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Civil Service Exam Board Denies Wrongdoing, Challenges Answer Sheet Probe
The Civil Service Exam Board denies wrongdoing in a probe of answer sheet irregularities affecting nearly 438,000 applicants, claiming contracted parties—not committee members—are responsible for explaining the defects discovered during the
Sithipol Blasts Flawed 40-Baht Rice Curry Scheme
Pheu Thai MP Sithipol criticizes the 40-baht rice curry subsidy as ineffective, arguing it fails to address root causes of inflation and provides minimal relief to businesses and consumers. He urges the government to implement more meaningf
AIS, Bangkok Land Deploy 5G Network Across Muang Thong
AIS and Bangkok Land are transforming Muang Thong into Thailand's first smart city prototype with 5G networks, fiber broadband, and integrated digital infrastructure across the 4,000-rai development.
Street Vendor Dismisses 40-Baht Rice Curry Plan as Unworkable
A Trang curry vendor criticizes the government's proposed 40-baht rice-curry subsidy program, arguing it ignores regional cost differences and rising ingredient prices that make the scheme unworkable without addressing root causes like infl
Thailand Launches Thai Game Awards to Boost Gaming Industry Globally
Thailand launched the Thai Game Awards 2026 to recognize excellence among local game developers and promote the industry globally, with over 80 submissions competing across seven categories for a total prize pool of 220,000 baht.
Royal Orchid Disputes 4.87 Billion Baht Buyback Claim
Royal Orchid disputes GROREIT's decision not to repurchase its Bangkok hotel for 4.87 billion baht, claiming the trustee altered payment terms without authorization and saying it remains ready to complete the buyback under original contract
Princess Sirivannavari Presents Birthday Flowers to Environment Minister
Princess Sirivannavari presented birthday flowers to Environment Minister Suchat Chomklin on July 15, extending royal blessings for his service to Thailand's natural resources and environmental conservation.
CIMB Bank Forecasts Thai GDP Growth Stuck Below 3%
CIMB Bank forecasts Thai GDP growth will remain stuck below 3% over the next 3-5 years unless structural economic reforms are implemented, with the research team recommending the government prioritize job creation over short-term cash distr
Thailand Restructures Electricity Pricing, Cuts First 200 Units to 3 Baht
Thailand's government capped residential electricity rates at 3 baht per unit for the first 200 units consumed, benefiting over 23 million households starting in August's billing cycle. The restructuring also opens renewable energy markets
TOR Drafter Manas Says New Version More Advanced, Zips Lips
TOR drafter Manas Suwanrin claimed the new version is more advanced than the old one but refused to answer further questions, redirecting reporters to parliamentary officials for details.
Thai Volleyball Chief Seeks Government Support for VNL 2027
Thai Volleyball Association president Sompon Isbangyaeng plans to seek government support for hosting the 2027 Volleyball Nations League, with Volleyball World interested in bringing weekly matches and potentially the championship round to
Udom Sithiviratchatharm Elected New President of Constitutional Court
Udom Sithiviratchatharm was elected president of Thailand's Constitutional Court on July 15 following a vote by the court's judges.