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Thai Health Officials Destroy 31 Tons of Illegal Products
Thai health authorities destroyed over 31 tons of illegal cosmetics, medicines, and food products seized from 131 criminal cases, including counterfeit fillers, unauthorized drugs, and smuggled goods that posed serious health risks.
TAT and AirAsia Sign Three-Year Tourism Partnership
Thailand's Tourism Authority and AirAsia have signed a three-year partnership to boost tourism from Malaysia, Thailand's second-largest visitor source market, through joint marketing and expanded air and land connectivity.
Pheu Thai Demands Swift Fire Investigation, Criminal Charges
Pheu Thai called for a swift investigation and criminal charges following a fire at a Bangkok beer hall that killed 27 people on July 12, demanding accountability and stricter fire-safety regulations.
Social Security Board Election Enters Final Phase With 134 Candidates
The Social Security Office's board election enters its final phase with 134 candidates registered across employer and worker factions, as voter registration climbs above 938,000 ahead of the September election.
Intern Complains About Cleaning Bathrooms at Thai Workplace
A Thai intern sparked online debate after complaining about excessive work including bathroom cleaning, with experts noting that such treatment violates labor laws capping intern hours at 8 per day and prohibiting overtime or hazardous task
Bangkok Council Elects First Female Chair With 39 Votes
Bangkok's Metropolitan Council elected its first female chair, Pattaraphon Kaengrungreongshai from the Bangkok Party, with 39 votes on July 13, 2025. She pledged transparency initiatives including live-streamed sessions and public budget pa
Chai Nat Vendors Question 40-Baht Meal Program
Thailand's government plans a 40-baht meal subsidy program starting in August, but Chai Nat restaurant owners say the subsidies won't cover their rising costs for rent, wages, and ingredients.
Lawmaker Pawoot Denies Forex Case Involvement, Pledges Full Cooperation
People's Party MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu denies involvement in a forex fraud case and says he has cooperated with investigators as a witness, though he questions why the case is being pursued with unusual urgency.
Kasetsart University Surpasses 384 Million Baht in Medical Park Donations
Kasetsart University has raised over 384 million baht in donations for its Medical Park project, which will include a medical faculty, nursing school, pharmacy, and 400-bed hospital at its Bangkok campus.
Doctors Warn Against Eating Lychees on Empty Stomach
Doctors warn that eating unripe lychees on an empty stomach, especially in large quantities, can trigger dangerous low blood sugar in children by interfering with the liver's ability to maintain glucose levels. Safe consumption requires eat
Lawmaker Rates Parliament Speaker's 3-Month Tenure a Failure
Democrat MP Thae Phiphop Limjitrakul gave Parliament Speaker Sophon Sararum a failing grade after three months, citing minimal lawmaking, poor transparency, and limited public access to the legislature. He urged the speaker to open parliame
Thailand Tightens Cash Deposit Rules Above 5 Million Baht
Thailand's banks will require customers to disclose the source of cash deposits exceeding 5 million baht starting in the fourth quarter, part of a crackdown on undeclared income and money laundering.