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Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 Offers Exclusive Dream Prize Opportunities
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Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 Offers Exclusive Dream Prize Opportunities

Chang launches its 12th annual junior golf tournament in 2026, offering elite coaching from world-class professionals including Collin Morikawa's mentor to develop Thailand's next generation of competitive golfers.

74-Year-Old Veteran Manager Claudio Ranieri Ready to Take Over Italian National Team
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74-Year-Old Veteran Manager Claudio Ranieri Ready to Take Over Italian National Team

Claudio Ranieri, the 74-year-old former Leicester City manager, has expressed willingness to lead Italy's national team after the federation began searching for a successor to Gennaro Gattuso, who failed to secure World Cup qualification.

Phipat Denies Connection to Land Acquisition Company Linked to Land Bridge Project, Acknowledges Brother as CEO
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Phipat Denies Connection to Land Acquisition Company Linked to Land Bridge Project, Acknowledges Brother as CEO

Deputy PM Phipat denies personal involvement with Ama Marine Co., the land acquisition firm linked to Thailand's Land Bridge project in Ranong, though he acknowledged his brother serves as the company's CEO.

Thailand designates Ta Muen and Ta Kwai as protected ancient monuments
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Thailand designates Ta Muen and Ta Kwai as protected ancient monuments

Thailand's Fine Arts Department has officially protected several ancient temple complexes in Surin province, including the historic Ta Muen and Ta Kwai sites near the Cambodian border, strengthening legal safeguards for these archaeological

ACC Approves Thailand's Inaugural Asian Balance Bike Championship for Children
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ACC Approves Thailand's Inaugural Asian Balance Bike Championship for Children

Thailand will host the inaugural Asian Balance Bike 2026 championship in June at Bangkok's Fashion Island, marking the first continental-level competition for children's balance bikes with participants expected from across Asia.

National ITMX: The Digital Backbone Powering Thailand's Economy 24/7
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National ITMX: The Digital Backbone Powering Thailand's Economy 24/7

National ITMX operates Thailand's central financial system connecting all banks, enabling seamless digital transactions including the popular PromptPay service that now handles over 2 billion transactions monthly.

Cabinet Approves Multiple Political Positions; Dr. Awk Named Deputy Government Spokesperson, Lindhiporn Appointed Assistant Minister
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Cabinet Approves Multiple Political Positions; Dr. Awk Named Deputy Government Spokesperson, Lindhiporn Appointed Assistant Minister

The Thai Cabinet approved multiple political appointments on May 12, including naming Pattharadassami Thongsluaykorn as Deputy Government Spokesperson and Lindiphon Wrinwatcharooj as Assistant Minister, alongside positions in the Education

Cabinet Approves 1.667 Billion Baht for State Welfare Fund, Benefiting 13 Million Eligible Citizens
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Cabinet Approves 1.667 Billion Baht for State Welfare Fund, Benefiting 13 Million Eligible Citizens

Thailand's cabinet approved 1.667 billion baht from emergency reserves to fund welfare benefits for 13.33 million registered citizens under the 2022 State Welfare Fund program throughout 2025.

Labor Ministry Deploys 597 Thai Workers Abroad to Build Income and Gain Experience
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Labor Ministry Deploys 597 Thai Workers Abroad to Build Income and Gain Experience

Thailand sent 597 workers abroad for jobs in South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and Japan, with the Labor Ministry emphasizing overseas work builds skills and remittances that benefit families and national development.

Farmers Struggle as Rice Prices Plummet to 4.50 Baht per Kilogram, Forced to Sell Land to Pay Fertilizer and Chemical Debts
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Farmers Struggle as Rice Prices Plummet to 4.50 Baht per Kilogram, Forced to Sell Land to Pay Fertilizer and Chemical Debts

Off-season rice farmers in central Thailand face mounting losses as prices crash to 4.50 baht per kilogram while production costs soar, forcing some to sell land to cover fertilizer debts.

Government Savings Bank Delivers Letter Confirming No Asset Seizure, Clarifies Facts
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Government Savings Bank Delivers Letter Confirming No Asset Seizure, Clarifies Facts

Government Savings Bank has withdrawn a property seizure notice and apologized to a customer for procedural errors that led to the incorrect enforcement action against his real estate.

Cabinet Approves 'Gold Hero' Certificate to Support Families of 27 Soldiers Killed at Thai-Cambodian Border
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Cabinet Approves 'Gold Hero' Certificate to Support Families of 27 Soldiers Killed at Thai-Cambodian Border

The Cabinet approved the 'Gold Hero' certificate program to provide healthcare benefits to families of 27 soldiers killed along the Thai-Cambodian border, ensuring bereaved relatives maintain medical coverage equivalent to government employ