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Amata Appoints Ex-SCG Chief As Strategic Advisor
Amata Corporation appoints ex-SCG chief Rungroaj Rangsiyobhas as Strategic Advisor to bolster regional expansion and support decision-making as manufacturers shift production away from China.
DITTO Launches Blu Green Token Sale July 3-13
DITTO launches Blu Green Token sale July 3-13, offering 400 million tokens at 1.20 baht each to fund mangrove reforestation carbon credit projects with projected 10.35% annual returns and DITTO acting as financial guarantor.
Fisherman Survives Eight Days Adrift in Pacific Ocean
A 42-year-old Cook Islands fisherman survived eight days adrift in the Pacific after his boat engine failed, enduring giant waves, freezing conditions, and being knocked overboard twice before a Taiwanese fishing vessel rescued him.
Heavy Rain Swamps Phuket Roads, Canal Levels Surge
Heavy downpours across Phuket on July 1 flooded multiple roads in Patong and Muang districts, while the nearby Bang Yai Canal swelled over 3 metres with risks of overflow into surrounding communities.
French Woman Charged Over Drug Smuggling From Thailand
A French woman was arrested at Perth Airport after Australian Border Force officers discovered 50 grams of a banned chemical hidden in a body wash bottle she brought from Thailand; she faces up to 25 years in prison.
Messi Earns $15M for Spider-Man Trailer Cameo
Lionel Messi earned $15 million for a 20-second cameo in the Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse trailer alongside Tom Holland.
Parliament Erupts Over TH-AI Passport Budget Debate
Parliamentary debate over the TH-AI Passport project erupted on July 1, with opposition MPs questioning the government's spending and alleged lack of transparency, while ruling party lawmakers argued the discussion was outside budget scope.
PM Opens Ceremony Honoring Supreme Patriarch's 99th Birthday
Prime Minister Anutin presided over the opening ceremony celebrating Thailand's Supreme Patriarch's 99th birthday at Rajabophit Temple in Bangkok, featuring exhibitions honoring his legacy and the contributions of Princess Bajrakitiyabha.
MP Challenges Local Civil Service Exam System Amid Corruption Concerns
A Thai MP challenged the centralized local civil service exam system, citing recent corruption scandals and arguing that local governments should regain control of hiring to better meet staffing needs.
Commemorative Coin Honors Late Venerable Luang Pho Phut
A commemorative medal was cast in 1957 honoring Luang Pho Phut, the late provincial sangha leader of Uthai Thani who lived 95 years with 75 years of monastic service. The oval amulet features the revered monk's image and Buddhist yantra sym
Wat Pak To Marks 123rd Anniversary of Luang Pho Seng
Wat Pak To in Ratchaburi marks the 123rd birth anniversary of Luang Pho Seng, a revered former abbot and distinguished Buddhist scholar who achieved the highest ecclesiastical rank and established monastic academies.
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