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Thailand Women's Volleyball Ends VNL 2026 Campaign
Thailand's women's volleyball team finished their 2026 Nations League campaign in Osaka with a loss to Turkey, ending the tournament with 3 wins and 9 losses but securing qualification for next year's league.
Chery Unveils Future Mobility Vision at Tech Day Event
Chery unveiled advanced automotive technology at TECH DAY 2026, highlighting intelligent driving systems and an automated parking solution called SIVP designed for Thai drivers, with the first SIVP-equipped vehicle launching in late 2025.
Thailand, Myanmar Discuss Border Security and Trade
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow held discussions with U Tin Maung Swe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, during the latter’s visit to Thailand to at...
Thailand Named Top Global AI Hardware Exporter
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Thailand as one of the world’s four largest net exporters of AI-related hardware, along with the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan. This re...
Thai Volleyball Team Praises Turkey's Full Effort in VNL Match
Thailand's 17th-ranked women's volleyball team lost to world champion Turkey 1-3 in their final VNL 2026 match in Osaka, with middle blocker Pimpichaya Kokram scoring a team-high 25 points. Coach Gianttapong praised Turkey for playing at fu
Thailand Launches Campaign Against Counterfeit Goods
Thailand's Commerce Ministry is launching a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit goods across physical and online markets, with government agencies and private retailers partnering to combat intellectual property infringement that threatens
Ubon Launches Wellness City Initiative With Sunrise Run Festival
Ubon Ratchathani launched its "Ubon Thrives" wellness city initiative with a two-day festival in July 2026, featuring a sunrise run that attracted over 1,000 participants along the Mun River and combining exercise, disease prevention, and c
Hospital Debunks AI-Generated Mystery Shadow Video
Maha Raj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital debunked a viral video showing a mysterious shadow following morgue staff, confirming it was AI-generated manipulated content combining old footage with fabricated elements.
Thailand Attracts Record 20 Teams for Track Asia Cup 2026
Thailand will host the Track Asia Cup 2026 in August with record participation of 20 teams from across Asia, offering crucial world ranking points for qualification to October's UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai.
Consistent Sleep Schedule Reduces Heart Disease Risk
A major study of over 60,000 people found that keeping a consistent sleep schedule reduces heart disease mortality by 22-57% and overall death risk by 20-48%, with experts recommending bedtimes vary by no more than one hour daily.
Mahachulalongkorn University Strengthens Staff Financial Management Skills
Mahachulalongkorn Rajabhat University trained 250 finance and accounting staff across its campuses in Ayutthaya to strengthen financial management standards, transparency, and audit compliance. Thailand's Auditor-General led sessions on pub
Revered Monk Creates Iconic Amulets From Thai Temples
Revered Thai monks created iconic amulets blessed with spiritual power, including rare first-edition copper coins from the 1960s–80s that have become highly sought collector's items due to their scarcity and spiritual significance.