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Wongwian Yai road sinks 20cm as Purple Line tunnel leak checks widen
Wongwian Yai road sinks 20cm as Purple Line tunnel leak checks widen
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
A follow-up inspection at the southern Purple Line tunnel site near Wongwian Yai found a further 20cm road-surface subsidence, slight building tilting and possible new cracks, though officials say evacuation is not yet required.‘Fathers for hire’ exposed in alleged Chinese newborn birth-certificate scam
‘Fathers for hire’ exposed in alleged Chinese newborn birth-certificate scam
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Thai police arrested a hospital records officer and district office staff over an alleged birth-certificate scam using fake Thai fathers for Chinese childrenTHAI Cancels Bangkok – Taipei Flights due to Typhoon Bavi
THAI Cancels Bangkok – Taipei Flights due to Typhoon Bavi
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Thai Airways International has cancelled several Bangkok-Taipei and Taipei-Bangkok flights on July 10-11 due to Typhoon Bavi, with passengers advised to check updates via the THAI app or contact centresPhuket teen Nene Royal transforms from shy girl to rock star on AGT
Phuket teen Nene Royal transforms from shy girl to rock star on AGT
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Nene Royal, the 16-year-old guitarist and singer from Phuket, stunned America’s Got Talent with a powerhouse performance of The Cranberries’ Zombie, earning a standing ovation and Four Yeses.Gold demand drives Thailand’s gems and jewellery exports higher
Gold demand drives Thailand’s gems and jewellery exports higher
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
May 2026 exports excluding gold were worth US$860.73 million, while shipments including gold reached US$2.27442 billion.CP seeks termination of three-airport high-speed rail contract
CP seeks termination of three-airport high-speed rail contract
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
CP has sent a letter to the State Railway of Thailand seeking to terminate the high-speed rail contract linking three airports, citing inability to obtain BOI promotion and issue the notice to proceed.Thailand, Malaysia push border corridor to unlock trade and security gains
Thailand, Malaysia push border corridor to unlock trade and security gains
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to accelerate border connectivity, trade, tourism, agriculture and security cooperation, with a new Sadao–Bukit Kayu Hitam link anchoring a push towards a US$30 billion bilateral trade target.MRTA controls Purple Line tunnel seepage, points to sump pit joint
MRTA controls Purple Line tunnel seepage, points to sump pit joint
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
MRTA says the seepage was likely from a sump pit joint, with pumping underway and no signs of road or nearby building subsidence.Rama II pile driver collapse kills worker in Samut Sakhon
Rama II pile driver collapse kills worker in Samut Sakhon
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
A pile-driving crane collapsed on outbound Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon, killing one worker and forcing a temporary traffic closure400 billion baht loan legal, but what are the risks for Thailand? | The Next Move EP20
400 billion baht loan legal, but what are the risks for Thailand? | The Next Move EP20
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
The government has been given the green light to continue driving the economy and accelerating the energy transition after the Constitutional Court upheld the 400 billion baht loan decree.