Bangkok Post

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is closely monitoring the revival of tourism ties between China and Japan, as this could potentially affect the inbound Chinese market to Thailand in the second half of the year, while the impacts of the Middle East conflict have yet to completely subside.

Thailand aims to finalise a draft of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act in this fiscal year, with a focus on balancing the promotion of AI adoption and strict regulation.

Thailand has been ranked 27th in the world and 7th in Asia among the best countries for starting a business, aligning with the government's ongoing efforts to reform the country's economic structure and enhance its global competitiveness, according to deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana, citing the US News & World Report – Best Countries 2026 rankings.

The Interior Ministry has stepped up its investigation into suspected nominee businesses in Phuket, with about 200 more companies set to be examined in the next phase.

The Bangkok governor election on Sunday delivered one expected result and one surprise.

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has sought key evidence from three agencies as police widen their investigation into alleged fraud in the 2025 local civil service recruitment exams.

Their Majesties the King and Queen's state visit to France marks a rare royal milestone, celebrating 170 years of diplomatic relations and reinforcing one of Thailand's oldest and most enduring partnerships with a European nation.

PARIS (FRANCE) - The most severe heatwave ever recorded in Europe roasted central and eastern parts of the continent on Monday and began to creep over Ukraine, which scrambled to prepare its war-ravaged power grid for the shock of scorching heat.

The government and the opposition both expressed concern about Thailand's financial status when the finance minister presented his 2027 budget bill to parliament on Monday.

Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities after a Thai air hostess was arrested and heroin seized from her bags at Melbourne airport. 

DUBAI - A senior ​Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding ​with the US covered a range ‌of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and US waivers on oil sanctions, with a final deal to be discussed in the 60 days following agreement by the ​two sides. 

The Transport Ministry plans to install an automatic train braking system at Bangkok’s most lethal level crossing within six months, and expand the system to the capital's other railway crossings within two years.

The government on Sunday sponsored the ordination of 100 people in homage to the late HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.  

China's universities are undertaking a massive reshuffling of their academic offerings as part of a drive to better align higher education with the nation's development goals - culling thousands of so-called obsolete degrees in favour of new, tech-focused programmes.

An off-duty policeman allegedly shot dead one taxi motorcyclist and wounded two others during an argument over a fare, in Bangkok's Din Daeng district early Sunday morning.

PHUKET - Phuket Airport opened its first international arrivals autogates for use on Saturday, and immediately announced plans to double the number from 10 to 21 and reduce the number of manual immigration counters, to speed up the arrival process. 

WASHINGTON/DUBAI - US and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive ‌framework agreement to end fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.

The Finance Ministry has urged low-income people who are missing from state welfare databases to register through local administrative authorities before the June 21 deadline.

People's Party list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu has released what he described as video evidence related to the investigation into alleged collusion in last year's Senate election. He urged the Election Commission (EC) to clarify its actions and allow the courts to determine the outcome of the case.

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is grappling with major structural challenges, including workforce shortages, ageing locomotives, mounting debt, management issues and the transition to a modern rail system, say study findings presented at a recent seminar.