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Thai dress takes centre stage as UNESCO chief visits Bangkok
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-
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
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.Anutin government faces cost-of-living test as public confidence weakens
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
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
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.Kunlavut targets third Thailand Open crown in Antonsen final
Kunlavut targets third Thailand Open crown in Antonsen final
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn faces Denmark’s Anders Antonsen in the Thailand Open 2026 men’s singles final at 3.45pm, live on True Sports 7.Thai male stars command red-carpet attention at Cannes 2026
Thai male stars command red-carpet attention at Cannes 2026
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Pirat ‘Mike’ Nitipaisalkul, Kunpimook ‘BamBam’ Bhuwakul and other Thai male stars drew notice with polished red-carpet looks.Makkasan police charge only train driver so far over fatal bus crash
Makkasan police charge only train driver so far over fatal bus crash
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Makkasan police have charged only the freight train driver so far after a train hit a Route 206 bus near Airport Rail Link Makkasan, killing eight people and injuring dozens.