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16 May 2026 | 09:00:24 GMT+7

Bangkok race set to tighten — THAILAND
16 May 2026

Bangkok race set to tighten

Govt tightens sales rules for cannabis — THAILAND
16 May 2026

Govt tightens sales rules for cannabis

A closer look at the AI hype train — BUSINESS
16 May 2026

A closer look at the AI hype train

Navy pushes new frigate plan — THAILAND
16 May 2026

Navy pushes new frigate plan

Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors — BUSINESS
16 May 2026

Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors

Financially weak airlines at risk from rising fuel prices

Business | 16 May 2026

Financially weak airlines at risk from rising fuel prices

Govt pushes fast-track expressway expansion plans

Thailand | 16 May 2026

Govt pushes fast-track expressway expansion plans

Accused supplier of Phuket hitman’s gun arrested in Pattaya

Thailand | 15 May 2026

Accused supplier of Phuket hitman’s gun arrested in Pattaya

E-commerce platforms defend rising fees

Business | 15 May 2026

E-commerce platforms defend rising fees

MOST RECENT

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Shining Gold blends handcraft and machinery — Exhibition runs through Dec 2026

08:06
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07:03
Financially weak airlines at risk from rising fuel prices
06:48
A closer look at the AI hype train
06:12
Govt tightens sales rules for cannabis
05:53
Navy pushes new frigate plan
05:34
Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
05:22
Thailand, India expand ties

TRENDING NEWS

State agencies deny graft claims

THAILAND | 16 May 2026

State agencies deny graft claims

Thailand mandates 42-day hantavirus quarantine

THAILAND | 15 May 2026

Thailand mandates 42-day hantavirus quarantine

Clicx prepares for Thai virtual bank debut

BUSINESS | 15 May 2026

Clicx prepares for Thai virtual bank debut

Thai student moves maths problem closer to finish line

THAILAND | 15 May 2026

Thai student moves maths problem closer to finish line

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand

LIFE | 15 May 2026

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand

THAILAND

Govt tightens sales rules for cannabis — GENERAL | 06:12

Govt tightens sales rules for cannabis

GENERAL | 05:53

Navy pushes new frigate plan
GENERAL | 05:22

Thailand, India expand ties
GENERAL | 05:16

Govt pushes fast-track expressway expansion plans
GENERAL | 01:01

Farmers question water plan

Dems pick Anucha for governor — POLITICS | 05:05

Dems pick Anucha for governor

POLITICS | 15 May 2026

Bhumjaithai defends charter reset
POLITICS | 15 May 2026

Chadchart set to resign Friday ahead of Bangkok re-election campaign
POLITICS | 15 May 2026

Loan decree 'must pass'
POLITICS | 14 May 2026

People’s Party chief formally named opposition leader

Thai student moves maths problem closer to finish line — SPECIAL REPORT | 15 May 2026

Thai student moves maths problem closer to finish line

SPECIAL REPORT | 11 May 2026

Tracking down drug lord Thapanan
SPECIAL REPORT | 10 May 2026

Thaksin likely to take low-key role
SPECIAL REPORT | 3 May 2026

Fires fuel pollution fear
SPECIAL REPORT | 1 May 2026

Why Thais can’t get enough of moo kratha — and why some can’t stand it

AIT launches AITSPIN to transform professional education for the AI era — PR NEWS | 07:44

AIT launches AITSPIN to transform professional education for the AI era

PR NEWS | 15 May 2026

MEA Reinforces Safety Measures for Rainy Season
PR NEWS | 15 May 2026

PULZAR Rebrands with 150M Baht Investment and New Celebrity Presenters
PR NEWS | 15 May 2026

PAT Celebrates 75th Anniversary: Transforming Ports for the Future and Integrating Seamless Logistics
PR NEWS | 14 May 2026

SCOPE Thonglor: Redefining Ultra-Luxury and Well-Being in the Heart of Sukhumvit-Thonglor

Bitcoin mining bribery case sent to anti-graft body — PEOPLE | 9 May 2026

Bitcoin mining bribery case sent to anti-graft body

PEOPLE | 31 Mar 2026

Renowned police cardiologist becomes fellow of American College of Cardiology
PEOPLE | 12 Mar 2026

Bowkylion: The Treasure of a Voice
PEOPLE | 19 Dec 2025

Former Olympic boxing champion Manus arrested for lottery quota fraud
PEOPLE | 24 Oct 2025

Namping: The paradox of authenticity

BUSINESS

Financially weak airlines at risk from rising fuel prices — GENERAL | 07:03

Financially weak airlines at risk from rising fuel prices

GENERAL | 06:48

A closer look at the AI hype train
GENERAL | 05:34

Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
GENERAL | 04:45

Stocks tumble as US-Iran impasse fuels inflation fears
GENERAL | 01:01

New safeguards unveiled for apps that provide rides

Honda Motor faces long road back to growth after EV strategy overhaul — MOTORING | 15 May 2026

Honda Motor faces long road back to growth after EV strategy overhaul

MOTORING | 15 May 2026

Kempower bets on EV infrastructure boom
MOTORING | 12 May 2026

Government to 'look into' surge in EV problems
MOTORING | 6 May 2026

EV pickup boom gains momentum
MOTORING | 4 May 2026

Middle East conflict expected to decelerate Isuzu sales

SET to strengthen market surveillance, trading rules — INVESTMENT | 14 May 2026

SET to strengthen market surveillance, trading rules

INVESTMENT | 13 May 2026

Derivative warrants gain usage as volatility rises
INVESTMENT | 13 May 2026

Gold traders still bullish on price, demand
INVESTMENT | 12 May 2026

Canada to invest $2 million in economic hub backed by Philippines, US and Japan
INVESTMENT | 12 May 2026

Thais urged to move into Japanese stocks

Currency/Baht

Buy (Baht)

Sell (Baht)

usd

USD

31.33

32.87

gbp

GBP

42.64

44.17

eur

EUR

37.27

38.37

jpy

JPY

20.08

21.19

hkd

HKD

4.06

4.23

cny

CNY

4.49

4.87

Source: Bangkok Bank (15 May 2026)

BANGKOK

Clouds

26°/26°

CHIANG MAI

Clouds

25°/25°

PATTAYA

Clouds

27°/27°

SURAT THANI

Clouds

25°/25°

PHUKET

Clouds

27°/27°

KANCHANABURI

Clouds

26°/26°

Source: openweathermap.org (16 May 2026)

SET

1,517.95

-21.17

SET50

993.92

-11.86

SET50FF

945.62

-11.11

SET100

2,127.38

-25.64

SET100FF

2,020.37

-24.17

sSET

580.66

-3.01

SETCLMV

696.22

-11.31

Source: settrade.com (16 May 2026)

Buy (Baht)

Sell (Baht)

GOLD (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

Buy (Baht)70,300.00

Sell (Baht)70,500.00

ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

Buy (Baht)68,887.04

Sell (Baht)71,300.00

Source: GoldTraders (16 May 2026)

Date: 16 May 2026

DIESEL B20

34.45

34.45

Hi Diesel S

41.45

41.45

Hi Premium Diesel Plus

61.25

61.25

Hi Premium 98 Plus

55.09

55.09

Gasohol E85 S EVO

32.99

32.99

Gasohol E20 S EVO

37.05

37.05

Gasohol 91 S EVO

43.68

43.68

Gasohol 95 S EVO

44.05

44.05

Effective and projected prices as at 14 May 2026, 05:00 AM

Historical Retail Oil Prices

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OPINION

Taxing road ahead for parolee Thaksin

OPINION | 01:01

Taxing road ahead for parolee Thaksin

Chairith Yonpiam

OPINION | 01:01

Hantavirus tests health playbook after Covid-19

Jennifer Rigby
OPINION | 01:01

Why outbreak of World War III is still unlikely

Gwynne Dyer
OPINION | 01:01

Doubts over graft poll

Editorial

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Chartchai Parasuk

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Kavi Chongkittavorn

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Kavi Chongkittavorn

Thitinan Pongsudhirak

Senior fellow of the Institute of Security and International Studies at Chulalongkorn University

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