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Thailand's Ultra-Wealthy Population Surges 26% in Five Years; Knight Frank Names Thailand Asia's New Wealth Hub
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Thailand's Ultra-Wealthy Population Surges 26% in Five Years; Knight Frank Names Thailand Asia's New Wealth Hub

Thailand's ultra-wealthy population is projected to grow 26% through 2030, making it Asia's fastest-emerging wealth hub as global investors seek lifestyle, healthcare, and investment opportunities in the kingdom.

Songkhla Approves 2.4 Billion Baht Budget to Repair Homes Damaged by Flooding Across 112,927 Households
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Songkhla Approves 2.4 Billion Baht Budget to Repair Homes Damaged by Flooding Across 112,927 Households

Songkhla Province has approved 2.4 billion baht to repair homes damaged by recent flooding across nearly 113,000 households in 16 districts, with fund transfers beginning April 24.

'Super dull and boring': Foreign visitor's take on Suvarnabhumi sparks debate
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'Super dull and boring': Foreign visitor's take on Suvarnabhumi sparks debate

A foreign traveler's criticism of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport as "super dull and boring" sparked online debate, with Thai users divided over whether the country's main international hub needs more visual appeal or already ranks among the

Chainat Farmers Abandon Over 1,000 Rai of Land, Unable to Bear Rising Fuel and Fertilizer Costs as Rice Prices Plummet
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Chainat Farmers Abandon Over 1,000 Rai of Land, Unable to Bear Rising Fuel and Fertilizer Costs as Rice Prices Plummet

Over 1,000 rai of rice farmland in Chainat province sits abandoned as farmers halt planting due to soaring fuel and fertilizer costs coupled with plummeting rice prices that make production economically unviable.

Police Find Drug Use in Ten-Wheeler Driver Who Lost Brakes, Plunged Off Overpass in Fatal Crash
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Police Find Drug Use in Ten-Wheeler Driver Who Lost Brakes, Plunged Off Overpass in Fatal Crash

A 67-year-old truck driver tested positive for methamphetamine after his brakes failed on a Bangkok overpass on April 24, causing his eucalyptus wood truck to crash into multiple vehicles near Bang Wa BTS Station. The driver faces charges i

Engineers Council Server Hacked, Personal Data of 350,000 Members Stolen Amid Concerns of Unauthorized Modifications
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Engineers Council Server Hacked, Personal Data of 350,000 Members Stolen Amid Concerns of Unauthorized Modifications

Hackers breached Thailand's Engineers Council database during a system migration on April 20, stealing personal data of approximately 350,000 members including names, addresses, and license information. The attack has raised concerns about

Screaming! Man Wears Transparent Jacket Packed with Live Cockroaches
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Screaming! Man Wears Transparent Jacket Packed with Live Cockroaches

A man wearing a transparent jacket filled with live cockroaches sparked viral outrage on a New York City subway, accumulating 2.8 million views as passengers reacted with shock while he remained seemingly unbothered by the insects crawling

Thai officials probed over fake birth records scam ring
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Thai officials probed over fake birth records scam ring

An alleged fraud ring in Nakhon Ratchasima falsified birth records for foreign nationals with help from state officials who accepted bribes of 10,000 to 30,000 baht per case. Investigators found at least 27 fraudulent registrations dating b

PM: Wang Yi says Cambodia no longer wants to fight Thailand
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PM: Wang Yi says Cambodia no longer wants to fight Thailand

China's foreign minister conveyed to Thailand that Cambodia no longer wants conflict with its neighbor, offering Beijing's readiness to mediate regional tensions during diplomatic talks in Bangkok on April 24.

Doctors warn obesity drives silent threat of fatty liver disease, risking cirrhosis and cancer; weight control can reduce risk
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Doctors warn obesity drives silent threat of fatty liver disease, risking cirrhosis and cancer; weight control can reduce risk

Obesity silently drives fatty liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis and cancer, but early-stage cases are reversible through weight loss and lifestyle changes, doctors warned at a Chulalongkorn Hospital health seminar.

Special Report – Thai Chamber of Commerce Pushes Burn-Free Agriculture, Unites Private and Public Sectors to Transform Thailand Toward Sustainability
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Special Report – Thai Chamber of Commerce Pushes Burn-Free Agriculture, Unites Private and Public Sectors to Transform Thailand Toward Sustainability

Thailand's Thai Chamber of Commerce is launching a "Traceability System" to combat PM 2.5 pollution by tracking agricultural products through supply chains and eliminating crop residue burning, uniting over 100 major businesses with governm

Commerce Ministry Enlists Germany to Boost Thailand's Smart Farming and AI Agriculture in New Era, Accelerates Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement
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Commerce Ministry Enlists Germany to Boost Thailand's Smart Farming and AI Agriculture in New Era, Accelerates Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement

Thailand and Germany discussed boosting cooperation in smart farming, agricultural AI, and chemicals during a Commerce Ministry meeting, with both nations pushing to accelerate their stalled free trade agreement negotiations.