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Trump weighing strike on Iran as Tehran says draft deal imminent
US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump has pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions ​of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy.

US GDP growth misses expectations
WASHINGTON - US economic growth cooled much more than expected in the final months of 2025, government estimates showed Friday, capping the first year of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency.

SEC files criminal complaint against Bitazza
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has filed a criminal complaint against Bitazza Co Ltd, an affiliate and two executives for operating a digital asset exchange without authorisation

Consumer group files suit over new Bangkok city plan
The Thailand Consumers Council has filed a lawsuit with the Central Administrative Court against five state agencies involved in drafting and approving the new Bangkok city plan, seeking an injunction to suspend the process and revoke the draft altogether.

Thailand to raise international passenger fee in June
Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced on Friday that the passenger service charge (PSC) on outbound international travellers will rise to 1,120 baht per person from 730 baht from June 20, 2026.

Abhisit won’t close door on coalition
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has signalled that the party is keeping its options open on joining a government coalition, saying any decision would rest with the party’s board and MPs.

B778 million in assets seized from criminal groups
The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has approved the seizure and freezing of assets linked to major criminal networks, with a combined value of 778 million baht.

Suspect in Kamnan Nok bid-rigging ring arrested
NAKHON SAWAN - A woman suspected of involvement in a bid-rigging network linked to the notorious “Kamnan Nok” has been arrested at her home in Muang district, police said on Friday.

Deaths of 70 tigers at Chiang Mai park probed
CHIANG MAI - Livestock officials have moved to quarantine and disinfect the Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction in Mae Rim district after more than 70 tigers died mysteriously this month, prompting a two‑week closure and a sweeping investigation into the cause.