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Suchart Pushes Wat Phra Mahathat Chiang Mai Lanna Towards UNESCO World Heritage Status in Talks with New UNESCO Director-General
Thailand's environment minister discussed elevating Wat Phra Mahathat Chiang Mai to UNESCO World Heritage status with the new UNESCO director-general, while exploring broader cooperation on marine conservation, geoparks, and sustainable tou
PR Department in Talks with FIFA but No Deal Yet on 2026 World Cup Broadcast Rights
Thailand's Public Relations Department is in talks with FIFA over broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup, but negotiations remain ongoing as officials weigh FIFA's pricing against budget constraints and additional operational costs.
CPN Reports Q1 Profit of 4.97 Billion Baht, Up 18% as Tourism Recovery Accelerates
Central Pattana reported first-quarter profit of 4.97 billion baht, up 18% year-on-year, driven by tourism recovery and strong domestic consumption across its shopping malls and hotel brands nationwide.
Chonburi officials raid unlicensed concert venue after noise complaints
Chonburi officials shut down an unlicensed concert venue in Nongprue early Friday after residents complained about disruptive late-night music and performances. The venue manager faces charges for operating without a license and selling alc
Motorcycle bursts into flames after crash in Bangkok
A motorcycle was destroyed by fire after its rider crashed while swerving to avoid a dog on a Bangkok road, leaving the 55-year-old rider with minor injuries.
Hai Aphaporn Makes Merit at Wat Phra That Cho Hae, Stops to Buy Lucky Lottery Numbers, Fans Ask to Follow
Lukthung singer Hai Aphaporn made merit at Wat Phra That Cho Hae in Phrae province and purchased lottery tickets, with fans requesting her lucky numbers in comments.
Trump Warns Taiwan: 'Don't Declare Independence,' Signals Xi Jinping Opposes Military Conflict
Trump warned Taiwan against declaring independence following his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, saying both leaders want to avoid military conflict over the island.
Arne Slot Laments Liverpool's Nine Missing Players as Key Factor in 2-4 Loss to Aston Villa, Confident of Improvement Next Season
Liverpool manager Arne Slot blamed the absence of nine key players for his team's 2-4 loss to Aston Villa on May 15, but vowed the squad will strengthen during the transfer window and improve next season.
Couple Caught in Intimate Act at National Park with 24/7 Live Camera Feed—Broadcast to Entire Nation
A couple was caught on a national park's 24-hour live-streaming camera engaging in sexual activity at Yangmingshan in Taiwan, with the footage broadcast to thousands of viewers before authorities removed it. Police have identified the pair
Holiday Temple Visit – Discover Wat Si Chum in Historic Sukhothai, Revere the Buddha Image and the Legend of the Speaking Buddha
Wat Si Chum in Sukhothai Historical Park houses a massive 15-meter Buddha image called Phra Atchana, legendary as a "speaking Buddha" that allegedly inspired troops during King Naresuan's 16th-century campaign through a soldier hidden behin
Marking Culture and Art – A Million Cats and One Cat: Line Art of the Metropolis
Artist Niem Mawon Konong presents AI-generated cat imagery in a new solo exhibition at Siam Paragon exploring identity and sameness in an era of artificial intelligence and information overload.
Live from the Temple Grounds – One Million Candles Lit, One Million Chants Completed as Buddhist Offerings for World Visakha Bucha Day
Thailand's Department of Religious Affairs launched a major campaign for World Visakha Bucha Day, with celebrations May 29-31 featuring one million candles lit and Buddhist chants performed at temples nationwide to commemorate the Buddha's