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Thai YouTuber Hlun Solo Dies, Mourned by Fans
Popular Thai YouTuber Hlun Solo, known for his humble background and authentic content that contrasted with typical influencers, has died at age 25, sparking widespread mourning among his devoted fanbase.
PM Anutin Walks With Piphath to Quell Coalition Tensions
Prime Minister Anutin displayed public solidarity with Deputy PM Piphath at a merit-making ceremony in July, walking arm-in-arm and joking with reporters in an apparent effort to dismiss coalition tensions. Anutin emphasized cabinet unity a
Over 5,300 Visitors Flock to Thai Nature Parks for Royal Birthday
Over 5,300 visitors explored Thailand's 37 national recreation forests during the royal birthday celebration, with entrance fees waived at seven sites to promote conservation-focused tourism and forest preservation.
Ubon Airport Sets Passenger Record During Long Holiday
Ubon Ratchathani Airport set a new passenger record with nearly 5,000 travelers on a single day during the extended holiday period that included the King's Birthday and the Ubon Candle Festival.
Chulalongkorn Alumni Seek Help for Hlun Solo's Family
Chulalongkorn University alumni are seeking help protecting the family of deceased content creator Hlun Solo, who had over 900,000 YouTube subscribers, with urgent needs including body repatriation from Georgia and securing his digital asse
PM Approves Call for Election Commission Probe into Lawmaker Donations
The Prime Minister backed an Election Commission investigation into whether donations to independent candidates by Bhumjaithai party members constitute illegal vote-buying, delegating responsibility to the party's legal counsel to ensure co
PM Anutin Plans Interior Ministry Overhaul in August After Exam Cheating Scandal
Prime Minister Anutin plans a major Interior Ministry reorganization in August following an exam cheating scandal that has damaged public confidence, with officials facing criminal and disciplinary action for their roles in the scheme.
Deputy Interior Minister Denies Quid Pro Quo in Senate Selection Row
Deputy Interior Minister Vorasit Liangprasoet denied allegations of a quid pro quo arrangement involving his father's Senate selection, calling the claims unjust and suggesting they were created to distract attention.
Anatin Says Red-Green Mix Makes Blue Coalition
PM Anutin dismissed speculation of a red-green political alliance with a quip about color mixing, after Kla Kaew Party leader Thammanas faced questions about his Monaco trip coinciding with Thaksin's presence there.
Rayong Governor Orders Crackdown After Mass Fish Kill in Canal
Rayong's governor ordered an environmental crackdown after discovering a wooden pallet factory illegally dumping toxic wastewater into a canal near Ban Khao District, causing a mass fish kill. The factory must cease operations and remove th
LINE BK Reaches 8.8M Users Amid Liquidity Management Demand
LINE BK, a fintech platform jointly owned by Kasikornbank, surpassed 8.8 million users in early 2025 as Thai consumers increasingly turn to credit for managing cash flow amid economic uncertainty and rising costs.
Officials Deny Cover-Up in Local Civil Service Exam Fraud Case
Thailand's Deputy Interior Minister denied cover-up allegations in a civil service exam fraud case involving nearly 5,960 officials, saying data compilation is complete and the committee will finalize implementation procedures next week.