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Tata Steel Backs EAF Technology to Raise Thai Steel Standards
Tata Steel Thailand commits to electric arc furnace technology to improve steel quality and reduce emissions, positioning the choice as essential for building safety and environmental sustainability rather than cost alone.
Super El Niño Drought Devastates Korat Rice Farmers
A 67-year-old rice farmer in Nakhon Ratchasima has replanted her crop three times as Super El Niño drought depletes water sources, leaving her struggling to produce even enough rice to feed her family.
Thailand Targets Australian and New Zealand Investors
Thailand's prime minister will visit Australia and New Zealand in August 2025 to attract investment in digital, energy, and agriculture sectors, meeting with business executives to forge partnerships and bring technology and jobs home.
US Targets Eight Thai Industries in Transshipment Probe
The US has identified eight Thai industries for increased scrutiny over potential transshipment fraud, though Thailand's Tier 2 classification is only a risk assessment and doesn't conclude Thai exporters are involved. Thai exporters should
Deputy Transport Minister Backs Government to Clear Scrutiny
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong dismissed opposition plans to raise Senate voting concerns in a no-confidence debate, calling allegations unsubstantiated and routine political criticism while asserting the government can defend itself on
Thai Actor Launches Local Trading Card Game, Plans December Event
Thai actor Chai Tittosomit is launching a trading card game featuring characters from his films, with a competitive Warlord event planned for December 4–6 at Fashion Island Hall to boost Thailand's card gaming scene.
Ancient Manuscripts Returned to Bangkok Temple
Chakravarti Rajavasum Temple in Bangkok has completed a major conservation project that cataloged over 2,370 palm-leaf manuscripts, including a rare 307-year-old text from the Ayutthaya period and 70 manuscripts spanning Thailand's Rattanak
Senate Election Shows Suspicious Vote Cliff Pattern Across All 20 Groups
Sharp vote drops between Senate candidates across all 20 electoral groups suggest the selection process lacked fairness, with critics citing unexplained scoring disparities as evidence of bias.
Thailand Cycling Open Rounds Out Top Young Talent for National Teams
Over 1,000 young cyclists competed in Thailand's national open championships in Chainat Province on August 15-16, with organizers using the event to identify emerging talent for international competitions and national teams.
Gulf Development Brings Solar Power to Remote Thai Schools
Gulf Development has installed solar panels at a remote early childhood center in Kamphaeng Phet province, powering classrooms and community facilities to improve education and living standards for rural students and residents.
Democrat Party Urges Crackdown on Foreign Capital and Migrant Workers
The Democrat Party is calling for stricter oversight of foreign capital and migrant workers in Thailand, arguing that employers illegally hire foreign staff to cut costs while Thai workers lose jobs and dignity in tourism and service sector
Boxing Legend Supports Nabil's Olympic Push to Amateur Boxing
Former WBC flyweight champion Chatchai Sasakul backs the effort to transition ONE Championship fighter Nabil Anane, 22, into amateur boxing for a shot at the 2028 Olympics, noting Thailand's success traditionally comes from Muay Thai fighte