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Moshi Posts 1.94 Billion Baht Revenue in First Half
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Moshi Posts 1.94 Billion Baht Revenue in First Half

Moshi Moshi Retail reported 1.94 billion baht revenue in the first half of 2025, up 17.1 percent year-on-year, driven by strong same-store sales and expansion of 11 new locations across Thailand.

Songkhla Local Bodies Set to Dismiss 68 Staff Over Exam Cheating
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Songkhla Local Bodies Set to Dismiss 68 Staff Over Exam Cheating

Songkhla's 40 local government bodies are set to dismiss 68 civil servants hired through fraudulent exams, with investigations underway to determine involvement levels and potential legal action.

Thailand Upgrades Cybersecurity Curriculum To Meet Growing Threats
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Thailand Upgrades Cybersecurity Curriculum To Meet Growing Threats

Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education upgraded the cybersecurity curriculum at Panyapiwat Institute of Management to address evolving cyber threats, integrating artificial intelligence and industry expertise to better prepare graduates fo

Rodtang Posts Boxing Sparring Clip, Asks Fans About Olympic Prospects
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Rodtang Posts Boxing Sparring Clip, Asks Fans About Olympic Prospects

Muay Thai champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon posted a boxing sparring video with his brother-in-law and asked fans if they could represent Thailand at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Eye Bank Thanks CP-True for 20 Years of Donation Support
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Eye Bank Thanks CP-True for 20 Years of Donation Support

The Thai Red Cross Eye Bank honored CP-True group with a plaque for two decades of support to the "Let Them See Love" eye donation campaign, which has helped provide transplants for patients in need.

Is Comprehensive Health Insurance Right for You?
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Is Comprehensive Health Insurance Right for You?

Comprehensive health insurance pools medical expenses into one large annual limit rather than setting separate caps per service, offering broader protection for serious illnesses and advanced treatments but at higher premiums than itemized

Woman Seeks Buddhist Office Inquiry Into Wat Pa Adulyaram Land Dispute
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Woman Seeks Buddhist Office Inquiry Into Wat Pa Adulyaram Land Dispute

A woman has called for a Buddhist Office investigation into a land dispute involving Wat Pa Adulyaram in Khon Kaen, claiming her family's property deed remains unresolved while facing criminal charges she says lack proper evidence.

Transport Department Clarifies TC and QC Test Vehicle Plates
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Transport Department Clarifies TC and QC Test Vehicle Plates

Thailand's Department of Land Transport clarified that TC and QC registration plates authorize vehicles for testing before production or sale, with TC plates valid for 180 days on prototypes and QC plates for 90 days on quality-checked vehi

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Broker Used Villagers' IDs to Register Chinese Firms

Commerce Ministry inspectors found no business activity at the registered addresses in Khok Si Suphan, the department's director-general said The story Broker sold villagers’ IDs to register 35 Chinese nominee firms as seen on Thaiger News.

October 2026 Calendar: Special Holiday Breaks for Bangkok Government Workers
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October 2026 Calendar: Special Holiday Breaks for Bangkok Government Workers

Bangkok government workers will get a three-day continuous break in October 2026 when the city hosts the World Bank and IMF annual meeting, with remote work days designated to ease traffic and security concerns.

Researchers: 2025 Earthquake Activity Within Normal Range Over 100 Years
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Researchers: 2025 Earthquake Activity Within Normal Range Over 100 Years

Earthquake activity in 2025 remains within normal historical ranges, with researchers noting that improved global monitoring networks and instant communication create a false perception of increased seismic events. Thailand faces minimal di

New Business Registrations Surge 143% in July
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New Business Registrations Surge 143% in July

New business registrations surged 143% year-on-year in July, driven largely by a 40.5 billion baht capital injection from Ban Pu Limited for an energy venture. Online retail, restaurants, and clothing sectors led growth across the economy.