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Thailand Tackles Rise in Young Heart Attack Patients
Thailand's health ministry is addressing a rise in heart attacks among younger patients through the STEMI ONE initiative, which uses AI-assisted diagnosis in ambulances and nationwide care standardization. The country has achieved record-lo
China's Premier Li Extends Warm Welcome to Thai PM Srettha
Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin with a formal state reception in Beijing on July 20, before the two leaders held talks to strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
BKS Auctions 122 Used Tour Buses Starting at 200,000 Baht
BKS is auctioning 122 used tour buses starting at 203,000 baht on August 4 at its Rangsit branch, replacing older vehicles with 311 new buses to enhance service quality. Interested buyers can inspect the MAN, Benz, and Sunlong buses from Ju
Court Sentences Activist to Six Months for Refusing Military Conscription
A Thai activist was convicted and sentenced to six months in prison for refusing mandatory military conscription, though the sentence was suspended for one year after the court rejected his religious exemption claim.
TAT Signs Five Strategic Partnerships in China
Thailand's Tourism Authority signed strategic partnerships with five major Chinese travel and technology companies to boost tourism promotion, digital services and visitor experiences during the Prime Minister's visit to Beijing.
Bangkok Expands Early Childhood Centers to Accept Infants From 3 Months
Bangkok is lowering the enrollment age at early childhood centers to 3 months, part of new regulations designed to expand access to quality childcare for working parents and boost early child development citywide.
Transport Minister Defends Junior Cabinet Members on Achievements
Transport Minister Siripong Angskulgkiart defended junior cabinet members on July 20, saying they are performing their duties effectively after just three months in office and producing tangible results on issues like electricity costs.
Cambodia's UNCLOS Move Complicates Thai-Cambodian Border Talks
Cambodia's pursuit of compulsory conciliation under international maritime law has derailed Thai-Cambodian border negotiations, Thailand's deputy prime minister said, urging direct bilateral talks instead.
Thailand Adjusts Welfare Card Rules for Students
Thailand is expanding welfare card eligibility to include students in non-formal education and vocational programs, recognizing they develop job skills outside traditional schooling. The government will adjust screening criteria starting im
Udon Thani MP Rang Thurapol Dies at 69
Udon Thani MP Rang Thurapol of the Bhumjaithai Party died peacefully at 69 from lung cancer on July 20. His wife announced the death, noting he had been hospitalized and unable to attend parliament for the prime minister vote.
Thailand Signs Media Deals With Chinese Giants
Thailand's Government Public Relations Department (PRD) has taken a major step forward in international media cooperation, signing three Memorandums of Understanding with some of China's most influent...
Thailand to Redirect 6 Million Ineligible Welfare Card Recipients
Thailand is redirecting welfare benefits to 6 million ineligible recipients by establishing appeal centers and reconsidering vehicle ownership criteria that wrongly excluded nearly 1.2 million applicants. The government aims to finalize new