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PromptPay Transaction Value Hits 4.24 Trillion Baht in April
PromptPay processed 2.21 billion transactions worth 4.24 trillion baht in April, with transaction volume up 13% year-over-year despite the Songkran festival period shifting spending patterns toward tourism and household expenses.
Ban Khlong Suan Community Turns Invasive Fish into 'Pla Chiang' to Generate Income
A rural community in Samut Prakan has tackled an invasive fish species problem by processing black-chin tilapia into pla chiang, a traditional fermented product that generates income while reducing the ecological threat.
Family Holds Ceremony at Wreckage of Bus 206 to Summon Spirit of 'Nam L' Before Taking Body Home to Chiang Mai
The family of 34-year-old Suphap held a Buddhist ceremony at the bus depot to retrieve her body following the fatal Bus 206 collision, with her brother calling for stricter transportation safety standards to prevent similar tragedies.
Bride Delighted as Late Husband's Parents Organize Wedding Ceremony, Reveal They Cared for Her Like a Daughter for 10 Years
A Vietnamese bride's late husband's parents organized her wedding ceremony in 2026 after caring for her like a daughter for a decade following her first husband's death in a 2016 car accident.
Unnecessary laws to get the chop
BANGKOK: The Thai government is preparing to reform more than 7,000 economic laws, initially focusing on 10 to 20 key statutes in an effort to reduce obstacles to doing business in the country.
Myanmar Military Retakes Thai Border Town After Siege, Forcing 4,000 to Flee
Myanmar's military retook the border town of Mawtaung after a two-week offensive, displacing at least 4,000 civilians and forcing the Karen resistance to withdraw due to overwhelming firepower.
Police Sub-Lieutenant Accused of Sexual Assault on Server, Party Claims Incident Was 'Normal'
A police sub-lieutenant in Kanchanaburi is accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old waitress at a Thai BBQ restaurant, with CCTV footage released by the owner after the suspect's party allegedly dismissed the incident as "normal.
Unai Emery Opens Up After Securing Fifth Europa League Title in 12 Years
Unai Emery won his fifth Europa League title as Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0, delivering the Birmingham club their first continental trophy in 44 years and their first major silverware in three decades.
Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
BANGKOK: The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in April to 85.3 points, down from 88.6 in March, attributed to the impact of the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.
Abbot of Prominent Chiang Mai Temple Stripped of Monastic Status Over Controversial Video with Housekeeper; Claims Health Issues
A Chiang Mai abbot has renounced his monastic status following a controversial video showing a monk with a housekeeper in his quarters; he denies involvement, claiming health issues.
Tasteful Thailand Wins Major Gold Award on Global Stage, Celebrating Thai Cuisine Soft Power
The "Tasteful Thailand" documentary series won a Gold award at the prestigious Telly Awards, showcasing Thai cuisine's global appeal through ten episodes featuring Michelin-starred chefs exploring essential cooking ingredients.
PM Reiterates Crackdown on Influential Figures, Pledges Protection for Workers; Ready to Take Responsibility if Failed
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul directed provincial governors and police commanders to crack down on influential figures and criminals while protecting workers, pledging to take personal responsibility if the security initiatives fail. T