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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Revoking 60-Day Visa-Free Entry, and More

Thailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry policy as part of several significant national policy changes announced this week.

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Top Thai Beauty Queens Gather for PAKAIAN MELAYU 2026 Runway Walk Celebrating Local Textile Heritage

Thailand's top beauty queens showcase traditional Malay textiles at the fifth edition of "Pakaian Melayu 2026" in Yala province, celebrating Southern Thailand's cultural heritage and fashion soft power on an international stage.

25 May Khaosod

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Community

TSU Partners with Supersports to Launch National Amateur Tennis Community Framework

Tennis Summit Universe partners with Supersports to build Thailand's first nationwide amateur tennis community framework, aiming to systematically develop the sport beyond professional players through standardized competitions and player ra

25 May Khaosod

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National

Sophan Insists on Neutrality, Denies Supporting Government Over 400-Billion-Baht Loan Decree

House Speaker Sophan Sararum denied accusations of favoring the government over a 400-billion-baht loan decree, insisting he has maintained neutrality by referring the matter to the Constitutional Court and following standard parliamentary

25 May Khaosod

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National

Six Zodiac Signs Set to Receive Major Gifts as Money Flows Into Accounts

Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, and Leo are in a period of heightened charm and magnetism that's attracting financial support and major gifts, according to astrological alignments favoring these signs.

25 May Khaosod

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National

NIA Announces SITE 2026 Event to Elevate Thailand's Startup Ecosystem

Thailand's National Innovation Agency will host SITE 2026 from June 25-27 at Siam Paragon, bringing together startups, investors, and government officials to connect entrepreneurs with capital, partnerships, and market opportunities.

25 May Khaosod

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National

WLAF Launches Into BTL Basketball League Season 2026 Targeting Team Quality Upgrade

WLAF, rebranded from WHITE LIONs through a partnership with the Air Force, launches its 2026 Basketball Thailand League campaign with a focus on building sustainable team growth and a professional sports brand over 3-5 years rather than cha

25 May Khaosod

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Police

Tragic Beam Collapse: Workers Fall from Fifth Floor of Police Apartment Building, Two Dead, One Critical, One Miraculously Survives

A concrete beam collapsed on the fifth floor of a police apartment building under construction in Si Sa Ket, killing two workers and leaving one in critical condition, while a fourth worker miraculously survived by gripping the remaining fr

25 May Khaosod

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Weather

Meteorological Department Issues 7-Day Weather Forecast; Prepare for Heavy End-of-Month Rainfall and Risk of Flash Floods and Flash Flooding

Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall and flash flood risks from May 28-31, with the eastern and western-facing southern regions facing the heaviest downpours as monsoon winds strengthen across the country.

25 May Khaosod

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Community

Lamyai Thanks Captain Chaang for Coming Into Her Life; Fans Delighted Seeing the Couple Like They're House Hunting Together

Country singer Lamyai Hai Thong Kham and Captain Chaang are delighting fans with sweet moments together, including what appears to be house hunting, as the couple celebrates their relationship with constant laughter and genuine affection.

25 May Khaosod

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National

NESDB Recommends Regulatory Framework for Finfluencers as Personal Loans Surge Among Under-25s

Thailand's household debt surged to 16.44 trillion baht in Q4 2025, with the NESDB warning that young people under 25 are driving personal loan growth through online shopping trends, prompting calls for stricter regulation of financial infl

25 May Khaosod

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