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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
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.