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Thai Social Security Fund faces pension pressure as reform is urged
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
A TDRI researcher says fund reserves could start shrinking in 12 years and be exhausted between 2050 and 2058 without reform.
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%
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.
Storm batters Chanthaburi orchard, sending 10 tonnes of durian crashing down
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
A summer storm has devastated a Chanthaburi durian orchard, toppling trees and leaving more than 10 tonnes of fruit damaged
Fitch warns Thai banks face higher risks despite strong capital buffers
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Fitch expects Thai banks’ sector outlook to weaken in 2026 as lower NIM, softer growth and rising debtor pressure weigh on performance
Suu Kyi moved to house arrest in Naypyidaw as lawyers plan visit
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Lawyers plan Sunday talks with Myanmar's detained former leader, who was shifted from prison custody to house arrest in Naypyidaw.