BG Pathum eyeing home boostListen to this articleBG Pathum United welcome Chiang Rai United to their True BG Stadium on Saturday, looking to pick up three points at home to boost their league campaign. Chanathip Songkrasin will likely return to Pathum's starting line-up after the playmaker was rested by Japanese coach Masatada Ishii against Cebu. Chiang Rai did not have a game in midweek and there are no injury worries for today's away fixture. League leaders Buriram United will host Bangkok United in another key clash of the weekend tomorrow. Sukhothai are 11th in the league standings with 19 points, just five points above the relegation zone.

Border talks disappointListen to this articleThe latest Thai-Cambodian border talks under the Regional Border Committee (RBC) framework collapsed, disappointing those who had hoped the two countries would take steps towards restoring lasting peace. The meeting, held in the border town of Poipet, was chaired by regional army commanders from both sides -- Thailand's First Army Region, which oversees border areas in parts of Sa Kaeo, and Cambodia's Fifth Army Region, responsible for Banteay Meanchey province. In September, following a General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in Koh Kong, he expressed optimism, particularly regarding the Nong Chan dispute. He said Thailand and Cambodia could adopt a "Nong Chan model" to resolve differences peacefully, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul proposed opening additional border crossings. A constructive starting point would be the Nong Chan issue.

Listen to this articleWhile the US Senate approved government funding on Friday, the House does not return until Monday, which will result in a short-term government funding lapse, officials in Washington said. If the House approves the package as expected early next week, funding would be restored within days, limiting the practical impact of the shutdown on government services, contractors and federal workers. Democrats, meanwhile, have remained united in opposing new DHS funding without changes to immigration enforcement following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. Their deaths intensified scrutiny of federal agents’ conduct and hardened opposition to approving money for immigration agencies without new guardrails. The remaining bills fund large swaths of the federal government, making the lapse significant if it ends up being prolonged.

Listen to this articleThe State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will seek a final ruling from the Attorney-General on whether to terminate contracts with Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) following a deadly rail accident. Anan Phonimdaeng, acting SRT governor, said yesterday the SRT board on Thursday agreed to forward all investigation findings to the Office of the Attorney-General for a decisive opinion. Mr Anan said the SRT board was acting on instructions from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. "According to the report presented to the board, ITD failed to provide safety supervisors and lookout personnel during crane operations, despite trains continuing to pass through the area. Mr Anan acknowledged that terminating the contracts could delay the project, which is 99.5% complete.

Listen to this articleDomestic gold prices fell 1,200 baht per baht-weight on Saturday. On Friday, prices were adjusted 75 times during trading hours as prices plunged 6,100 baht from Thursday's close. The Gold Traders Association on Saturday morning announced buying prices of 72,616.40 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 74,100 baht for gold bars. On Friday, buying prices closed at 73,798.88 baht for gold ornaments and 75,300 baht for gold bars. Gold prices fell sharply by 6,100 baht from Thursday’s close of 81,500 baht.

Airbus to start sales drive for larger A220 jet, sources sayListen to this articleA man cleans models of the Airbus A220-300, left, and Airbus A321XLR aircraft at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, India, on Thursday. Airbus is poised to start offering airlines and leasing firms a larger version of its A220 regional jet with a view to launching development later this year, industry sources said. Airbus reaffirmed that it is exploring all options for the A220 while ramping up production and supporting customers. A larger version of the 110-160 seat passenger plane has been on the horizon for some time. A larger version of the ‌loss-making A220 model would allow Airbus to renegotiate supplier contracts and lower production costs per aircraft, which have kept the venture in the red.

Carrick sparks hope amongst United fansListen to this articleManchester United fans have had to put up with a lot of pain in recent years as they regularly witnessed so many uninspiring performances from their highly-paid players. Referring to Carrick, goal-scorer Cunha commented: "He played here for so many years he knows the feeling for Manchester United." "The change in Manchester United over a two-game period is incredible," said Rooney. After those unexpected victories over the top two clubs Carrick and United have to prepare for tomorrow's visit to Old Trafford by Fulham. The home fans will be full of expectations but the London side have been playing well and sit in seventh place only four points below United.

7 suspects and dozens of mobile phones seized in two incidents in ChanthaburiListen to this articleSome of the phones seized from seven Chinese nationals who were caught illegally crossing the border in Chanthaburi province on Thursday. (Photo: Royal Thai Navy)Seven Chinese cyber scammers have been caught sneaking into Thailand via Chanthaburi province in two separate incidents, with dozens of phones and SIM cards seized, the Royal Thai Army reported on Friday. A search discovered 59 phones, paper scripts in Chinese to be used to scam victims, forged official documents and a notebook for financial keeping records. At 10pm, a different task force caught another Chinese man, 44, near a natural border crossing. With pressure apparently mounting, more people — both Thai employees and Chinese managers — have been attempting to sneak into Thailand.

(Photo: 2nd Army Area)The Thai army said it detected Cambodian troop movements in Kantharalak district of Si Sa Ket on Friday night, which were believed to be disciplinary lapses. The 2nd Army Area reported the situation on its Facebook page at 11.30pm Friday. It was believed that Cambodian soldiers passed through the entry route toward the Thai position, the 2nd Army said. The 2nd Army said commanders from both sides had communicated to resolve the issue, as the incident occurred abruptly and without prior preparation. It was believed that the situation resulted from disciplinary lapses among Cambodian soldiers, the 2nd Army said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's trip to reset ties with China brings Beijing another win in its rivalry with Washington, but some analysts say, the deals he brings back to London also show the limits of the balancing act that middle powers may try to play.

Ningbo's vast port handles 150,000 ships a year and is the world's largest by cargo tonnage. Its port and manufacturing facilities are the engine that helped power China's record trade surplus last year. Then last year, the bottom dropped out, according to data from the Ningbo Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The city's spending dropped 5.6% last year, according to the municipal statistics agency. In the boom years before the pandemic, municipal spending had risen 11% to 13% annually.

Australia's Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is "very likely" to shift its headquarters and stock market listing from Australia to Europe within a year, its CEO told Reuters, in a strategic pivot to capitalize on booming European defense spending.

"Wan Hai Hotel: Singapore Strait" marks the second edition of "Wan Hai Hotel", which debuted at Shanghai's Rockbund Art Museum (RAM) in 2024. "Wan Hai Hotel: Singapore Strait" could be an entry point to Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2026, which runs until today. 'Wan Hai Hotel: Singapore Strait'. Photo: Thana BoonlertIn 'Wan Hai Hotel: Singapore Straight', a lounge area screens three video works of maritime life. photo courtesy of TAF'Wan Hai Hotel: Singapore Strait'.

Presented by B.Grimm, the annual performance of Handel's Messiah by the Bangkok Combined Choir and Orchestra once again affirmed its place as one of Bangkok's most cherished Christmas traditions. Charunee Hongcharu conducts the Bangkok Combined Choir and Orchestra. Bangkok Combined Choir and Orchestra (BCCO)Mezzo-soprano Onyu impressed with a voice of warm colour and lyrical calm. The Bangkok Combined Choir once again proved why it remains the cornerstone of this annual production. The Bangkok Combined Choir and Orchestra has clearly reached a new artistic level.

It is understandable that health professionals fear any challenge to the gender binary. Siraphop explained that any challenge to the gender binary underlies such fear. Orawan said forcing transgender individuals to choose either male or female titles also relapses into the gender binary. Yet, it could challenge the gender binary by creating new alternatives, for example, all-gender facilities. Natakamon proposed that a new charter should uphold sex, gender identity and sex characteristics.