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Hudson Stresses Tournament Recovery as Thailand Preps for Malaysia
Thailand's men's football team is recovering after a dominant 5-0 opening win over Laos and will face Malaysia on August 1 in the 2026 AFF Championship, with coach Anthony Hudson rotating rest days to manage the tournament's demanding sched
Local Government Department Livestreams Exam Review for Transparency
Over 37,000 applicants took a civil service exam for local government positions nationwide on July 26, with the Department of Local Administration livestreaming the answer sheet review process at Thammasat University to demonstrate transpar
Fine Arts Department Opens Permanent Phra Mahathat Exhibition
Phra Mahathat Temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat became Thailand's sixth UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Fine Arts Department opening a permanent exhibition on July 26 to showcase the sacred Buddhist monument through multimedia displays and
Election Commission Faces Court Test Over Parliamentary Fraud Allegations
Thailand's Election Commission faces a critical decision after a reversal by its arbitration panel cleared 229 suspects—including 138 sitting MPs and the current prime minister—of parliamentary fraud allegations that an earlier investigativ
Thailand Discovers Rare Bat Species for First Time
Thailand has discovered the Hipposideros rotalis bat species for the first time in the country within Bueng Kan province's Sam Wale Stone Forest, a finding that expands knowledge of the nation's biodiversity.
Bus Captain Uses Megaphone to Clear Blocked Bus Stops
A Thai Smile Bus captain on Bangkok's Route 104 went viral for using a megaphone to tell taxis to leave bus stops, citing safety concerns after a previous accident and to protect passengers boarding in traffic.
Fine Arts Opens Exhibition for Nakhon Si Thammarat World Heritage Site
The Fine Arts Department opened a permanent exhibition at Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat following its designation as Thailand's sixth cultural World Heritage site, expected to boost tourism and economic benefits to
PM Anuntin Presides Over Cremation of Udon Thani MP Harang
Prime Minister Anuntin Charnvirakul presided over the cremation ceremony for Phumi Jai Thai MP Harang Thuraphon, who died from chronic illness at age 69 in Udon Thani Province.
Pheu Thai Denies Plans to Scrap 30-Baht Health Scheme
Pheu Thai party denies plans to eliminate Thailand's 30-baht healthcare scheme, affirming commitment to the universal health insurance system while acknowledging the need for reforms to address sustainability challenges.
Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Using Celebrities for One-Sided Propaganda
Thailand's military spokesman accused Cambodia of using celebrities to spread one-sided propaganda about the conflict, warning such tactics undermine credible humanitarian efforts and peace negotiations based on their December 2024 ceasefir
Deputy Permanent Secretary Inspects Local Exam Centers for Fairness
Deputy Permanent Secretary Nirat Pongsitthawat inspected exam facilities at Thammasat University to verify preparations for nationwide local administration exams, assuring secure transport of papers and strict anti-cheating protocols includ
Thailand Affirms Compliance With Cambodia Peace Deal
Thailand says it is strictly following a December 2025 peace agreement with Cambodia but accuses Phnom Penh of using celebrity endorsements to spread one-sided information that could mislead the international community.