperation to drive 'prosperous shared future'
Published: July 21, 2026 03:39
BEIJING - China and Thailand have pledged more cooperation in technology and innovation, including aligning policies in related sectors and expanding exchanges, according to a joint statement that emphasised a "prosperous shared future" between both…
Japan's revised law clarifying dangerous driving takes effect
Published: July 21, 2026 03:16
A revised law aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving resulting in death and injury entered into force on Tuesday, setting clear standards for speeding and alcohol levels amid calls for greater clarity.
27 bodies recovered, 83 still missing after ferry capsizes off Guyana
Published: July 21, 2026 02:46
GEORGETOWN — Guyana's government said on Monday that 27 bodies had been recovered from a ferry that capsized off the coast over the weekend with 179 people on board.
France expected to approve social media ban for under-15s
Published: July 21, 2026 02:45
PARIS — French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union (EU).
Louvre heist gallery to reopen to public on Wednesday
Published: July 21, 2026 02:05
PARIS - The Apollo Gallery of Paris's Louvre Museum, where French crown jewels worth €88 million were stolen in 2025 in a brazen heist, will reopen to the public on Wednesday.
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75
Published: July 21, 2026 01:56
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his former club Newcastle United said on Monday.
Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup loss
Published: July 21, 2026 01:45
EZEIZA, Argentina - Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain.
Inside Indonesia's slave island: 'I want my children to be free'
Published: July 21, 2026 01:45
PARIS - Two hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people are still born into bondage.
US accuses Cuba of sweeping spy campaign, aiding American left
Published: July 21, 2026 00:45
WASHINGTON - A US State Department report on Monday accused Cuban spies of infiltrating the highest levels of government in Washington and aiding "left-wing terrorism" on American soil.
Tech experts highlight AI work challenges
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3289094/tech-experts-highlight-ai-work-challenges
Published: July 21, 2026 00:03
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is forcing organisations to rethink workforce skills, accountability and cybersecurity to prevent job displacement and operational risk, say tech pundits.
EU keen on investment, seeks regulatory reforms
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3289079/eu-keen-on-investment-seeks-regulatory-reforms
Published: July 20, 2026 23:15
Businesses in the European Union are interested in investing in all sectors in Thailand, while urging the government to accelerate regulatory reforms to enhance the investment climate.
Ascend Bank delays launch
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3289059/ascend-bank-delays-launch
Published: July 20, 2026 23:00
Ascend Bank, the virtual bank backed by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has delayed its commercial service launch due to complex regulatory mandates and technological integration issues.
Chinese partnerships set to attract more tourists to Thailand
Published: July 20, 2026 22:58
New partnerships with seven large corporations in China are expected to help Thailand attract a new, younger customer segment and generate total revenue of nearly 300 billion baht, despite limited flight capacity, according to the Tourism Authority of…
UN, TIJ honour late princess' justice work
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288974/un-tij-honour-late-princess-justice-work
Published: July 20, 2026 22:53
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) jointly hosted a commemorative event titled "A Legacy of Justice and Compassion" on Monday to honour Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha…
Land border talks have stalled: FM
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288950/land-border-talks-have-stalled-fm
Published: July 20, 2026 22:40
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said bilateral talks with Cambodia on land-border issues had stalled after Phnom Penh initiated compulsory conciliation under an international treaty over a maritime boundary dispute.
Rental demand outpaces buying
https://www.bangkokpost.com/property/3289034/rental-demand-outpaces-buying
Published: July 20, 2026 22:35
More Bangkok residents are searching for rental homes rather than properties for sale, with demand increasingly concentrated around employment hubs, while homebuyers continue shifting towards more affordable suburban locations.
6 million to get new aid offer
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288940/6-million-to-get-new-aid-offer
Published: July 20, 2026 22:22
The Finance Ministry will today ask the cabinet to move six million people who failed to qualify for the 2026 state welfare card programme into a new co-payment scheme, while easing rules blamed for unfairly excluding low-income people.
Restaurants call for more reforms to lower food prices
Published: July 20, 2026 22:17
The Thai Restaurant Association is asking the government to connect raw material wholesalers with restaurants to lower ingredient costs, rather than providing subsidies for each dish.
Kingdom targets minimum of 12 golds
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3289084/kingdom-targets-minimum-of-12-golds
Published: July 20, 2026 22:07
The National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) has warned the national sports associations that they must not allow the Kingdom's 2026 Asian Games gold medal tally to fall below 12 -- the same as the last episode four years ago.
Sihasak hails PM's 'historic' China visit
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288984/sihasak-hails-pms-historic-china-visit
Published: July 20, 2026 22:01
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has described Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's official visit to China as a historic success.
Opposition readies for censure bid
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3288994/opposition-readies-for-censure-bid
Published: July 20, 2026 21:38
Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has signalled that the opposition is preparing to launch a no-confidence debate against the government when parliament reconvenes, warning that a string of corruption scandals could have serious political…
Baht set to decline again amid Mideast war
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3289139/baht-set-to-decline-again-amid-mideast-war
Published: July 20, 2026 21:31
The baht is expected to continue weakening against the US dollar this week after falling to a nearly 15-month low, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Man dies in PTT gas station explosion
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288919/man-dies-in-ptt-gas-station-explosion
Published: July 20, 2026 14:50
CHON BURI - A man was killed when a natural gas filling station exploded in tambon Bor Win of Si Racha district on Monday afternoon.
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3288914/usiran-strikes-latest-developments
Published: July 20, 2026 14:45
DUBAI - Iran's president said his country is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic and Tehran hit Gulf states.
Filipino sailor injured in South China Sea encounter with China coast guard
Published: July 20, 2026 13:16
KYODO — A Filipino serviceman was injured in an encounter between the Philippine Navy and the Chinese coast guard near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine military said Monday.
Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s prime minister
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3288907/andy-burnham-becomes-britains-prime-minister
Published: July 20, 2026 12:58
LONDON — Andy Burnham became the leader of Britain on Monday, capping an extraordinary demonstration of political power in which he easily won a seat in Parliament and swiftly engineered the resignation of the sitting prime minister so he could take his…
Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3288899/iran-says-fighting-fullscale-war-with-us
Published: July 20, 2026 12:45
TEHRAN - Iran is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic including a city hosting a nuclear power plant.
Thailand targets 2030 completion of first phase of high-speed rail link to China
Published: July 20, 2026 12:16
The Thai government aims to complete the construction of a 250-kilometre (155-mile) section of a high-speed rail line that will connect it to China by 2030, as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concluded a five-day visit to the country.
Moo Deng's World Cup prediction streak unbroken - all wrong
Published: July 20, 2026 10:25
Moo Deng's World Cup prediction streak remains perfectly wrong, three for three, after she picked Argentina to beat Spain in the final.
Buildings encroaching on Phuket's Hat Nui being demolished
Published: July 20, 2026 09:57
PHUKET - About 400 local officials descended on Hat Nui in tambon Karon, Mueang district, on Monday to dismantle buildings encroaching on the shore.
2026 Thai running boom gadgets
https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/tech/3288809/2026-thai-running-boom-gadgets
Published: July 20, 2026 09:13
The running boom across Thailand shows no signs of slowing this year, fuelling a major surge in fitness technology where advanced gadgets like smart rings, bone-conduction headphones and glowing water bottles have become essential survival tools for anyone…
Third body from sunken trawler recovered in Trat
Published: July 20, 2026 09:07
TRAT - The body of a third crew member of a fishing boat that capsized off the coast of this eastern province more than a week ago has been found floating in the Gulf of Thailand, with two crew still unaccounted for and believed dead.
Thailand's first conscientious objector sentenced to prison
Published: July 20, 2026 07:49
Student activist Netiwit Chtiphatphaisal was on Monday sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for his refusal to take part in the military conscription process.
All Bangkok nightspots to undergo safety checks
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288822/all-bangkok-nightspots-to-undergo-safety-checks
Published: July 20, 2026 07:18
City officials will inspect about 1,100 entertainment venues in the capital over the next 60 days to ensure they comply with public safety regulations, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Monday.
Rainy season over in Tokyo, mercury hits 35C as 'extremely hot' daylogged
Published: July 20, 2026 06:25
The rainy season has likely ended in regions including Tokyo and Nagoya, the weather agency said on Monday, with the Japanese capital marking the first "extremely hot" day of the year as the mercury hit 35C.
Tuk-tuk driver, passengers killed by drunk BMW driver
Published: July 20, 2026 06:15
The driver and two elderly passengers of a tuk-tuk were killed when a BMW driven by a man returning home after watching the World Cup final hit their vehicle on a road in a housing estate in Nonthaburi early Monday morning.
Spain's world champions head home to million-strong Madrid welcome
Published: July 20, 2026 05:45
MADRID - Spain's World Cup winners were due home on Monday to a heroes' welcome in Madrid where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country.
People brave simulated typhoons in China to prepare for real thing
Published: July 20, 2026 05:44
Lvxing Disaster Simulation Training Center in Hangzhou, eastern China, offers a realistic experience of what it is like to be caught up in a typhoon or a flash flood, albeit with the advantage of wearing a wetsuit, a helmet and having a safety instructor…
Rains and floodwaters hit Chile as army, police rescue stranded
Published: July 20, 2026 05:41
Chilean army and police forces rescued stranded residents over the weekend as a severe storm system battered the country's central-north regions. Heavy rains, floodings and winds from a storm system have swept Chile this week with the government declaring…
31 foreign-owned by proxy companies raided in Chiang Mai
Published: July 20, 2026 04:58
CHIANG MAI: Police and local officials raided 31 companies suspected of being nominee firms under actual foreign ownership and arrested five suspects on Monday.
OnePlus pulls out of US, Europe markets and realme exits China
Published: July 20, 2026 04:50
Smartphone makers OnePlus and realme have announced major market withdrawals, with OnePlus exiting the United States and Europe, while sister brand realme departs mainland China to focus entirely on global markets.
Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3288785/andy-burnham-set-to-take-over-as-new-british-pm
Published: July 20, 2026 03:45
LONDON - Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark.
China’s C919 passenger jets to enter service on first international route
Published: July 20, 2026 03:12
The Chinese-made C919 passenger jet will make its first scheduled international flights next month in a significant milestone for the country's ambitions to become self-sufficient in aerospace.
US renews strikes on Iran after two soldiers killed in Iranian attack
Published: July 20, 2026 03:03
The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday. - REUTERS
Taiwan president urges his party to oppose China's 'red terror'
Published: July 20, 2026 02:54
Taiwan must work together to protect its democracy and not become part of China, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday (July 19), calling on members of his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to oppose the "red terror" coming from Beijing. - REUTERS
Tate brothers arrested in Miami as UK seeks extradition
Published: July 20, 2026 02:49
Police in England confirmed on Sunday (July 19) the arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate in the U.S., as Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said it would seek extradition of the kickboxers-turned-social media influencers on fresh charges of rape, bodily harm…
Russia batters Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack
Published: July 20, 2026 02:40
Russia battered Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight with one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war, killing at least one person and wounding 16 others, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday (July 19). - REUTERS
Japan to provide defence equipment to Cambodia under security aid programme
Published: July 20, 2026 02:17
Japan will provide defense equipment worth 500 million yen (103 million baht) to the Cambodian military under Tokyo's security assistance framework designed to support like-minded partners, the Japanese government said on Sunday.
Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3288730/trump-lingers-on-stage-to-lap-up-world-cup-spotlight
Published: July 20, 2026 01:49
EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina.
Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final
Published: July 20, 2026 01:24
EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.
'The Odyssey' storms N. American Box Office
Published: July 20, 2026 01:07
LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" sailed straight to the top of the North American box office, bringing home $124.5 million in its opening weekend -- the best live action debut of the year, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Cannabis shop checks ramp up
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288717/cannabis-shop-checks-ramp-up
Published: July 20, 2026 00:11
Authorities are stepping up inspections and will take legal action against cannabis shops operating without valid licences or violating conditions, said deputy government spokeswoman Ploythalay Laksameesaengjan.
Feedback sought on surrogacy law
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288712/feedback-sought-on-surrogacy-law
Published: July 19, 2026 23:06
The government is inviting public feedback on proposed amendments to update the country's surrogacy law.
Policy continuity essential to EEC success
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3288619/policy-continuity-essential-to-eec-success
Published: July 19, 2026 22:57
Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC), says the council believes the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) remains one of Thailand's most strategic developments and a key competitive advantage in attracting investment.
Thaicom 4 given stay for 2 months
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3288614/thaicom-4-given-stay-for-2-months
Published: July 19, 2026 22:45
State enterprise National Telecom (NT) has extended the retirement date of the Thaicom 4 satellite to the end of September 2026, though it is declining to pay Thaicom 4's management fees to Thaicom Plc, citing technical risks.
Pet ownership creates a new economic opportunity
Published: July 19, 2026 22:42
Once regarded as household companions, pets are increasingly being treated as family members and that emotional bond is transforming into a major economic force.
Fast train to nowhere
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3288679/fast-train-to-nowhere
Published: July 19, 2026 22:38
Undeterred by several problems in building a high-speed rail system linking three airports, the government vows to push ahead and continue to draw investments to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Spain silences Argentina to win World Cup crown
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3288700/spain-silences-argentina-to-win-world-cup-crown
Published: July 19, 2026 22:24
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 win in extra time over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in Sunday's final.
China roadshow to boost FDI inflow
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288454/china-roadshow-to-boost-fdi-inflow
Published: July 19, 2026 22:21
A government investment roadshow in China could help attract businesses from Chongqing and Sichuan, two major manufacturing hubs for high-tech industries, says CP Group Senior Vice-Chairman Suphachai Chearavanont.
Ministry taps public-private projects to ease fiscal strain
Published: July 19, 2026 22:16
The Finance Ministry is fast-tracking public-private partnership (PPP) projects, with total PPP investment expected to exceed 130 billion baht over the next three years.
A new chapter: The transformation of Kim Eng into Maybank Securities Thailand
Published: July 19, 2026 21:40
For much of this century, Kim Eng was synonymous with Thailand's securities industry. As the country's No.1 brokerage firm for 16 consecutive years, it helped shape a generation of Thai investors and established one of the strongest brands in capital…
New Zealander Fox birdies last hole to win British Open
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3288694/new-zealander-fox-birdies-last-hole-to-win-british-open
Published: July 19, 2026 18:45
SOUTHPORT (UNITED KINGDOM) - New Zealander Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday.
2.76m seek welfare eligibility review
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288434/276m-seek-welfare-eligibility-review
Published: July 19, 2026 17:02
About 2.76 million people who failed to qualify for the 2026 state welfare card scheme have appealed for a review of their eligibility, says the Finance Ministry.
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3288379/usiran-strikes-latest-developments
Published: July 19, 2026 13:46
DUBAI - US and Iranian strikes extended into Sunday, with Washington saying it was punishing Tehran for the deaths of two US servicemen in Jordan and Gulf states announcing responses to Iranian attacks.
US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3288384/us-launches-strikes-to-punish-iran-after-troops-killed
Published: July 19, 2026 13:45
TEHRAN - The United States carried out airstrikes on Sunday to "punish" Iran after the first US military deaths since open hostilities rekindled the Middle East war.
Council opens ethics probe into patient's death
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288385/council-opens-ethics-probe-into-patients-death
Published: July 19, 2026 13:42
The Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) has launched an ethics investigation into the treatment of a 31-year-old man who died after an alleged misdiagnosis at a private hospital in Ratchaburi.
Tour de France rivals Pogacar, Vingegaard given night-time doping controls
Published: July 19, 2026 12:45
CHAMPAGNOLE (FRANCE) - Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar and his main rival Jonas Vingegaard both confirmed on Sunday that they were visited in the middle of the night by anti-doping controllers, just hours before a crucial mountain stage.
China roadshow pays off
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/investment/3288374/china-roadshow-pays-off
Published: July 19, 2026 12:25
Thailand has secured more than 70 billion baht in investment commitments from leading Chinese corporations following a high-level roadshow in Chengdu, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Sunday.
Missing disabled daughter may be victim of romance scam
Published: July 19, 2026 10:30
NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A 26-year-old woman with an intellectual disability is missing from Baan Thep Nimit in Khon Buri district, tambon Tabaek Ban, and her family believes she was lured away and is appealing for public help to find her.
Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in escalating air war
Published: July 19, 2026 09:45
KYIV (UKRAINE) - Russia fired two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 16, in an ever-escalating air war that is taking an increasing civilian toll on both sides.
Hotel head chef seen assaulting inept intern
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288360/hotel-head-chef-seen-assaulting-inept-intern
Published: July 19, 2026 09:37
PHUKET - A head chef was seen slapping a 20-year-old intern's head, striking her arm with a spatula and forcing her to eat undercooked rice in front of other workers in security camera footage from inside a hotel kitchen in Patong.
Pub fire death toll rises as another succumbs to injuries
Published: July 19, 2026 09:03
The death toll in the Rong Beer Na Ladprao beer hall fire in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, has risen to 34, with another of the hospitalised victims succumbing to injuries.
Admirers mourn tragic death of photographer, wife and 73 cats
Published: July 19, 2026 08:40
"I am not a photographer, I am not an artist, I am just a man watching the world change," Anuchit Sundarakiti once said of himself on his Facebook page.
Japan ranks lowest among 6 nations in survey on expectations of AI use
Published: July 19, 2026 08:19
Japan ranked the lowest among six countries in a private-sector survey of companies about their use of generative intelligence, with only 9% saying they found the technology to have exceeded their expectations.
Woman found buried in 155-year-old temple hall
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288349/woman-found-buried-in-155yearold-temple-hall
Published: July 19, 2026 07:37
Workers renovating a 155-year-old hall at Wat That Thong in Bangkok have uncovered a rotting wooden coffin containing a woman's skeleton, buried in the floor immediately before the main Buddha image.
Illegal migrants, contraband diesel, cigarettes seized in Kanchanaburi
Published: July 19, 2026 07:06
KANCHANABURI - Officials arrested 40 illegal migrants and seized 1,600 litres of diesel and 1.5 million contraband cigarettes near the Myanmar border in this western province on Saturday night.
‘The Odyssey’ (2026) review
https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/3288339/the-odyssey-2026-review
Published: July 19, 2026 06:43
It is the same old story. A man tries to find his way home on a decade-long journey after a decade-long war. But then, there is not just what happened but how it is told. Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ (2026) depiction of Homer’s nearly three thousand…
Roads partially reopen at Bangkok tunnel leak site
Published: July 19, 2026 04:51
Roads were partially reopened to traffic near Bangkok's Wongwian Yai on Sunday as repairs continued underground to the leaking Purple Line rail tunnel in Klong San district, which earlier caused a subsidence.
Chinese leader urges Thailand and Cambodia to settle long-running border dispute
Published: July 19, 2026 04:38
SHANGHAI - Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute after meeting both countries' leaders on the same day.
Corrupt officials blamed for businesses illegally run by foreigners
Published: July 19, 2026 04:18
Corrupt government officials were viewed as the main factor allowing foreigners to illegally operate businesses in Thailand, a Nida poll showed on Sunday.
Microsoft tests cloud recovery feature for Windows 11 repairs
Published: July 19, 2026 03:38
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature called "Cloud rebuild" designed to salvage systems that fail to boot or reset, allowing users to reinstall the operating system directly from the cloud via the recovery screen without the need for a flash drive…
Flash flood sweeps through Vietnamese village, prompting rescues
Published: July 19, 2026 03:30
At least four people were killed and four others were missing after a flash flood swept through a mountainous village in Vietnam’s northern province of Lai Chau, state media reported on Saturday (July 18). - REUTERS
Smoke rises from Moscow warehouse after Ukrainian drone attacks
Published: July 19, 2026 03:27
Waves of Ukrainian drone attacks killed seven warehouse workers and injured dozens more, while another attack sparked a fire at an oil depot in the wider capital region, regional governors said on Saturday (July 18). - REUTERS
Deadly landslide in southwest China leaves dozens missing
Published: July 19, 2026 03:23
At least eight people were killed and dozens others are still missing after a landslide in a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday (July 18). - REUTERS
US releases video said to show seventh night of Iran strikes
Published: July 19, 2026 03:20
The U.S. military has completed its seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday (July 17), adding that it targeted military logistics infrastructure and other sites. - REUTERS
Kyiv struck after attack on Russian e-commerce giant
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3288300/kyiv-struck-after-attack-on-russian-ecommerce-giant
Published: July 19, 2026 02:45
KYIV - Russian strikes wounded several people in Ukraine's capital after Kyiv launched a deadly wave of drones that struck e-commerce warehouses in Russia.
Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists
Published: July 19, 2026 02:11
NEW YORK - Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, before US-Israeli strikes on Iran forced the match to be cancelled.
Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3288294/influencer-andrew-tate-and-brother-arrested-in-miami
Published: July 19, 2026 01:45
WASHINGTON - Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault.
Fifa toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close
Published: July 19, 2026 00:45
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States - It was supposed to be the World Cup weighed down by problems: sky-high prices, geopolitical tension, the shadow of conflict and the threat of brutal summer heat across the three host nations.
England survive France fightback to secure third place in Miami goalfest
Published: July 19, 2026 00:19
MIAMI: England held off a stunning France fightback to claim a 6-4 victory in a madcap Miami thriller on Saturday, securing third place for their best World Cup finish since their sole title triumph in 1966.
Roi Et poverty relief scheme opens doors
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288037/roi-et-poverty-relief-scheme-opens-doors
Published: July 18, 2026 23:08
A pilot poverty alleviation programme launched in Roi Et that will be expanded nationwide if successful.
Govt plans to cut civil service
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/special-reports/3288142/govt-plans-to-cut-civil-service
Published: July 18, 2026 22:10
The government's proposal to encourage civil servants as young as 40 years old to leave the bureaucracy voluntarily could become one of the most ambitious efforts in years to reduce the size of the state workforce.
Ministry urges data updates after welfare roll review
Published: July 18, 2026 22:08
The Finance Ministry has acknowledged discrepancies in government databases and urged applicants to update their information after the number of people qualifying for the 2026 state welfare card scheme fell sharply.
PM courts investors on China trip
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3287972/pm-courts-investors-on-china-trip
Published: July 18, 2026 22:03
Chinese investors remain confident in Thailand as an investment destination, citing the country's strong infrastructure and strategic location, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday.
Hospital probes doctor after patient's death
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288007/hospital-probes-doctor-after-patients-death
Published: July 18, 2026 21:30
A hospital in Ratchaburi has suspended a physician and launched an investigation following allegations that a doctor failed to properly assess a patient who later died from blocked coronary arteries.
Digital platform bill 'ready' for review
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3288012/digital-platform-bill-ready-for-review
Published: July 18, 2026 21:27
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is pushing ahead with the government's digital platform economy bill, which aims to regulate digital service providers, strengthen consumer protection and promote fair competition in online markets.
Navy denies reports of attack on Thai vessel
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3287997/navy-denies-reports-of-attack-on-thai-vessel
Published: July 18, 2026 21:15
The Royal Thai Navy has dismissed reports that a vessel flying the Thai flag was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the ship referred to in the reports was not Thai.
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