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LUMMAX and Lumpinee Present Garland to Naga Shrine
LUMMAX CEO Khrongkwan Lertcharunanth joined Lumpinee Boxing Stadium and the Royal Thai Army to present a ceremonial garland at the revered Naga Shrine in Nakhon Phanom during the annual seventh lunar month merit-making ceremony.
Honest Citizen Receives Found Cash After One Year Unclaimed
A Chiang Mai man received 8,987 baht after reporting found cash to tourist police a year ago, with no owner claiming it within the legal waiting period.
Bangkok Hospital Launches Charity Run Event With Fitness Testing
Bangkok Hospital Group launches Run With The Flow 2026, its third annual charity running festival, featuring a new fitness testing competition combining running with functional training across five stations to assess physical readiness and
Director Shares Touching Sunflower Symbolism Behind Evil Lawyer Series
Director Nottapon Boonprakob reveals that sunflowers in The Evil Lawyer symbolize the character Wimol, inspired by his own mother, whom he invited to appear in the series. The detail holds special meaning as sunflowers represented his mothe
Bangkok University Launches Strategic Communication Campaign Competition
Bangkok University's Master of Communication Arts program held a Strategic Communication Campaign competition where students showcased four-month projects aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, judged by experts from major Tha
Jupiter-Sun Alignment Brings Fortune To Six Zodiac Signs
A rare Jupiter-Sun alignment on July 17 brings fortune to six zodiac signs—Gemini, Pisces, Libra, Cancer, Aries, and Virgo—marking a 12-year celestial event predicted to transform misfortune into prosperity for those with good karma.
Young Englishman Funds Grandfather's World Cup Dream
A 21-year-old Englishman used his life savings to take his 80-year-old grandfather to the 2026 World Cup, a gesture that went viral and inspired a U.S. company to refund his £10,000 after England's victory over DR Congo.
Honda Big Bike MINI TRACK 2026 Launches Skills Training Event
Honda launched the second round of its MINI TRACK skills training event at Kaeng Krachan Circuit in Phetchaburi, offering riders of all levels professional instruction on motorcycles ranging from 125cc to 750cc models.
Dog's Allergic Reaction Traced to Swallowed Bluetooth Earbuds
A Thai dog developed severe allergic reactions including full-body hives and swollen eyes after swallowing a Bluetooth earbud, with X-rays revealing metal toxins from the device lodged in its intestines.
Thai Music Icons Unite for Charity Concert Benefiting Red Cross
Thai music legends performed at a charity concert on July 4 at Siam Square One, raising funds for the Thai Red Cross through nostalgic hits and emotional performances.
Revered Buddhist Monk Luang Pu Phol Remembered 35 Years After Death
Thailand commemorates the 35th anniversary of respected Buddhist monk Luang Pu Phol, a meditation master from Maha Sarakham Province who passed away in 1991 at age 71 after decades devoted to teaching and temple development.
Revered Monk's First Medal Series Released
A medal series honoring the late revered monk Luang Pho Pi Thinno, a celebrated Buddhist scholar from Sukhothai, has been released, with the first amulet minted in copper in 1959 to commemorate his ordination hall dedication ceremony.