Thailand would maintain its neutral position between the United States and China and resist pressure to choose sides in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI), Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

The Interior Ministry has expanded its investigation into foreign-owned proxy companies to Sakon Nakhon, while a senior Phuket official has proposed the government stop providing welfare benefits for foreign workers who give birth at public hospitals.

The global financial system is undergoing a structural transformation as traditional assets increasingly intersect with blockchain technology.

The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is unfazed by the opposition's planned no-confidence debate, saying allegations of fraud in the Senate election must be backed by evidence.

Thailand needs to sharpen its economic strategy, speed up government procedures and maintain policy and financial stability if it wants to capture a larger share of global investment, Citi says.

SAMUT PRAKAN - Undercover police work often involves disguises, surveillance and patience. In Bang Phli on Saturday night, it also involved a "moo krata" grill.

RUTENG, Indonesia - Help started arriving Sunday for thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings.

The family of Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo is seeking a clear explanation after a death certificate issued by Georgian authorities failed to state the cause of his demise.

Talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) hopefully will begin soon, helping expand trade with the bloc, says Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 40 people, according to a disaster official.

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.

The Democrat Party has threatened legal action against the Election Commission (EC) if it drops the Senate vote-rigging case.

The Education Ministry is preparing a school safety bill for cabinet approval as authorities tighten security following copycat threats of violence at several educational institutions.

Thailand is likely to start collecting the tourism fee from foreign travellers at the revised rate of 450 baht as early as next April, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

The abbot of a forest temple in Khon Kaen has produced the original title deed for land donated more than three decades ago, as the donor’s heirs intensify their efforts to reclaim the site.

Loei Pittayakom School in Loei province suspended on-site classes on Friday after discovering online chat messages in which a Matthayom Suksa 2 (Grade 8) student allegedly told a friend that he was planning to carry out a shooting at the school, reportedly inspired by the Aug 7 attack near Bangkok.

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.

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.

Ageing and housing are undeniably intertwined. A home can accompany us through every stage of life, from childhood and adulthood to old age, reflecting the concept of ageing in place — growing old in one’s own home or familiar community.

Bangkok's condo market is becoming increasingly polarised, with luxury projects continuing to outperform while the broader residential sector remains weighed down by weak purchasing power and tighter mortgage lending.

KINSHASA - A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the country's deadliest ever after government figures showed it killed more than 2,300 people in three months.

NONTHABURI - A couple and about 30 pet cats died in a house fire in the early hours of Monday and rescuers later found a charcoal stove and petrol container in the bedroom.

Beijing is stepping up efforts to widen the role of the yuan in international trade, allowing its domestic commercial banks to expand direct settlement arrangements with a growing number of foreign currencies, including the baht, aiming to reduce usage of the US dollar as an intermediary in cross-border trade.

Thailand is positioning itself as a key player in the proposed Dawei deep-sea port project in Myanmar, as Russia expresses interest in investing in major infrastructure projects in the region, including the long-delayed port.

Thailand can capitalise on a growing "discovery economy" as online content, creators and communities increasingly turn inspiration into transactions, creating opportunities for the country to monetise its strengths in tourism, food, wellness, hospitality and culture, TikTok says.

SAMUT PRAKAN - Undercover police work often involves disguises, surveillance and patience. In Bang Phli on Saturday night, it also involved a <i>moo krata</i> grill.

Heavy to very heavy rain is expected across parts of northern and northeastern Thailand from Tuesday into Friday, raising the risk of flash floods and forest runoff in vulnerable areas.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is set to implement a 261-item framework, working with experts to promote city development.

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has outlined four priorities for unlocking Thailand's sustainable growth as global trade faces growing uncertainty from geopolitics, technology, trade barriers and shifting supply chains.

A French man accused of brutally attacking an Israeli mother and daughter on Koh Phangan, causing injuries requiring surgery, has reportedly been released on bail of 100,000 baht.

The People’s Party (PP), the main opposition force, has long sought to portray itself as the country’s foremost advocate of transparency and institutional reform. Yet its latest campaign surrounding the controversial 2025 Senate election has unexpectedly placed the party on the defensive, exposing the political risks of making corruption allegations without sufficiently compelling...

The Democrat Party has threatened legal action against the Election Commission (EC) if it drops an alleged Senate vote-rigging case.

The Bank of Thailand is strengthening its supervision of lending and payment services provided by non-banks to ensure fair treatment of consumers and curb irregular transactions, according to its governor.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has outlined five policy priorities to strengthen the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) operational capabilities and national security.

NARATHIWAT - A court in this southern province has sentenced a garage owner to five years in prison for dismantling an Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) pickup truck used in the shooting of a Prachachat Party MP.

Your spot-on weekly horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

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.

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.

An event in which public officials on Koh Phangan received shotguns as draw prizes will be the last of its kind, a senior Interior Ministry official said on Thursday.

Thailand is moving towards more targeted regulation of ride-hailing and on-demand delivery platforms as each of the markets consolidates around two dominant players, with competition authorities preparing new guidelines to address structural barriers, algorithmic practices and potential abuses of market power.

Economic crimes police have arrested three people allegedly involved a network that issued and sold fake tax invoices, costing the state 360 million baht in lost revenue, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) announced on Monday.

MBAY, Indonesia  - Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside.

A Thammasat University study has proposed changes to school buildings and grounds that it says could help reduce casualties in mass shootings by slowing attackers and giving students and staff more time to escape or take shelter.

The Nonthaburi school shooting and the killing of Nonthaburi provincial administrative organisation chief have put gun control back in spotlight, renewing calls for tighter controls on firearm ownership and carrying.

PARIS (FRANCE) - Two people died when fires broke out on a Greek island, and Belgium was tackling a record blaze in its east Sunday, as Europe faced wildfires spurred by high temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - A vast fire is still burning in the Phru Khuan Khreng peat swamp forest in this southern province, defying firefighters' efforts three days after it erupted.

The government will intensify efforts to combat online crime from "source to destination", targeting mule accounts and SIM cards, money trails, digital platforms and infrastructure used by criminals, as well as call-centre gangs and transnational crime networks, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.

The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is concerned over Thailand's inclusion in a White House transshipment report, warning that it may affect the United States' confidence in Thai exports.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has urged greater investment in basic infrastructure to propel Thailand into a new economic era.

A new crackdown on illegal foreign businesses on Koh Samui has uncovered 60 cases ranging from unlicensed nurseries and luxury pool villas to companies set up to facilitate business visas, Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee said on Saturday.

A 26-year-old lawyer has filed a petition with the Central Administrative Court, seeking a ruling to remove Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck as chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Department of Provincial Administration (Dopa) to stop awarding firearms as prizes to village and subdistrict chiefs.

Thailand and dozens of other US trading partners were accused by the Trump administration of being potential facilitators of Chinese tariff evasion, costing US tariff revenue losses of $19-26 billion a year.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has outlined five policy priorities to strengthen the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) operational capabilities and national security.

SURAT THANI: Three French tourists — a father and his two young sons — have been rescued after drifting overnight in the sea off Koh Samui when their rented jet ski became stranded in rough conditions.

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.

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.

Thailand is moving to confiscate another 115 million baht in assets linked to the Chinese-Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, who is now awaiting trial in China for financial crimes.

Organisations are investing more than ever in AI upskilling — courses, certifications, internal academies, external experts brought in to run workshops.

Bangkok is intensifying inspections of entertainment venues after checks found shortcomings involving fire safety, escape routes and building materials.