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Thailand cracks down on storm-fallen durians to protect export quality
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Officials found 1.4 tonnes of immature or storm-fallen durians in Chanthaburi as Thailand tightens checks to protect fruit quality.
JSceal malware lets hackers steal data and over 10m baht, police warn
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Thai police warn Windows users about JSceal malware that lets hackers control devices, steal OTPs and carry out financial transactions.
War hits travel — Thailand arrivals fall in first four months
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Thailand welcomed 11.68 million foreign visitors in the first four months of 2026, as war impacts hit Middle East arrivals
Govt to reassess Land Bridge scheme against new geopolitical risks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Deputy PM and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the Land Bridge study will be updated within 90 days to reflect geopolitics, war risks, shipping-route disruption and local concerns.
People’s Party warns ฿400bn loan decree must not become blank cheque
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
People’s Party shadow Cabinet warns Anutin government’s now-approved 400-billion-baht borrowing decree must not be used for blanket handouts, while also raising concerns over the Land Bridge scheme.
Anutin to attend 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu as leaders discuss Middle East fallout, energy and food security
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
PM Anutin will join the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu on May 7-9, 2026, focusing on Middle East impacts, energy and food security, and regional safety.
China tightens vertical drama rules to curb distorted social values
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Authorities say more than 25,000 non-compliant vertical dramas have already been removed as scrutiny shifts towards scripts and approvals.
South Korean Red Notice fugitive arrested in Pattaya over ฿9m call-centre scam
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Thai police arrest a South Korean Interpol Red Notice fugitive in Pattaya over a 9-million-baht call-centre scam and visa oversta
Samut Prakan hit by flooding as TMD warns of lingering rain over Bangkok
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Heavy rain flooded Thepharak Road in Samut Prakan, while the Thai Meteorological Department warned of lingering rain over Bangkok.
Petition targets Royal Rainmaking aircraft deals worth THB2.37bn after director reshuffle
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya has asked the NACC to examine the transfer of Rachen Silparaya and two aircraft procurement contracts worth about THB2.37bn, citing concerns over pricing and tender conditions.