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Thailand and Myanmar Security Officials Hold Drug Talks
Thai and Myanmar security officials met in Naypyidaw on July 25 to coordinate crackdowns on drug trafficking and precursor chemical smuggling along their shared border. Both countries agreed to establish liaison officers and share intellige
Thai SMEs Present Five-Point Economic Plan to Government
Thai SMEs submitted a five-point economic plan to the government at a forum in Bangkok, calling for expanded market access, easier financing, technology adoption, regulatory reform, and workforce development to strengthen small businesses n
Buddhist Monk Defends Fire Relief Comments, Says He Won't Ban Lawsuits
Buddhist monk Ajarn Beer clarified that his fire relief comments were misinterpreted, insisting he never opposed victim compensation but disagreed with government footing the entire bill beyond relevant agencies' responsibility.
True Celebrates First AI Mastery Program For Thai Media
Over 30 Thai journalists completed True Corporation's intensive four-week "AI Mastery for Media" course, learning to use generative AI tools like Claude and Gemini for research, data analysis, and content creation while understanding when h
Opposition Leader Hits Back at Bhumjaithai Defamation Threat
Opposition MP Priyst Wachrasindhu challenged Bhumjaithai's defamation threat over senator selection irregularities, countering that accused officials should clarify allegations instead of pursuing lawsuits. He said evidence including financ
KMITL Hosts Fourth Team Meet & Talk Event Marking 66 Years
KMITL celebrates its 66th anniversary by hosting a community dialogue event to align stakeholders on the institution's future direction while highlighting its rise to fifth place nationally in recent university rankings.
Opposition Leader Unveils Five-Point Plan To Prove Senate Election Fraud
Opposition leader Priset Vachrasindhu presented a five-point plan alleging systematic Senate election fraud in July 2024, claiming candidates were recruited, held at hotels, and instructed how to vote, with named senators and politicians al
Thai Prime Minister's Office Marks 94th Anniversary With Blessing Ceremony
Thailand's Prime Minister's Office celebrated its 94th anniversary with a Buddhist blessing ceremony led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House on Tuesday, featuring merit-making rituals and contributions to the national Disaster Rel
Opposition Demands Election Commission Investigate Vote-Buying Allegations
Opposition lawmakers demanded the Election Commission investigate vote-buying allegations ahead of July 26 provincial elections, warning that ignoring credible witness accounts could expose officials to criminal liability.
Iconic Siam Launches Art DNA Hub to Explore Thai Visual Arts
Iconic Siam launches ART DNA HUB, a knowledge center exploring Thai visual artists' creative processes and techniques through partnership with the National Research Council, aiming to preserve and transmit artistic knowledge across generati
PM Anutin Pledges Legal Action Against Yingcheep Over Leaked Names
PM Anutin confirmed he will sue iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont over the leak of his name and nine Bhumjaithai politicians in a Senate harassment case.
Former Senate Candidate Exposes Vote-Buying Scheme in Election
A former Phuket senate candidate testified that a People's Power Party operative organized votes and arranged accommodation for candidates ahead of the 2023 Senate election, directing them to wear yellow shirts and surrender documents at a