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Prince of Songkhla University Debuts CAR-T Cell Cancer Treatment
Prince of Songkhla University's Faculty of Medicine has unveiled a locally-developed CAR-T Cell cancer treatment with a 90 percent recovery rate, reducing costs from 20 million baht to 2 million baht per patient. The university is expanding
Exam Fraud To Cost Nearly 6,000 Government Jobs
BANGKOK: The discovery of civil service exam fraud is expected to cost 5,925 local government employees their jobs this month, Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit said yesterday (Aug 3).
Drought-Stricken Village Revives Cat Blessing Ritual for Rain
Residents of drought-stricken Kon Chim Subdistrict in Khon Kaen performed a traditional cat goddess blessing ritual using dolls instead of a live cat, hoping to bring rain after two months without significant rainfall devastated rice crops.
Actress Om Apologizes for On-Air Incident with Gig
Actress Om apologized for a misunderstanding during a live broadcast with Gig Suwatchanee, clarifying she meant no disrespect and pledging to be more careful in future broadcasts. Both entertainers are recovering from physical strain sustai
Thailand Launches AI Psoriasis System for Early Skin Disease Detection
Thailand's government has launched an AI system that diagnoses psoriasis from photos with 95% accuracy, aiming to expand skin disease screening in areas lacking dermatologists and reduce healthcare access gaps.
Village Hangs Red Cloth to Ward Off 'Widow Ghost'
Residents of two villages in Kalasin Province have hung red cloth on nearly every house to ward off a "widow ghost" blamed for two mysterious deaths of healthy men, a response rooted in Northeast Thai tradition and supernatural belief.
Thailand Rejects UN Report on Cambodia Border Clashes
Thailand disputes a UN report claiming 650,000 Cambodians were internally displaced in recent border clashes, arguing the findings were one-sided and excluded Bangkok's account of events.
Young Elephant Found in Forest Dies of Acute Kidney Failure
An orphaned wild elephant undergoing treatment at Thaioyak National Park in Kanchanaburi died of acute kidney failure early August 4, despite intensive veterinary care and round-the-clock monitoring by staff.
Thai PM Visits Indonesia for First Time in 15 Years
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul attended an official welcoming ceremony hosted by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on August 3, 2...
Government Defends Gold Card Budget Against Misuse Claims
Thailand's government rejected claims that National Health Security Fund (gold card) budgets were misused for events, saying healthcare spending is transparent and auditable, while the Health Ministry reviews allocation guidelines to improv
Pheu Thai Party Denies Silencing Allegation in Sexual Harassment Case
Pheu Thai Party denies silencing a former member's sexual harassment complaint, saying she initially refused to name the alleged perpetrator or authorize an investigation into the Move Forward parliamentarian accused.
SME Promotion Office Denies Bias in E-Commerce Project Selection
OSMEP defended its selection process for e-commerce SME projects against bias allegations, stating all decisions followed legal requirements and transparent evaluation criteria approved by independent committees.