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New power tariff may raise bills for homes using over 400 units from July
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
ERC opens public consultation on a new progressive power tariff, with heavy household users likely to pay more from the July billing cycle.
20% absconding rate prompts South Korea to pause intake as both sides seek fixes
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
South Korea has paused E-8 seasonal worker intake from four Thai provinces after the absconding rate reached 20%, as both sides seek long-term fixes.
Consumer board summons Volvo after EX30 battery fire crisis
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Volvo Car Thailand halts EX30 sales and plans battery module replacements for 1,668 cars, as battery fire concerns form part of a global recall affecting 33,777 vehicles
Pattaya City temporarily suspends use of fire-hit hotel building
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
The Office of the Consumer Protection Board opened a special complaint centre after the Pattaya hotel fire, as the hotel pledged compensation and put the damage at THB25 million.
Thailand tightens Ebola checks for DRC and Uganda arrivals 
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Thailand has tightened Ebola screening for Thai and foreign travellers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda after both were declared affected zones.
Nation Group and KPI launch campaign for Bangkok governor election
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Nation Group and King Prajadhipok’s Institute launch Nation Election 2026 to promote informed voting ahead of the Bangkok governor poll.
Migrant worker squeeze – Businesses call for urgent state action
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Thai industry groups warn labour shortages are becoming an economic “time bomb” as businesses struggle with migrant worker shortages and rising global risks
Thailand readies BSL-3 laboratories for Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat ordered agencies to tighten disease surveillance, prevention and laboratory readiness after WHO’s Ebola emergency declaration.
Vietnamese president To Lam to pay official visit to Thailand on May 27-29
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Vietnamese President To Lam and his spouse will visit Thailand for talks on strategic partnership, trade and people-to-people ties.
Paris mission begins – Thailand eyes French tech and trade
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Anutin meets French business leaders as Thailand seeks investment in aerospace, food innovation, smart agriculture and technology