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Opposition Leader Attacks Government Over Senate Vote-Rigging Case
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Opposition Leader Attacks Government Over Senate Vote-Rigging Case

Opposition leader Nathpong Ruangpanyanuwit challenged the government's anti-corruption credibility, citing the Senate vote-rigging case as evidence that high-level officials receive preferential treatment. He warned of potential no-confiden

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Chinese Media Praises Thai PM's Investor Outreach

Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana revealed that China's leading media outlet, Global Times (环球时报), has published positive coverage of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's...

China's Premier Hosts Thai PM, Anuthín Sings Popular Chinese Song
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China's Premier Hosts Thai PM, Anuthín Sings Popular Chinese Song

Thai PM Anuthín entertained Chinese Premier Li Qiang with a rendition of the popular song "Tian Mi Mi" during a bilateral lunch in Beijing, underscoring Thailand-China cultural ties.

Middle East Tensions Could Push Oil to $100 per Barrel
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Middle East Tensions Could Push Oil to $100 per Barrel

Oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel if Middle East tensions escalate and disrupt supply lines, though economists expect prices to stay in the $80–90 range for now, with Thailand's fuel costs likely to follow global market movements.

Blind 85-Year-Old Denied Poverty Aid Over Abandoned Motorcycles
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Blind 85-Year-Old Denied Poverty Aid Over Abandoned Motorcycles

An 85-year-old blind man in Nakhon Ratchasima was denied poverty assistance because two abandoned motorcycles from his youth remain registered in his name, despite living on just 1,600 baht monthly and depending entirely on relatives for su

Finance Ministry Revises State Welfare Card Eligibility Criteria
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Finance Ministry Revises State Welfare Card Eligibility Criteria

Thailand's Finance Ministry is revising welfare card eligibility rules to better match current living conditions, including new guidelines on old vehicles and student status. One Stop Service centers are opening nationwide to help citizens

Pheu Thai to File Complaint With Anti-Corruption Body Over TH-AI Passport
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Pheu Thai to File Complaint With Anti-Corruption Body Over TH-AI Passport

Pheu Thai will file a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission over alleged irregularities in the TH-AI Passport project, including improper procurement and reduced specifications.

SC Condo Partners with Thai Fashion Brands on Uniform Collaboration
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SC Condo Partners with Thai Fashion Brands on Uniform Collaboration

SC Asset Corporation partnered with Thai fashion brands Milin and ÁMR DE SAÍSON to design custom uniforms for three condominium brands—STILL, Reference, and COBE—each reflecting distinct brand identities and lifestyle concepts.

Thai Shooters Claim 11 Gold Medals at International IPSC Championship
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Thai Shooters Claim 11 Gold Medals at International IPSC Championship

Thai shooters dominated the Thai-Chinese IPSC Handgun Championship in Chonburi, winning 11 of 12 gold medals across all divisions in the international competition that drew 324 competitors from 12 countries and regions.

Justice Ministry Debunks Claim That Emoji Insults Are Criminal
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Justice Ministry Debunks Claim That Emoji Insults Are Criminal

The Justice Ministry clarified that posting insulting emojis is not automatically criminal; prosecution requires proof of intent to demean or harass and must meet specific legal requirements.

Thailand Bolsters Border Security Against Cambodia
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Thailand Bolsters Border Security Against Cambodia

Thailand reinforced its northeastern border security with Cambodia through an inspection by senior air force officials in Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket provinces, emphasizing enhanced military preparedness and strict adherence to internati

Student Activist Netiwit Receives Suspended Sentence for Draft Evasion
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Student Activist Netiwit Receives Suspended Sentence for Draft Evasion

Student activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, by a Samut Prakan court for refusing military conscription on religious and moral grounds. The court rejected his constitutional challe