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Poultry Association Chief Opposes Chinese Chicken Imports
China has applied to export poultry to Thailand, but the Poultry Promotion Association chairman warns approval could devastate Thai farmers and the country's thriving chicken export industry through disease risk and price competition.
Two Deputy Directors Enter Race for Sports Authority Chief
Two deputy directors of Thailand's Sports Authority have entered the race for the top job, joining six other candidates in a recruitment drive that closes July 29, 2026.
Thailand's Trade Commission Accepts Two Fuel Hoarding Cases
Thailand's Trade Commission accepted two cases involving fuel hoarding and unfair pricing practices from March 2025, including charges against a storage facility in Ang Thong Province and a major fuel distributor accused of restricting supp
Suchad Opens 200-Stall Food Court, Distributes 25,000 Rice Bags as Royal Tribute
Minister Suchad Chumklin opened a 200-stall free food court and distributed 25,000 rice bags in Chachoengsao Province as a royal tribute for the King's Birthday celebration.
Thailand Tightens Rules on Shareholder Documents to Combat Nominee Schemes
Thailand's business regulator is strengthening controls on shareholder documents starting August 2026 to prevent foreign nationals from illegally owning property through nominee schemes using Thai shell companies.
Nonthaburi VAMPIRE A Crowned National 3x3 Basketball Champions
Nonthaburi VAMPIRE A won the Under-18 boys title at Thailand's 3×3 UTCC Basketball Championship 2026, defeating Kob Academy 18–13 in the finals held Saturday at Thai Chamber of Commerce University in Bangkok.
GMM TV Issues Statement Resolving International Novel Festival Dispute
GMM TV resolved a dispute from its 2026 International Novel Festival after an incident between event participants and security personnel, with both parties withdrawing complaints and reaching an amicable settlement on July 27.
Bangkok Closes 79 Businesses in Week-Long Safety Crackdown
Bangkok authorities closed 79 businesses during a week-long safety crackdown that inspected nearly 73% of targeted venues across the city for license compliance and safety standards.
Local Government Exam Results Upheld for 11,030, Disqualifies 5,925
Local government exam authorities have verified results for nearly 280,000 test-takers, confirming 11,030 legitimate passers but disqualifying 5,925 candidates whose scores were fraudulently altered during a December 2568 to February 2569 t
Fisheries Department Warns Against Releasing Non-Native Fish Species
The Department of Fisheries warns against releasing non-native aquatic species into natural waters, citing ecosystem damage and legal penalties of up to 2 years imprisonment or 2 million baht in fines. The public should instead release nati
Po Teck Tung Foundation Presents Royal Blessing on King's Birthday
The Po Teck Tung Foundation presented royal blessings to the King on his birthday at Bangkok's Grand Palace, with affiliated shrines illuminating special decorations through July 30 to honor the occasion.
Analyst Calls for NBTC Chair to Step Down Over Qualification Issue
A political analyst is calling for the NBTC chairman to resign after a recruitment committee ruled him unqualified for failing to meet full-time employment requirements, citing disrupted board operations affecting the public.