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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
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
Ex-PMs Positioned As Economic Envoys For ASEAN Outreach
Three former Thai prime ministers are traveling across Southeast Asia to boost economic ties and investment opportunities, with a Pheu Thai spokesman framing the mission as a crucial strategy to enhance Thailand's competitiveness amid globa
Thai Volleyball Team Sweeps Brazil in Nations League
Thailand's women's volleyball team swept Brazil 3-0 in the Nations League on July 11, boosting their playoff hopes with a decisive victory across all three sets in Osaka.
Thailand Launches 40-Baht Meal Subsidy Program
Thailand's government is launching a subsidy program allowing restaurants to sell complete meals for 40 baht, with participating eateries receiving ingredient cost assistance to support affordable dining for workers.
Kane Praises Haaland's Machine-Like Strength
England captain Harry Kane praised rival Erling Haaland's machine-like strength while insisting his focus is winning the World Cup, not the Golden Boot, ahead of their expected quarterfinal clash.
PM Anutin Probes Local Exam Fraud, Seeks Discipline Cases
PM Anutin convened an urgent meeting on July 11 to accelerate investigations into local government exam fraud and determine whether guilty civil servants can be removed from office.
Japan Aids Thailand Fighting Cross-Border Heavy Metal Pollution
Japan is helping Thailand combat heavy metal pollution affecting three countries by establishing a monitoring network across Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, with arsenic removal systems for community water supplies starting in northern provinc
Royal Thai Dress Exhibition Opens Under Princess Patronage
The exhibition “La Mode en Majesté – Royal Thai Dress: From Tradition to Modernity,” is being held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya at the M...
Democrat Leader Backs Shinawatra Family's ASEAN Diplomacy
Democrat leader Nattapong Ruangpanyawut backs the Shinawatra family's ASEAN diplomacy efforts while pressing the Prime Minister to address a shrimp disease crisis affecting Thai farmers more decisively.
Thailand Launches 40-Baht Meal Program to Fight Rising Costs
Thailand's government launches a 40-baht meal program through 200,000 restaurants to ease living costs, with the Commerce Ministry providing subsidies to participating vendors.
Thailand Launches 40-Baht Meal Program For Salary Workers
Thailand's Commerce Ministry is launching a 40-baht meal program offering affordable curry rice and ready-to-eat dishes at participating restaurants to help salaried workers manage rising living costs.