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PM Orders Officials to Reach Out to Excluded Welfare Card Recipients
Prime Minister Anusit Chanyaveerakul ordered officials to proactively reach out to citizens excluded from state welfare benefits after deaths occurred during verification procedures, directing governors to survey communities and review elig
SCGD Posts Strong Core Profit, H1 EBITDA Hits 1.57 Billion Baht
SCGD posted H1 2026 adjusted EBITDA of 1.57 billion baht despite one-time restructuring costs, with strong performance driven by Vietnam growth and cost management, while declaring an interim dividend of 0.155 baht per share.
PM Anuthins Vows Crackdown on Lawbreakers Nationwide
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed a nationwide crackdown on scams, gambling, illegal entertainment, and drug trafficking, telling 1,200 local officials that tolerating lawbreakers in their jurisdictions is unacceptable.
Thailand Honors 10 National Artists for 2567
Thailand honored ten National Artists of 2567 across disciplines including visual arts, literature, and performing arts at a Ministry of Culture exhibition celebrating those who preserve and advance Thai artistic heritage. The free exhibiti
Parliament Speaker Awaits Court Documents Before Special Session on 400B Baht Loan Decree
Parliament is waiting for Constitutional Court documents before scheduling a special session to debate a 400-billion-baht government borrowing decree, with timing uncertain due to royal ceremonies and the approaching August legislative sess
Bangkok Land Prices Surge 6.2% in Q2; East Bangkok Leads
Bangkok land prices rose 6.2% year-over-year in the second quarter, with East Bangkok areas like Phra Khanong and Bang Na showing the strongest gains at over 36%.
Viral Pillow Couple Finalizes Divorce With Five-Point Agreement
The couple from the viral Doraemon pillow clip that drew 74 million views has officially divorced at a Rayong district office, with both parties agreeing to shared child custody and no property or debt disputes.
PM Anutin Launches Thailand Green Bridge Forum
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote address on "Navigating the Green Transition: Thailand's Vision for Sustainable De...
Bangkok Governor Orders Officials Out Over Corruption Probe
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has removed district officials implicated in a corruption probe, ordering intensified anti-corruption efforts citywide following a fact-finding committee investigation.
Thailand Volleyball Teams Target Two Medals at 2026 Asian Games
Thailand will send its strongest volleyball contingent to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, targeting at least two medals with particular hopes for the women's indoor team to surpass their previous bronze-medal finish.
Thailand Unfazed by Myanmar Leader's Visit, Plans Multi-Issue Talks
Thailand will host Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in early August, planning talks on peace, drug trafficking, scammers, and environmental issues affecting both countries as part of efforts to promote regional stability.
SME D Bank Records Strong Growth, Deploys 40,900 Crore Baht
SME D Bank deployed 40.9 billion baht to small and medium enterprises in the first half of 2025, a 12.42% increase from last year, while supporting over 544,000 jobs across Thailand.