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DDPM warns Bangkok, six provinces of high sea tides until May 24
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
The DDPM has warned Bangkok and six Central provinces to monitor high sea tides from May 17-24, with river and canal levels expected to rise above the critical line.
Scam groups shift from South-east Asia to Sri Lanka, over 1,000 held
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Officials say networks forced out of Cambodia and Myanmar are moving operations to Sri Lanka, raising fears the island could become an online crime hub.
Thai rangers halt Cambodian farming activity in Sa Kaeo border area
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Thai rangers negotiated with Cambodian soldiers after Cambodian villagers were found preparing farmland in a disputed Sa Kaeo border area that Thai authorities said had crossed into Thai territory.
Thai dress takes centre stage as UNESCO chief visits Bangkok
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has welcomed UNESCO Director-General Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz as Thailand pushes Thai traditional dress, new heritage nominations and AI governance cooperation.
DNA confirmation of Makkasan crash victims expected by Tuesday-
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Forensic officers expect to confirm the identities of the eight Makkasan train-bus crash victims by Tuesday, as relatives submit DNA samples for comparison.
Thailand tightens durian standards in THB150bn export push
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Suriya Juangroongruangkit says tighter checks and 24-hour export support aim to tackle export-rights misuse and residue risks.
Mohan emerges as key China gateway for Thai durian exports
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Fresh durian imports through China’s Mohan checkpoint reached 121,000 tonnes in the first four months of 2026, driven by rail-road logistics and rising demand for Thai and ASEAN fruit.
Anutin government faces cost-of-living test as public confidence weakens
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
A Suan Dusit Poll shows most Thais want the Anutin government to urgently cut living costs and tackle debt, while nearly half expect the economy to worsen over the next three months.
Makkasan crash sparks warning: Never enter rail crossing unless exit is clear
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
The deadly Makkasan train-bus collision has renewed warnings that motorists must not follow traffic onto railway crossings during congestion, as past tragedies show the risk can be fatal.
Chinese supermarkets expand in Thailand on low prices and viral buzz
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Stores selling Chinese snacks, drinks and hotpot ingredients are expanding from Chinese communities into malls and tourist cities.