Two DSI officials arrested in exam-fraud case
Two senior officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have been arrested for allegedly demanding money in exchange for helping candidates pass civil service examinations for positions in local government, police said on Friday.
Source:Bangkok Post
September 11, 2026 12:16 UTC
Doomsday tech: could AI really kill us all?
TOKYO - Stark warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that advanced forms of the technology could wipe out humanity have raised questions over whether governments are moving fast enough to regulate it.
Source:Bangkok Post
September 11, 2026 09:45 UTC
ARL to keep operating amid talks
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Anan Phonimdaeng has assured passengers that the Airport Rail Link will continue operating despite ongoing talks with its concessionaire, Asia Era One Co, a subsidiary of CP Group.
Source:Bangkok Post
September 10, 2026 23:02 UTC
Sugar cane farmers to get B6bn boost for machinery
The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) is stepping up efforts to improve sugar cane farming efficiency and curb PM2.5 pollution through a 6-billion-baht state loan programme for the agricultural sector.
Source:Bangkok Post
September 10, 2026 22:46 UTC
Govt may extend stimulus
The government says it will consider extending the Thais Help Thais Plus stimulus programme by the end of this month, noting that if the Middle East energy crisis persists, further measures to ease the cost of living may be needed.
Source:Bangkok Post
September 10, 2026 22:17 UTC
GDP growth projection lifted to 2.5%
The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has upgraded its projection for Thai GDP growth this year from 2% to 2.5%, attributed to exports and the artificial intelligence cycle.
Source:Bangkok Post
September 10, 2026 22:06 UTC
New disaster scheme set to increase premiums by B15bn
The government's planned national disaster insurance scheme for residential properties is expected to add roughly 15 billion baht in new premiums for the general insurance industry, with 25 insurers initially qualifying to participate, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
Source:Bangkok Post
September 10, 2026 21:51 UTC