SRT launches daily Bangkok–Ayutthaya commuter trains on August 1
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand’s SRT will launch daily Bangkok–Ayutthaya commuter trains from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal on August 1, with promotional fares starting at 30 baht.
Disease Control Department seeks views on indoor smoking zones at international airports
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand’s Disease Control Department has opened a public hearing on whether international airports should be allowed to set up smoking zones inside passenger terminals.
Two soldiers slightly injured by old landmine at Phu Pha base
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Two soldiers escaped serious injury after an old landmine detonated with reduced force at Phu Pha base, causing foot bruising and blast-related chest discomfort.
Selection panel rules Sarana disqualified as NBTC chairman under telecom law
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
The NBTC selection committee has unanimously ruled that Clinical Professor Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck has a prohibited qualification under the frequency allocation law, meaning he is deemed to have waived his right to assume the post.
Thai steel groups demand action over legal threats in TIS 24 review
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Ten Thai steel-industry associations have appealed to the prime minister and the industry minister to protect government officials and technical experts involved in revising the country’s standard for deformed steel bars
Xi unveils four-pillar global AI governance plan with training and technology support for developing countries
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined four principles for global artificial-intelligence governance as Beijing seeks a larger role in setting international standards for the rapidly developing technology
Grade 3 pupil Pavin Pattanavekin secured two world No.1 coding awards and further honours in mathematics and science at an international contest in Rome
Four Russians held in THB5bn Chonburi nominee property probe
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thai police have arrested four Russian nationals and searched 41 locations in Chonburi as part of an extensive investigation into suspected nominee arrangements linked to luxury homes and land worth more than THB5 billion