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Eye Doctor Warns: Wearing Contacts Over 8 Hours Risks GPC
Wearing contact lenses longer than 8 hours daily can cause Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, a painful eyelid inflammation marked by bumps on the inner lid that triggers itching, discharge, and lens slippage. Doctors recommend stopping contac
Parliament Rejects Summons for MP Chanthanapat on Gambling Charges
MP Chanthanapat Naksam of Songkhla appeared at the Technology and Information Crime Unit on July 13 to face additional charges in an online gambling and money laundering case involving 27 suspects.
ELLE Opens New Fashion Outlet at Siam Premium
ELLE fashion brand opened a new outlet at Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok on July 13, offering women's apparel, lingerie, shoes, handbags, and menswear with discounts up to 70%.
Pathum Thani Tech Institute Rolls Out Conflict-Reduction Program
Pathum Thani Tech Institute introduced a conflict-reduction program combining early semester closures with hybrid learning to boost enrollment and prevent violence during its anniversary period.
Thai Singer Hai Apapon Shaken by Nightclub Fire
Thai country singer Hai Apalon narrowly escaped a nightclub fire after a scheduled September performance fell through when the venue couldn't finalize her booking. She's now vowing to inspect fire exits and safety measures at every venue be
Thailand Launches Franchise Program With 50% State Investment
Thailand's government is subsidizing 50% of franchise startup costs under a new program aimed at helping small entrepreneurs launch businesses with lower investment and immediate access to retail locations and financing.
LPP Appoints BOOK UP to Manage Vimana Sukhumvit-Bearing Luxury Homes
LPP Property Management's BOOK UP division has been appointed to manage sales and marketing for Vimana Sukhumvit-Bearing, a luxury residential project near Sri Bearing MRT Station with units starting at 13.9 million baht.
Healthcare Benefits for Thai Civil Servants Soar to 90 Billion Baht Yearly
Thailand's Finance Ministry is reforming civil servant healthcare benefits, which cost 90 billion baht yearly, to combat fraud and explore new insurance models while guaranteeing current employees' benefits remain unchanged. The overhaul wi
Thai FA Bans Egypt-Thai Company Over Mid-Season Team Withdrawal
Thai Football Association suspended Egypt-Thai Company for withdrawing its team mid-season from the Thailand Semi-Pro League, violating membership obligations and damaging competition integrity.
Environment Minister Cracks Down on Land Encroachment in Lam Son National Park
Thailand's Environment Minister has launched prosecution against influential figures illegally encroaching on Lam Son National Park in Ranong, with investigations revealing land title documents fraudulently expanded from dozens of rai to hu
Bank of Thailand Shuts BAHTNET Oct 16 for IMF Meetings
Thailand's central bank will shut down BAHTNET, its interbank transfer system, on October 16 for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, affecting cross-bank payments and check clearing until October 19.
TRIS Upgrades ASW Credit Rating to BBB with Stable Outlook
TRIS Rating upgraded real estate developer ASW's credit rating to BBB with a stable outlook, recognizing strong financial performance and successful portfolio expansion across Bangkok, Eastern Thailand, and Phuket since its 2019 stock marke