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PM Anutin Visits Temple, Seeks Blessings for Government Work
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PM Anutin Visits Temple, Seeks Blessings for Government Work

Prime Minister Anutin visited a temple in Suphanburi province on August 1 to seek blessings for his government work, where he led prayers and received well-wishes from a local resident.

Foundation Holds Blessing Ceremony for Classical Thai Dance Performance
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Foundation Holds Blessing Ceremony for Classical Thai Dance Performance

A royal foundation held a blessing ceremony for classical Thai dance masters ahead of staging "Ramakien - Sita," a grand khon production scheduled for November-December 2026 at Thailand Cultural Center, honoring the late Queen Mother's cult

Buddhist Clergy Launch Temple-Community-State Development Initiative
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Buddhist Clergy Launch Temple-Community-State Development Initiative

Senior Buddhist clergy launched the Temple-Community-State Happiness-Building Project at a workshop in Pathum Thani Province, calling for unity between religious institutions, government, and communities to build social resilience and natio

Southern Thailand Consumer Confidence Plunges Amid Cost Crisis
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Southern Thailand Consumer Confidence Plunges Amid Cost Crisis

Consumer confidence in southern Thailand dropped sharply in July as global oil price volatility spiked shipping and fuel costs, while the government's fuel subsidies dried up and welfare card cuts left low-income families struggling with no

Ink Breaks Silence on Monaco Deal Rumors
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Ink Breaks Silence on Monaco Deal Rumors

Former PM Pita Limjaroenrat dismissed rumors of a secret political deal made in Monaco, posting on Instagram that she was simply vacationing while Palang Pracharath leader Thammakorn denied the alleged agreement involved orchestrating a pri

Bangkok Councilor Clarifies Card-Swiping Mixup as Accidental
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Bangkok Councilor Clarifies Card-Swiping Mixup as Accidental

A Bangkok City Council member accidentally pressed a colleague's voting machine button during a July 31 session due to close seating and a malfunctioning device, prompting a revote after he clarified the unintentional error.

Thai Sepak Takraw Federation Chief Praises King's Cup Turnout
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Thai Sepak Takraw Federation Chief Praises King's Cup Turnout

Nineteen nations will compete in the 39th King's Cup World Championship, a prestigious sepak takraw tournament running August 4-11 at Fashion Island in Thailand, attracting more participants than the 2026 Asian Games.

Ancient Golden Teak Tree Draws Lottery Seekers to Kamphaeng Phet Temple
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Ancient Golden Teak Tree Draws Lottery Seekers to Kamphaeng Phet Temple

A massive golden teak tree discovered in the Ping River near a Kamphaeng Phet temple has drawn crowds of lottery seekers who believe the ancient wood brings good fortune. The 22.8-meter tree, now enshrined at Wat Kalpaprueksa, has inspired

Mueang Thong Signs Ex-National Team Winger for Thai League 2
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Mueang Thong Signs Ex-National Team Winger for Thai League 2

Relegated Mueang Thong United signed former national team winger Pakorn Prempakdi to bolster their Thai League 2 squad, pairing him with fellow ex-international Charoensakdi Wongkorn in a bid for quick promotion back to the top flight.

Thailand Launches Big Data Platform to Boost Exercise Participation to 50%
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Thailand Launches Big Data Platform to Boost Exercise Participation to 50%

Thailand launched a big data platform called CCC Phase 3 to track exercise data and boost regular physical activity participation to 50% by 2027, integrating insights from multiple apps and agencies to tailor health policies to specific pop

Influencer Frustrated by Hospital's Response to Emergency Pain
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Influencer Frustrated by Hospital's Response to Emergency Pain

A Thai influencer criticized a hospital for dismissing his request to advance treatment for a painful jaw lump, though the facility later clarified it performed emergency drainage when he arrived with worsening symptoms before his scheduled

Man Hospitalized With Bowel Inflammation Warns Against Ignoring Digestive Changes
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Man Hospitalized With Bowel Inflammation Warns Against Ignoring Digestive Changes

A Thai man hospitalized with colon inflammation warns others not to ignore sudden changes in bowel habits, after loose stools and abdominal pain revealed a dangerous pouch-like formation in his intestine.