National

Thailand reaches top 50 in startup rankings

Thailand has climbed into the global top 50 startup rankings for the first time in six years, bolstered by its growing strength as Southeast Asia's leading medical technology hub.

21 May The Phuket News

BANGKOK: Thailand has entered the top 50 in global startup rankings for the first time in six years, while cementing its position as Southeast Asia’s leading medical technology hub, according to the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index released by StartupBlink.

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Police

Siripong Acknowledges Train Driver Negligence, Orders Comprehensive Drug Testing for All Transport Workers

Deputy Transport Minister Siripong acknowledged a train driver's negligence in a deadly bus-train collision that killed eight people in Bangkok and ordered mandatory drug testing for all transport workers nationwide.

21 May Khaosod

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National

PromptPay Transaction Value Hits 4.24 Trillion Baht in April

PromptPay processed 2.21 billion transactions worth 4.24 trillion baht in April, with transaction volume up 13% year-over-year despite the Songkran festival period shifting spending patterns toward tourism and household expenses.

21 May Khaosod

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Community

Ban Khlong Suan Community Turns Invasive Fish into 'Pla Chiang' to Generate Income

A rural community in Samut Prakan has tackled an invasive fish species problem by processing black-chin tilapia into pla chiang, a traditional fermented product that generates income while reducing the ecological threat.

21 May Khaosod

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Police

Family Holds Ceremony at Wreckage of Bus 206 to Summon Spirit of 'Nam L' Before Taking Body Home to Chiang Mai

The family of 34-year-old Suphap held a Buddhist ceremony at the bus depot to retrieve her body following the fatal Bus 206 collision, with her brother calling for stricter transportation safety standards to prevent similar tragedies.

21 May Khaosod

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Community

Bride Delighted as Late Husband's Parents Organize Wedding Ceremony, Reveal They Cared for Her Like a Daughter for 10 Years

A Vietnamese bride's late husband's parents organized her wedding ceremony in 2026 after caring for her like a daughter for a decade following her first husband's death in a 2016 car accident.

21 May Khaosod

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National

Unnecessary laws to get the chop

BANGKOK: The Thai government is preparing to reform more than 7,000 economic laws, initially focusing on 10 to 20 key statutes in an effort to reduce obstacles to doing business in the country.

21 May The Phuket News

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Breaking

Myanmar Military Retakes Thai Border Town After Siege, Forcing 4,000 to Flee

Myanmar's military retook the border town of Mawtaung after a two-week offensive, displacing at least 4,000 civilians and forcing the Karen resistance to withdraw due to overwhelming firepower.

21 May Khaosod

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Police

Police Sub-Lieutenant Accused of Sexual Assault on Server, Party Claims Incident Was 'Normal'

A police sub-lieutenant in Kanchanaburi is accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old waitress at a Thai BBQ restaurant, with CCTV footage released by the owner after the suspect's party allegedly dismissed the incident as "normal.

21 May Khaosod

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National

Unai Emery Opens Up After Securing Fifth Europa League Title in 12 Years

Unai Emery won his fifth Europa League title as Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0, delivering the Birmingham club their first continental trophy in 44 years and their first major silverware in three decades.

21 May Khaosod

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National

Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears

BANGKOK: The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in April to 85.3 points, down from 88.6 in March, attributed to the impact of the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.

21 May The Phuket News

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