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NT and Security Pitch Launch Pattaya Smart Pole Network
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NT and Security Pitch Launch Pattaya Smart Pole Network

Thailand's National Telecommunications Commission and Security Pitch are launching a 5G smart pole network in Pattaya to transform the beach city into a smart destination with digital signage, IoT systems, and public safety infrastructure f

Producer Defends Actor's Exit From Thai Series
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Producer Defends Actor's Exit From Thai Series

Got Ittipat has withdrawn from the BL series "Mr. Passenger," with producer Offshun Kittipat Champa saying the decision was mutual and made after discussing viewer feedback about the pilot episode.

26 Victims Confirmed In Ladprao Beer Hall Fire
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26 Victims Confirmed In Ladprao Beer Hall Fire

The death toll from a Ladprao beer hall fire has reached 29, with 26 victims identified and three still undergoing forensic confirmation as families await release of bodies for funeral services.

P. Gung Prao Showcases Fire Safety Upgrades and 8 Emergency Exits
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P. Gung Prao Showcases Fire Safety Upgrades and 8 Emergency Exits

P. Gung Prao has installed eight emergency exits, sprinkler systems, and 46 fire extinguishers following a deadly July 2026 Bangkok restaurant fire that killed 29 people and prompted venues nationwide to upgrade safety measures.

Khon Kaen Orders Safety Inspections at Entertainment Venues
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Khon Kaen Orders Safety Inspections at Entertainment Venues

Following Bangkok's recent fire incident, Khon Kaen authorities are conducting strict safety inspections at 22 licensed entertainment venues and unlicensed bars, checking emergency exits, lighting, and fire equipment with threats of immedia

Fire Victims at Ladprao Beer Hall Apply for Relief Starting July 14
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Fire Victims at Ladprao Beer Hall Apply for Relief Starting July 14

Survivors and families of the Ladprao beer hall fire that killed 27 people on July 13 can apply for financial relief starting July 14 at Jatujak District Office.

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Thailand and France Mark 170 Years of Diplomatic Ties

Thailand and France mark 170 years of diplomatic relations as Their Majesties visit Paris, with trade, Thai-EU FTA talks and a 2026-2028 partnership plan in focus. Thailand and France have maintained...

KKU Engineering Student Alleges Bullying, Depression from Peers
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KKU Engineering Student Alleges Bullying, Depression from Peers

A Khon Kaen University engineering student went public with bullying allegations on social media, claiming classmates and senior staff harassed and excluded her over two months, prompting the faculty to launch an investigation.

Outgoing British Ambassador Reflects on Six Years in Thailand
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Outgoing British Ambassador Reflects on Six Years in Thailand

British Ambassador Mark Gooding departs Thailand after six years having transformed UK-Thailand ties into a Strategic Partnership, with trade surging 60 percent and diplomatic cooperation deepening across security, technology, and climate i

Opposition Panel Examines Two-Year Senate Election Rigging Case
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Opposition Panel Examines Two-Year Senate Election Rigging Case

Legal experts and opposition lawmakers examined allegations of vote-rigging in Thailand's senate election two years ago, with witnesses presenting evidence of coordinated manipulation and recommending ballot inspections to verify irregulari

Thaksin, Yingluck, Phaetongtan Meet Indonesia's President
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Thaksin, Yingluck, Phaetongtan Meet Indonesia's President

Three former Thai prime ministers from the Shinawatra family met with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, with Thaksin also recently appointed as an advisor to Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, sparking debate over his polit

Opposition Leader Calls Electoral Fraud Case a National Threat
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Opposition Leader Calls Electoral Fraud Case a National Threat

Opposition Leader Prit Watcharasindhoo presented evidence of a large-scale electoral fraud operation involving major political figures and national parties across multiple provinces, calling it a critical threat to Thailand's political syst