Thailand Consumers Council sues Facebook over scam adverts and lack of victim redress
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
The Thailand Consumers Council has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing Facebook of allowing scam adverts and online fraud to spread while failing to protect or compensate victims.
Finance Ministry to review welfare card disqualification over parents’ tax allowance
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
The Finance Ministry will review rules that may disqualify state welfare cardholders when their children claim parental care tax deductions, aiming to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
Xi’s Pyongyang visit gives Kim chance to project confidence and defiance
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea gives Kim Jong Un a rare diplomatic stage as Pyongyang strengthens ties with Russia, expands its nuclear arsenal and shows little interest in talks with Washington.
Ang Thong oil depot case shakes energy sector as DSI summons six major refineries
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
The DSI has expanded its probe into the Ang Thong oil depot case, summoning six major refineries to hear charges and prompting the Energy Ministry to suspend fuel fund compensation for accused traders.
Thai UNCLOS move with Cambodia seeks sea border, not joint development
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
Rachada Dhnadirek says the UNCLOS process concerns maritime boundaries under international law, not joint development or sharing benefits from resources.