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Trump threatens renewed Iran war as Tehran says blockade is beyond limits
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Donald Trump has signalled the US could use force against Iran again, as Tehran denounces the naval blockade and the UN warns the Hormuz crisis is squeezing the global economy.
Siriraj claims world first with patient-specific titanium hip implant project
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Siriraj Hospital says it has achieved a world first by producing patient-specific titanium hip sockets in-house, as part of a medical mission to Laos in early May.
TTB launches 35bn-baht buyback plan to counter market volatility
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
TTB shareholders approve a 35bn-baht share buyback plan, with a new general offer priced at 2.20–2.28 baht per share
Thailand plans mandatory health insurance for tourists to close treatment cost gap
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Thailand is considering compulsory health insurance for tourists as the government seeks to reduce unpaid medical bills and strengthen health security for foreign visitors.
Fruit export push — Commerce targets THB179bn in 2026
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Commerce Ministry will promote durian and other fruit in China, South Korea, India and online channels to lift exports by 5%
Court jails ex-senator’s son for 132 years in online gambling and money laundering case
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Thailand’s Criminal Court has sentenced Narote Piriyarangsan, son of former senator Sangsit Piriyarangsan, to 132 years and six months in prison, capped at 20 years under the law, after convicting him in an online gambling and money laundering case. He did not appear to hear the ruling, and the court has issued a warrant for his arrest.
Heavy rain floods Bangkok roads and slows traffic after midday
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department said rain clusters were moving over Bangkok and nearby provinces, with falls expected to last more than an hour.
Southern protesters oppose SEC and Land Bridge, vow Government House sit-in
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
SEC Watch says people from 14 southern provinces will step up protests against the SEC bill and Land Bridge project, warning of foreign land leases and local displacement.
Thai workers march to Government House, demand 712-baht minimum wage
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Labour groups marked May Day with nine demands to the government, including a 712-baht minimum wage and social security reform
US-Iran ceasefire puts Trump war powers deadline in dispute
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Trump administration says the truce ended US-Iran hostilities, while Democrats argue the war powers clock cannot simply stop.
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