First Thai returnees expected to leave Mideast on Saturday
The government will open registration on Thursday for Thai nationals seeking to return from the war-torn Middle East, with the first group expected to depart on Saturday.

What is worse than being told a lie? Being told a bad lie
The Social Security Office (SSO) returned to public scrutiny again ahead of this week when it was presented with an award for best sponsored sticker at the LINE Thailand Awards 2025, apparently achieving the most downloads of its sticker sets among other sponsors of the social messaging app.

Canada: Strikes on Iran ‘inconsistent with international law’
SYDNEY - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that US-Israeli strikes on Iran had been “inconsistent with international law”, calling for a rapid de-escalation of the conflict.

Myanmar to restrict private vehicle use as fuel shortages emerge
NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military government will impose limits on private vehicles starting Saturday to conserve fuel as disruptions to Middle East shipping routes threaten the country’s energy supplies.

Singapore, Taiwan find more assets tied to accused scam kingpin
Authorities in Singapore and Taiwan say they have identified more than US$700 million worth of assets and illicit funds — a far larger sum than previously known — linked to Prince Group, founder Chen Zhi and others accused of running a transnational crime syndicate.

Unification Church loses Japan appeal against dissolution
TOKYO — The Unification Church lost an appeal Wednesday against a Japanese court's order to dissolve the sect, which came under investigation following the assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe.

Election Commission certifies poll results, clearing path for new parliament
Thailand's Election Commission ​(EC) has certified most parliamentary seats ​won in the Feb 8 ‌general election, two commission sources said on Wednesday, clearing the way for a new house to convene and a new government to be...

Final suspect in B2m Pattaya robbery case arrested
CHON BURI – A British national, who was the fourth and final suspect in the 2-million-baht robbery case in Pattaya, has been arrested in Bang Lamung district.

Stock trading halted after sharp index plunge
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) halted trading on the SET, mai and Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) at 12.18pm on Wednesday when the SET index plunged 117.52 points, and expected to resume trading at 2.30pm.

Local fuel prices capped for 15 days
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday that people do not need to stockpile fuel as prices would be capped for the next 15 days.