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New Reality Show Seeks Duo Musicians Across Thailand
A new Thai reality show is casting musical duos nationwide for a chance at professional careers, with applications due July 24 and judging from celebrities like Mew-Suppasit.
Parliament Debates New Foreign Visitor Reporting Rules
Parliament advanced amendments to Thailand's Hotel and Immigration Acts aimed at reducing duplicate foreign visitor reporting, though critics worry the rules may not close loopholes since illegal operators won't face enforcement.
PM Anutin Says Do Good Deeds Amid Recent Disasters
Prime Minister Anutin advised Thais to perform good deeds rather than hold merit-making ceremonies in response to recent disasters affecting the nation.
Thailand Allocates 90 Million Baht to Buy 20 Million Coconuts
Thailand's Commerce Ministry is allocating 90 million baht to purchase 20 million coconuts directly from farmers at premium prices, addressing supply gaps in major growing regions like Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani. The government is
Bangkok Governor Appoints Nipat Thongleak As New Advisory Chair
Bangkok's governor appointed retired General Nipat Thongleak as the new Chairman of the Governor's Advisory Board on July 14, replacing Chakkapat Phiwngam who recently resigned from the position.
Legendary Thai Film Director Prayoon Wongchuen Dies at 81
Legendary Thai film director Prayoon Wongchuen, who shaped Thai cinema from the 1980s through the 1990s with acclaimed works including "The Conscripts" and "Time in a Bottle," has died peacefully at age 81 in Nonthaburi Province.
Thailand to Remove 5,000 Officials Over Local Exam Cheating Scandal
Thailand will dismiss roughly 5,000 civil servants caught cheating on local government exams, with the central civil service commission reviewing cases on July 15 for final approval. Police will investigate financial ties and evidence while
Thailand Develops Chiang Saen Port as Mekong Trade Hub
Deputy Minister of Transport Sanphet Bunyamanee visited Chiang Rai province on July 13, 2026, to assess transport infrastructure and logistics development aimed at strengthening cross-border trade and...
Bangkok Governor Orders Nightly Bar Inspections After Deadly Fire
Bangkok's governor has ordered nightly inspections of bars and entertainment venues following a deadly fire at a beer hall in Lat Phrao that killed 28 people and exposed multiple safety violations.
Government to Announce First Phase Local Exam Fraud Probe Results
Thailand's government will announce preliminary findings today from an investigation into alleged fraud in last year's local government recruitment exam, with national police and the anti-corruption commission leading the probe.
Safety Violations Found In Bangkok Beer Hall Fire
BANGKOK: A preliminary inspection into the deadly inferno at Rong Beer Na Ladprao beer hall has uncovered multiple safety violations, as police investigate the blaze that killed 28 people and injured 71 others.
Thailand's U15 and U19 Underwater Hockey Teams Head to Asian Championships
Thailand is sending 22 young underwater hockey players to the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship in Indonesia this August, with support from international coaching staff aiming for medal contention while prioritizing athlete development.