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Six Ways to Protect Against Contractor Abandonment: Warning Against Suspiciously Low Prices as a Red Flag
Home building contractors warn that suspiciously low prices are a major red flag for contractor abandonment, which has left consumers without promised homes as rising construction costs force many builders into financial collapse.
Woman Applies for WFH Job Only to Face Strict Rules: Camera On and Screenshots Every 10 Minutes
A job candidate rejected a work-from-home position after discovering the company required constant webcam monitoring and computer screenshots every 10 minutes, sparking online debate about invasive employee surveillance practices.
Thai Newspaper Association Awards Honor to 'Young Monks: Cultivating Wisdom and Virtue' Program
The Thai Newspaper Association honored the 'Young Monks: Cultivating Wisdom and Virtue' program, which offers 31-day Buddhist ordination experiences to young Thais and broadcasts the teachings live nationwide. The award recognized the initi
UOB Partners with Minor Food to Launch Franchise Loans with No Collateral Required, Up to 30 Million Baht
UOB Thailand and Minor Food Group launched a collateral-free franchise loan program offering up to 30 million baht to support entrepreneurs investing in five restaurant brands including Dairy Queen, Swensen's, and The Pizza Company. The par
Investigation Unit Awards Presented: Metropolitan Police Bureau 2 Ranks First in Outstanding Warrant Arrests
Metropolitan Police Bureau 2 took top honors in a crime suppression awards ceremony recognizing outstanding warrant arrests and firearms seizures during a 12-day campaign targeting firearm offenses and wanted fugitives across Bangkok.
Singer James and Teacher Ploykoy Open Up About Life as Parents of Two, Sharing Duties Caring for 'Mee Metta,' Revealing First Words and Naming Plans—a Joyful Family Moment
Singer James and teacher Ploykoy welcomed their healthy second daughter, Mee Metta, on May 11 at Vichaiyuth Hospital, with both mother and newborn in excellent condition despite Ploykoy's age of 42 and previous pregnancy complications.
Sit-ups May Do More for Your Brain Than You Think—Stimulating Neural Activity and Potentially Reducing Alzheimer's Risk
Sit-ups and other abdominal exercises may boost brain health by triggering internal movements that improve fluid circulation and potentially reduce Alzheimer's disease risk, according to new research from Penn State University.
Thai tea craze hits Tokyo festival with 40-minute queues
Thai milk tea caused a shopping frenzy at Tokyo's Thai Festival in May, with customers queuing up to 40 minutes for ChaTraMue brand drinks at the event that drew over 300,000 visitors.
Sophon Orders Parliamentary Complex Overhaul to Transform Sala Kaew and Rama VII Plaza into New Green Lung of Bangkok
Parliament President Sophon ordered a comprehensive redesign of the parliamentary complex to transform Sala Kaew and Rama VII Plaza into a green space for public recreation and tourism while preserving the original architecture and accommod
Pickup truck loses control on wet road, crashes into roadside shelter; 23-year-old woman sheltering from rain killed
A pickup truck hydroplaning in heavy rain on Highway 304 in Chachoengsao crashed into a roadside shelter on May 11, killing a 23-year-old woman who was sheltering from the downpour.
Buzz in Phayao as Young Man Catches Shimmering Golden Snakehead Fish Believed to Bring Good Fortune
A Phayao man caught a rare golden snakehead fish in a local water source, which residents believe brings good fortune and prosperity according to ancient Thai beliefs.
Race Against Time: Female Worker Impaled by Three Steel Rods After Falling into Drainage Pipe
A 30-year-old construction worker was critically injured after falling into a drainage pipe and being pierced by three steel rods in Chachoengsao Province; rescue teams used cutting equipment and a crane to extract her.