RTAF moves to recruit female pilots for training
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has started taking applications for female pilots, marking a major step towards greater gender inclusion within the military.

Air force pledges defence as border ceasefire tested
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) on Monday assured the public of its readiness to respond to any threat to Thailand's sovereignty, as tensions persist along the Thai-Cambodian border despite both countries agreeing to a ceasefire late last month.

Overseas voting 'about 64% completed'
Thailand's overseas voting process is about 64% completed, according to the Overseas Voting Monitoring System (OVMS), a real-time tracker run by the Department of Consular Affairs.

Abhisit visits Songkhla, warns about vote-buying
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva hit the campaign trail in Songkhla on Monday, urging voters to reject what he described as "grey capital" politics and warning against vote-buying and corruption as the election enters its final stretch.

Anutin says election win within reach
Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, on Monday expressed confidence that his party is well placed to secure the most seats in the general election.

Sakda denies link to viral audio clip
Political tensions have escalated following the circulation of an audio clip allegedly featuring a voice similar to that of Deputy Interior Minister Sakda Vicheansil of the Bhumjaithai Party.

Fears grow after early vote
Political parties have urged the Election Commission (EC) to urgently investigate irregularities reported during advance voting, warning that the problems could undermine public confidence ahead of Sunday's poll.

Dr Suphat's dismissal 'unfair'
A coalition of civic groups has called on the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to reopen its investigation into the dismissal of Dr Suphat Hasuwannakit, a former director of Saba Yoi Hospital in Songkhla suspected of serious misconduct in the procurement of Covid-19 antigen test kits (ATKs) during the pandemic.

Poll pledges 'not sustainable'
The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) said the campaign pledges reported to the Election Commission by five major political parties taking part in the election on Sunday could place an unsustainable burden on the country's finances.

Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages
HAVANA - Cuba's tourism sector suffered a sharp decline in 2025, with shortages of basic goods repelling visitors even before the United States began strangling the island's fuel supply.