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Mananchanok Survives Scare, Upsets World No. 21 to Advance to Wimbledon 2026 Second Round
Thai tennis player Mananchanok Sawankaew pulled off a stunning upset over world No. 21 Maya Chwalinska at Wimbledon 2026, advancing to the second round after her Polish opponent suffered an injury during the match.
Anti-Corruption Commission to Present Local Exam Fraud Case to Board Next Week, Targeting All Money Trails with 3-6 Month Timeline
The National Anti-Corruption Commission is presenting evidence next week of a 2025 local exam fraud scheme involving over 3,000 hired officials and bribes starting at 300,000 baht. Investigators plan to complete the case within 3-6 months w
Siam Piwat Partners with UN World Food Programme to Deliver 100,000 Meals
Siam Piwat partners with the UN World Food Programme to deliver 100,000 meals across Asia and the Pacific through a campaign running until December 2025, addressing severe food insecurity affecting 65 million people in the region.
Young Mother Confused After Being Punched in the Mouth While Holding Baby, but Police Say She's at Fault—and Court Agrees
A 23-year-old mother in Samut Prakan was punched in the mouth by a male neighbor while holding her baby after a noise dispute, but police ruled her at fault for cursing first—a decision that has left her seeking justice through the courts.
Phrawat Says 2570 Budget Fails to Meet National Needs, Calls for Tightened Spending and Opposition Cooperation
Thailand's government acknowledged its 3.788 trillion baht budget for fiscal 2570 cannot sustain the country beyond 2-3 years without structural reform, with Minister Phrawat urging opposition parties and all stakeholders to support spendin
Ferrari Owner Furious! Children Climbing on Car Leaves It Covered in Scratches, Parents Refuse Compensation
A Ferrari owner in Yunnan, China is pursuing legal action after four children climbed and slid down his 3.6 million yuan luxury car, causing extensive scratches and damage that the parents refuse to adequately compensate for.
Thailand to recruit 25,000 volunteer soldiers online
Thailand's Defence Ministry is recruiting 25,000 volunteer soldiers through an online system starting September 2026, allocating 1.455 billion baht under its 2027 budget proposal for the scheme.
Unique 'Flying Garuda' Sculpture Discovered at Ang Thong Temple Hall
A rare "Flying Garuda" sculpture discovered at Sri Maha Pho Temple in Ang Thong depicts the mythical bird in an unprecedented soaring pose, unlike traditional seated or standing representations. The 60-70-year-old stucco artwork, created by
Thai police remand man over attack on Vietnamese woman case
A 30-year-old man was remanded in custody after attacking a Vietnamese woman with a box cutter near Silom in Bangkok; he claimed he acted after hearing voices and denied targeting her based on her appearance.
Türkiye eyes Thai frigate deal, offers full technology transfer
Turkey's ambassador to Thailand pitched Turkish frigate proposals to the Royal Thai Navy, with one bidder offering full technology transfer and local manufacturing to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.
Alcohol Board Maintains Ban on Automated Alcohol Dispensers, Orders Study to Expand Scope to Retail Outlets
Thailand's Alcohol Board upheld a long-standing ban on automated alcohol dispensers and ordered a study to clarify how regulations apply to evolving retail formats, with Health Minister Pattana Prom-Pattan emphasizing the measure aims to pr
Burapha Command Clarifies It's Not a Curfew in Ban Nong Chan, Citing Area Restriction Due to Content Creators
Military authorities restrict nighttime access to a border area in Sakaeo province after content creators were caught entering the restricted zone, though officials clarify the measure is not a formal curfew.