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Bangkok airports target 120m 'by 2029'

The Transport Ministry expects Bangkok's two main airports to handle around 120 million passengers annually by 2029 as it accelerates efforts to make the country a regional aviation hub.

June 17, 2026 05:09

Thais spend 6.9 years living with illness or disability

Thais are expected to spend an average of 6.9 years living with illness or disability in later life, highlighting growing pressure on healthcare services and long-term care systems, according to the Thai Health Report 2026.

June 17, 2026 05:01

Rail track victim's kin eye legal redress

The parents of a pregnant woman killed after falling onto the tracks at an Airport Rail Link station in 2017 have sought legal assistance as they continue a nine-year battle for compensation from the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

June 17, 2026 04:55

El Niño set to continue all year

Thailand faces a 96–98% probability of entering an El Niño phase between June and July, with conditions potentially persisting into early 2027, warned Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin.

June 17, 2026 04:50

Senate poll probe 'not delayed', EC boss insists

Election Commission (EC) chairman Narong Klunwarin on Tuesday defended the handling of an investigation into alleged collusion in the 2024 Senate election, insisting the probe was not being delayed.

June 17, 2026 04:47

Youth crimes linked to drugs

Drug abuse among children and young people has reached a worrying level, with more than half of all new juvenile criminal cases linked to narcotics, prompting calls for stronger prevention measures and community-based solutions.

June 17, 2026 04:44

Siriraj, NCI unveil device to enhance surgical outcomes

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital have introduced an advanced vascular connection device to improve surgical outcomes for cancer patients.

June 17, 2026 04:40

DoH seeks feedback on motorway

The Department of Highways (DoH) held an initial public consultation in Suphan Buri on the MR10 motorway project's Highway 32-Suphan Buri section, presenting project details and seeking feedback from stakeholders.

June 17, 2026 04:39
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