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AECF Participates in OECD Agricultural Policy Forum, Presents Climate Change Response Strategy
Thailand's Agricultural Economics Office presented the country's climate change response strategy at an OECD agricultural policy forum in Indonesia, advancing Bangkok's bid for OECD membership with a technical assessment scheduled for 2026.
Thai Dragon Boats Secure 2 More Silver Medals to Close Out Asian Beach Games Campaign
Thai dragon boat teams claimed two silver medals in 400-meter races at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, finishing their campaign with one gold, four silver, and one bronze across six events.
Young Monk From Buriram Breaks Vows After 10 Days, Craves Methamphetamine and Shoots Five Rounds Before Arrest
An 18-year-old disrobed monk in Buriram broke his vows after just ten days, unable to resist methamphetamine cravings, and fired five shots before police arrested him during a drug operation that netted over 12,000 tablets.
Brand New Car Flips Over on Slight Hill Just Hours After Leaving Showroom, Badly Damaged
A brand-new sedan flipped on a slight hill just hours after leaving the showroom on April 26, with the driver traveling at only 40 km/h. The incident sparked debate over whether the vehicle's lane-keeping system malfunctioned.
Hot Trend! Couples Are Getting Ring Tattoos Instead of Wedding Bands—Cheaper and No Risk of Loss
Couples are ditching expensive wedding bands for finger ring tattoos, a trend gaining traction among younger generations seeking a cheaper, permanent symbol of commitment that won't get lost.
BMW crashes into KFC, injuring 12 people
A BMW crashed into a KFC restaurant inside a Bangkok petrol station on April 25, injuring 12 people including the driver, customers, and staff, with police investigating whether the driver lost control while attempting to overtake another v
Groomer Stumped: Customer Brings Mysterious Animal for Bath, Asks What Breed It Is
A pet groomer was stumped when a customer brought in an unidentified animal for bathing; online sleuths and experts eventually confirmed it was a protected raccoon dog pup that needed wildlife rescue care.
Drug-Crazed Man Crashes Motorcycle, Opens Fire on Vehicles; Woman Shot Dead, Seven Cars Damaged
A drug-affected man on a motorcycle opened fire on vehicles along a canal road in Ayutthaya on April 26, killing a 44-year-old woman and damaging seven vehicles before police arrested him.
KTC Identifies 5 New Financial Trends: Thais Care More About Leftover Money Than Income
Krung Thai Card identifies a shift in Thai consumer behavior, with people prioritizing "leftover money" over income as they manage high household debt through purposeful spending on health and long-term value rather than just getting by.
Deputy PM Orders University Admissions Authority to Freeze TCAS Application Fees, Expands Free A-Level Exam Rights to 7 Subjects
Thailand's Deputy PM has frozen university entrance exam application fees for another year and expanded free A-Level exam opportunities to seven subjects, while introducing new portfolio standards to reduce educational inequality in higher
Viral Video: Three Men Fight in Temple, Man in Green Shirt Delivers Knockout Punch
A viral video showing a man in a green shirt knocking down an attacker with a clean right punch during a fight at a Buriram temple has drawn 2.3 million views. The incident occurred after a funeral when three drunk friends argued over a bor
Sodo Style and Draft Open Up About 2-Month Connection Still in Friend Zone Due to Past Heartbreak; Believes Fortune Teller's Advice Against Dating Before Age 70
Sodo Style and Draft confirmed they remain friends after two months of serious conversation, with Sodo citing past heartbreak and a fortune teller's advice against dating before age 70 as reasons to keep their relationship platonic.