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INNOPOWER Partners With Triple Dot Consulting on Data and AI
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INNOPOWER Partners With Triple Dot Consulting on Data and AI

INNOPOWER Digital and Triple Dot Consulting have partnered to develop AI and data technologies for Thailand's industrial sector, combining robotics expertise with energy industry knowledge to deliver solutions for predictive analytics, asse

Thai Teen Swimmer Breaks 32-Year National Record
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Thai Teen Swimmer Breaks 32-Year National Record

Thai teen swimmer Sky shattered a 32-year-old national junior record in the 200-meter individual medley at the Asian Age Group Championships, earning silver with his breakthrough performance.

Navy Confirms Vessel in News Reports Not Thai-Flagged
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Navy Confirms Vessel in News Reports Not Thai-Flagged

The Royal Thai Navy confirmed that a commercial vessel involved in a reported Oman Gulf incident is not Thai-flagged, while confirming one Thai cargo ship in the region remains secure with its crew.

Government, Private Sector Partner to Build Skilled Workforce
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Government, Private Sector Partner to Build Skilled Workforce

The Thai government is partnering with 35 private companies to address a skills-market mismatch, with over 311,000 job openings available but 25,000 bachelor's degree holders still unemployed. The 'Thai Has Jobs' platform will better connec

Thai Stock Market Surge Signals Government Stability, Foreign Investor Confidence
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Thai Stock Market Surge Signals Government Stability, Foreign Investor Confidence

Thailand's stock market surged over 27% this year, attracting nearly $3.3 billion in foreign investment as political stability and clear economic policies boost investor confidence in the Southeast Asian economy.

Royal Decree Appoints New President of Chiang Mai University
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Royal Decree Appoints New President of Chiang Mai University

Professor Dr. Phongrak Sribundit Mongkol has been reappointed as rector of Chiang Mai University for a second term starting July 2026, following the university's achievements in sustainability rankings and economic impact during his first t

Thailand Opens State Welfare Card Review Through July 31
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Thailand Opens State Welfare Card Review Through July 31

Thailand is accepting welfare card qualification reviews through July 31 for applicants who failed initial screening, with options to correct information through banks, websites, and mobile apps. Those disqualified over vehicle ownership ca

Education Ministry Rushes to Fix Welfare Card Crisis for Students
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Education Ministry Rushes to Fix Welfare Card Crisis for Students

The Education Ministry is urgently addressing a welfare card crisis causing some students to drop out of school, with Deputy Minister Akkanut Kankalit assuring affected pupils the government will resolve the issue swiftly and support their

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Thai PM Meets Xi Jinping, Pledges Deeper China Ties

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with President Xi Jinping in Shanghai during his official visit to China this week, marking a new chapter in the Thailand-China strategic partnership. Key ...

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Princess Sirivannavari Promotes Thai Fabric Heritage

Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has a firm intention to carry forward the legacy of her royal grandmother, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, in developing and ...

State Welfare Card Appeals Require Office Visits, Not Just Online
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State Welfare Card Appeals Require Office Visits, Not Just Online

Rejected State Welfare Card applicants must visit government offices in person after submitting online appeals, not just apply digitally as initially suggested. The Finance Ministry says people denied benefits need to present documents to r

Pond Defends Charity Fund With Financial Records
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Pond Defends Charity Fund With Financial Records

Pond Chakrakrisna released financial records to defend his charity foundation against misuse allegations, claiming all expenses are documented with receipts and insisting he welcomes official investigation.