From 'Global Ambassador' Patama to '9-second man' Puripol
The Sports Reporters and Photographers Association of Thailand has announced its annual nicknames for prominent sporting figures in 2025, a long-standing tradition reflecting key moments, achievements, and controversies in Thai sport over the past year.

Jaroensak deal a boost for Ratchaburi
BG Pathum United have confirmed the loan move of Thai international winger Jaroensak Wonggorn to Ratchaburi FC for the second leg of the 2025–26 Thai League 1 season.

Renewables expansion facing fresh challenges
Caretaker prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul's decision to dissolve the House adds challenges to the state push for a transition to clean energy in 2026.

Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Thailand's manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.

Curb the slurs, NHRC warns
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)  issued a strongly worded statement condemning actions that violate human dignity and constitute sexual harassment.

Cops expedite Dome case
Phahonyothin police have ordered an expedited investigation into a case involving singer-actor Pakorn "Dome" Lam, who is accused of posting a sexually harassing comment about Yotsuda Leelapanyalert, the daughter of Sudarat Keyuraphan, leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party (TST).

Shinawatra heir faces tough road
The Pheu Thai Party has once again demonstrated that it has not stepped out from under the long shadow of Thaksin Shinawatra and the broader Shinawatra political dynasty.

2025 a 'turning point' for Bangkok
From a collapsing road to contentious transit debts, tighter pet rules and higher rubbish fees, 2025 marked a turning point in how Bangkok governs itself.

Ivory Coast top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon, Algeria win again
RABAT - Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.

Stocks pull lower at end of record year for markets
NEW YORK - Stock markets mostly retreated Wednesday in thin trading, following a year of record gains for key assets as central banks cut interest rates and the tech sector boomed thanks to the growth of artificial intelligence.