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Thai Weightlifter Goes Viral With Graceful Victory Dance
Thai weightlifter Watcharin Sophontchowkul went viral after completing a lift at a student sports competition, celebrating with a graceful theatrical bow that charmed over 2 million viewers online.
Bangkok Health Checkup Guide: Comparing Packages and Hospitals
Vichaiyut Hospital offers comprehensive preventive health screening packages in Bangkok ranging from basic to specialized programs, with modern technology and specialist physicians to help patients catch disease risks early.
Singer Damrong Clears His Name in Marital Rumor Mix-up
Singer Damrong Wongthong denies involvement in a marital scandal after internet users mistakenly linked him to a pre-1990s country music artist's divorce case. He confirmed his own marriage is loving and stable, and declined to intervene wh
Bangkok Approves 93.9 Billion Baht Budget for 2570
Bangkok's Metropolitan Council approved a 93.9 billion baht budget for fiscal year 2570, with over 6.6 billion baht earmarked for grassroots infrastructure improvements across all 50 districts.
Bangkok Councilors Accused of Proxy Voting Face Prison Time
A Bangkok assembly member faces up to 10 years in prison after admitting he cast a proxy vote for an absent colleague during a July 31 council session, violating strict assembly rules against the practice.
MG Posts Strong 67% Growth, Raises 2025 Sales Target to 36,000 Units
MG surged 67% in first-half 2025 sales, outpacing Thailand's 16% market growth, and raised its annual target to 36,000 units on strength from its electric vehicle lineup led by the MG S5 EV Plus and MG4 Electric.
Pheu Thai Denies Coalition Collapse Rumors Amid Government Instability
Pheu Thai's deputy leader denies the coalition is collapsing but acknowledges the three-month-old government faces serious instability from corruption and mismanagement, while keeping negotiations open with opposition factions. The party pl
Princess Sirivannavari Passes Fitness Test for 2026 Asian Games
Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand aced a fitness assessment at a UK training facility, securing an "Excellent" rating as she prepares for dressage competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Thai Party Official Sues iLaw Director Over Vote-Buying Claims
An Ang Thong MP and Bhumjaithai Party executive sued iLaw director Yingchip Archananth over his disclosure of vote-buying allegations mentioning the politician's name in a Senate case. Kraiwut Prasitanantakul denies wrongdoing and says he h
Pheu Thai Deputy Leader Denies Silencing Allegations
Pheu Thai deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul denied the party silenced a former Bangkok MP over harassment allegations, saying incomplete information prevented an investigation at the time and the party now stands ready to probe the matter.
Thai Union Reports Record Q2 Gross Margin at 21.4%
Thai Union Group posted record Q2 gross margins of 21.4% on disciplined cost management and strong seafood demand, while raising its interim dividend 14.3% to the highest level since 2022.
Lawmaker Defends Land Holdings From Court Seizure
A Phetchabun MP defended his land holdings on Wednesday, arguing that a decade-old court seizure of his father's assets applied only to the house structure, not the land his family inherited and later repurchased together.