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Family Plans Second Autopsy for Travel Creator Hlun Solo
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Family Plans Second Autopsy for Travel Creator Hlun Solo

Thai travel creator Hlun Solo's family will arrange a second autopsy at Thailand's Central Institute of Forensic Science after his body returns from Georgia before holding funeral rites at their home.

Online Sellers Demand Action Against Platform's Transport Monopoly
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Online Sellers Demand Action Against Platform's Transport Monopoly

Thai online sellers are demanding the Trade Competition Commission enforce new rules against e-commerce platforms allegedly monopolizing shipping services and forcing vendors into costly, restricted delivery arrangements. Small merchants sa

Democrat Party Sets Up Independent Panel on Sexual Harassment Allegation
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Democrat Party Sets Up Independent Panel on Sexual Harassment Allegation

The Democrat Party has established an independent committee to investigate sexual harassment allegations against former Bangkok MP Thisana Chunhawan, with investigators planning to interview associates since the alleged victim has not yet c

Index Living Mall Launches Pet-Friendly Campaign With 50,000 Baht Prize Pool
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Index Living Mall Launches Pet-Friendly Campaign With 50,000 Baht Prize Pool

Index Living Mall launched a pet-friendly campaign with 50,000 baht in prizes as Thailand's pet market surges toward 100 billion baht in 2025, driving furniture and home design innovation.

Pheu Thai Dismisses Coalition Rumors, Vows Full Scrutiny
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Pheu Thai Dismisses Coalition Rumors, Vows Full Scrutiny

Pheu Thai deputy leader Prayut Wattharasin rejected coalition speculation on August 4, reaffirming the party's commitment to its opposition role and vowing to scrutinize the government's performance on competitiveness and corruption.

Foreign Investors Bullish on Thai Stock Market Amid War, Politics Risks
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Foreign Investors Bullish on Thai Stock Market Amid War, Politics Risks

Foreign investors are driving confidence in Thai stocks to a "hot" level despite geopolitical tensions and political risks, with the SET Index gaining 2.04% in July as overseas buyers injected nearly 49 billion baht into the market.

Ministers Push to Finish Amnat Charoen Sports Stadium After 10-Year Delay
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Ministers Push to Finish Amnat Charoen Sports Stadium After 10-Year Delay

Senior ministers visited Amnat Charoen province to break a decade-long impasse on the stalled central sports stadium, vowing completion by 2027 to boost local sports, tourism, and economy.

PM Outlines Three-Point Vision for Stronger ASEAN Future
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PM Outlines Three-Point Vision for Stronger ASEAN Future

Thailand's PM outlined a three-point vision for ASEAN at a Jakarta summit, calling for stronger regional unity, crisis resilience, and tangible benefits for citizens amid growing global fragmentation.

New Museum Exhibition Opens at Nakhon Si Thammarat
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New Museum Exhibition Opens at Nakhon Si Thammarat

A new permanent exhibition hall dedicated to Phra Mahathat Chedi opened at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, showcasing the history and cultural significance of the revered Buddhist temple through multimedia displays and artifacts.

Mr. D.I.Y. Marks Decade With Thai Red Cross Partnership
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Mr. D.I.Y. Marks Decade With Thai Red Cross Partnership

Mr. D.I.Y. marked its decade of operations by signing a three-year partnership with the Thai Red Cross Society to strengthen disaster relief and community support nationwide, committing one million baht under the "MR. D.I.Y. Cares" initiati

Test Drive: New NEVO Q05 EV Impresses with Value and Efficiency
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Test Drive: New NEVO Q05 EV Impresses with Value and Efficiency

Changan's new NEVO Q05 electric SUV impresses with refined design, practical features, and strong efficiency in real-world testing around Bangkok. The affordable crossover delivers responsive handling and stable performance suitable for you

Thai Runner Biew Breaks Asian 100m Record With 9.99 Seconds
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Thai Runner Biew Breaks Asian 100m Record With 9.99 Seconds

Thai sprinter Biew Phuripol Bunsorn became the first Asian athlete to break the 10-second barrier in 2026, clocking 9.99 seconds at a championship in the Czech Republic on August 1.