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Deputy PM Pushes Visitor Economy Drive at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thailand's Deputy PM visited Suvarnabhumi Airport to streamline passenger services and boost the "Visitor Economy" by improving immigration efficiency and security while targeting higher-spending travelers in education, business, and wellne
Thailand Rejects Cambodia Scam-Fighting Critic
Thailand's air force deputy commander rejected Cambodia's criticism of Thai scam-fighting operations, saying transnational crime cannot be treated as a single nation's internal matter and that Thailand seeks cooperation, not interference, w
Chi Woo Park Wins Youth Golf Championship
Chi Woo Park won the Super Genz boys title at the Chang Championship 2026 youth golf tournament held August 14-16 at Lakeview Resort in Phetchaburi, finishing with a score of 7-under-par 209. The event, part of the Chang-Genz Golf Tour, all
Consumer Protection Agency Orders Airline Investigation Over Overbooking
The Consumer Protection Commission is investigating an airline that overbooked a domestic flight by selling 191 tickets for 189 seats, leaving a passenger stranded despite advance payment for seat selection and meals. Deputy Prime Minister
Thai Boccia Team Eyes Gold at World Championships in Seoul
Thailand's boccia team heads to Seoul in August 2025 for the World Championships, targeting gold as preparation for the Asian Para Games later that year. The squad of eight athletes will face elite global competitors including Brazil, Portu
Thai Railways Studies Double-Track Project to Malaysia Border
Thai Railways is studying a 215-kilometer double-track rail project from Hat Yai to Malaysia's Sungai Kolok to boost economic development and connectivity across four southern border provinces.
MP Ice Denies Charges as Lawyer Argues Posts Are Not Genuine Criticism
MP Ice denies defamation charges filed by businessman Suchat Chomklin over social media posts accusing him of corruption, arguing that public officials must accept criticism.
Prachin Buri Residents Demand Halt to EEC Expansion
Residents of Prachin Buri rallied at the provincial government complex demanding the Prime Minister halt plans to include the province in the Eastern Economic Corridor, citing concerns over Chinese investment and environmental impacts on lo
AIS Offers Free AI Training at Academy Event
AIS Academy hosts a free two-day AI training event September 11-12, 2026 in Bangkok, featuring workshops and masterclasses with global tech experts aimed at building practical AI skills across Thailand's workforce and businesses.
Parliamentary Panel Studies Human Rights Issues in Deep South
A Thai parliamentary committee on law and human rights visited Yala and Songkhla provinces this month to investigate enforcement practices and alleged violations in the conflict-affected deep south region.
No Candidates Register First Day for Nonthaburi Governor Election
No candidates registered on the first day of filing for Nonthaburi's provincial administrator election scheduled for September 20, though the grandson of the slain previous administrator is expected to register August 18.
Election Fraud Case Decision Deadline Set for August or September
Thailand's Election Commission will decide by late August or September 2026 whether to refer fraud charges against 229 people accused of violations in the 2024 parliamentary election to the Supreme Court's Election Division. Opposition part