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Only 4 Liver Fluke Cases Confirmed Among 2,200 Maha Sarakham Students
Only 4 confirmed liver fluke cases were found among 2,200 screened students in Maha Sarakham Province, though initial testing flagged 451 positives. Thailand's infection rates have declined significantly since 2016, but the parasite remains
Nua Tae Founders Deny Misusing Employee Social Security Funds
Nua Tae restaurant founders denied misusing employee social security funds, attributing wage delays to cash flow problems during rapid expansion, though an Islamic bank loan recently allowed them to pay all outstanding salaries in full.
School Principal Under Investigation for Misconduct and Financial Irregularities
Teachers at a Ratchaburi province school have filed complaints against their principal alleging misconduct and financial irregularities, with a fact-finding committee investigating claims of improper purchasing procedures and dereliction of
Starbucks Plans 600 Thai Locations by 2025
Starbucks plans to expand to 600 locations across Thailand by early 2025, targeting the country's 65 billion baht coffee market with new menu items like Durian Dream Frappuccino and enhanced digital ordering services.
Omnicom Media Thailand Launches Forum on Emotion-Driven Brand Growth
Omnicom Media Thailand is hosting its OM FORWARD forum to help brands leverage emotion-driven strategies for growth, arguing that emotional connections matter more than traditional reach metrics.
Archaeologists Prepare to Move 2,000-Year-Old Skeletal Remains
Archaeologists in Phetchaburi province are preparing to relocate four 1,500–2,000-year-old skulls discovered at the Don Yai Thong site, using foam blocks and concrete panels to protect the delicate remains during extraction. The dig has als
Local Government Exam Fraud: 5,814 Posts Suspended Pending Investigation
Over 5,800 local government job appointments have been suspended after investigators discovered score manipulation affecting candidates across three rounds of civil service exams in Thailand. The Interior Ministry is reviewing cases where a
Court Rules Local Election Law Unconstitutional
Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled 7-2 that a five-year ban on candidates convicted under the Local Election Act unconstitutionally restricts the right to run for local office without reasonable justification.
Chiang Mai Doctor Explains Why Not All Seniors Have Age-Related Body Odor
A Chiang Mai doctor explains that age-related body odor, caused by chemical changes in aging skin, doesn't affect all seniors and depends on genetics, health, and lifestyle rather than hygiene alone.
Chonburi FC Signs Veteran Left-Back For 2026/27 Season
Chonburi FC signs 33-year-old left-back Phiraphat Notchaiiya, a Thai national team veteran with experience at top clubs, as their eighth new signing ahead of the 2026/27 season.
PM Vows Crackdown on Local Exam Fraud, Blacklist Cheaters
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed a crackdown on those involved in a 2024 local civil service exam fraud scandal affecting approximately 5,000 illegally appointed officials. The government plans to present cases to a civil service co
Royal Delegate Opens World Heritage Learning Center in Bangkok
A royal delegate opened a new learning center at a Bangkok temple dedicated to Thailand's UNESCO World Heritage sites, presenting gifts to donors and students while promoting cultural preservation and Buddhist heritage awareness.