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Democrat Party Fields Decharat for Nonthaburi Governor Race
The Democrat Party nominated Decharat Sukkamuangoen as its candidate for a Nonthaburi governor by-election on September 20, following the death of the previous governor. Decharat, a native of the province, pledged to implement twenty prepar
Comedian Visits Ailing Peer, Dreams of Her Recovery
Veteran comedian Mum Jokmok visited hospitalized peer Sunari Atchasai and dreamed of her recovery, expressing concern for colleagues of his generation requiring hospital care. He also disclosed managing hepatitis B while emphasizing the imp
Thai Military Reshuffles Top Command Posts
Thailand's military is reshuffling top command posts, with the Defence Council meeting August 20 to finalize senior appointments across all services before royal endorsement by August 28.
Thai Commercial Bank Launches Gold Marketplace on Mobile App
Thai Commercial Bank launched a gold trading marketplace on its SCB Easy app, partnering with three dealers to let over 17 million users buy and sell gold in fractional amounts starting from as little as 0.05 ounces.
Activist Files Complaint Over Ineligible Candidate Nomination
An activist filed a complaint against Kla Tham Party leaders for nominating a candidate with a fraud conviction in a 1999 theft case, despite legal disqualifications barring him from running for parliament in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Thailand Positions Itself as Manufacturing Hub for U.S. Investment
Thailand aims to become a regional manufacturing and supply chain hub for U.S. investment, with Commerce Minister Supachee announcing at the Thailand-U.S. Trade Summit that both nations are advancing toward deeper economic cooperation inclu
Khon Kaen Hospital Denies Staff Involvement in Patient Death Row
A 50-year-old woman died at Khon Kaen Hospital days after admission with fever and infection, developing fatal brain bleeding. The hospital denied that staff members posted harsh Facebook comments about the case and said it is reviewing its
Routes to Roots Wins Award for Data-Driven Tourism Strategy
Routes to Roots, a data-driven tourism project combining mobile phone mobility data with research, won Thailand's Creative Data Award for uncovering real travel patterns and identifying new tourism opportunities across the country.
Supanida Advances to Round Two at BWF World Championships
Supanida Ketu-Thong defeated fellow Thai player Busanan Ung-Bamrungphan 2-1 to advance to round two of the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi.
Thailand's Auto Supply Chain Strong Despite Toyota Relocation Concerns
Thailand's automotive supply chain remains competitive despite Toyota's existing Indonesian operations, with officials confident Japanese automakers view the country as an efficient production base supported by a strong network of parts man
Former Six-Term Khon Kaen Governor Returns to Challenge Incumbent
Wattana Changluea, cleared of vote-buying charges, and former six-term chairman Pongsak Tungwanichkul registered as candidates for Khon Kaen's Provincial Administrative Organization election scheduled for September 27. Wattana vows to conti
Hospital Animal Feeding Ban Sparks Hygiene Versus Compassion Debate
A Bangkok hospital's animal feeding ban has triggered debate between animal welfare advocates who say it helps vulnerable strays and those citing infection risks, allergies, and hygiene concerns for immunocompromised patients.