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World First! Chiang Mai University Medical School Successfully Performs Robot-Assisted Liver Surgery from Living Donor
Chiang Mai University surgeons successfully performed the world's first robot-assisted liver transplant from a living donor using the Hugo robotic system, with a mother donating her left lobe to her 9-year-old daughter with severe cirrhosis
Senate Ready to Vote on Constitutional Amendment Drafts from All Parties; Warns People's Party Formula for Charter Drafters Risks Conflicting with Court Ruling
The Senate is set to vote on multiple constitutional amendment drafts from different parties, but a senator warned that the People's Party's proposal to elect charter drafters risks violating a Constitutional Court ruling that prohibits dir
Royal Gazette Announces New MRT Blue Line Fares of 17-44 Baht Effective July 3, 2026
Thailand's MRTA announced new MRT Blue Line fares ranging from 17 to 44 baht per trip based on distance, effective July 3, 2026, with 50% discounts for seniors and free travel for children under 120cm and people with disabilities.
Suchart Visits Ratchaburi, Orders Single Integrated Resource Management Approach
Natural Resources Minister Suchart Chomklin visited Ratchaburi on May 27 to enforce a unified resource management approach across forestry, water, wildlife, and disaster prevention agencies under the environment ministry.
TCGI Launches Credit Guarantee Program 'TCGI Quick Big Win' to Support Thai SMEs and Informal Traders
Thailand's credit guarantee agency launched 'TCGI Quick Big Win' with a 50-billion-baht pool to help SMEs and informal traders access loans more easily, with guarantee amounts already reaching 26 billion baht since December 2024.
Palumpum and 10 Former Bangkok Councilors Resign from Pheu Thai to Support 'Working Group' in Bangkok Election Campaign
Palumpum and 10 former Pheu Thai Bangkok councilors resigned from the party to support the Working Group's campaign for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council election, citing their commitment to address local issues independently.
Opposition Forces Push Parliament Speaker to Reconsider Urgent Bill on 400 Billion Baht Loan Decree
Opposition lawmakers urged Parliament's speaker to reverse his rejection of an urgent designation for a bill to oversee a 400 billion baht loan decree, arguing the government plans to begin borrowing this week despite an ongoing Constitutio
Deputy PM Ekniti Invites Leading French Companies to Invest in Thailand as ASEAN's Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub
Deputy PM Ekniti pitched Thailand to major French firms including Thales as ASEAN's manufacturing and technology hub, targeting investments in lithium batteries, cybersecurity, and electric vehicles.
Government Housing Bank Launches 'Golden Prosperity 2' Savings Lottery with 20 Billion Baht in Offerings
Government Housing Bank launched 'Golden Prosperity 2' savings lottery with 20 billion baht in offerings, providing 0.30% annual interest and monthly prize drawings with a top prize of 3 million baht.
CP Extra Opens Free Space at Makro-Lotus for Thai Help Thai Plus Vendors
CP Extra is offering free retail space in Makro-Lotus shopping centers nationwide to small business operators and community shops under its "Thai Help Thai Plus" program, aimed at boosting grassroots economies and reducing living costs acro
TCMA and Chulalongkorn University Launch Thailand-Canada Strategic Partnership on Low-Carbon Industry
Thailand's cement industry and Chulalongkorn University have partnered to develop and test carbon capture technology in Saraburi, supported by Canada and international organizations, aiming to advance the country's Net Zero 2050 climate goa
Thailand's Commerce Ministry Advises Entrepreneurs to Capture Gen Alpha Market Worth $10 Trillion
Thailand's Commerce Ministry urges entrepreneurs to target Generation Alpha consumers, whose households in Asia-Pacific will spend over $10 trillion by 2030, with health products and digital commerce driving growth.