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Abhisit Criticizes Government's Minimal Fuel Refining Cut
Abhisit Vejjajiva criticized the government's deal with oil refineries to cut fuel refining costs by just 2.40 baht per liter, saying it falls short of structural reform needed to address Thailand's energy pricing crisis.
Thai Rice Snack Company Wins Innovation Award
Thai Nichi Industry won a top innovation award for transforming Thai rice into Japanese-style crackers, generating over 600 million baht in revenue with support from Chiang Mai University's research center.
Thailand Faces 12.5% U.S. Tariff Amid Trade Deficit Concerns
The U.S. imposed a 12.5% tariff on Thai goods, the highest rate alongside China and Vietnam, citing forced labor concerns and threatening to erode Thailand's export competitiveness. Thailand's first-half trade deficit hit 1.1 trillion baht,
Thailand Nurtures University Entrepreneurs for Global Competition
Thailand's education ministry is backing student entrepreneurs through the ELP program, which pairs university innovators with international mentors to transform research into market-ready products across 16 regional science parks.
Abhisit Defends Yingcheep Amid Lawsuit Allegations
Democratic Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva defended disclosure of nine politicians linked to a Parliament speaker election corruption case, arguing public figures should clarify their actions rather than sue those who revealed information al
Half-Thai Actor Warns Italian Teens: Thailand Is Paradise—Don't Anger Thais
Half-Thai actor Stefan Thasist Sinkhanavivaht has warned international visitors that Thailand's kindness should not be mistaken for weakness, following an incident with disruptive Italian teenagers on Bangkok's BTS skytrain.
Italian Teen Group Apologizes to Thailand for BTS Misconduct
An Italian youth group apologized for misconduct on Bangkok's BTS that sparked viral outrage, with the Italian Embassy condemning the school-age tourists' behavior and pledging stricter cultural education for those involved.
Thai Basketball Targets Two Asian Games Medals in Japan
Thailand's basketball 3×3 teams aim for two medals at the 2025 Asian Games in Japan, competing in ranking tournaments in China first to prepare for the September event.
Italian Embassy Condemns Student Tourists' Behavior, Apologizes to Thailand
Italy's embassy condemned inappropriate behavior by Italian student tourists in Thailand, publicly apologizing and emphasizing that their conduct does not represent Italian values or the strong friendship between the two nations.
Deputy Minister Plays Esports Game, Pushes Digital Youth Policy
Deputy Education Minister Akkanut Kannitinant launched an esports training program in Kanchanaburi with 33 competing teams, pledging to expand digital youth initiatives nationwide and personally engaging with students to better understand t
Hospital Admits Infant Deaths After Meal Held in ICU Ward
A newborn died from a blood infection a day after hospital staff held a meal in the neonatal ICU at Ang Thong Hospital in Thailand; the hospital has launched an investigation and pledged to review infection control measures.
Six Stages of Liver Disease: Symptoms and Prevention
Liver disease progresses through six stages from fatty buildup to cancer, with causes including alcohol, obesity, and hepatitis viruses; early detection through blood tests and lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can help prevent progr