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Thailand Seizes 20,000 Unsafe Squishy Toys in Safety Crackdown
Thailand's Industrial Standards Institute seized nearly 20,000 uncertified squishy toys worth over 1 million baht from Bangkok's Sampheng market, finding they failed mandatory safety requirements and may contain harmful chemicals, heavy met
Suzuki Cuts Fronx Price to 599,000 Baht in Limited Campaign
Suzuki is cutting the Fronx GL model price to 599,000 baht—a 90,000-baht discount—for a limited campaign with only 200 units available through September 30. Higher trim levels qualify for an extra 20,000-baht discount and zero-percent finan
Health Minister Orders Audit of 60 Billion Baht Budget
Health Minister Phattana Prom-phattan ordered an audit of 60 billion baht in National Health Security Office funds, demanding agencies clarify within a week how the 2024 budget was distributed and whether it was spent efficiently.
Thai Workers Plan Finances Better With Credit Lines
Thai self-employed workers are increasingly using credit lines as financial planning tools rather than emergency-only borrowing, with over 60% opening accounts in advance to manage cash flow and unexpected expenses.
Thailand Post Eyes Digital Logistics Overhaul With New Strategy
Thailand Post launches "RelationSHIFT" strategy to transform from a traditional postal service into a digital lifestyle logistics brand, leveraging AI and data analytics to help Thai businesses and SMEs reach online markets nationwide.
EECiti Smart City Project Attracts Over 100 Thai and Foreign Investors
Over 100 Thai and foreign investors expressed strong interest in the EECiti smart city project during a market sounding forum in late July, with stakeholders discussing investment structures and offering recommendations to enhance the devel
Thailand Builds Homes for Poor and Disabled as Royal Tribute
Thailand's government has launched a royal tribute housing program providing homes to poor and disabled residents across Buriram province, with four houses already completed in Ku Mueang district at 100,000 baht each as part of the King's b
Thai Senior Tennis Championship Sets Record With Historic Team Turnout
The 2025 Thai Senior Tennis Championship set a record with 24 teams and 552 competitors aged 30 and above, culminating in a royal trophy presentation by Princess Suthida at Crystal Sports G in Palm Hills.
Thailand's Top Administrative Court Overturns Songkhla Governor Dismissal
Thailand's Supreme Administrative Court overturned the dismissal of Songkhla's former provincial governor Niphon Bunnyamanee, ruling the 2021 order violated legal procedure and essential requirements for removal from office.
Concert Organizer Exposes Fake Wristband Forgery Ring
A concert organizer in Sing Buri exposed a forged wristband syndicate selling fake entry passes to his events, vowing legal action after discovering the criminal group's printing operation. The promoter warns other concert organizers nation
Trinity Securities Eyes Fed Rate Cuts, US Data in August
Trinity Securities expects August markets to be shaped by Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations and U.S. economic data, with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech on August 27–29 likely to signal the central bank's monetary policy dir
Bangchak Donates 3.6 Million Baht to 19 Charities for 20th Year
Bangchak Corporation donated 3.6 million baht to 19 charities through its Green Miles loyalty program, with funds accumulated from member loyalty points and company matching contributions over two decades.