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TV Show Seeks Lottery Luck at Sacred Temple
TV host Golf Benjaphon visited a sacred Bangkok temple to draw lottery numbers from a 500-year-old wooden Buddha statue, where devotees believe the temple's revered images can predict winning combinations and break curses.
Cambodian Man Arrested After Machete Attack in Pattaya
A Cambodian man was arrested in Pattaya after attacking a fellow countryman with a machete, leaving him with severe head injuries; the suspect later claimed he had targeted the wrong person over a wage dispute.
Phuket Tests Monsoon Disaster Response in Patong
PHUKET: Phuket authorities staged a major disaster response exercise in Patong on Friday (Aug 14) to test the province’s ability to coordinate emergency operations in the event of floods, storms and landslides during the monsoon season.
Thailand Must Balance Tax, Industrial Strategy, SEC Says
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission warns the country must enforce mechanisms like local content and technology transfer requirements to ensure foreign investment in electric vehicles and data centers actually benefits local busin
Child Reunites With Mother After 160 Days in Emotional Dream
A woman tearfully reunites with her mother in a dream after 160 days apart, desperately hoping the vision signals an upcoming real visit and that her mother knows she is struggling.
Death Tolls Climb in Indonesia and Colombia Earthquakes
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's Flores Island killed at least 47 people on August 15, while a separate 7.4-magnitude quake in Colombia has claimed 294 lives with over 320 still missing.
Mother Files Complaint After Abbot Slaps Son at School
A mother filed a police complaint after a Buddhist abbot slapped her Grade 7 son during a school alms-giving ceremony in Phichit province when the boy accidentally tossed instant noodles into the monk's bowl. The boy suffered facial injurie
Thai Police Deploy Safety Patrols at Patong Beach
Thai authorities deployed enhanced safety patrols at Patong Beach in Phuket, with senior Tourist Police officials promoting security measures and emergency response protocols to reassure domestic and international visitors.
Prince of Songkhla University Opens Southern Agriculture Fair
Prince of Songkhla University opened the 32nd Southern Region Agriculture Fair on August 10, showcasing research and innovations in smart farming, aquaculture, and livestock to help Thai farmers adapt to climate change and food security cha
Singapore Coach: We're Only Down Two Goals in Cup Loss
Singapore's coach says defensive lapses on counter-attacks cost them in a 3-1 loss to Thailand in the AFC Cup semi-final, but remains upbeat ahead of the return leg with just a two-goal deficit to overcome.
Thai Women's Volleyball Team Meets Fans Before Asian Championship
Thailand's national women's volleyball team met with fans at a Central Westgate mall event Saturday ahead of competing in the Asian Championship in China, with 16 players participating in meet-and-greets, autograph sessions, and lucky draws
Drug-Addicted Grandson Arrested After Beating Elderly Grandmother
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Uthai Thani province after beating his 81-year-old grandmother and threatening to kill both her and his mother; police found him using drugs and charged him with assault and possession.