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PM Defends Record After Beer Bar Fire, Eyes Entertainment Zone Laws
Prime Minister Anutin rejected resignation calls over a deadly beer bar fire in Bangkok, instead pledging to overhaul entertainment zoning laws he says contain contradictory rules that operators exploit for profit.
Po Teck Tung Foundation Signs Second Vocational Aid Agreement
The Po Teck Tung Foundation signed a second agreement with the Department of Women's Affairs to provide vocational training and equipment for unemployed women, men, and families in Thailand. The foundation has distributed over 6.2 million b
PM Anusit Questions Man in Uniform at Brewery Fire Scene
PM Anusit questioned an unidentified man in military-style clothing at a beer factory fire in Bangkok who gave conflicting statements to media despite having no official role at the scene.
Cabinet Eases State Welfare Card Eligibility, Adds 5.4 Million Beneficiaries
Thailand's Cabinet approved revised eligibility standards for state welfare cards on July 14, adding 5.4 million marginalized individuals to the program while removing certain criteria that inadvertently excluded vulnerable groups needing g
DNA Test Confirms Canned Fish Is Blackchin Tilapia, Not Catfish
DNA testing by Prince of Songkla University confirmed that canned fish samples contain blackchin tilapia, not catfish as labeled, prompting calls for accountability from the Fisheries Department in Thailand.
28 Dead in Bangkok Brewery Fire; Safety Exits Blocked by Tables
A fire at a Bangkok brewery entertainment venue killed 28 people July 13 after the operator blocked emergency exits with tables and merchandise despite passing safety inspections, prompting authorities to pursue gross negligence charges.
Cabinet Approves 18.8 Million Poorcard Recipients
Thailand's cabinet has approved welfare card eligibility for 18.8 million people, eliminating parental tax and agricultural debt requirements to better support vulnerable populations. Results will be announced July 17, with distributions be
Thailand Adopts CARE Formula for Fairer Pension Calculations
Thailand's Cabinet approved the CARE formula for pension calculations on July 14, which bases retirement benefits on lifetime earnings rather than final wages, aiming to reduce inequality and ensure fairer payments for all workers.
Thailand Volleyball Captain Eyes Olympic Qualification as Main Goal
Thailand's women's volleyball captain Pornpun Koedpracha says Olympic qualification is the team's primary goal after finishing 14th at the 2026 VNL competition. The squad aims to build on lessons from the tournament to achieve their Olympic
Senior Buddhist Monk Honored on 96th Birthday
Revered Buddhist monk Phra Phrom Wachirmongkol celebrated his 96th birthday with a royal-authorized ceremony in Bangkok, where he distributed 270,000 baht in educational scholarships to eight institutions across Thailand.
Foreign Buyers Shift Focus to Long-Term Thailand Property Holdings
Foreign buyers are increasingly purchasing Thai property for long-term residence and lifestyle rather than rental returns, with growing interest from South Asian, Middle Eastern, and ASEAN investors attracted by affordable living costs and
Cabinet Approves Plan to Create Sports Ministry
Thailand's Cabinet approved plans to create a separate Sports Ministry and merge tourism with a new Culture Ministry, pending parliamentary approval and Senate passage expected by early next year.