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Buddhist Amulet Collectors Showcase Rare Monk Coins
Collectors prize rare Buddhist amulet coins from Thailand's revered monks, including first-edition pieces from 1919 cast as funeral merit tokens and commemorative coins created to fund temple projects across central and northeastern Thailan
Thailand Energy Use Surges 2.1% As Economy Grows
Thailand's commercial energy consumption rose 2.1% in early 2025 as the economy expanded, with oil and natural gas demand climbing while coal and lignite use plummeted, according to the Office of Energy Policy and Planning.
TV Couple Tai and Tabtim Team Up on New Travel Show
TV personalities Tai and Tabtim launch their first collaborative project, a travel documentary series that follows real people and cultures while blending work with quality time together as a couple.
Police Clear Yellow-Hooded Rider in Drug Smuggling Case
Police cleared a delivery rider in a heroin smuggling case after he came forward to identify himself in CCTV footage, helping authorities distinguish him from the actual suspect—a dark sedan driver who delivered a suspicious package to a Th
Venerable Monk's First-Edition Amulet Brings Blessings
A revered monk at Wat Krok Krak temple in Samut Sakhon Province created amulets and sacred Buddha images adorned with eyeglasses, a tradition born from a village's miraculous recovery from an eye infection epidemic nearly a century ago.
Muaythai Sport Association Unveils New Board Members
The International Muaythai Sport Association appointed a new board of directors in June 2026, featuring Olympic medalist Worrapoj Petchkum and prominent camp owners and promoters to lead the sport's international development.
Terrestrial Orchids Emerge As Profitable Market Crop
A Chiang Mai farmer has developed hybrid terrestrial orchids as a profitable market crop through selective breeding, creating plants with vibrant flowers and easy maintenance that bloom once yearly between December and January.
Thailand Pledges to Combat Human Trafficking at UN Forum
Thailand's top officials pledged stronger enforcement and international cooperation to combat human trafficking at a UN forum in Vienna, emphasizing prevention through border security and cross-border intelligence sharing.
Constitutional Court Dismisses Ethics Case Against Prayut
Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed an ethics petition against former Deputy Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, ruling the complainant failed to prove direct harm from alleged improper appointments to a regional task force.
Ronaldo Hails Mbappé As True Football Heir
Ronaldo hailed French striker Mbappé as his true football successor after the 22-year-old matched Messi's World Cup record with six goals and two assists in France's 3-0 win over Sweden.
Former Police Hospital Chief Resigns To Fight Legal Battle
Former Police Hospital chief Dr. Tawee Vetwittharun resigned from government service on July 2 to pursue legal action against agencies, following his medical license suspension related to Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalization.
Court Rejects Complaint Over Barcodes On Ballots
Thailand's Constitutional Court unanimously rejected a petition challenging the Election Commission's use of barcodes on party-list ballots, ruling the petitioner had not demonstrated direct harm or constitutional violation.