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Opposition Demands Supreme Court Review of Senate Election Fraud Case
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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
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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
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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.

Bangkok Water Authority Marks 59 Years With Digital Innovation Push
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Bangkok Water Authority Marks 59 Years With Digital Innovation Push

The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority celebrated its 59th anniversary by highlighting digital innovations in water management serving over 12 million residents across Bangkok and two neighboring provinces. The utility is integrating mobile

Thailand Eyes Top-Six Finish, ASEAN Gold at Asian Games
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Thailand Eyes Top-Six Finish, ASEAN Gold at Asian Games

Thailand aims to finish in the top six at next year's Asian Games in Nagoya while claiming first place among ASEAN nations, targeting at least 15 gold medals through enhanced athlete preparation and sports science programs.

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Bangkok's New Zoo Opening Near Completion in Pathum Thani

Bangkok's new zoo near completion in Pathum Thani will open to the public for free in April 2027, more than eight years after Dusit Zoo closed in 2018. The 300-rai biodiversity park replaces traditional cages with moats and water channels,

Steel Industry Defends IF Induction Furnace Technology
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Steel Industry Defends IF Induction Furnace Technology

Thai steel industry defends induction furnace technology as legally compliant and safe, saying a recent building collapse was caused by construction defects, not the steel material itself.

Thailand Names Women's Volleyball Squad for 2026 Asian Championship
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Thailand Names Women's Volleyball Squad for 2026 Asian Championship

Thailand's women's volleyball team will compete at the 2026 Asian Championship in Tianjin, China, from August 21-30, with a chance to qualify for the 2028 Olympics. The squad includes 14 players led by captain Pornpan Kaetprachaya and will

Temple Abbot Appeals for Calm in Longstanding Dispute
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Temple Abbot Appeals for Calm in Longstanding Dispute

The abbot of Wat Pa Adulyaram in Khon Kaen appeals for calm amid an ongoing dispute, pledging the temple will not file counter-lawsuits and urging all parties to forgive and move forward peacefully.

Anutin Says Respectful Meeting With Thaksin, No Special Discussion
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Anutin Says Respectful Meeting With Thaksin, No Special Discussion

PM Anutin paid respects to Thaksin at a Buddhist memorial service in Ubon Ratchathani, saying they exchanged only greetings with no substantive discussion.

Yubo Chen Takes Lead at Thailand Junior Championship
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Yubo Chen Takes Lead at Thailand Junior Championship

Twelve-year-old Yubo Chen shot 5-under 67 to lead the boys' division at Thailand's junior golf championship, while 13-year-old Pimpnara Kulavanich matched that score to top the girls' field after Friday's opening round.

Yamaha Motor Thailand Wins Industry Energy Management Award
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Yamaha Motor Thailand Wins Industry Energy Management Award

Yamaha Motor Thailand received the 2025 Prime Minister's Industry Award for Energy Management, recognizing its sustained commitment to reducing energy consumption and advancing toward Net Zero goals through upgraded machinery and production