Regional

Power Play: Phuket tops South in demand, rolls out B1bn substation push

Phuket is investing over B1 billion to build five new electricity substations as the island faces surging power demand, already consuming more electricity than anywhere else in Southern Thailand.

5 May The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket is committing more than B1.03 billion to expand its power grid, with five new electricity substations planned to meet demand expected to surge over the next decade ‒ as the island already records the highest electricity consumption in Southern Thailand.

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MOF Advances Thai Agricultural Products to Global Markets at Thai Festival Tokyo 2026

The Marketing Organization for Farmers is promoting premium Thai agricultural products at Tokyo 2026, including mangoes, durian, and coconut water, to expand into Asian markets and increase farmer incomes.

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National

Face Additional Charges: Crocodile Brand Legal Team Pursues Computer Crime Case Against Bird Wannawang

Influencer Bird Wannawang faces additional Computer Crime Act charges after posting a Songkran prank video showing white powder in Crocodile brand adhesive bags, prompting the company's legal team to pursue action for reputation damage.

5 May Khaosod

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National

Adrian Stockman, Thai-Swedish Midfielder, Denies Being Approached to Play for Thai National Team

Thai-Swedish midfielder Adrian Stockman denied reports that he agreed to play for Thailand's national team, telling Swedish media he has never been contacted by the Thai Football Association. The Malmö player said his focus remains solely o

5 May Khaosod

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Breaking

Son Describes Desperate Search for Mother After Severe Storm Before Finding Her Body

A severe storm in Chainat province killed a 74-year-old woman whose son launched a desperate search after her home was damaged and calls went unanswered, with over 400 homes affected across the region.

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Police

Germany: Car Crashes Into Crowd in Shopping District, Kills 2 and Injures Dozens

A car plowed through a shopping district in Leipzig, Germany on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 22 others before the driver was arrested; authorities say there's no indication of political or religious motives.

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National

Pond Opens Up About Tense Moment Fleeing Sasaeng Fans – Phuwit Reveals Previous Encounter With Aggressive Fan

Thai actor Pond Narawitch describes a frightening encounter with aggressive sasaeng fans at a Shanghai hotel, prioritizing the safety of bystanders over his own during the incident. The actor stressed the need for fans to support artists re

5 May Khaosod

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National

Team Thailand+ Launches SelectUSA 2026 Mission to Expand Trade and Investment Opportunities

Team Thailand+ is promoting bilateral trade and investment at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in the United States, where Thai officials met with US commerce and trade representatives to advance economic cooperation and signed an agric

5 May Khaosod

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National

Democrat Party Touts Candidate Qualifications for Bangkok Governor, Confirms Full Slate of 50 District Council Candidates

The Democrat Party confirmed its full slate of 50 Bangkok district candidates and will announce its governor candidate in mid-May, with party leaders expressing confidence they'll win significantly more seats than in the previous election d

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National

Pokémon Center Set to Launch in Thailand – The Largest Flagship Store Outside Japan

Thailand's first Pokémon Center will open at Bangkok's CentralwOrld mall by 2026, becoming the largest flagship store outside Japan and a major Southeast Asian hub for fans seeking immersive experiences and events.

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Breaking

Power lines blaze outside 7-Eleven near Phayao Uni

An electrical short circuit sparked a dramatic power line fire outside a 7-Eleven near Phayao University, destroying communication lines and damaging two poles before rescue workers cut power and extinguished the blaze.

5 May Khaosod

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