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National Sports Development Fund Elevates Thai Sports Fund Management to International Standards
Thailand's National Sports Development Fund is upgrading its management systems to international standards through training workshops in Surat Thani, aiming to become a "strategic sports investment mechanism" that boosts athletic performanc
Unitree Unveils 'GD01': A Giant Pilotable Robot From China With a Starting Price of 18 Million Baht
Chinese robotics firm Unitree unveiled the GD01, a pilotable giant robot standing 2.7 meters tall that can switch between walking and crawling, starting at 18 million baht. The mecha marks a significant step toward making sci-fi robot techn
Informa Brings Global Experts and Leading Companies Together for Food & Hospitality Thailand 2026
Informa will bring global food and hospitality experts to Thailand's 2026 event as the restaurant sector adapts to evolving consumer demands beyond just taste, emphasizing memorable experiences, strong storytelling, and digital engagement.
Stock Exchange Overhauls Trading Rules to Prevent MSCI Downgrade
Thailand's stock exchange is consulting on major trading rule changes through May 29 to prevent a downgrade by MSCI, including reduced tick sizes, stricter short-selling controls, and fees on high-frequency trading accounts.
Thawee Insists Justice Must Come Before Loans, Urges Government to Stop Financial Leaks Through Debt Creation
Pracharaj Party leader Thawee Sodsong argues the government must tackle structural economic inequality before approving new loans, claiming the 400 billion baht decree channels public money to monopolistic retailers and energy firms rather
Young Man Heartbroken as Beloved Pet Carp Dies Suddenly; Friend Offers to Cook It
A Chinese man's pet carp died after years of care, and his friend cooked it into soup and stir-fried roe despite the owner's emotional distress, sparking debate online over pet loss, food waste, and safety concerns with ornamental fish.
IRPC Posts Net Profit of 7.889 Billion Baht as Dubai Crude Oil Expected to Trade Between $98-105 Per Barrel
IRPC swung to a 7.889 billion baht profit in Q1 2025 after crude oil prices surged due to Middle East geopolitical tensions, though the refiner warns of downside risks if prices fall.
Geno Eyes Championship Glory at Kroger Queen City Tournament in Ohio with Nine Thai Golfers
World number two Atthaya Thitikul leads a contingent of ten Thai golfers competing at the Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio this week, where a $2 million prize pool awaits at the LPGA tournament.
True Corporation Reaffirms Position as Thailand's Most Sustainable Organization for 8 Consecutive Years, Guaranteed Top 1%
True Corporation has secured the top 1% global sustainability ranking for the eighth consecutive year in the telecommunications sector, according to S&P Global's 2025 assessment of nearly 9,200 companies worldwide.
BMA faces 1.3 billion baht Chatuchak debt as appeal continues
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration faces a 1.338 billion baht debt to the State Railway of Thailand for unpaid land rental fees at Chatuchak Weekend Market, with the amount still under appeal as officials seek clarity on final figures
Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor who returned to Germany in his 80s, dies at 101
Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg, who endured multiple Nazi concentration camps and spent decades warning younger generations about the atrocities he witnessed, has died at 101 in his native northwestern Germany.
Middle East Crisis Hits Calbee: Japanese Snack Giant Switches to Black and White Packaging
Japanese snack maker Calbee is switching 14 popular products to black and white packaging starting May 25 to cut costs amid Middle East tensions driving up printing ink and oil-related material prices.