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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
Senator Calls for Overhaul of Thailand's Disaster Response System
Thailand's disaster response system needs major overhaul, a senator says, citing 2.2 quadrillion baht in economic losses and over 10,500 deaths from natural disasters in the past two decades.
Kanjanapisek College Krabi Wins Girls Volleyball Championship
Kanjanapisek College Krabi captured the girls volleyball championship at the 7HD Sports Championship 2026 on August 15, defeating defending champion Nakonnon Sports Academy 3-0 sets to claim 150,000 baht in prize money.
Temple Land Dispute Becomes Tourist Hotspot in Khon Kaen
Lottery tickets featuring numbers linked to a contentious land dispute at Wat Pa Adulyaram in Khon Kaen are selling out rapidly, with the temple's age (72) and case number being the most popular picks, while the antagonist "Aunt Da" age (62
Abbot Adul Returns to Temple After Hospital Visit
Wat Pa Adul Yaram's abbot returned to the temple after hospitalization for low blood pressure linked to dialysis and stress, reassuring supporters of his well-being and urging them not to blame the temple amid an ongoing land dispute.
Thailand Must Balance Tax, Industrial Strategy, SEC Says
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission warns the country must enforce mechanisms like local content and technology transfer requirements to ensure foreign investment in electric vehicles and data centers actually benefits local busin
Singer Moss's Wife Denies Filing Police Report
Singer Moss Patiphan and wife Game Duangprom visited police headquarters on August 14, but Game clarified they discussed only personal matters with an acquaintance, not filing any report.
Thai Women's Volleyball Team Meets Fans Before Asian Championship
Thailand's national women's volleyball team met with fans at a Central Westgate mall event Saturday ahead of competing in the Asian Championship in China, with 16 players participating in meet-and-greets, autograph sessions, and lucky draws