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Thai Volleyball Coach Park Chokes on Charm After Phone Prank

Thai men's volleyball coach Park Gi-won went viral for playfully pretending to steal a fan's phone during a photo opportunity after Thailand beat South Korea at the Asian Championship, charming social media users with his lighthearted antic

Thai Volleyball Coach Park Chokes on Charm After Phone Prank
8 Sept Khaosod

Social media is buzzing over Park Gi-won, head coach of Thailand's men's volleyball team, after a viral clip showed him playfully pretending to steal a Japanese fan's phone during a photo opportunity following the Asian Men's Volleyball Championship. Thailand's world-ranked 52nd team had just defeated South Korea (ranked 25th) 3-2 in sets, securing a spot in the eight-team knockout round of the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Fukuoka, Japan. In the clip, Coach Park Gi-won accepted a phone from a volleyball fan wanting to take a selfie together, then pretended to make off with it, drawing laughter from the gathered supporters. Social media users have shared the clip with captions praising the head coach's playful nature and charm, celebrating the moment as a heartwarming interaction between the coach and fans.

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National

Lawmakers Demand Night Meals, Call for Neutral Parliament Leadership

Lawmakers filed a motion calling for neutral parliament leadership and better working conditions, citing debate restrictions, censored content, and lack of night meals during sessions extending past midnight.

Lawmakers Demand Night Meals, Call for Neutral Parliament Leadership
8 Sept Khaosod

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Community

Radio Drama Tackles Family Issues With Star Voice Actors

Thai Media Fund launches "Lace in the Rain," a radio drama series featuring celebrity voice actors tackling family issues like bullying, mental health, and identity with 24 episodes starting September 7.

Radio Drama Tackles Family Issues With Star Voice Actors
8 Sept Khaosod

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National

Lawmaker Urges End to Agriculture Ministry's Aquarium Building Spree

A Bangkok lawmaker criticized the Agriculture Ministry for wasteful spending on 16 aquariums across provinces, urging budget cuts and private partnerships instead of government-funded construction projects.

Lawmaker Urges End to Agriculture Ministry's Aquarium Building Spree
8 Sept Khaosod

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National

Bangkok Ranks Third Among Most Revisited Asian Destinations

Bangkok ranks third among Asia's most revisited destinations according to Agoda booking data, behind Tokyo and ahead of Bali, with the Thai capital maintaining its top-three position for a second consecutive year.

Bangkok Ranks Third Among Most Revisited Asian Destinations
8 Sept Khaosod

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National

Lawmaker Challenges Royal Rainmaking Bureau's 960 Million Baht Radar Purchase

A Bangkok lawmaker challenged the Royal Rainmaking Bureau's 960 million baht radar purchase plan, arguing it creates redundancy when the Meteorology Department already operates an adequate nationwide network.

Lawmaker Challenges Royal Rainmaking Bureau's 960 Million Baht Radar Purchase
8 Sept Khaosod

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Police

Man Exposes Himself to Schoolgirls on Bangkok Streets

A man has been exposing himself to schoolgirls commuting near Ramkhamhaeng station in Bangkok, following them even when they change routes, prompting a mother to file a formal complaint with police after her two daughters were repeatedly ta

Man Exposes Himself to Schoolgirls on Bangkok Streets
8 Sept Khaosod

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Tourism

Thailand's Oldest Hippo Celebrates 61st Birthday

Mali, Thailand's oldest hippopotamus, celebrated her 61st birthday at Khao Khiao Open Zoo in Chonburi with a fruit cake made from her favorite foods as visitors and schoolchildren sang happy birthday. The milestone makes her a candidate for

Thailand's Oldest Hippo Celebrates 61st Birthday
8 Sept Khaosod

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National

Royal Thai Navy Opens Free Seating for Barge Procession

The Royal Thai Navy is offering free reserved seating to watch the Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya River on October 21 and 28, 2026, and the official ceremony on November 6. Registration by phone opens September 8, with tickets

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National

Arthakorn Signals Loyalty to Bhumjaithai, Downplays Coalition Talk

Arthakorn, a Pheu Chart MP and former tourism minister, met with government officials at Parliament but denied joining the cabinet, insisting his party remains in principled opposition despite weeks of speculation about a potential coalitio

8 Sept Khaosod

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Police

Appeals Court Dismisses Charges Against Boxing Camp Owner

An appeals court dismissed charges against a Chinese boxing camp owner due to conflicting witness testimony but convicted his Thai co-defendant to nearly eight years in prison for trafficking seven workers to Myanmar scam operations in 2021

Appeals Court Dismisses Charges Against Boxing Camp Owner
8 Sept Khaosod

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