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Deputy Interior Minister Orders School Lunch Investigation in Surat Thani
Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liengprasert has ordered an investigation into complaints about meal quality and portions at Wat Pradu 1 Municipal School in Surat Thani following social media criticism.
Digital Economy Minister Defends TH-AI Passport Against Scrutiny
Digital Economy Minister Chaiyachon Chidchob defended the TH-AI Passport project against a no-confidence motion, saying the programme follows legal procedures and reduces inequality despite expected opposition pushback in parliament.
Thailand to Auction 12 Masterworks by Thai Artists
Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property will auction 12 masterworks by Thai artists on August 16, 2026 at Cloud 11, with starting bids ranging from 100,000 to 700,000 baht to support emerging and established creators.
Australian Diplomat Appointed Chair of UNCLOS Conciliation Commission
Australian diplomat Katrina Cooper has been appointed chair of a UNCLOS conciliation commission, with Thailand among the countries supporting her appointment. The commission is expected to hold its first meeting in September to address a ma
Digital Minister Targeted by Call Center Scammers, Issues Public Warning
Thailand's Digital Economy Minister revealed he was targeted by a call center scam at his office, warning the public about such schemes while highlighting that fraud cases have dropped over 50% under the current administration's eight-month
Government Approves 1.85 Billion Baht Rice Farmer Support
Thailand's government approved 12.04 billion baht in rice farmer support measures, including sales deferrals, credit programs, and equipment subsidies for farmer groups to stabilize prices and boost production efficiency.
Opposition Plans Rallies as Election Panel Eyes Senate Fraud Dismissal
Opposition parties plan rallies August 29-30 ahead of an Election Commission vote on August 31 regarding alleged senate fraud, as they push for constitutional amendments to strengthen checks and balances.
Defence Ministry Approves 329 Cadets for 69th National Defence Course
The Defence Ministry has approved 329 cadets for the 69th National Defence Course starting in October, including military officers from Thailand, five allied nations, and notably Myanmar for the first time this year.
Health Fund Defends Advertising Purchases Through Proper Channels
The Health Promotion Foundation clarified it purchases advertising directly from site owners through proper government channels, including contracts with Bangkok transit systems to display health promotion campaigns at stations and transpor
Opposition Demands Supreme Court Review of Senate Election Fraud Case
Opposition leader Tawi Sodsong called for Supreme Court intervention in senate election fraud cases, arguing the Election Commission must refer credible violations to court rather than acting unilaterally on candidate disqualifications.
International Sepak Takraw Fines Thailand Nearly 2 Million Baht
Thailand faces nearly 2 million baht in fines after five national sepak takraw players and three officials withdrew from the World Cup finals in Malaysia, with the International Sepak Takraw Federation ordering payment within 14 days or ris
Parliament Tackles Temple Land Disputes Nationwide
Parliament's Religion Committee is gathering nationwide data on temple land disputes after visiting Nakhon Sawan to study how monasteries acquire and register property rights.