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Pimpyada Wins Chang Thailand Junior Golf Round 4
Pimpyada Nuchanart won the Super Junior Girl division at the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit Round 4 in Nakhon Ratchasima, earning a spot in the International Championship recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Parliament Speaker Reports 122-Day Performance, Passes 14 Bills
Thailand's parliament passed 14 bills in 122 days—the most in a decade—through multiparty cooperation, House Speaker Sophon Saramum reported on July 16, also highlighting new written inquiry channels to streamline constituent grievances.
Top 10 Thai Real Estate Hotspots: Rama 9 Condos Lead
Rama 9 condominiums dominate Thailand's real estate search trends with 42% of social media mentions, driven by BTS access and affordability compared to central Bangkok. A five-month study identified ten hotspot locations across the country,
No One Above Law in Local Exam Cheating Probe
Parliament's anti-corruption committee is investigating widespread cheating in local government recruitment exams, with plans to revoke fraudulent candidates' qualifications and verify that no cheaters exist in reserve promotion lists.
Thai Exports Surge 10% on FTA Benefits as SMEs Seek Trade Advantages
Thai exports utilizing free trade agreements surged 10 percent year-on-year in April, reaching $31.77 billion, as the government pushes SMEs to capitalize on trade deals amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Thailand Targets Three Golds at 2026 Asian Games with World-Class Tekball Team
Thailand's elite tekball team aims for three gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, featuring world champions and top-ranked players who have received comprehensive sports science support.
Inter Express Expands into Medical Logistics Amid Thailand's Health Boom
Inter Express Logistics launches certified cold chain services for medicines, blood samples, and wellness products across Thailand within 24 hours, capitalizing on the country's growing healthcare market expected to expand 6–7% annually.
Rakchonok Urges Workers to Vote in Social Security Board Election
Rakchonok Srinok urges Thailand's social security fund members to vote in the upcoming board election, warning that low participation could lead to mismanagement of the 3 trillion baht fund and potential collapse within two decades.
Actor Win Methawin Donates 1.5 Million for Hospital Physiotherapy Building
Actor Win Methawin donated 1.5 million baht toward a physiotherapy building at Mae On Hospital in Chiang Mai, prioritizing remote healthcare improvements he can personally verify.
Interior Ministry Appoints Deputy Permanent Secretary as Acting Local Administrator
Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary Nirat Pongsitthavaon as acting director-general of the Department of Local Administration, effective July 16, 2025.
MP Questions TH-AI Passport Project Over Transparency Concerns
An MP raised concerns over cost transparency in Thailand's TH-AI Passport project, alleging a company undervalued a display component at 900,000 baht when it should cost 9 million baht. The Digital Economy and Society Minister failed to att
Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Reaches 33
BANGKOK: The death toll from the devastating Bangkok bar fire has risen to 33, authorities said yesterday (July 15), as Thailand pledged a nationwide overhaul of entertainment venue regulations.