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Thai Tropical Fruit Campaign Launches at Ratchaburi Market
Thailand's tropical fruit campaign launches at Si Muang Market in Ratchaburi, connecting farmers' produce with consumers nationwide during peak harvest season to stabilize prices and boost farmer income.
TIPCO Food's Three Brands Win Top Taste Awards
TIPCO Food's three flagship brands—fruit juice, mineral water, and pineapple—earned top three-star ratings at Belgium's International Taste Institute awards, judged by Michelin-starred chefs. The recognition, marking the company's 50th anni
Parliament Panel Probes Local Exam Fraud at Interior Ministry Budget Hearing
A parliamentary committee pressed the Interior Ministry to remove over 5,000 civil servants involved in local exam cheating and questioned millions in spending on ineffective drug rehabilitation programs.
Gulf Edge, Cognizant Partner to Drive Thailand's Regional AI Economy
Gulf Edge and Cognizant have partnered to accelerate AI adoption across Thailand's key industries including finance, healthcare, and energy, while positioning the country as a regional artificial intelligence hub.
Finance Ministry Relaxes Welfare Card Eligibility for Old Vehicles and Students
The Finance Ministry plans to restore welfare card benefits to owners of vehicles over 20 years old, alternative education students, and those with minimal securities accounts, pending Cabinet approval on July 27.
Poor Thais Struggle With Welfare Card Eligibility, Appeal Process
Poor Thais rejected from the 2025 welfare card program are struggling with appeals and demanding the government prioritize stable jobs and better rice prices over the insufficient 300 baht monthly stipend. Residents in Chainat Province say
Logeski Cleaning Brand Debuts at Thailand-China Expo 2026
Logeski, a Chinese cleaning brand popular on Thailand's TikTok Shop, will showcase three product lines at the Thailand-China Cooperation Expo 2026 in Bangkok from July 22–25, targeting Thai households seeking convenient alternatives to time
Saudi Arabia Delays Poultry Standard, Extends Thai Export Window
Saudi Arabia has extended the deadline for its new poultry certification standard to March 2027, allowing Thai farms to continue exporting to the kingdom while they complete required certifications.
Officials Call for Faster Intelligence After Ranger Attack
Five rangers were killed in a Narathiwat attack, prompting officials to demand faster intelligence sharing and improved security coordination to prevent future militant strikes.
Tokyo Debates Men's Shorts as Women Call Out Leg-Hair Harassment
Tokyo's casual dress initiative to beat summer heat sparked backlash when female workers complained about male colleagues wearing shorts and exposing leg hair, creating a new term "sunehara" for leg-hair harassment in the workplace.
CKPower Wins Two AREA Awards for Fifth Consecutive Year
CKPower wins two Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards for the fifth straight year, recognizing its renewable energy initiatives that have brought clean power and education to over 16,000 children across Thailand and Laos while generating mill
Woman Hospitalized With 140 Parasites After Eating Grilled Fish
A 43-year-old woman developed severe abdominal pain and was found to have over 140 parasites in her stomach after eating grilled fish, though endoscopy successfully removed them and her condition improved. Anisakis parasites are commonly fo