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NEXZTER BRIC Superbike Round 2 Opens With Practice Sessions
NEXZTER BRIC Superbike Round 2 kicks off with practice sessions at Chang International Circuit in Buriram on July 31, with championship races and finals scheduled for August 1-2 featuring top Thai and international riders.
Thai Embassy Ankara Clarifies Death Case Notification Timeline
The Thai Embassy in Ankara clarified its handling of a Thai national's death in Georgia, stating it was not directly notified by police and only learned of the case from Georgia's Foreign Ministry on July 29.
Government Savings Bonds Sell Out in 21 Seconds
Government Savings Bonds worth 2 billion baht sold out in 21 seconds through the Pao Tang app, with the next sale opening August 3-5 offering fixed rates of 1.80% for three-year bonds and 2.80% for ten-year bonds.
Thailand Overhauls 100+ Laws to Boost Business Competitiveness
Thailand's government is reviewing more than 100 laws identified as obstacles to business, aiming to reduce costs and boost competitiveness through fast-tracked reforms prioritizing quick implementation and tangible benefits.
Thai Youth Tennis Team Heads to World U-14 Finals in Czech Republic
Thailand's under-14 boys tennis team heads to the World U-14 Finals in the Czech Republic from August 3-8, after qualifying through Asia/Oceania regionals in Malaysia.
Transport Ministry: Old Traffic Fines Exempt From New Vehicle Tax Rule
Outstanding traffic fines issued before August 1 will not prevent vehicle tax renewal under Thailand's new enforcement rule, the Transport Ministry clarified, affecting 16 million existing citations.
32 Universities Compete for Thai Football Championship Title
Thirty-two universities are competing in Thailand's fourth national university football championship at Khon Kaen University, with over 1 million baht in total prizes including 400,000 baht for the champion.
Thailand U-17 Women's Squad Named for Indonesia Cup
Thailand's under-17 women's soccer team has been named for the Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026 in Indonesia next August, with 27 players selected for training camp under coach Tida Pon Wiwasukhu.
Thailand Denies POW Detention Allegations Against Cambodia
The Joint Information Center on the Thailand-Cambodian Situation (JIC) firmly rejects the allegations made by the Cambodian side concerning the detention of 18 prisoners of war. The call for an invest...
FLE Advances With First IPO Filing, Eyes Mai Market Listing
Frontline Engineering Company Limited received SEC approval for its 100-million-share IPO filing and plans to list on the mai market to fund expansion of its water management systems business serving government and private sector clients.
Gelato Craze Boosts Thailand's Ice Cream Market 70%
Thai ice cream orders surged 70% in late July as a viral gelato trend attracted 40% new customers to the market, with chocolate flavors leading demand across GrabFood's platform.
Thailand Responds to Cambodia's JBC Statement
The JIC takes note of a statement made by the Spokesperson of the Cambodian Ministry of Defence during a briefing to the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH) and wishes to clarify the following ke...