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Thailand Sweeps Sepaktakraw Hoop Championship Titles
Thailand dominated the 39th ISTAF World Sepaktakraw Championship Thai King's Cup 2026, sweeping both men's and women's hoop event titles at Fashion Island shopping center in Bangkok.
Hudson Says Thai Squad Short on Rest Before Philippines Win
Thailand defeated the Philippines 1-0 in AFF Cup Group B play, but coach Anthony Hudson warned the squad needs rest after arriving at their hotel just before dawn with minimal preparation time.
Thailand Edges Philippines Late to Secure ASEAN Cup Quarterfinals
Thailand defeated the Philippines 1-0 in the 2026 ASEAN Cup on August 4, securing quarterfinal qualification with a late goal from Warisara Chutong in the 84th minute.
Thailand and Indonesia Strengthen Defense Ties
Thailand and Indonesia agreed to strengthen defense cooperation through a new policy dialogue mechanism and expanded military exchanges during a visit by Thai Defense Minister Adul Bunthamaserge on August 4. The nations also pledged joint m
Anti-Corruption Agency Mourns Death of Praphash Kongyiad, 64
NACC commissioner and former Fiscal Policy Office director Praphash Kongyiad, a Harvard-educated legal scholar from Trang Province, has died at age 64.
Geologists To Survey Seven Sinkholes In Khon Kaen
Seven sinkholes have appeared in farmland near Ban Wang Charoen village in Khon Kaen's Phu Pha Man district, part of a decade-long subsidence problem in limestone terrain. Geologists will survey the area on August 5 to determine causes and
Suvarnabhumi Airport Apologizes, Disciplines Security Over Chinese Fan Incident
Suvarnabhumi Airport disciplined security personnel for misconduct while handling a disturbance by Chinese fans that led to 22 passengers being denied boarding on a Thai Airways flight to Beijing on July 29. The airport acknowledged officer
Taiwan Reaffirms Commitment as Trusted Ally of Thailand
Taiwan reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Thailand through extended visa benefits, cultural exchanges, and economic cooperation, with Taiwan now serving as Thailand's fourth-largest trading partner.
Bangkok Urges Public to Stop Food Handouts on Ratchadamnoen Road
Bangkok authorities have banned public food handouts on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road after homeless gatherings sparked violence and safety concerns, directing donors to use official shelters instead.
Siam Kubota Pivots to After-Sales Services Amid Slowdown
Siam Kubota's new machinery sales fell for the first time in years as farmers battle economic headwinds, but the company's after-sales service business is thriving as customers extend equipment life instead of buying new machines.
Senate Case Not About The Money Trail, Experts Say
Legal experts argue the contested Senate case hinges on whether the selection process was fair, not on proving financial transfers as many assume. The law allows the Election Commission to refer the matter to the Supreme Court based on evid
Thailand Seeks Indonesia's Help to Resolve Southern Border Unrest
Thailand's PM Anutin visited Indonesia to seek help resolving escalating violence in the southern border region, where recent attacks have killed soldiers and police and suspended peace talks.