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Phuket prepares for Princess Sirindhorn visit

Phuket officials are intensifying preparations for Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's scheduled visit on June 1, conducting inspections and coordination meetings across all sectors to ensure proper readiness.

5 May The Phuket News

PHUKET: Officials are stepping up preparations for an expected royal visit by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on June 1, with officials conducting inspections and coordination meetings to ensure readiness across all sectors.

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Pipat Cancels Southern Visit, Hands Landbridge Study to Ek Niti; Confident Project Won't Stall Like Thai Canal

Deputy PM Pipat canceled his southern site visit to the proposed landbridge project, handing leadership of a 90-day study to Finance Minister Ek Niti while expressing confidence the infrastructure initiative won't face delays like Thailand'

5 May Khaosod

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Tourism

International Entertainment: Park Bo-young Clashes with Kim Sung-chol in Crime Thriller 'Gold Land'

Park Bo-young undergoes a major image transformation in the Disney+ crime thriller "Gold Land," where she clashes with Kim Sung-chol over 3 billion baht in gold bars and explores dark moral choices driven by greed and survival.

5 May Khaosod

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Breaking

Dreams Shattered: Woman Loses 4.4 Million Baht After Booking House in Prestigious Project, Finds Only Empty Land

A woman and over 400 others lost millions of baht to a real estate developer that abandoned multiple housing projects across Thailand, leaving construction sites empty despite collecting billions in down payments and booking fees.

5 May Khaosod

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National

Music News – GOODMOOD Releases New Single 'Hold On A Little Longer' Featuring Senior Label Mate KHEM FREEHAND

Pop-rock band GOODMOOD releases their third single "Hold On A Little Longer" featuring label mate KHEM FREEHAND, with a music video exploring themes of loss and love directed by actor Aat Awat.

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Police

Lawyers for MP Kamomsak Prepare to File Complaint Against Three Police Units, Alleging 'Big Yellow' Ordered Confiscation of Mobile Phone Evidence

Lawyers for murdered MP Kamomsak Leewamor are filing complaints against three police units, alleging a senior Region 9 commander blocked access to critical phone and social media evidence needed to identify the perpetrators.

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National

Gold Prices Today May 5, 2026 - Thai Gold Association Announcement

Gold prices held steady on May 5, 2026, with ornamental gold trading at 71,200 baht per baht weight, though merchants predict a surge of up to 2,000 baht tomorrow.

5 May Khaosod

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National

Complex Regulations vs. Safety: Time to Balance and Elevate Thailand's Ride-Hailing System

Thailand is tightening ride-hailing regulations to boost safety, but faces a major implementation gap: only 2,000 vehicles have registered since January despite 39,000 driver applications, while systemic barriers like insurance costs and li

5 May Khaosod

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National

Chompoo Araya Prepares for Cannes 2026 – Guarantees Durian Must Be Eaten at the Orchard, Reveals Why She Still Carries Abigail

Thai actress Chompoo Araya is preparing for Cannes 2026 with her looks nearly complete, insisting that durian must be eaten fresh from Chanthaburi orchards rather than transported. She's so dedicated to the fruit that she eliminates carbs e

5 May Khaosod

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National

Virtual banks allotted more time

The Bank of Thailand extended deadlines for virtual bank licence applicants struggling to meet pre-licensing requirements, accommodating delays in the approval process.

5 May The Phuket News

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Regional

Phuket readies for Red Cross mobile eye surgery clinic

The Thai Red Cross will bring free eye surgeries to vulnerable residents across Phuket through a mobile clinic launching later this month.

5 May The Phuket News

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