National

PM Offers Wishes on National Labor Day, Emphasizes Wage Increases Must Be Justified

Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul marked National Labor Day on May 1st by pledging to consider wage increase requests only if they have a logical and justified basis.

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At Government House on May 1st, Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul and the Interior Minister offered their appreciation to workers on National Labor Day 2026, extending wishes for their good health, successful careers, and stable lives. When asked whether the government would respond positively to wage increase requests, PM Anuthin stated that everything must have a logical basis.

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Deputy Education Minister Akkanat Visits Storm-Affected Schools in Sisaket, Emphasizes No Welcome Ceremonies Needed, Launches Peer Mentorship Model

Deputy Education Minister Akkanat visited storm-damaged schools in Sisaket province on May 1, allocating emergency funds for repairs and announcing plans to expand a peer mentorship program nationwide to improve student safety and learning

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Breaking

Family appeals for A− and O− blood donors ahead of heart surgery

A family is urgently seeking rare A-negative and O-negative blood donors for a patient's triple bypass heart surgery scheduled May 19 at Banphaeo General Hospital in Samut Sakhon.

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National

Snooker Association Slams SAT for Approving Events but Denying Funds, Leaving 25 Million Baht in Debt—Deputy Director Promises Immediate Resolution

Thailand's Billiards Association has accumulated a 25 million baht debt after the Sports Authority approved snooker tournaments but withheld funding, forcing the chairman to use personal assets to keep the organization operational. SAT's de

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Weather

Erratic Weather Brings Rain and Heat; Phayao Reservoir Water Level Drops Sharply as Dead Fish Float Ashore Amid Foul Odors

Phayao's Gwan reservoir faces a crisis as erratic weather causes water levels to drop sharply, leaving thousands of dead fish floating and emitting foul odors across the critical water source.

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Breaking

Hero Dog: Kali the Stray Sacrifices Her Life Protecting Over 30 Children from Venomous Snake

A stray dog named Kali died protecting over 30 schoolchildren from a venomous snake in India, engaging the snake in a fierce fight and killing it despite being fatally bitten. The grateful village honored her with a dignified funeral proces

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National

Deputy Education Minister Akkhornwit Sets May 5 Deadline for Learning Standards Office to Address Outdated Textbook Concerns

Deputy Education Minister Akkhornwit gave the Office of the Basic Education Commission until May 5 to explain why Thai schools still use outdated textbooks from 2008 and address content quality concerns raised by opposition lawmakers.

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National

Mystery Solved: The Strange Speed Limit Sign in the US That Makes Drivers Do a Double Take

A Wisconsin county's recycling facility uses an intentionally odd 17.3 mph speed limit to jolt drivers into paying attention, leveraging psychology to improve safety in the congested waste management area.

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National

PM Pushes Decree on Borrowing to Cabinet on May 5, Says Economic Cabinet Session Not Required First

PM Anutin is bypassing the Economic Cabinet to fast-track a borrowing decree to the full Cabinet on May 5, arguing no rules require prior economic committee approval.

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Local

Tent Rót Khun Phâng: Thailand's #1 Used Car Dealer with 40 Years of Trust

Tent Rót Khun Phâng leverages 40 years of expertise and modern technology to transform Thailand's used car market, offering verified vehicle histories and transparent pricing through a family-focused consulting approach.

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National

Shop Thai Products at District Offices Every Friday Throughout May

Government is selling discounted Thai products at district offices every Friday in May, offering essential goods like detergent, rice and cooking oil at up to 58% below market prices to help residents cope with rising living costs.

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