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Legislator Pushes HR Professionalization Bill to Boost Thailand's Competitiveness
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Legislator Pushes HR Professionalization Bill to Boost Thailand's Competitiveness

A Thai legislator is advancing a bill to establish professional standards for HR practitioners, aiming to boost the country's competitiveness and attract foreign investment by aligning the sector with 18 other regulated professions.

Doctor Reveals Daughter Had Emergency Appendix Surgery
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Doctor Reveals Daughter Had Emergency Appendix Surgery

Doctor Oat's daughter Alin underwent emergency appendix surgery at 2 AM after presenting with abdominal pain initially mistaken for food poisoning. She is recovering in hospital and her father has rescheduled clinic appointments to focus on

Paetongtarn Celebrates Father Thaksin's 77th Birthday
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Paetongtarn Celebrates Father Thaksin's 77th Birthday

Paetongtarn celebrated her father Thaksin Shinawatra's 77th birthday on July 26 with an Instagram tribute, while political allies and supporters across Thailand shared wishes for the former prime minister's health and leadership.

Thai Woman Calls for End to Online Harassment of Italian Tourist
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Thai Woman Calls for End to Online Harassment of Italian Tourist

After reconciling with an Italian tourist involved in a viral incident, Thai woman Sugas is urging the public to stop online harassment of the woman, who is now receiving threats and insults despite apologizing.

Thailand to Dissolve Redundant Agencies Starting September
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Thailand to Dissolve Redundant Agencies Starting September

Thailand is dissolving redundant government agencies starting in late September, beginning with the Land Development Bank of Thailand, which may merge with another office to streamline the civil service.

Thai Gen Z Face Cost-of-Living Crisis Amid AI Disruption
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Thai Gen Z Face Cost-of-Living Crisis Amid AI Disruption

Thai Generation Z faces mounting economic pressures from housing and employment costs while artificial intelligence reshapes society into economic tiers, warned a Democrat MP at Parliament, calling for urgent budget reform and skills develo

Thailand BMX Championship Round 4 Upgrades Track with Hydraulic Gates
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Thailand BMX Championship Round 4 Upgrades Track with Hydraulic Gates

Thailand's national youth BMX championship round four debuts a hydraulic gate start system and redesigned track this August to enhance fairness and competition standards for young riders.

Ex-Justice Minister Urges Dialogue Over Lawsuits Against iLaw
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Ex-Justice Minister Urges Dialogue Over Lawsuits Against iLaw

Former Justice Minister Thaweesak Soisong calls for dialogue instead of lawsuits against activist Yingcheep Atchanon, warning that prosecuting him for exposing alleged senatorial corruption could constitute illegal suppression of free speec

Thailand Strengthens World Heritage Role at UNESCO Forum
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Thailand Strengthens World Heritage Role at UNESCO Forum

Thailand's delegation met UNESCO officials at the World Heritage Committee session in Busan to discuss conservation efforts and advance the country's heritage preservation role internationally. The talks highlighted recent inscriptions and

Hudson Backs Young Thai Players, Says Age Won't Decide Selection
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Hudson Backs Young Thai Players, Says Age Won't Decide Selection

Thailand's national football team crushed Laos 5-0 in the AFF Cup opener, with coach Anthony Hudson emphasizing that player selection will be based on potential and readiness rather than age.

Woman Discovers Fraudulent Medical Claims Under Her Name
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Woman Discovers Fraudulent Medical Claims Under Her Name

A woman discovered two fraudulent medical treatment records from a Pathum Thani hospital registered under her name in the Mhor Prom app, despite never visiting. The records included incorrect personal details and raised serious concerns abo

Port FC Signs Jude Bellingham to Four-Year Deal
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Port FC Signs Jude Bellingham to Four-Year Deal

Port FC has signed 22-year-old striker Jude Bellingham on a four-year deal, with the Thai-English player set to join the squad for the PIALA PRESIDEN 2026 tournament in Indonesia before competing in the AFC Champions League Elite.