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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.
Thailand Clears 5,000 Local Officials in Exam Fraud Probe
Thailand's government is reviewing whether to revoke the appointments of 5,000 local officials whose civil service exam scores showed irregularities, with a final decision expected July 23.
Health Ministry Ensures Seamless Care for Beer Factory Fire Victims
The Health Ministry is coordinating transfers of burn victims from a Ladprao beer factory fire to state hospitals before their 72-hour critical care window closes, ensuring continuous treatment and coverage through insurance or national hea
Thailand Opens Mega Halal Bangkok 2026 Summit
Thailand opened Mega Halal Bangkok 2026 to position itself as ASEAN's halal economic hub, leveraging its food industry reputation to meet growing global demand for trusted, certified products. Prime Minister Anusit Chanyawiwatkul emphasized
Thailand Cuts Residential Power Rates, Separates Street Lighting Costs
Thailand's government will cut residential power rates and separate street lighting costs from household electricity bills, with the first 200 units reduced to 3 baht per unit. The Energy Ministry also expanded the policy to include rental
Culture Ministry Opens Exhibition Honoring National Artists
A Culture Ministry exhibition honoring Thailand's National Artists runs July 21–31 at the Thailand Cultural Centre, showcasing artwork and biographies across visual arts, literature, and performing arts with free admission.
Thailand Approves 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a 30-day visa-free entry for Indian tourists, matching the standard duration offered to most nationalities and boosting tourism from India.
Thai Pageant Queen Questions Removal Over Passport Mix-Up
Reigning Miss Supranational Thailand 2026 Kanyalak 'Aei' was stripped of her title over a passport mix-up during visa processing, but she claims the document was never lost—just held by the visa agency while she recovered from serious illne
Education Ministry Backs Kasetsart University's 20-Year Strategy
Thailand's education ministry endorsed Kasetsart University's 20-year strategic plan aimed at adapting to digital transformation, climate change, and demographic shifts while strengthening graduates' competitiveness and innovation capacity.
Thailand Sets New Electricity Rates at 3 Baht per Unit
Thailand will charge households 3 baht per kilowatt-hour for the first 200 units while imposing higher rates on data centers to fund public utilities, with implementation targeted for August if approved by cabinet.