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Actor C Pruksachai Opens First SUPER SUN Pop-Up Store in Thailand
Actor C Pruksachai opened his first physical SUPER SUN pop-up store in Thailand at Siam Center on July 31, marking a major milestone for the brand he spent three years developing. The pop-up runs through August 9 and represents his transiti
Thailand to Host MotoGP Season Opener for Third Consecutive Year in 2027
Thailand will host the MotoGP season opener for the third consecutive year in March 2027 at Buriram's Chang International Circuit, where fans will witness new-generation machinery compete under fresh technical regulations for the first time
YouTube Continues Paying Hulun Solo's Family Through Ad Revenue
YouTube will continue paying ad revenue from travel vlogger Hulun Solo's videos to his family for up to 50 years under Thai copyright law, with viewer engagement directly supporting them.
PTT Exploration Reports 39 Billion Baht Profit, Declares 4.50 Baht Dividend
PTT Exploration reported a 39 billion baht net profit for the first half of 2025 and declared a 4.50 baht dividend per share while boosting natural gas production to support Thailand's energy security amid global market tensions.
Thailand Unveils Five Investment Strategies to Boost GDP Above 3%
Thailand's government approved five investment strategies targeting GDP growth above 3%, including AI and digital hubs, green energy, and financial services to attract capital and restructure the economy.
Thai Rice Curry Subsidy Program Stalls Amid Public Backlash
Thailand's ambitious 40-baht rice curry subsidy program has stalled before launch due to public and business backlash, prompting the Commerce Ministry to redesign the initiative addressing rising meal costs that have jumped 5-33% nationwide
Thailand Launches Forest Ranger Support Policy With Rehabilitation Centers
Thailand's government launched a support policy for forest rangers on World Ranger Day, establishing rehabilitation centers and enhancing welfare for the 22,450 officers protecting the nation's forests and natural resources.
Influencer Shares Good News After Stage 4 Liver Cancer Diagnosis
Influencer Nattapol, known as Jar Kae Pharawai, announced that his stage 4 liver tumor has shrunk from 15 centimeters to 13 centimeters following treatment at the Cancer Institute. He credited his medical team and expressed determination to
Former Annamikaya Supreme Abbot Dies at 99
The 13th former Supreme Abbot of Thailand's Annamikaya order, Phra Maha Khannamtham Wachiranuvathorn, died peacefully at 99 on Saturday in Kanchanaburi after 79 Buddhist Lent seasons of service.
Thai Volleyball Wins SEA V Cup Opener Against Indonesia
Thailand's women's volleyball team defeated Indonesia 3-1 in the opening match of the SEA V Cup 2026 in Hanoi, extending their unbeaten streak against the rival squad.
Thai Teen Nichavaran Wins Singles and Doubles at Asian Fourteen
Thai tennis star Nichavaran Ploykem Suk won the girls' singles and doubles titles at the Asian Fourteen & Under 2026 tournament at the National Tennis Development Center, defeating Japan's Shiori Izuka in singles and partnering with Jantrat
PM Anuthon Claims Local Exam Cheating Crisis Resolved
PM Anuthon said cheating in Interior Ministry local exams stemmed from individual misconduct, not system failures, and has been completely resolved with staff prosecutions and fraudulent results cancelled.