Grade 3 pupil Pavin Pattanavekin secured two world No.1 coding awards and further honours in mathematics and science at an international contest in Rome
Four Russians held in THB5bn Chonburi nominee property probe
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thai police have arrested four Russian nationals and searched 41 locations in Chonburi as part of an extensive investigation into suspected nominee arrangements linked to luxury homes and land worth more than THB5 billion
Bangkok police investigate crystal meth found in Japan-bound parcel
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
A person carrying goods between Thailand and Japan alerted police after finding approximately 2.059 kilograms of crystal meth inside six jars of tamarind paste.
Bridging the Tech Rift: How Southeast Asia’s Giants are Forcing an AI Talent Revolution
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Facing severe engineering deficits, tech leaders at the Nikkei Asia Forum outline massive upskilling strategies while positioning ASEAN as a neutral zone
Thailand draws THB188bn in first-half FDI as China leads firms and Japan investment value
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand approved 640 foreign businesses worth THB187.61 billion in the first half of 2026, with BOI-backed EV, AI, data-centre and advanced manufacturing projects driving growth
FIFA to award first World Cup championship rings as Spain face Argentina in final
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
FIFA will introduce championship rings for the first time at the 2026 World Cup final, with Spain and Argentina set to battle for the historic honour at MetLife Stadium.
Fraudsters are becoming Thai citizens. | The Signal Ep 33
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand is investigating an alleged birth-registration fraud network that authorities say helped foreign children obtain Thai citizenship by arranging for Thai men to be falsely listed as their fathers.