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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.
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