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Thailand's Healthcare Budget Called a Ticking Time Bomb
Thailand's 570-billion-baht healthcare budget—praised internationally for efficiency—faces three critical structural crises: overemphasis on treatment versus prevention, hospital deficits causing staff shortages, and fragmented funding crea
Thai Asset Development Bank Names New Managing Director
Dr. Theethach Suksukhat, former Deputy Managing Director of Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation, has been appointed as the new Managing Director effective July 1, 2026, bringing six years of prior experience at the organization.
Suchart Reelected Thai Golf Association Chief
Suchart Suwannasri was reelected president of the Thai Golf Association for a third term at the organization's annual general meeting in Nakhon Pathom. The association plans to focus on developing youth golfers and promoting member courses
Military Chiefs Inspect Border Region After Farm Access Ban
Thailand's three military service chiefs inspected border operations in Sa Kaeo province, coordinating defenses across the eastern region following new restrictions on nighttime farm access aimed at preventing unauthorized border crossings.
ALLY Rebrands as Urban Experience Platform
ALLY REIT is rebranding as an Urban Experience Platform, investing 200 million baht to transform its community malls into lifestyle destinations across Thailand and the US by 2028. The company is also acquiring three new malls and rebrandin
Kimberly Confident She'll Conceive Quickly When Ready
Actress Kimberly Ann Voltemas clarified she's not currently pregnant after sparking speculation with a bikini post, revealing she and her husband plan to delay having children due to her heavy filming schedule in 2025. She expressed confide
Iraq to Reopen Embassy in Thailand After 70 Years
Iraq will reopen its embassy in Thailand for the first time in 70 years following Cabinet approval, strengthening bilateral ties and opening new opportunities in energy, trade and tourism.
Lucky Numbers For July 1 Lottery Drawing
Mae Nam Nueng releases lucky number predictions for the July 1 lottery drawing, featuring numbers 1, 2, 3, and 9 along with various two- and three-digit combinations. The guidance coincides with a merit-making ceremony honoring late comedia
Man United Contacts Rashford Over Pre-Season Return
Manchester United has contacted Marcus Rashford to return for pre-season training under new manager Michael Carrick after his loan at Barcelona ended. The forward's future remains uncertain due to a release clause that could allow him to le
Scientists Create Cyborg Cockroaches That Breathe Underwater For 3 Hours
Asian researchers have created cyborg cockroaches equipped with 3D-printed diving suits that can breathe underwater for up to three hours, potentially enabling rescue missions in flooded disaster zones and hazardous environments humans cann
Flight Attendant Salaries Vary Widely By Airline
Flight attendants earn vastly different salaries depending on their airline, with premium carriers like Singapore Airlines and Emirates paying 80,000–110,000 baht monthly while budget airlines offer 50,000–75,000 baht, plus additional allow
Kasetsart University Researchers Discover New Yeast Species
Kasetsart University researchers identified a new yeast species in Thai mangrove forests and named it Sirindhorniae to honor Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's 70th birthday. The discovery from Chanthaburi's Rajiv Gardens highlights Thailand