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Government bans shotgun raffle prizes
Lower third · where the papers splitThe Thai government banned shotguns as raffle prizes.
Anutin Charnvirakul (Interior Minister)
Today 12 stories are being told in more than one country. About 3 minutes to read.
Coverage in Western and Asian media focuses on the strategic and diplomatic implications, while some outlets emphasize Trump's personal relationship with Kim Jong-un as the primary driver.
Donald Trump (US President) · Kim Jong-un (North Korean leader) · Pete Hegseth (Secretary of Defense)
French and African media highlight the historical significance of the win, while international sports outlets focus on the tournament's expansion and the performance of the underdog Malawi team.
Marie Ngah Manga (Player) · Naomi Eto (Player) · Gianni Infantino (FIFA President) · Patrice Motsepe (CAF President) · Shahinda El-Maghrabi (Referee)
Spanish media frame the move as a major strategic signing for Barcelona, while international sports outlets focus on the financial details and the impact on Manchester City's squad.
Rodri (Midfielder) · Joan Laporta (Barcelona President) · Hansi Flick (Barcelona Manager) · Pep Guardiola (Manchester City Manager)
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Pundit urges reforms in petroleum sector
Thailand could face a decline in domestic energy supply unless significant regulatory reforms are introduced to attract foreign investment in the upstream petroleum sector, says Kurujit Nakornthap, executive director of the Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand.
Thailand veers from EU model on digital platform law
Thailand is revising its draft of the Digital Platform Economy Act after concluding the European Union's regulatory model is too stringent for the country's digital economy.
Gold rally faces test from inflation, oil prices
Gold prices face renewed pressure as rising oil prices and persistent tensions in the Middle East revive inflation concerns, increasing the likelihood that the US Federal Reserve may delay monetary easing despite continued demand for the precious metal.
Deadlock drags on at regulator
A board meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) was aborted for the fifth consecutive time on Thursday as commissioners continued to boycott the session over the chairman's disqualification.
Hotels push for subsidy to be based on revenue
The Thai Hotels Association (THA) says the Tourism and Sports Ministry should select participating hotels for its "Thai Teaw Thai Plus" subsidy scheme based on their revenue and should allow them to adopt dynamic pricing to lift the sector and help small businesses.
Court acquits actress Pinky in Forex-3D Ponzi case
The Criminal Court on Thursday acquitted actress Savika “Pinky” Chaiyadej, her mother and her elder brother in the high-profile Forex-3D investment fraud case, while sentencing Forex-3D founder Apiruk Kothi and four other defendants to lengthy prison terms.
Thai PM says defense ties with US won’t be used to negotiate tariffs
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told a senior US defense official on Thursday that Thailand will not use defense cooperation with the United States as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations, as the two countries seek to strengthen their 193-year alliance. Anutin, who also ser
Thai actress files case against ex-cop stalker over sexual harassment
BANGKOK — 13 August 2026, actress and influencer Chatchaya “Neen” Samrerngrat filed a police complaint against her stalker, a 35-year-old former police officer, accusing him of sexual harassment and trespassing over a period of five years. Neen was accompanied by Sirikwan Nilakor
The Weeklong Attention Span: Thai Society, Violence, and the Shooting Case at Debsirin Nonthaburi School
If we are honest with ourselves, Thai society is one where trending news topics, based on my observation as a journalist over the years, have an average lifespan of about 3 days, or at most about 7 days, and rarely exceed a week. Then the news cycle moves on. The role of mainst
‘Speak Thai in Thailand’: Psi Scott’s message to foreign workers
Thai marine conservationist Psi Scott has sparked an online debate after criticizing foreign service workers in Bangkok for speaking English to Thai customers. Psi, also known as Sai Samut, shared his views on X through his personal account, @psisamutt, saying he chooses to respo
Chinese tourist criticised for sitting atop Chiang Mai ancient city wall
CHIANG MAI — 13 August 2026, locals criticised the behaviour of a Chinese female tourist after she was spotted sitting with her legs dangling from Si Phum Corner, part of Chiang Mai’s ancient city wall and moat. The tourist was seen sitting on the historic structure, which is an
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