Internal Affairs

OBEC Enforces Bribery-Free Admissions for 2026 Academic Year

Bangkok: The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has ordered stricter specifications for student admissions in the 2026 academic year, emphasizing that “bribes” (informal payments) must be zero. Attention is focused on Triam Udom Suksa Sch…

Gold Prices Surge in Thailand Amid Global Tensions

Bangkok: Gold is still on an upward trend; Thai gold prices are estimated to reach as high as 90,000 baht. Yaowarat (Chinatown) is bustling with people flocking to buy gold after prices surged. The president of the Gold Traders Association estimates t…

AI Revolution Threatens Future of Grade A Professionals and Stocks

Bangkok: The launch of Anthropic’s new AI models, Claude Cowork and Claude Code, has sparked discussions about the future of highly skilled professionals, particularly those considered the “smartest” in the world. These AI models are capable of perfor…

SET Index Rebounds Amid Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East

Bangkok: The SET index made a significant recovery, climbing back above the 1,500 points mark after initially opening lower by 36 points due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Thai stock market faced a sharp decline at the ope…