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Rural Roads Department Closes Rajaphruek Road Lane Through Oct 19
One lane of Rajaphruek Road closes nightly through October 19 for pavement maintenance, with traffic diverted between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the 6.4-9.9 kilometer section.
Monk Turns 67th Birthday Into Charity Drive With 320,000 Baht Donations
On his 67th birthday, abbot Phra Kru Sophon Phatwedt of Wat Saimai donated 320,000 baht to support monks, schools, and a chapel expansion at a rural temple in Khon Kaen, continuing his philosophy of transforming personal milestones into cha
Public Invited to Sign Birthday Wishes for the King
The Bureau of the Royal Household invites members of the public to sign their names expressing their best wishes to His Majesty the King online, on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 74th birt...
Government Thanks Public for Understanding Welfare Card Screening
The government said most people understand the welfare card screening process and pledged to review criteria to better target aid to the poorest citizens. Officials plan to extend card validity periods and broaden appeals while designing em
Suranaree Tech University Marks 36 Years of Innovation
Thailand's first state-sponsored autonomous university, Suranaree Tech, celebrates 36 years of innovation with nearly 50,000 graduates and ranking among the nation's top 10 institutions globally.
Thai Bank TTB Launches Growth Navigator Program for SMEs
Thai-Japanese Bank launched a Growth Navigator program connecting over 250 food and consumer goods SMEs with ecosystem partners to address challenges like high costs, limited technology adoption, and lack of long-term planning strategies.
Thai Teen Wins 13 Gold Medals at World Performance Championship
Bangkok student Patchranutt Yanyongkasiri won 13 gold medals across 23 categories at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas, earning private meetings with international entertainment industry experts. Her K-pop group 24K al
Gold Price Volatile as Central Banks Meet This Week
Gold prices remain uncertain as central banks from three major economies meet this week, with a majority of Thai investors expecting domestic prices to weaken amid volatility driven by Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan dec
Navy Elevates Security in Narathiwat to Full Alert
Thailand's navy has elevated security to full alert across Narathiwat province with intensified patrols and round-the-clock surveillance, coordinating with military and security agencies to protect civilians and restore public confidence.
Thai Securities Depository Reports Data Breach, Investor Assets Unaffected
Thailand's Securities Depository detected a data breach affecting user personal information in its investor portal on July 26, though trading systems and assets remained secure.
Newly Appointed Provincial Buddhist Leader Takes Post in Nakhon Sawan
Venerable Dhammavachiradhon was appointed Provincial Buddhist Leader for Nakhon Sawan on July 26, 2026, in a ceremony that installed eight monks across the northern Buddhist diocesan zone. The respected abbot of Wat Tak Fa holds a master's
Palang Pracharath Dominates Roi Et Provincial Race
Pheu Thai candidate Seksakit Wainiyompong won Roi Et's provincial governor race by a decisive margin in unofficial results, surpassing the previous vote record and cementing the party's dominance in the province.