Election Commission allows charter referendum on election dayListen to this articleThe Election Commission (EC) on Saturday issued a regulation allowing a referendum on the rewriting of the constitution to be held on the same day as the general election. Issued under the Referendum Act 2021 and its amendments, the regulation authorises the prime minister and the EC to jointly set a referendum date to coincide with a general election. Under the new rule, if an election is classified as a general election and held within an appropriate timeframe, any national referendum may be scheduled for the same day. Meanwhile, preparations for the 2026 general election are under way, with registration for advance voting now open until Jan 5. The EC has urged voters to register early to ensure their participation in advance voting and on election day.

Today, AI is changing the rhythm of business. For large organisations, transformation is no longer a special project. A small team with data, intelligence and agility can outperform a large enterprise that moves slowly. The question for every enterprise leader today is simple: Are you transforming your technology or are you transforming your enterprise? The organisations that choose the second path will shape the future of the Thai economy and redefine what large organisations can achieve.

Bodies of Thai soldiers who fell in fierce battle returned to native provincesListen to this articlePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and senior government officials pay respects to the bodies of two fallen Thai soldiers at Fort Weerawatyothin Hospital in Muang district, Surin, on Sunday. (Photo: Public Relations Department)SURIN: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday oversaw the return of the bodies of two Thai soldiers who lost their lives in fierce fighting near the Cambodian border in this northeastern province. Local residents lined the road near the hospital, waving Thai national flags to pay their respects as the motorcades carrying the coffins passed by. I hope Sergeant Major Samroeng and Private Phanuphan were the last in the casualty list of our brave military personnel,” Prime Minister Anutin said. The prime minister also pledged proper care and compensation for the families of fallen military personnel.

Cambodia begins dismantling coastal barrier in Koh KongListen to this articleAn aerial image shows a 300-metre breakwater built off Cambodia’s Koh Kong province, a structure that raised environmental and territorial concerns from Thai authorities before dismantling began on Saturday. The dispute centres on Cambodia’s construction of a 300-metre breakwater in its coastal Koh Kong province, which borders Thailand’s Trat province. During the talks, the Thai side issued a clear ultimatum: failure to dismantle the barrier would leave Thailand no choice but to sever access to the Koh Kong bridge, a strategic resupply route for Cambodia. A backhoe removes a section of the disputed Koh Kong breakwater on Saturday. (Photo supplied)Navy denies issuing demands or threatsThe Royal Thai Navy on Sunday denied reports that it issued an ultimatum to Cambodia over the Koh Kong breakwater.

Haaland sends Man City top, Chelsea fightback frustrates NewcastleListen to this articleErling Haaland fired Man City top of the Premier LeagueMANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 3-0, while Chelsea fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Saturday. Chelsea remain in fourth as a second-half fightback rescued manager Enzo Maresca from more speculation over his future. - Newcastle aggrieved -Chelsea have won just once in their last five league games to see ambitions of a title challenge wilt. Spurs begin the game in 13th with Thomas Frank under pressure to deliver a rare home Premier League win. Wolves remain without a league win this season and on course to enter the record books as the worst side in Premier League history.

Ratchanok falls to fitter Wang in last-4 battleListen to this articleFighting finish: Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon hits a return to China's Wang Zhiyi on Saturday. AFPRatchanok Intanon bowed out in the women's singles semi-finals of the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, on Saturday. Wang will face Olympic champion An Se-Young for the title after the top-ranked Korean downed Japanese world champion Akane Yamaguchi 21-15, 21-12 in the first semi-final. The Korean had $763,175 before the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025, and the winner's cheque of $240,000 will see her surpass $1 million. Kunlavut outplayed Denmark's Anders Antonsen 21–15, 18–21, 21–13 on Friday to progress past the group stage at the World Tour Finals for the first time since 2021. agencies

Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain AshesListen to this articleAustralia's Marnus Labuschagne (left), Usman Khawaja (centre) and Alex Carey (right) celebrate after Labuschagne caught Josh Tongue to seal the Ashes. ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA) - Dominant Australia collected the last four wickets they needed Sunday to win the third Test and retain the Ashes in just 11 days of cricket, crushing the dreams of a "hurting" England side who finally showed some fight. But Stokes also took some positives from the way England battled, having demanded more fight leading into the match. England's capitulation over three Tests is a far cry from the pre-Ashes hype where they were touted as having their best chance in a generation to win a series in Australia. Starc struck again to send Jofra Archer packing before Boland took out Tongue, sparking huge celebrations.

Thai marine loses foot to landmine explosion in TratListen to this articleA Thai marine officer was severely injured by a Cambodian landmine near the border in Trat province on Sunday morning. (Photo supplied)TRAT: A marine officer lost his foot when he stepped on a Cambodian mine while on duty in a newly retaken area of this eastern province bordering Cambodia on Sunday morning. Thai personnel inspected the scene of the explosion and found fragments of a new PMN-2 anti-personnel landmine. The incident was the latest of eight recent instances of Thai military officers losing a foot to Cambodian landmines. A Chinese national was also hurt by a Cambodian landmine planted along the Thai-Cambodian border.

The man suspected of carrying out an attack in Taiwan with a smoke grenade and knife acted alone, police said on Saturday of the incident that killed at least four, including the attacker. This edit contains graphic images.

Singha backs Thai duo for 2026 Formula 2 and 3Listen to this articleFormidable partnership: Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi, left, and Tasanapol Intharaphuvasak. Singha Corporation has announced its support for Thai drivers Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi and Tasanapol Intharaphuvasak in their international campaigns next year, marking a historic step for Thai motorsport. The two rising stars will compete in the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 Championships during the 2026 season, the first time Thailand will be represented in both categories in the same year. This opportunity for Tasanapol and Nandhavud to race in Formula 2 and Formula 3 is another important step toward the ultimate goal of Formula 1." With Singha's backing, Thailand will have representation across all three tiers of world formula racing in 2026 -- Alex Albon in Formula 1, Tasanapol in Formula 2, and Nandhavud in Formula 3.

Student loan defaulters warnedListen to this articleThe government has urged more than 100,000 student loan borrowers ordered to repay their debts to comply with the court order or enter a debt restructuring plan this month. Deputy government spokeswoman Airin Phanrit said the Student Loan Fund (SLF) filed lawsuits in 2016 against borrowers who failed to repay their debts, resulting in more than 100,000 court-ordered repayments. She said many borrowers have still not complied despite repeated notifications by mail and phone over the past nine years, so the SLF is preparing to issue enforcement orders. Borrowers who want to avoid enforcement, including possible asset seizure, are urged to repay the full outstanding amount shown on the SLF Connect application or apply for debt restructuring this month. Ms Airin said the loans are funded by taxpayers and must be recovered to ensure educational opportunities for future students.

Adobe has announced a landmark integration allowing ChatGPT users to access its flagship software, including Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat, free of charge through simple text prompts. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Photo: adobe.comWithin the suite, the Adobe Photoshop integration allows for rapid image enhancements and localised adjustments. Adobe Express Adobe Express Photo: adobe.comFor design tasks, Adobe Express has been integrated to assist with the creation of invitations, posters, and social media graphics. Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat Photo: adobe.comThe Acrobat integration addresses document management by allowing users to edit PDF text, extract data from tables, and merge multiple files. According to Adobe’s official website, these features are now available to all ChatGPT users across multiple platforms.

Impunity in military courts must endListen to this articleThe Anutin government's sudden dissolution of Parliament has frozen a long list of bills that would have nudged Thailand toward a more open and accountable society. One of them is a move to curb military impunity by prosecuting soldiers in corruption and criminal cases in civilian, not military, courts. But after the 2014 coup, the case was pulled back into the military court system, and the soldiers walked free. They know the pattern well: when cases go to military courts, justice stops. Ending military court jurisdiction in criminal cases would allow the military to rebuild credibility through transparency instead of nepotism and secrecy.

A good time of the year to chill outListen to this articleNormally at this stage of the calendar PostScript attempts a festive flavour, welcoming in the season of silly hats and hangovers, but this year it's a real struggle to find something to be festive about. The most significant function of cooler weather is that it gives local people a brief opportunity to wear something slightly different. view of the festive season. Last wordConsidering all the depressing news we've been subjected to lately, the festive season is something of a welcome break even if you hate "Jingle Bells". On that note I would like to wish everyone a terrific festive season and may all your Jinger Ben experiences be just the way they should be -- splendidly out of tune.

Mekong arsenic levels 'safe'Listen to this articleBUENG KAN: Recent water quality tests have confirmed the Mekong River is safe, with arsenic levels within acceptable standards, a senior local environmental official said. The tests followed an August report by Regional Environmental Office 9 in Udon Thani, which found arsenic levels at one monitoring point in Bueng Kan had reached 0.019 mg/L, exceeding the safety threshold. A test in September showed arsenic levels had fallen below standard limits. He said Bueng Kan has no industrial plants or mining concessions that use arsenic in their production processes. While the source of the earlier contamination remains unclear, media reports have pointed to mining activities in Myanmar's Shan State.