JSCCIB presses Thai government as labour shortage crisis hits economy
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Julapun Amornvivat says the ministry will ease migrant worker registration, push ahead with MOUs and consider cooperation with Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
Scammers hijack Thais Help Thais Plus scheme with fake SMS links
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Fraudsters are impersonating the Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40 scheme by sending fake SMS and chat messages, urging people to click links, add LINE accounts and hand over personal data. Krungthai Bank and the government warn that public registration must be done through the Paotang app only.
Behind dinosaur discovery: challenges facing Thai pure scientists
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
A Thai palaeontological researcher suggested stronger government support, while a giant dinosaur from north-eastern Thailand, has drawn global attention.
Myanmar junta pushes to retake rare-earth belt near China border
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Myanmar’s military has launched renewed offensives in Kachin, Chin and Karen states, targeting rare-earth mining areas near China and key border trade routes near India and Thailand.
Thailand defend takraw final walkout as ISTAF backs referee in Malaysia row
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Thailand’s sepak takraw camp has defended its refusal to continue the World Cup men’s team regu final against Malaysia, while ISTAF says the disputed centre-line call was made under the rules and has referred the case for disciplinary review.