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Four police officers removed over alleged abduction of Chinese nationals
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Royal Thai Police orders criminal and disciplinary action against four officers accused of abducting and extorting five Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo.
Thailand weighs refined oil exports as storage tanks near limit
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Officials say reserves exceed 100 days, but over-supply has pushed tanks close to safe storage levels as refiners seek approval to export jet fuel.
Appeal Court overturns Piyarat acquittal, sentences People’s Party MP to three years
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
The Court of Appeal Region 4 has sentenced People’s Party MP Piyarat “Toto” Chongthep to three years in prison without suspension in a Section 112 and Computer Crime Act case linked to Covid-19 vaccine criticism.
Anutin orders agencies to open up public data in anti-corruption drive
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul orders all state agencies to make public information more transparent as government and private-sector bodies join forces to tackle corruption.
Ebola crisis deepens as deaths hit 131 and virus reaches Goma
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
A Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed at least 131 people, with cases spreading to key urban areas and border controls tightening.
Electrolux Expands Experience-Led Growth Strategy Across Asia
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
The Swedish appliance company is strengthening consumer experiences strategy and direct-to-consumer capabilities in Asia, with Thailand playing an important strategic role in the region
NESDC warns Middle East conflict could hit five Thai economic fronts
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
NESDC warns that a prolonged Middle East conflict could hit Thailand through energy prices, supply chains, exports, tourism and financial markets.
Thailand and France set to deepen strategic cooperation on economy, clean energy
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Thailand and France will sign a 2026-2028 action plan in Paris to deepen cooperation on the economy, clean energy and research.
Japan loosens office dress code as heat and energy fears rise
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Tokyo is encouraging staff to wear shorts, T-shirts and trainers at work as Japan faces extreme heat and growing pressure to save energy.
Cabinet approves THB176bn Thai Help Thai Plus cost relief scheme
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
The package covers welfare card holders and a 60/40 co-payment scheme, while the Cabinet adjusts the public debt plan for new borrowing.