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Thai TV News Director Steps Down Over Economic Downturn
WorkPoint TV news director Somphop Rattanavalee is stepping down by month's end, saying he couldn't face staff as layoffs of 50-70 percent became necessary amid Thailand's economic downturn.
Fuel Prices Rise; Current Rates at Major Thai Pumps
Fuel prices increased across Thailand's major service stations on July 22, with regular gasohol 95 ranging from 35.79 to 36.29 baht per liter at PTT, Bangchak, PT, Shell, and Caltex stations.
Thailand Vice Minister Attends ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting
On 21 July 2026, H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ M...
Thailand To Showcase Culture At 2026 IMF-World Bank Meetings
As the proud host of the 2026 International Monetary Fund – World Bank Group Annual Meetings, Thailand is set to captivate the world by showing our cultural identity through local textiles and cuisi...
Thailand Develops New Cloud-Seeding Formula for Dry Season Rains
Thailand has developed a new cloud-seeding agent called AR23 that works effectively during severe droughts when humidity is too low for traditional methods, potentially generating over 13 million cubic meters of water daily to support agric
Thailand Futsal Team Begins Training for 2026 Continental Championship
Thailand's men's futsal team began training July 21 to prepare for the Continental Futsal Championship 2026, starting August 1 in Nonthaburi with a 20-player roster coached by Rakphol Sainetrngam.
Yamaha Backs Buriram Marathon 2027 for 11th Year
Thai Yamaha Motor continues backing the Buriram Marathon for its eleventh consecutive year, with the 2027 race scheduled for January 23 in Buriram province under the theme "Beat the Night, Run the Light.
Poor Family Loses Welfare Benefits Over 20-Year-Old Motorcycle Still in System
A 13-member family in Chai Nat province lost state welfare benefits due to a system error listing them as owning three motorcycles, though one was sold over 20 years ago and never transferred. The ministry is accepting appeals until July 31
Thai Swimming Dominates Asian Age Group Championships With Seven Golds
Thailand's young swimmers earned seven gold medals at the Asian Age Group Championships in Bangkok, with standout performances in the 13-14 age group and a new national record set in the 50-meter breaststroke.
Thailand Preps Intensively for ASEAN Cup 2026 Opener
Thailand's national football team is intensifying preparations for the 2026 ASEAN Cup, with their opening match against Laos set for July 25 in Vientiane.
Community Groups Oppose Land Bank Closure, Fearing Livelihood Loss
Farmers and community groups across Thailand have petitioned the Prime Minister to reverse a cabinet decision to dissolve the Land Bank Administration by September 30, 2026, warning the closure will devastate hundreds of thousands of rural
Local Government Exam Scores Rechecked, Invalid Results Removed
Thailand's local government civil service commission invalidated 2025 exam results after discovering scoring errors and removed unqualified candidates, releasing a corrected list based on accurate scores and stricter qualification standards