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Digital Minister Unfazed by TH-AI Passport Scrutiny
Thailand's Digital Minister says he welcomes scrutiny of the TH-AI Passport initiative after a Democrat MP called for its suspension, citing transparency concerns and threatening parliamentary action.
Thai Embassy Demands Explanation for Delayed Death Notice
The Thai Embassy in Ankara clarified that it didn't receive direct notification from Georgian police about the death of Thai national Bawornthat Pengsuk, first learning of the case from Georgia's Foreign Ministry on July 29.
Cabinet Should Wait One Year Before Reshuffle, Minister Says
Thailand's Digital Economy Minister argued that the cabinet should wait about a year before any reshuffle, saying ministers need more time to demonstrate results on priority issues like energy reform and corruption control.
Working Like a Capybara: The Calm Office Mindset Trend
Workers are embracing "capybara mode," a workplace trend inspired by the animal's calm nature that encourages setting boundaries, declining unnecessary tasks, and maintaining work-life balance to combat burnout.
Eastern Lanna Fashion Showcase Brings 84 Designs to Bangkok
Eighty-four fashion designers from eastern Lanna provinces showcase traditional textiles and modern designs at Bangkok's ICONSIAM from August 10–14, 2026, featuring a fashion show with celebrity guest Pancake Khemanij.
Thailand Names 16 Futsal Players for 2026 Continental Championship
Thailand has named a 16-player futsal squad for the Continental Championship 2026, hosted in Nonthaburi in August, where the team will face Russia, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and New Zealand in a round-robin format.
Thai Exports Grow 24 Consecutive Months Despite Trade Deficit
Thai exports expanded 20.8% in June for a 24th straight month, driven by industrial goods and strong diversification across global markets despite a first-half trade deficit reflecting increased investment in raw materials and production ca
Thai Cabinet Reviews Southern Border Security After BRN Talks Delay
Thailand's cabinet held an emergency security review after postponing peace talks with the BRN insurgent group, with focus on monitoring southern border conditions and coordinating operations to prevent violence escalation.
YouTuber Hulun Solo's Sister Rushes to Repatriate Body from Georgia
The sister of late YouTuber Hulun Solo began paperwork to repatriate his body from Georgia, with Thai authorities assisting to expedite his return to Kalasin Province for traditional funeral rites.
Revered Cambodian Monk Luang Pho Mian Develops Buriram Temple
Venerated Cambodian monk Luang Pho Mian, 90, has developed Wat Cha Niang Wanaram temple in Buriram province over decades of spiritual service. His disciples now create sacred amulets to support the temple's ongoing projects as the elderly a
Channel One 31 Launches Thai Version of Sky Castle Drama
Channel One 31 adapts the Korean drama "Sky Castle" for Thai audiences, following a mysterious tutor who helps elite families secure their children's admission to top universities, with competition and intrigue turning deadly in this exclus
GCAP GOLD Opens Butterbear Themed Gold Store in Bangkok
GCAP GOLD opens Thailand's first official Butterbear-themed gold store on Phetchburi Road in Bangkok, offering licensed gold products and an Instagram-worthy experience designed to attract millennial investors.