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Animal lovers on social media are upset by Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul's advice that people evacuating their flooded homes should initially leave their pets behind and focus on saving human lives first.

PRACHIN BURI - Flooding in this eastern industrial province has raised concerns beyond the natural disaster itself, centred on contaminants from factory waste mixing with floodwater and posing a risk to people's lives.

Malaysia is proving to be a middle ground for many Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors looking to buy property in a country that provides the stability Singapore offers, but with competitive price points similar to those found in Thailand, according…

The government has defended proposed changes to the funding of four state bodies, rejecting claims that they would lower alcohol and tobacco taxes or benefit producers.

Thailand is no stranger to natural disasters, which have become more frequent and severe in recent years as the impacts of climate change intensify.

Flooding in Bangkok last week again exposed the vulnerability of the capital due to its geography, with a large part of the city situated on floodplains along riverbanks and canals.

As the high season nears, Thailand's tourism outlook is brightening for the final three months of 2026, with foreign arrivals gaining momentum thanks to recovering short-haul demand and expanding flight connectivity, while the domestic market remains resi…

The 160-billion-baht Chai Nat–Pasak–Gulf of Thailand water-diversion project has come under renewed scrutiny after the cabinet approved the scheme, which the government says will reduce flood risks across the Chao Phraya Basin.

Bhumjaithai Party heavyweight Newin Chidchob wished Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul another two terms in office, or until he grew tired of the job, as he celebrated his 68th birthday in Buri Ram on Sunday.

Disaster risks are becoming normalised and are another structural problem weighing on Thai economic growth over the longer term, requiring multiple measures to strengthen the country's economic resilience, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research…

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The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has set five damage levels for flood-affected combustion-engine vehicles, based on how high the water reaches, as Thai insurers prepare for a surge in claims once floodwaters recede.

The board of directors of Thai Airways International Public Co Ltd on Friday dismissed Chief Executive Officer Chai Eamsiri following the widespread mismanagement of flight schedules and severe baggage backlogs during heavy flooding in the capital that st…

The owner of an accommodation near Phuket airport successfully returned a bundle of euro banknotes left in a wardrobe, estimated to be worth about 100,000 baht, to a French tourist on Friday, receiving thanks and a 100-baht tip.

Thai Airways International (THAI) will move bag collection to a new place on Saturday as the Transport Ministry has pledged financial compensation for flyers affected by flight and baggage chaos after flooding paralysed the airline.

Thai Airways International (Thai) will move bag collection to a new place on Saturday as the Transport Ministry has pledged financial compensation for flyers affected by flight and baggage chaos after flooding paralysed the airline.

Thai Airways International (Thai) will return to its normal flight operation mode on Saturday after severe floods in greater Bangkok have maimed the airline as it cancelled some services that stranded passengers and baggage.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected calls to remove Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt from his post as the government urged agencies to focus on draining floodwaters and restoring affected areas rather than political criticism.

The Anti-Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) is stepping up cooperation with Australia, the United States and neighbouring countries as it shifts its focus from warning victims after they have been defrauded to detecting and disrupting scam networks before losses oc…

Six commissioners of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) are set to hold their own board meeting on Friday without the chairman, breaking a deadlock of more than two months of cancelled meetings that has left a ballooning ag…

Although floodwaters from a recent deluge in Bangkok have largely receded, economists warn the impact on the Thai economy could be greater than initially expected because of forecasts of more rainfall and rising financial burdens on affected households.

Although floodwaters from a recent deluge in Bangkok have largely receded, economists warn the impact on the Thai economy could be greater than initially expected because of forecasts of more rainfall and rising financial burdens on affected households.

The rapid rise in demand for advanced semiconductors from data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) applications is creating supply challenges for the oil and gas industry, affecting the delivery of critical industrial systems, according to Preechai T…

The inauguration of a 48-billion-baht power semiconductor factory for German firm Infineon Technologies AG will be a crucial part of Thailand's "All in AI" scheme, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

The Service Workers in Group (Swing) Foundation has called for an investigation into the treatment of 25 sex workers arrested in Pattaya and urged the decriminalisation of consensual sex work to protect their rights.

Trat: Operators and local officials on Koh Kut expect tourism to recover towards the end of this year and into next year, but remain wary of traveller confidence, the border situation and the island's limited infrastructure.

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has defended the city's flood-management strategy, rejecting claims that Bangkok had abandoned its royal "monkey-cheek" water-retention projects.

The Greater Bangkok housing market is entering a structural shift, with developers cutting new supply while condo sales recover and accumulated unsold inventory declines, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).

More than 5,400 room nights were cancelled or postponed between Sept 27 and Oct 4 nationwide, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA), due to severe floods in Bangkok and the central and eastern regions, resulting in weak tourism confidence.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order revoking the Thai citizenship of an Israeli-born man for failing to disclose and renounce other nationalities upon naturalisation.

There will be no heavy rain in the Central Plains, including Bangkok and surrounding provinces, over the next 10 days, but communities in the Chao Phraya basin should prepare for a water runoff influx from northern Thailand, says natural disaster speciali…

Christa Pike, convicted of murdering a schoolmate three decades ago, survived an attempt to execute her by means of lethal injection late on Wednesday, foiling the first attempt to put a woman to death in Tennessee for two centuries.

A Lao content creator and activist based in Thailand has not been seen for two weeks and concerns are growing that he may have been abducted or taken back to Laos, a Thailand-based human rights organisation says.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reported flooding remained on several roads with levels ranging from 5 to 40 centimetres in some northern and eastern areas on Thursday morning.

Analysts have turned bearish on Thai Airways International (THAI) shares, warning that the flag carrier could miss out on the aviation industry's fourth-quarter growth momentum if it fails to resolve its crisis management issues within 1-2 weeks.

The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is urging the government to amend passenger protection regulations to extend coverage to associated costs beyond airfares in the event of flight disruptions, as massive flight cancellations by Thai Airways (THAI)…

The Bank of Thailand expects ongoing flooding to have a limited impact on the service sector, though it will monitor both the duration and severity.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has assured residents that Chao Phraya water levels remain manageable, as they are already falling in Klong Chan and other flooded areas.

The government failed to manage the flood crisis, issuing warnings too late and responding ineffectively, says People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.