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Thai YouTuber's Grandmother Grieves Over Son's Death in Georgia
Thai YouTuber Hlun Solo, 26, died in Georgia while travelling, with authorities confirming his death after days of uncertainty; his grandmother rejected online speculation of suicide, describing him as devoted and hardworking.
A5 Partners With GUNKUL on Solar Rooftop Initiative
A5 Group's residential management company partners with GUNKUL to install customized solar rooftop systems for residents, supporting Thailand's "Community Solar" policy and enabling households to reduce energy costs while selling excess pow
Thai Chamber Backs Trade Deal Push on US Tariff Exemptions
Thailand's Chamber of Commerce backs the government's push to secure tariff exemptions for Thai goods in trade negotiations with the US, prioritizing products with high local content like agricultural and food items to boost rural economies
Thailand Extends Maternity Leave for State Enterprise Workers to 120 Days
Thailand's Department of Labor Protection and Welfare is extending maternity leave for state enterprise workers from 98 to 120 days with full pay, aligning protections with the private sector under updated labor laws.
Thai Volleyball Star Jabs Vietnam Over Distant Accommodation
Thai volleyball player Yamin Krisada Nilsai sarcastically criticized Vietnam for housing the Thai women's team over 90 minutes from the CV Cup training venue while keeping their own athletes nearby.
Thailand's Industrial Land Market Surges 17.5% in First Half
Thailand's industrial land market surged 17.5% in the first half of 2026, with prices in the Eastern Economic Corridor jumping over 31% as investors seek modern facilities for advanced manufacturing and technology projects.
Princess Opens TO BE NUMBER ONE Member Assembly 2025
Princess Ubolratana presided over the TO BE NUMBER ONE member assembly on July 15, recognizing outstanding anti-drug and community initiatives across Thailand's 76 provinces. The event honored nine Diamond Prototype projects and celebrated
CJ MORE Opens Store Fronts to Boost Local Entrepreneurs
CJ MORE is opening retail storefronts at over 2,000 branches nationwide to help local entrepreneurs operate rental shops and community markets, creating income opportunities and strengthening local economies.
Thai Volleyball Team Frustrated by Long Hotel Distance in Hanoi
Thailand's women's volleyball team faces a 90-minute commute to the SEA V Cup 2026 venue in Hanoi, while host Vietnam's team stays near the arena, violating international standards that require hotels within 30 minutes of competition sites.
Highway Department Clears Roadside Encampment Littered With Condoms
The Department of Rural Roads cleared an overgrown highway median in Pathum Thani that had become a rendezvous site littered with used condoms and other intimate items, with plans to install fencing to prevent future illicit use.
Government Volunteers Clean Wat Sarakhet Temple
Nearly 900 government volunteers cleaned and landscaped Wat Sarakhet temple in Ko Lanta on Monday as part of a royal-initiative project to honor the monarchy and promote community service.
Democrat Leader Questions Conflict of Interest in Senate Election Case
Democrat leader Thawee Sodsong questioned potential conflicts of interest in the Senate election fraud case, noting that five of seven Election Commission commissioners were approved by the same Senate under investigation for irregularities