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Army chief of staff orders manhunt after Narathiwat checkpoint attack kills five rangers
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Gen Chaiyapruek Duangprapat has visited Narathiwat after an attack on the Bukeh Sami checkpoint killed five paramilitary rangers and injured several civilians, ordering security units to intensify operations.
Tobacco linked to 70,795 Thai deaths and B352.6bn economic loss
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
A new Thai study puts tobacco-related losses at B352.6bn and 70,795 deaths, as youth vaping rises and researchers press for tax reform.
Top job searches reflect changing expectations among Thai workers
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Jobsdb by SEEK data for January to June 2026 show strong search interest in work-from-home roles, graduate openings, Marketing, HR and Data Analyst positions.
King Power tests buyer interest in Leicester City
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
King Power has reportedly hired Citi to explore a Leicester City sale as the former Premier League champions face financial and sporting pressure
Malaysia deeply concerned over possible Bab el-Mandeb restrictions
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Malaysia says disruption to the key Asia-Europe sea route would threaten global supply chains, energy security and global economic recovery.
CCTV shows nine attackers raiding Narathiwat checkpoint in 90 seconds
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Footage shows nine assailants carrying out a 90-second attack on a Narathiwat checkpoint, killing five rangers and injuring six civilians
Power tariff held at 3.95 baht through year-end
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Thailand’s power tariff will stay at 3.95 baht per unit from September to December, backed by 16.1 billion baht in clawback funds
Thailand appoints multi-stakeholder committee for open government
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Led by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt, the panel will set policy direction, review a national action plan and support Thailand’s efforts to join the OGP.
Oil trader accused of hiding behind nail salon in 800,000-litre fraud case
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
The Energy Ministry has filed a complaint against an oil intermediary accused of using a nail salon as a front while more than 800,000 litres of fuel allegedly disappeared from the system.
Saudi oil routes face new uncertainty after Houthi tanker claims
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Shipping diversions and an alleged strike on the Encelia have raised fears that Saudi crude could lose its main alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.