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PM denies cabinet rumours
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied reports that the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has rejected a list of veteran politicians who could serve in the cabinet from the Pheu Thai Party.

EC under fire over lawsuits
The Election Commission (EC) is facing mounting criticism after filing criminal complaints against six individuals who publicly questioned aspects of the most recent general election, including alleged irregularities involving QR codes and barcodes printed on ballot papers.

Thailand targets global AI hub status
Thailand is uniquely positioned to become a global artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure hub as it has already attracted a potential 5 gigawatts of data centre capacity, representing hundreds of billions of baht in infrastructure investment, by leveraging its geopolitical neutrality amid rising international tensions, says the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT).

SSO's LINE sticker costs draw scrutiny
The Social Security Office (SSO) is facing renewed criticism following reports that it spent nearly 70 million baht on its LINE Official Account and sticker campaign.

Dual pricing as Thailand's tourism dilemma
Thailand welcomed 32.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, a 7.23% decline from the year before. In the second episode of Bangkok Post’s Why Bangkok, the series turns its lens on one of tourism’s most persistent grievances: dual pricing.

EC sends ballot defence to Ombudsman
The Election Commission (EC) on Friday delivered its written explanation and supporting evidence to the Office of the Ombudsman in response to a complaint about the ballots used in the Feb 8 general election and referendum.

Champions League last-16 draw produces Real-Man City, again
PARIS - Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn on Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea.

Similan divers lift ‘ghost nets’ from deep‑sea coral reef
PHANGNGA - Divers have recovered abandoned fish aggregating devices (FADs) tangled around deep‑sea coral reefs, preventing serious harm to marine life including turtles, dolphins and dugongs in Mu Ko Similan National Park.

Regulator devises plan to secure LNG supply
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing contingency measures to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply as tensions between the United States and Iran raise concerns over shipping routes in the Middle East.

Thai woman among suspects arrested in Malaysia border shooting
A Thai woman and six other Malaysians have been apprehended by authorities in Malaysia for allegedly involving in the shooting of a vehicle of an immigration officer in the Malaysia border opposite Songkhla province.