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Major Beach Tekball National Championship Set for February 19-21 at Jomtien Beach
Thailand's premier Beach Tekball National Championship will take place from February 19-21 at Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. The tournament will showcase top national athletes competing in three categories and serve as a key preparation event for the upcoming Asian Beach Games.
Eastern Military Command Clarifies Cambodian Soldiers' Provocation Near Border
Tensions briefly rose near the Thai-Cambodian border when Cambodian soldiers observed Thai military personnel digging defensive trenches. Military officials quickly defused the situation through diplomatic communication, with both sides cooperating to maintain peace.
Chamber of Commerce Signals Positive Recovery in Consumer Confidence for First Time in 11 Months
Thailand's economic confidence has rebounded for the first time in 11 months, with consumer sentiment showing positive signals after recent elections. The World Bank projects Thailand's economic growth at 1.6% for 2025, reflecting cautious optimism about the new government's potential economic stimulus.
Central-Supalai and Investment Groups Ready to Lease MCOT's 50 Rai Land for 9 Billion Baht
MCOT is seeking long-term investors to lease a prime 50-rai plot in Bangkok's Ratchada-Rama 9 area, valued at 9 billion baht. The company has opened a market sounding event attracting over 30 potential developers and investors, with plans to finalize the lease by the third quarter of 2023.
Customs seize 3.1kg of cocaine at Phuket Airport
Customs officials at Phuket International Airport have arrested a foreign passenger attempting to smuggle 3.1 kg of cocaine into Thailand, intercepting what authorities believe is part of an international drug trafficking route from Europe. The significant drug seizure highlights ongoing efforts to combat international narcotics trafficking in the southern Thailand region.
Sudarat Resigns as Thai Sang Thai Party Leader, Declares Current Political Landscape Offers No Space for Idealists
Veteran Thai politician Sudarat Keyuraphan has resigned as leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, criticizing the current political landscape and its lack of space for principled politicians. She plans to continue her political activism through public advocacy, focusing on constitutional reform and anti-corruption efforts.
Overlapping score sheets seen again in Trang vote count footage
A viral video from Trang province shows election officials marking vote tallies behind overlapping score sheets, raising serious concerns about the transparency of the vote-counting process. The footage, similar to a previous video, has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with netizens questioning the Election Commission's integrity and calling for accountability.
OSMEP Unites Public and Private Sectors to Provide Special Benefits Through SME Privilege Program
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSMEP) has launched a comprehensive support program called SME Privilege to boost Thai small businesses' competitiveness. The initiative involves partnering with over 50 organizations to provide benefits in market expansion, funding access, and technological adaptation, with the goal of helping 10,000 SMEs grow sustainably in 2026.
Army Region 1 Explains Incident of 13 Cambodian Soldiers Armed and Causing Disturbance at Sa Kaeo Border
Thirteen Cambodian soldiers were spotted armed and observing Thai military personnel near the Sa Kaeo border. Army Region 1 has contacted Cambodian military authorities to de-escalate the situation and prevent potential tensions.
BJT introduces first three coalition partners
The Bhumjaithai Party, which emerged victorious in recent elections, has announced its first three coalition partners. This move indicates the party's initial steps towards forming a new government and signals the potential political landscape of Thailand's upcoming administration.
Department of Special Investigation Enhances Self-Reliance and National Defense Capabilities
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has developed a new 9mm SMG weapon system in collaboration with the Defense Technology Institute. The MI-9 SMG features innovative sound suppression technology and is designed to enhance national defense capabilities through domestic weapons production.
Police Bust Young Gang Selling Massive Weapons Stash Nationwide
A young weapons trafficking gang has been arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat, with three suspects caught selling an extensive arsenal of illegal firearms and explosives across Thailand. Police seized multiple weapons, including short and long firearms, various ammunition types, and M67 explosive devices during a major operation.