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National

Harrison Invests 3 Billion Baht in Condo Stock Purchases

Harrison plans to invest 2.5 to 3 billion baht in 2025 to acquire entire condominium projects, building on its successful real estate stock-buying model that has generated returns exceeding 25% annually since 2020.

Harrison Invests 3 Billion Baht in Condo Stock Purchases
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Harrison is steadily expanding its real estate stock acquisition portfolio with a 2025 investment budget of 2.5 to 3 billion baht, according to Sahasachai Kwanchuea, Senior Vice President of Project Investment at Harrison Public Company Limited. The company has invested approximately 1 billion baht to date and is negotiating 2-3 additional projects, including condominiums starting at 4 million baht in the Huay Khwang area (160 units) and along Rama 9 Road (80 units). Harrison's core strategy is to purchase entire residential projects or land lots to efficiently manage sales and marketing. The company plans to expand its investment portfolio by 15-20% in 2026.

Since adopting the real estate stock-buying model during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Harrison has successfully sold out every project acquired, with average sales periods of 8 months to 1 year. The company has gained trust from leading real estate developers including Land and House, Sansiri, Pruksa Realty, and AP (Thailand). Currently, Harrison is selling units from the A Space Mega 1 condominium project in the Bang Na area (145 units purchased in April 2025), having already transferred ownership of approximately 100 units with about 45 remaining and over 20 customers awaiting transfer. The project has generated an internal rate of return (IRR) exceeding 25% annually.

Harrison emphasizes detailed analysis of location potential, including rental demand, rental rates, investment returns, and market supply levels. The company's investor base includes both foreign funds—particularly from Hong Kong—and Thai investors participating through special purpose vehicle (SPV) structures. Harrison has also developed the Prop2Share platform, which currently aggregates over 1,400 real estate projects with a network of Thai sales representatives.

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National

Royal Merit-Making Ceremony Honors Supreme Patriarch's 99th Birthday

A royal merit-making ceremony at Wat Rajabophit honored the Supreme Patriarch's 99th birthday on June 26, with a general representing His Majesty presenting royal gifts and conducting Buddhist rituals.

Royal Merit-Making Ceremony Honors Supreme Patriarch's 99th Birthday
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On Friday, June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM, His Majesty graciously appointed General Chaklemsakul to represent him at a royal merit-making ceremony dedicated to Princess Patcharakitiyabha at Wat Rajabophit Sathit Maha Simaram. Upon arrival, General Chaklemsakul presented flowers and made offerings of incense and candles at the monument of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn. He then proceeded to the ordination hall, where he lit incense and candles in reverence before the Buddha image and made additional offerings honoring past kings and members of the royal family, including Queen Sirikit and Princess Patcharakitiyabha.

The Supreme Patriarch subsequently led the ceremony, lighting candles at the stupa containing the names of twenty royal monks and conducting religious chanting. After the monks completed their recitations, General Chaklemsakul presented lustral water and ritual items graciously provided by His Majesty and Her Majesty the Queen as gifts to the Supreme Patriarch in celebration of his 99th birthday. The monks chanted auspicious verses, and additional Buddhist chants honoring his 99 years were performed. General Chaklemsakul then presented royal gifts to the monks, who offered their blessings. The Supreme Patriarch presented commemorative items before General Chaklemsakul's departure.

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National

Thai Lottery Draw July 16: 10-Year History Shows Repeat Numbers

Thailand's government lottery draw on July 16 will be held in Nonthaburi, with historical data from the past decade showing certain numbers and patterns have repeated in previous draws of the same date.

Thai Lottery Draw July 16: 10-Year History Shows Repeat Numbers
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The government lottery draw for July 16 will take place at the Government Lottery Office's award building at the water airport in Muang district, Nonthaburi province. Online news outlets have compiled lottery statistics from July 16 draws over the past 10 years (2015-2024), finding that repeated numbers have appeared in 2 previous draws and double-digit patterns in another 2 draws. Historical first prize winners and supporting numbers from July 16 draws dating back to 2015 show: 2024 - 245324; 2023 - 367336; 2022 - 169530; 2021 - 620405; 2020 - 556725; 2019 - 873286; 2018 - 369765; 2017 - 596324; 2016 - 820327; and 2015 - 449764. The last two digits, three-digit front combinations, and three-digit end combinations for each year are also documented for lottery enthusiasts tracking patterns.

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Regional

Major Shrimp Farmer Gives Up, Sells Undersized Catch

A major Trang shrimp farmer has shut down 21 of 22 ponds after suffering over one million baht in losses across consecutive batches, forced to harvest undersized stock at a fraction of market prices. He's calling for government intervention

Major Shrimp Farmer Gives Up, Sells Undersized Catch
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Trang — Major shrimp farmer Suchart Kongwatnanont has inspected his 22 shrimp ponds in Susoe Subdistrict, Pla Phraya District, Trang Province, ranging from 3-7 rai each. Over the past 2-3 months, he has progressively closed 21 ponds after harvesting and left all equipment abandoned and rusting. His final pond of 3 rai, harvested today, yielded shrimp at only 150 per kilogram—undersized stock raised for just 70 days—which he sold at 87 baht per kilogram for approximately 8-9 tons total. Even at this price, he faces losses exceeding 100,000 baht on this pond alone.

Continuing to raise the shrimp for another two months to reach market-preferred size (45-50 per kilogram) would only deepen losses, as current prices for larger shrimp stand at just 130-140 baht per kilogram. Suchart stated that all 22 consecutive batches have resulted in losses totaling over one million baht—unprecedented in his 20-year career. He previously sold only larger sizes (30-50 per kilogram) and has never harvested at this small size before.

While halting production, Suchart must continue supporting 10 worker families at roughly 10,000 baht per family monthly. "Farmers are too afraid to stock new shrimp now," he explained. "We're waiting to see what clear action the government will take." He criticized a proposed 20-baht-per-kilogram subsidy as inadequate, arguing the state should instead reduce core production costs—feed, chemicals, energy—which account for 18-20 baht per kilogram in losses. Without urgent government intervention, he warned, all farmers will collapse as capital dries up.

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Police

Local Groups Condemn Violence in Subdistrict Office Dispute

Three local government organizations in Saraburi Province condemned violence and threats in a dispute at Ban Pao Subdistrict Administrative Organization, calling for all parties to resolve conflicts through dialogue and legal processes rath

Local Groups Condemn Violence in Subdistrict Office Dispute
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Three Saraburi Province local organizations held a joint press conference on July 6, 2569, at the Saraburi Local Credit Union to condemn violence, threats, and intimidation in a dispute at Ban Pao Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Kaeng Khoi District. The organizations—the Local Administrator Club of Saraburi Province, the Law Association for Local Development, and the Local Government Officials Association of Saraburi Province, led by Dr. Praphat Phosphimol—addressed allegations of inappropriate conduct and use of force in resolving internal organizational conflicts.

The organizations presented five joint positions:

1. Local government organizations must operate according to law and cooperation principles. Political and administrative officials must work together with mutual respect, upholding the rule of law and good governance to effectively carry out public-service missions.

2. Civil servants' dignity must be respected. All local government officials deserve treatment that respects human dignity and the honor of their positions. Personnel management should be conducted with reason, integrity, and appropriateness while maintaining organizational morale and unity.

3. The organizations clearly condemn the use of force, threats, intimidation, harsh language, or any inappropriate conduct in resolving conflicts within local government organizations. While disagreements are natural in democracy, they must be resolved through reason, dialogue, and legal processes—not through force or violence.

4. Legal authorities should determine right and wrong. Disputes and allegations regarding misconduct or abuse of authority should be investigated and adjudicated by competent legal authorities through proper judicial processes. All parties should respect the rule of law and accept outcomes without bias.

5. Joint demands: The organizations call on all parties to end all forms of violence and confrontation, adopt dialogue and mutual listening, uphold the rule of law and good governance, respect all parties' dignity and honor, maintain the credibility and integrity of local government organizations, and prioritize public welfare.

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Community

Doctor Frang Shares First Egg Freezing Experience at 28

Doctor Frang successfully retrieved 21 eggs during her first egg freezing procedure at age 28, sharing detailed insights about the process to help other women understand reproductive options.

Doctor Frang Shares First Egg Freezing Experience at 28
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Doctor Frang (Frang Nareekul) has shared her first egg freezing experience at age 28, successfully retrieving 21 eggs. Working with reproductive medicine specialist Dr. Praew Punpaisai at Genesis Fertility Center, she posted a detailed account on social media covering every step of the procedure in a warm, accessible way.

Frang explained her decision by saying, "I've always thought that one day I'd want to have children, but I didn't know when. Although life doesn't have to be rushed, our biological clock doesn't wait. Egg quality declines with age." She recounted her first ultrasound with humor, revealing she was slightly surprised when the doctor mentioned she had fewer eggs than expected—only about 10. Though the doctor joked it might be from living too stressfully, hormone tests came back normal, putting her at ease. She proceeded with egg-stimulating injections until the eggs were ready for retrieval.

On retrieval day, Frang shared her nervousness about undergoing anesthesia for the first time, but everything went smoothly. She concluded cheerfully: "All done. I retrieved 21 eggs. I'm relieved and can get back to work." Beyond sharing educational insights, Frang ended with an endearing caption: "I've entrusted my eggs. Can I also entrust you with my heart?" Her post drew an outpouring of supportive comments and praise for her relatability and for providing valuable information for modern women considering family planning.

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Community

Rare Buddhist Amulets and Talismans Draw Collectors' Interest

Rare Buddhist amulets and commemorative medals created by renowned monks across Thailand are attracting serious collectors, with pieces from Samut Songkhram, Maha Sarakham, Saraburi, and Phetchaburi commanding particular interest for their

Rare Buddhist Amulets and Talismans Draw Collectors' Interest
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Luang Pho Bai Thammacho of Wat Chong Lom in Samut Songkhram was a renowned monk who created numerous sacred objects that gained considerable popularity. In 1941, the temple held a grand celebration for the ordination hall and cast life-size statues, along with commemorative medals. These oval medals with attached loops were fashioned from copper alone. The front displays a half-length image of the monk in robes with sacred inscriptions surrounding it, while the back bears the tiger-heart yantra with Thai numerals indicating the year of creation: 2484. The rim carries Thai letters reading "Commemorative Medal of the Ordination Hall and Buddha Image of Luang Pho of Wat Chong Lom," making these medals highly coveted.

In 2005, disciples led by Surathorn Duangchatham, director of the Maha Sarakham Primary Education District Office, and Somjed Pusri, rector of Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, decided that the dirt road from Wat Sri Suk's front entrance to the riverside hut of Luang Pu Singh Kamphiro was impassable during rainy season. They received permission to create locketed amulets, dedicating all proceeds to build a concrete road. These came in three types: jumbo special gold cases with two embedded sacred cords, medium-sized gold cases, and standard blue cases. The front features a half-length image of the monk with the title "Phra Kru Siri Sukwatthan" inscribed below.

In 2012, the esteemed Luang Pho Phra Atthasan, former abbot of Wat Kok Dok Mai in Saraburi, Chai Nat, collected sacred powders and ancient materials including Itti powder, Luang Pho Kuay powder, and Somdet Bang Khun Prom powder to create protective amulets called "Somdet Prok Bodhi." The front displays a three-tiered Buddha image under a nine-layer bodhi tree with gold, silver, and lead cords embedded at the base. The back shows the monk in full seated meditation. Luang Pho Phra consecrated these amulets continuously over three months, guaranteeing their spiritual potency. Collectors and amulet enthusiasts speak with one voice that these should be owned and revered.

Luang Pho Daeng Retto, or "Phra Kru Nyanvilat" of Wat Khao Bandai It in Phetchaburi, was a celebrated monk. In 1963, disciples commissioned his first medal series to commemorate his promotion to the monastic rank and his 82nd birthday. The oval medal features a loop, measuring 2.6 centimeters wide and 3.4 centimeters long, in darkened copper and silver. The front displays a centered half-length image with stamped numerals "2503" on the upper left and "Age 82 Years" on the right, with "Phra Kru Nyanvilat (Daeng)" inscribed below. The back features Buddhist virtues inscribed in Khmer script and a four-directional yantra at center. This rare and highly sought-after medal is now scarce.

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Tourism

SRT Launches Historic Steam Train Service to Chachoengsao

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is organizing a special steam locomotive excursion train service No. 903/904 on the Bangkok–Chachoengsao–Bangkok route, inviting the public to relive ...

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is organizing a special steam locomotive excursion train service No. 903/904 on the Bangkok–Chachoengsao–Bangkok route, inviting the public to relive ...

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National

Russian Women Selling Used Breast Implants Online

Russian women are selling used breast implants online at steep discounts, with premium brands dropping to a quarter of their original price amid economic hardship. Medical experts warn the implants cannot be safely reused due to retained bi

Russian Women Selling Used Breast Implants Online
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An unusual trend has swept Russia, with large numbers of women listing second-hand breast implants for sale on online platforms at prices far below their original cost amid an economic crisis. While cosmetic breast augmentation surgery has declined by approximately 40% over the past decade, according to cosmetic surgeons, a surprising surge in second-hand implant listings has appeared on Russian websites and online platforms in recent months. Women removing implants cite diverse reasons for their sales, including "I gave birth," "I'm tired of them," "They make me feel ugly," "My body hurts," or even "I want some money back from the surgery." While many reasons explain the decision to remove implants, only some cases clarify why they are being resold, suggesting this trend may extend beyond beauty concerns alone. Some analysts link this phenomenon to Russia's economic struggles, including currency fluctuations, reduced purchasing power, and the impact of Western companies and banks withdrawing from the market, forcing people to sell valuable assets to cover daily expenses—even items never before considered second-hand goods. According to Telegram channel BAZA, premium-brand silicone implants are being resold at a fraction of their original cost, such as Mentor implants dropping from approximately 140,000 rubles (around 60,000 baht) to just 35,000 rubles (roughly 15,000 baht), and Motiva implants falling from about 200,000 rubles (approximately 86,000 baht) to merely 30,000 rubles (around 12,000 baht). However, experts warn that used silicone implants cannot be safely reused for medical purposes because they retain the original user's biological material and cannot be safely sterilized, posing serious health risks if reused. Despite being unsuitable for actual medical reuse, some sellers market them as "collectibles" or "novelty items" for online markets, fueling widespread social media discussion about this peculiar trend.

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National

Thailand Splits Sports Ministry, Establishes Independent Sports Institute

Thailand is splitting its sports ministry into an independent entity while merging tourism with culture, with an autonomous sports science institute to support athletes without external interference by late 2025.

Thailand Splits Sports Ministry, Establishes Independent Sports Institute
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The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is advancing structural reforms according to Prime Minister Anuthim Chanyaveerakul's policy, which calls for separating sports into a standalone ministry while merging tourism operations with the Culture Ministry.

Minister Surasak Phandcharoenvorakul announced that the Cabinet would present the framework for implementation at its July 7, 2025 meeting. The Sports Ministry will become independent while tourism will merge into a new "Ministry of Culture and Tourism." A critical reform involves establishing an independent Institute of Sports Science, separate from the Thai Sports Authority (TAT), to operate more efficiently and autonomously while serving Thai athletes and the public without any interference. The independent doping control center will also maintain complete autonomy, free from external influence. The government expects to achieve this restructuring by late 2025 or early 2026, ahead of the original three-year timeline.

Minister Surasak also announced plans to revive the Prime Minister's Cup football tournament for youth and the general public. The competition would feature age groups of 14, 16, and 18 years across all provinces, with matches organized at district, regional, and national levels in Bangkok. The ministry is currently evaluating the budget required for this initiative. By establishing this tournament nationwide, the government hopes to develop young talent that could eventually feed into national teams and professional football, making the public investment worthwhile.

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Community

Luang Pu Chaeng: Sacred Coins From Wat Pradu

Luang Pu Chaeng, fourth abbot of Wat Pradu temple in Samut Songkhram, gained royal favor during King Rama V's reign for his healing powers using blessed water and herbal remedies. The king visited the temple in 1904 and later summoned the m

Luang Pu Chaeng: Sacred Coins From Wat Pradu
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Luang Pu Chaeng Punnanjantu, the fourth abbot of Wat Pradu in Amphawa district, Samut Songkhram province, was a respected elder monk of the old era who possessed powerful spiritual attainment. Wat Pradu is an ancient temple, believed to have been constructed in the late Ayutthaya period around 1877. Based on historical research, it is considered one of the oldest temples in the Samut Songkhram area.

According to the history of Wat Pradu, the abbot who held office during the reign of King Rama V was Luang Pu Chaeng, who served as the temple's abbot when the king visited. Historical accounts record that on July 21, 1904, King Rama V traveled by water in his royal barge, which passed in front of Wat Pradu. The king stopped to prepare meals and take breakfast. He was surprised to see many villagers gathered at the riverside pavilion, so he instructed a high-ranking official to inquire why so many people had assembled there.

Upon investigation, the king learned that Luang Pu Chaeng, the abbot of this temple, was a monk with powerful spiritual knowledge capable of curing diseases and ailments. Most famously, he was known for his sacred blessed water. The sacred medicinal remedy was similarly prepared from neem leaves used together with the blessed water. When King Rama V learned of this from his official, he left the temple. Shortly thereafter, Luang Pu Chaeng received an invitation to the royal palace to treat a royal family member. After successfully completing the treatment and the patient recovered, the king was greatly impressed. Before leaving, the king bestowed various royal items including beds, ornaments, and other articles as mementos.

During his reign, King Rama V presented numerous items of royal devotion to Wat Pradu. The temple has since preserved these royal gifts in a museum dedicated to items from the Rama V period, carefully maintaining them for posterity. Luang Pu Chaeng treated patients using only a few herbal remedies—neem leaves and galangal root combined with sacred incantations. If a patient had not yet reached the end of their life, he would provide treatment and prepare medicine for them to drink, and they would recover. However, if upon examination he determined the patient had reached their destined time, he would not provide treatment.

Besides the blessed herbal remedies, another thing for which he was most famous was his "sacred blessed water." It is said that when sprinkled on anyone, it cured all diseases, whether caused by spirits, wind afflictions, or madness. Whoever took the blessed water from Wat Pradu back home would be cured—it was said to be extraordinarily powerful and sacred.

One famous story tells of when Luang Pu Chaeng was invited to the palace. As he walked toward the palace gate wearing old robes, the guards standing duty refused to let him pass. He told them that King Rama V had invited him to chant prayers. The monk said, "The king invited me, I will enter to chant. Look, I even brought my fan." He opened his fan to show them. The guards were amazed because the palm leaf fan bore the royal emblem (a golden fan with the Garuda insignia). The guard quickly escorted Luang Pu Chaeng inside. Upon arriving, recognizing his humble position, Luang Pu Chaeng sat in the last seat. When the chief monk noticed him, he prostrated before the king and reported his arrival. The king graciously commanded that Luang Pu Chaeng be seated in the second position, right after the Supreme Patriarch and before several other high-ranking monks.

He passed away between 1922 and 1929. His remains are still preserved at Wat Pradu to this day. Amulets and sacred objects of Luang Pu Chaeng remain highly sought after.

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