Trump’s picture to appear on US passports
Donald Trump’s signature is set to be added to US dollars. His name has been affixed to the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. A plan to mint a 24-karat gold coin with his image is moving forward.

Iran better ‘get smart soon’ and accept deal, says Trump
TEHRAN - President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should “get smart soon” and capitulate to Washington’s demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a US naval blockade turned the screws on Iran’s economy.

Election Commission gears up for three high-profile polls
The Election Commission (EC) says it is ready to hold simultaneous local elections for the Bangkok governor, Bangkok Metropolitan Council members and the Pattaya mayor on June 28.

Influencer Pimrypie takes B10m loss on durian sales
The Bangkok-based influencer Pimradaporn “Pimrypie” Benjawattanapat has accepted losses of more than 10 million baht after staging a 100-baht durian sales campaign aimed at helping Thai farmers clear excess supply.

Fake birth certificate arrests made in Bangkok
Police and anti-corruption officials have arrested six suspects, including a civil servant in Bangkok, for allegedly issuing forged birth certificates to unlawfully grant Thai nationality.

Hacker who scammed Pattaya hotel guests arrested
Thai police have arrested a European man on charges of hacking the database of a hotel in Pattaya, which he then used to send messages to guests claiming they had damaged hotel property and demanding compensation.

Democrats call for review of Land Bridge plan
The Democrat Party has called for the House of Representatives to set up a committee to scrutinise the government’s proposed Land Bridge megaproject, citing concerns over transparency, economic viability and what they described as an unusual rush to push the plan ahead.

IOC inspects Chon Buri venues for Youth Olympics 2030 bid
An International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegation on Tuesday inspected proposed coastal and outdoor venues in Chon Buri, as Thailand advances its bid to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games.

Diving robot explores France’s deepest shipwreck
RAMATUELLE, France - Deep below the surface of the Mediterranean off the French coast, the pincer of a remotely guided underwater robot delicately closes around a centuries-old jug lying near a 16th-century shipwreck.

War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war as of 4pm Thailand time, April 29, 2026: