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Poll: Voters unconvinced by cash handout schemes
Political parties' promise on cash freebies had no impacts on voters when they cast the ballot in the new election, a KPI poll said on Friday.
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Bangkok cloaked in blanket of smog
Thick smog is seen in many areas of Bangkok on Thursday, where higher vehicle emissions have been singled out as the main contributor to pollution in inner areas of the capital city.
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Whither populism?
Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
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Govt asks US to clarify visa suspension
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally asked the United States to clarify its decision to suspend the processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, including Thailand.
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Election Commission confident about polling day
The Election Commission (EC) is confident the upcoming general election and referendum will proceed smoothly following a full-scale simulation exercise, stressing that voters will be required to verify their identity twice to ensure accuracy and prevent confusion.
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Vayupak Fund champions governance to best benchmarks
The Vayupak Fund 1 delivered a return of 6.09% last year, outperforming the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which fell by 10%.
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Survey: Thai firms concerned about graft
Most Thai businesses are deeply worried about corruption, with a new survey revealing 97% of companies believe graft has become a critical threat to the country's economy and requires urgent solutions, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
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TikTok Election Center aims to combat misinformation
TikTok, the global short-form video platform, has launched its 2026 Thailand Election Center to protect platform integrity, elevate authoritative information and combat harmful misinformation.
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Warning over fallout from tariffs court case
Business executives warn of renewed turbulence if the US Supreme Court eventually rules against President Donald Trump in a high-profile case challenging the legality of his global import tariffs, saying uncertainties would mar economic sentiment.
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Diving ever deeper
Omega marks the 20th anniversary of the Seamaster Planet Ocean with the unveiling of an all-new fourth generation — not merely an update, but a decisive rethinking of one of its most important modern dive watch lines.