May Ratchanok Defeats Bulgarian Player to Advance to Semifinals at Malaysia Masters

HSBC: Chinese FDI Surging into Thailand to Capitalize on AI and Data Center Mega-Trends; Opens $4 Billion Credit Line to Drive Clean Energy and Digital Economy Investment

Chinese companies are surging investment into Thailand, capitalizing on AI and data center opportunities, as HSBC launches a $4 billion credit line to support clean energy and digital economy expansion across Southeast Asia.

21 May Khaosod

Blue Phongthiwat Gains Attention as 'Handsome God's Favorite' After OLYMPOP2, Prepares Album Release This Year Without Abandoning Performances

Rising T-Pop star Blue Phongthiwat gained widespread attention after his viral OLYMPOP2 performance and is preparing his debut album release under LOVEiS label this year while maintaining his live performance schedule.

21 May Khaosod

Commerce Ministry Ramps Up Fresh Fruit Export Drive Targeting 180 Billion Baht with 5% Growth

Thailand's Commerce Ministry is launching a major push to boost fresh fruit exports to 180 billion baht this year, with intensified promotional campaigns in China, South Korea, India, and other key markets during peak harvest season in Marc

21 May Khaosod

Nikorn Lashes Out at Thung Over Blue Constitution Draft Accusations, Insists Newin Had No Involvement and Criticizes Unfair Attacks

Bhumjaithai MP Nikorn Chamnong defended his party's constitutional amendment draft on May 21, rejecting opposition accusations that it would create a pro-government assembly and denying former PM Newin had any involvement in its design.

21 May Khaosod

Deputy Agriculture Minister Shuts Down Chanthaburi Durian Farm Over License Suspension Violation, Seizes 3 Containers Worth 10 Million Baht

A Chanthaburi durian farm operating under a suspended license was shut down and three containers of fresh durian worth 10 million baht were seized by Thai agriculture officials on May 21. The facility had continued production and export ill

21 May Khaosod

Man Searching for Mushrooms in Nam Nao Forest Attacked by Wild Elephant, Body Severely Mutilated

A 37-year-old mushroom forager from Maha Sarakham was killed and severely mutilated by a wild elephant in Nam Nao Forest, Phetchabun Province on May 21, after the startled animal charged at him while he was collecting mushrooms with friends

21 May Khaosod

Thai rescuer allegedly threatens to kill wife and steals her valuables

A 45-year-old volunteer rescuer in Nonthaburi allegedly assaulted his wife with a pruning saw and gun, threatened to kill her, and stole valuables worth over 600,000 baht after finding her chatting with an ex-boyfriend online.

21 May The Thaiger Crime

Family of Pa Thiem Receives 1.6 Million Baht Compensation; Relatives Unanimously Decide to Give Entire Amount to Youngest Brother

The family of Pa Thiem, killed in a May 16 train-bus collision in Bangkok, received 1.6 million baht in insurance compensation and unanimously decided to give the entire amount to her youngest brother.

21 May Khaosod

Volvo Halts EX30 EV Sales Following Fire Incidents, Commits to Replacing Batteries for All 1,668 Units

Volvo has halted EX30 sales and will replace batteries in all 1,668 sold units after fire risks were discovered when vehicles charged beyond 70% capacity, with replacements beginning May 25 at no cost.

21 May Khaosod

Senate Petition Submitted to Revive Thai Shrimp Industry and Restore Global Market Competitiveness

Thai shrimp farmers have petitioned the Senate to adopt 11 measures to revive the industry and restore Thailand's dominance in global markets, which have been hampered since a 2012 disease outbreak caused production to plummet from 640,000

21 May Khaosod