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National Sports Development Fund Elevates Thai Sports Fund Management to International Standards
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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
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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.