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Thai Tennis Star Lalana Wins ENKA OPEN 2026 in Istanbul
Thai tennis star Lalana Tharadej won the WTA ENKA OPEN 2026 in Istanbul on July 19, defeating Belgian opponent Hanne van de Winkel 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to claim the title and $15,000 prize.
Bangkok Cracks Down on Entertainment Venues After Fire
Bangkok authorities inspected entertainment venues in the Ekkamai area following a deadly fire, checking fire safety systems, emergency exits, and structural compliance across hundreds of establishments.
Bacon Time Claims APL 2026 Runner-Up After Loss to DCG
Thai esports team Bacon Time finished runner-up at the Arena of Valor Premier League 2026 after losing 4-2 to Deep Cross Gaming in the grand finals in Da Nang, Vietnam on July 19.
Thai PM Visits CP Center in Beijing, Highlights Thai Business Success
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the Charoen Pokphand Group's Beijing office, hailing the conglomerate as a model of Thai business success and pledging government support for Thai entrepreneurs expanding into the Chinese mark
Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Sweeps Two Classes at RAAT Endurance 2026
Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand won the TC2 class at the RAAT Endurance Championship's Round 2 8-hour race in Buriram, with one Toyota Corolla completing 229 laps for first place overall in the category.
Myanmar Foreign Minister Strengthens Ties with Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association
Myanmar's Foreign Minister visited Thailand and met with the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association on July 19, pledging expanded cooperation with Thai businesses and reinforcing bilateral ties between the two nations.
Hospital Fires Doctor After Patient Dies From Missed Heart Attack
A Ratchaburi hospital fired a senior doctor after a 30-year-old man died of a heart attack that was initially dismissed as a panic attack despite the family's requests for an ECG test. The case gained attention after the victim's wife, a so
Thailand Backs Huawei AI and Cloud Expansion Deal
Thailand's government pledges continued partnership with Huawei to develop artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, aiming to create high-skilled jobs and modernize public services across the nation.
Craving Ice? Doctor Warns It May Signal Iron Deficiency Anemia
Compulsive ice-chewing, medically known as pagophagia, may signal iron deficiency anemia rather than a harmless habit, according to a physician who notes the craving often disappears once iron levels are restored through proper treatment.
Thailand Bids for Nakhon Si Thammarat Temple UNESCO Heritage Status
Thailand is pushing to add Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahaviharn in Nakhon Si Thammarat to UNESCO's World Heritage list during the committee's session in South Korea this month. If approved, it would become Thailand's sixth cultural heritage sit
Health Ministry Investigates Private Hospital Over Misdiagnosis Death
Thailand's Health Ministry has launched an investigation into a private hospital in Ratchaburi after a patient died following alleged misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. Preliminary findings are expected within seven days, with officials re
Thai Teenage Tennis Star Bua Wins First Pro Title
Thai teenage tennis player Kamlawarn Yodpetch claimed her first professional title at the W15 Astana Women's Open in Kazakhstan, defeating a higher-ranked opponent in a thrilling three-set final.