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Climate Change Department Partners with GIZ to Upgrade National Community Waste Database
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Climate Change Department Partners with GIZ to Upgrade National Community Waste Database

Thailand's Climate Change Department partnered with German agency GIZ to launch a workshop upgrading waste disposal data management systems to meet international emissions reporting standards and support the transition toward sustainable wa

Mahrez Buys $780,000 Rolex Watches for Championship-Winning Teammates as AFC Champions League Elite Winners
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Mahrez Buys $780,000 Rolex Watches for Championship-Winning Teammates as AFC Champions League Elite Winners

Riyad Mahrez bought $780,000 worth of Rolex watches for Al Ahli teammates after the Saudi club retained the AFC Champions League title. The custom Submariner watches were engraved with the championship details as commemorative gifts.

Unanimous Decision: Monetary Policy Committee Holds Interest Rate at 1% as Inflation Expected to Exceed 3% Target, Economic Growth Forecast at 1.5%
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Unanimous Decision: Monetary Policy Committee Holds Interest Rate at 1% as Inflation Expected to Exceed 3% Target, Economic Growth Forecast at 1.5%

Thailand's central bank held interest rates steady at 1% amid inflation expected to exceed its 3% target, with economic growth forecast at just 1.5% this year as Middle East conflicts weigh on business costs and consumer spending.

Opposition MP Weighs Durian in Parliament, Proves No Size Sells for 100 Baht; Slams Deputy PM Supratip for Wrong Timing
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Opposition MP Weighs Durian in Parliament, Proves No Size Sells for 100 Baht; Slams Deputy PM Supratip for Wrong Timing

An opposition MP weighed durians in parliament to prove Deputy PM Supratip's 100-baht promotional campaign was impossible, citing poor timing that risks Thailand's durian reputation and harms Rayong farmers facing middlemen exploitation.

Nearly 100 Million Baht Worth of Ice Drug Smuggled Across Mekong River Hidden in Durian-Shaped Packaging; Traffickers Open Fire to Escape, Leaving 248 Kilograms Behind
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Nearly 100 Million Baht Worth of Ice Drug Smuggled Across Mekong River Hidden in Durian-Shaped Packaging; Traffickers Open Fire to Escape, Leaving 248 Kilograms Behind

Authorities in Nong Khai seized 248 kilograms of methamphetamine worth 99.2 million baht hidden in durian-shaped packaging after suspected Laotian smugglers fired weapons while fleeing across the Mekong River.

Gold Traders Association Chief Warns of Severe Volatility, Short-term Investment Risky While Long-term Outlook Remains Bullish
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Gold Traders Association Chief Warns of Severe Volatility, Short-term Investment Risky While Long-term Outlook Remains Bullish

Gold prices face near-term volatility from Middle East tensions and U.S. policy uncertainty, though long-term investors are advised to gradually buy during dips with potential gains toward $6,000 per ounce after October, according to Thaila

Illegal Gold Panning Crackdown: Officials Halt Operations in Khwae Noi River
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Illegal Gold Panning Crackdown: Officials Halt Operations in Khwae Noi River

Officials halted illegal gold panning operations at three sites along the Khwae Noi River in Kanchanaburi on April 28, confiscating equipment and warning offenders to protect the natural resource area.

Five Parties Support Academic's Proposal to Eliminate Jail Time for Unpaid Fines and Revise Constituency Ballot Papers
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Five Parties Support Academic's Proposal to Eliminate Jail Time for Unpaid Fines and Revise Constituency Ballot Papers

Five political parties backed an academic's proposal to replace jail time for unpaid fines with community service and add candidate names to constituency ballots, addressing concerns about imprisonment of poor defendants and election confus

Yuasa Teams Up with Y-Speed to Launch 'Future Forward Dealer Conference'
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Yuasa Teams Up with Y-Speed to Launch 'Future Forward Dealer Conference'

Yuasa Battery held a dealer conference in Bangkok to launch new Y-Speed battery models TZ5 and TZ7, targeting Thailand's massive motorcycle market of over 23 million vehicles. The company aims to expand its mass-market presence while reinfo

Manchester United poised to release 10 players this summer – Onana and Rashford among those targeted
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Manchester United poised to release 10 players this summer – Onana and Rashford among those targeted

Manchester United is preparing to release over 10 players this summer, including goalkeeper André Onana and forward Marcus Rashford, as the club restructures its squad ahead of next season.

Acer Hosts Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2026
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Acer Hosts Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2026

Acer held its Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2026 in Jakarta on April 22-23, bringing together education professionals from 12 countries to discuss AI adoption and innovation in learning systems. The event featured research presentations and discu

Sirikunya Warns Government Against Proceeding with Land Bridge Project Due to Low Returns and Investment Concerns
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Sirikunya Warns Government Against Proceeding with Land Bridge Project Due to Low Returns and Investment Concerns

Opposition MP Sirikunya warns the government against pursuing the Land Bridge project, citing private sector returns of just 5%—too low to attract investors—and risks of repeating failed concession project models that harmed local communiti