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PM Anutin Dismisses Opposition Calls, Vows Full Legal Action
Prime Minister Anutin Chaovangitkul rejected opposition calls for leniency and vowed to pursue full legal action against those involved in a Senate selection controversy, saying accused parties have the right to defend themselves independen
Thailand Women's Football Faces Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan in 2026 Asian Games
Thailand's women's football team will face Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei in Group E of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, with the tournament running September 14 to October 2.
Thailand Taps Northeast as New Mekong Economic Hub
Thailand's government is positioning the Northeast as the economic hub of the Mekong region to create local business opportunities, with officials meeting entrepreneurs in Khon Kaen to discuss supporting traditional industries and addressin
Thailand Reaffirms One-China Policy, Says No Impact on Taiwan Relations
Thailand's Prime Minister reaffirmed the country's one-China policy on July 23, stating it will not affect bilateral cooperation with Taiwan or impact tourism and labor relations between the two nations.
Thailand Drawn With Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Hong Kong at 2026 Asian Games
Thailand's under-23 football team will face Japan, Kyrgyzstan, and Hong Kong in Group A at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, with a realistic chance of advancing by competing strongly against the weaker teams.
Politician Blasts Government Welfare Card Screening Criteria
A Thai Loyalty Party MP criticized the government's welfare card screening process for cutting off 6 million genuinely poor people while protecting a bloated budget, calling the criteria flawed and urging clarity on whether affected cardhol
Taiwan Office Vows to Deepen Cultural Ties With Thailand
Taiwan's representative in Thailand vowed to deepen cultural ties through film despite alleged Chinese interference, saying the 8th Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival will showcase 17 films across three Thai cities through July 26.
Hudson Confident Thailand Can Compete for 2026 AFF Championship
Thailand coach Anthony Hudson expressed confidence his squad can compete in the 2026 AFF Championship qualifying despite lower fitness levels than some rivals, as the team prepared for their opening match against Laos on July 25.
Mae Jo University Student Passes Away
A fourth-year public administration student at Mae Jo University has died, prompting condolences from the school and alumni community.
Road Transport Costs Spike 11% in Q2, Agricultural Goods Hit Hardest
Road transport costs jumped 11% in the second quarter, with agricultural goods seeing the steepest increases at 15.5% as operators face higher fuel, maintenance, and labor expenses across Thailand.
DSI Says Nine Politicians Named in Graft Expose Are Old Data
Thailand's DSI dismisses a graft expose naming nine politicians as recycled old data, suggesting iLaw's July 23 disclosure contains no new evidence.
Anti-Corruption Panel Backs PM Anutin in Local Exam Scandal
An anti-corruption committee chair expressed confidence in PM Anutin's innocence after complaints linked him to a civil service exam fraud scandal, while investigators continue probing officials' involvement in the recruitment scheme.