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Constitutional Court Dismisses Senator Candidate's Rights Complaint
Thailand's Constitutional Court on July 15 rejected a former Senate candidate's complaint that the Election Commission violated his rights by conducting elections without secret ballots, directing him to pursue remedies through other legal
Parliament Secretary Clarifies: Salary Cuts, Not Staff Layoffs
Parliament has frozen salary increases for staff in both chambers due to economic weakness, but will not eliminate any positions starting October 1.
Bangkok Deploys AI to Combat Landfill Odors, Eyes 30% Reduction
Bangkok is deploying AI-powered odor detection technology at its landfills to identify smell sources and reduce landfill burial to 30 percent through improved waste sorting and recycling.
Parents, Activists Mourn Brewery Fire Victims, Push Safety Law Changes
Families of the 32 Ladprao brewery fire victims joined activists demanding stricter safety laws and enforcement, with bereaved parents citing repeated emergency exit failures across multiple disasters. Civil society called for overhauling T
Deputy PM Vows to Prosecute Officials Over Local Exam Fraud Audio
Deputy PM Somkid Jatusripitak vowed to prosecute officials involved in local exam fraud, urging swift investigation to restore public trust following allegations of bribery in government entrance exams.
ION Energy Partners With Sigenergy to Install 5,000 Home Solar Systems
ION Energy and Sigenergy will install solar systems in 5,000 Thai homes by 2029, capitalizing on rising demand for hybrid systems with battery storage as consumers prioritize energy security.
Panel Chief Skeptical Exam Fraud Case Will Catch Real Masterminds
A parliamentary committee investigating local government exam fraud expressed skepticism that authorities will catch the masterminds behind the scheme, warning that investigations risk arresting only low-level operatives unless investigator
Thai Party Submits Mining Data to China Over River Pollution
Thai lawmakers submitted data on 2,676 Myanmar mines to China's ambassador, requesting investigation into water pollution affecting Thailand and neighboring countries, with Beijing pledging support if evidence shows mines are exporting cont
US Chipmaker ADI Opens Design and Testing Hub in Thailand
US chipmaker Analog Devices opened a 19-billion-baht chip design and testing hub in Thailand's Chachoengsao province, projecting exports to reach 130 billion baht in 2025 while expanding its workforce from 1,300 to 2,500 employees.
Thailand Uses Refinery Funds to Stabilize Oil Prices
Thailand is using refinery revenues and a 10.5 billion baht oil fund to cushion domestic fuel prices against global market volatility sparked by Middle East tensions, with the Energy Ministry pledging gradual adjustments rather than sudden
Phuket Hosts National PAO Engineering Training on AI, GIS
Phuket hosted a national training program for Provincial Administrative Organisation engineers from across Thailand on adopting AI and GIS technology to improve infrastructure planning and public service delivery.
Thailand Eyes Private Disaster Insurance to Speed Payouts
Thailand is exploring private disaster insurance partnerships to speed up payouts to citizens affected by natural disasters, following Japan's model. The scheme aims to supplement insufficient government compensation of 9,000 baht per incid