E-commerce giants form Thai trade group
Thailand needs a sustainable digital infrastructure to guarantee continued health of the industry, according to the Thai Digital Platform Trade Association (TDPA), a new trade group founded by major operators Grab, Lazada, Line Man Wongnai and Shopee.

Thailand courts Portugal for EU trade deal, OECD membership
Thailand has formally sought Portugal’s support in accelerating negotiations on the European Union–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and advancing its bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2030.

Iran-US talks begin in push to avert war
GENEVA — Iran and the United States began indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday, a last-ditch bid to avert war following the biggest American military build-up in the Middle East in decades.

BTS asks passengers to keep their hair in check
The operator of the BTS Skytrain has called on passengers to refrain from flicking or tossing their hair while travelling during peak hours, warning that loose locks could accidentally strike fellow commuters in the face, shoulders, eyes or mouth.

Senate gives nod to ex-Land Transport boss to join EC
The Senate on Thursday approved Chirute Visalachitra, former Department of Land Transport director‑general, as an Election Commission (EC) member and rejected Monthol Sudprasert after hours of closed‑door vetting on Thursday.

Thai manufacturing index rises on election activity
Factory activity in Thailand picked up in January, driven by heightened political activity during the election campaign and strong demand in the automotive sector, according to the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).

Celebrity couple ‘Nana’ and ‘Way’ plead not guilty to fraud
The Criminal Court has set a May 25 hearing date for evidence examination in the fraud trial of actress Rybena ”Nana” Intachai and her rapper husband Prinya “Way Thaitanium” Intachai.

People’s Party files criminal complaint against EC
The People’s Party on Thursday filed a criminal complaint against the Election Commission (EC), alleging misconduct in its handling of the Feb 8 general election, including the use of “identifying marks” on ballot papers and dereliction of duty.

Thai Airways aims for 5% revenue growth
Thai Airways International Plc expects revenue to grow 5% this year as it adds new aircraft and expands in key Asian markets, including India and China.

Police link Phichit pervert to deviants’ chat group
Police arrested a 25-year-old man in the northern province of Phichit allegedly for injuring a woman with a bidet sprayer filled with thinner and his urine and siemens.