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Thai Parliament Panel Demands Clarity on Poor Card Appeal Deadline
A parliamentary committee is demanding the government clarify conflicting deadlines for welfare card appeals, warning that millions of citizens could lose rights due to confusion between a publicly announced September 20 extension and the F
Thailand Taekwondo Team Wins Two Gold at Korea Open
Thailand's taekwondo team earned six medals at the Korea Open in Chuncheon, including two golds from Petchdaapon Pattananthahiranya and Thanaphat Nithishabworabhak. The team is now preparing for the Asian Games in Japan, where officials exp
Thailand Defends Myanmar Junta Chief's Planned Visit
Thailand is defending its invitation for Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing to visit Bangkok, saying direct engagement is necessary to address cross-border issues like drug trafficking and environmental pollution. The government argues t
Thai School Band Wins International Championship in China
Yothawatetit band from Krabi's Amatya Panit School won the international Drum Corps Asia championship in China, claiming top honors in the Marching Field Show category and earning an invitation to perform at Beijing University.
Thai SME Confidence Index Rebounds After Four Months
Thai SME confidence rebounded in June for the first time in four months, driven by government stimulus that boosted orders and production, though businesses still struggle with high energy and raw material costs.
Thai GI Mangoes Rake In Over 1 Billion Baht
Thailand's 13 registered geographic indication-protected mango varieties generated over 1.066 billion baht in 2024, with Nam Dok Mai Phichit leading sales at 767 million baht. The GI system helps farmers command premium prices by guaranteei
Community Rallies to Help 67-Year-Old Woman Stripped of Poverty Aid
Villagers in Buriram province rallied to help a 67-year-old woman who lost her poverty assistance after officials discovered her son took out life insurance on her, with neighbors immediately repairing her leaking roof and bringing supplies
Thailand Pushes Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex as ASEAN Hub
Thailand is positioning the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex as a regional bioeconomy leader, converting sugarcane into high-value products like bioplastic PLA to boost agricultural value and support its green economic model.
Election Commission Opens Seven Counts Against Former Senate Speaker
The Election Commission is investigating a former Senate speaker on seven counts with an August deadline, though officials acknowledge some evidence gaps and worry that requesting additional inquiries could invite accusations of delaying th
Top Officials Convene to Drive Government Policy Innovation
Top government officials launched a policy innovation workshop in Bangkok to develop integrated solutions for Thailand's three priority challenges: human capital development, AI governance, and environmental restoration, emphasizing cross-s
Opposition Leader Urges PM to Answer Questions, Not Sue Critic
Opposition whip Priset Wattharasindhoo called on the PM and ministers to answer questions about alleged vote-buying and meeting with senators rather than pursue lawsuits against their accusers.
Thai Badminton Star Withdraws From China Open Due to Injury
Thailand's world No. 9 badminton player Pornpawee Chochuwong withdrew from the China Open after sustaining a minor injury during her first-round match, apologizing to fans as she focuses on recovery.