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Chelsea Ready To Sell Garnacho After Less Than A Year
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Chelsea Ready To Sell Garnacho After Less Than A Year

Chelsea is prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho less than a year after his £40 million transfer from Manchester United, with the 22-year-old absent from preseason training under new manager Xabi Alonso. Roma has reportedly expressed interest

MEDEZE Partners On Advanced Medical Manufacturing Venture
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MEDEZE Partners On Advanced Medical Manufacturing Venture

MEDEZE and Thai health authorities have partnered to establish a biopharmaceutical manufacturing company with 105 million baht in capital, aiming to produce advanced cell therapies locally and reduce treatment costs by 30-50 percent while p

Pond-Phuwin Reflect on Record Endorsement Deals
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Pond-Phuwin Reflect on Record Endorsement Deals

Thai actors Pond and Phuwin are riding a wave of record endorsement deals, crediting both their success in the series "Have Some Decorum, Mr. Thee" and broader growth in the entertainment industry that's benefiting multiple artists.

Former Parliamentary Speaker Calls For Dissolution Of Security Agency
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Former Parliamentary Speaker Calls For Dissolution Of Security Agency

Former parliamentary speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has called for dissolving Thailand's Internal Security Operations Command, citing unclear mandate, budget bloat, and a recent shooting of an MP using ISOC vehicles and personnel. Prime Min

Thailand's Cannabis Loophole Demands Urgent Action
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Thailand's Cannabis Loophole Demands Urgent Action

Thailand's cannabis decriminalization has created a regulatory vacuum enabling widespread smuggling to neighboring countries and rising psychiatric cases, prompting urgent calls for comprehensive control laws.

Thai Actors Nam Nueng and Ney Open Up About Their On-Screen Chemistry
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Thai Actors Nam Nueng and Ney Open Up About Their On-Screen Chemistry

Nam Nueng and Ney star in new Thai series "The Fire: Chain of Fire," which premiered Saturday on 7HD, with the actors crediting their nine-year partnership for their convincing on-screen chemistry as rival-turned-lovers.

Golf Admits Pressure Without Senior Players For ASEAN Cup
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Golf Admits Pressure Without Senior Players For ASEAN Cup

Port FC striker Golf Seksakorn Rottee acknowledged the pressure of competing in the 2026 ASEAN Cup without senior players like Naathip Sorngkrasinchai, but expressed determination for Thailand to become regional champions under English coac

Thailand Seeks U.S. Tariff Cuts During Trade Talks
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Thailand Seeks U.S. Tariff Cuts During Trade Talks

Thailand's trade delegation will negotiate with the U.S. in July to reduce tariffs on Thai exports from 12.5% to 10%, citing the country's significant $50 billion trade surplus and arguing that tariff hikes would increase prices for America

Thailand Beats Brazil, Secures VNL Spot
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Thailand Beats Brazil, Secures VNL Spot

Thailand's women's volleyball team swept Brazil 3-0 in Osaka to clinch a spot in next season's Volleyball Nations League.

Actress Minnie Reveals Husband Over The Moon About First Pregnancy
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Actress Minnie Reveals Husband Over The Moon About First Pregnancy

Actress Minnie Panditthakorn revealed she's three months pregnant with her first child following her May wedding to billionaire Hiso Sererathongkul, who she says is thrilled about becoming a father.

Thai Boxing Champion Trains With National Team Before Title Defense
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Thai Boxing Champion Trains With National Team Before Title Defense

IBF Junior Flyweight World Champion Petchgodskuld Greensuda trains with Thailand's national boxing team at Muak Lek Sports Training Center ahead of his title defense against Philippines challenger Mark Viscelles in Shizuoka, Japan on Septem

Boxing Legends Slam Child Fighter Ban Bill
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Boxing Legends Slam Child Fighter Ban Bill

Thailand's boxing legends oppose a proposed law banning children under 15 from fighting, arguing the sport offers rural youth income and discipline while preventing drug addiction, though the government cites brain injury prevention concern