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Thai Party Official Pledges Legal Action Against iLaw Director
A Bhumjaithai Party official threatened legal action against iLaw's director over allegations that the human rights organization filed a complaint accusing the party's ministers of illegal Senate selection, claiming iLaw coordinates with op
Thai Actress Orm Denies Rumors, Threatens Legal Action
Thai actress Orm Kornnaphat issued a trilingual statement on Weibo denying false rumors circulating online and vowing legal action through her agency Channel 3 Thailand against those responsible for defamatory content.
Bangkok Launches App to Request Adult Diapers for Elderly
Bangkok's Traffy Fondue app will add a feature allowing residents to request adult diapers for elderly and long-term care patients, launching by August 1 with actual distribution beginning in October after verification and procurement proce
Krungsri Plots Three Strategies for Volatile Global Markets
Krungsri Bank is rolling out three strategies in 2025—digital FX upgrades, expanded multi-currency services including won and riyal, and AI-powered risk management—to help clients navigate volatile global markets where non-dollar currencies
Thailand's Relief Program Reaches 39 Million People
Thailand's relief program has reached 39 million people and circulated 78 billion baht through the economy since June, with over 1 million shops participating to help ease citizens' living costs amid rising energy prices.
Deputy PM Vows to Sue Yingluck, But Not Yet
Deputy PM Sukhsamraiywong confirmed plans to sue Yingluck Shinawatra for defamation after being named in a vote-buying case, but will delay filing until after the Election Commission completes its investigation to avoid accusations of polit
Heir Plans Museum to Preserve Legend Surphol's Legacy
Udom Surachat plans to build the "Samathaichaloem Art Hall" museum to preserve his father legend Surphol's collections and thousands of recordings, as he has no heirs to inherit the extensive legacy.
Sripatum University Sweeps 3×3 Basketball Championship
Sripatum University swept both the men's and women's titles at the est Cola 3×3 Basketball U-League 2026 championship held at Mega Bangna on July 18, marking the university's historic double victory and the women's team's third consecutive
Anuthín Readies Bhumjaithai Candidate for Udon Thani Seat 3
Bhumjaithai will field its strongest candidate for a July 22 special election in Udon Thani's District 3 seat, vacated by the incumbent's death, with PM Anuthín saying the party won't defer to coalition partner Pheu Thai's traditional court
PM Pushes for Report on 5,924 Local Officials Dismissal
The Prime Minister is pushing the Central Administrative Court Committee to complete its report on the dismissal of 5,924 local officials, a decision that was postponed indefinitely after being scheduled for July 23. Affected officials have
AIS Secures Exclusive European Club Football Broadcasting Rights
AIS has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for European club football in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia for four seasons starting in 2027/28, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and other top competitions on AIS PLAY.
Ex-Architect Grows Specialty Coffee in Northeast Thailand
Former architect Pond Nathanol Mahachan left his career to grow specialty coffee in Khon Kaen province, applying engineering expertise to create a model farm that emphasizes quality and craftsmanship over volume to help local farmers compet