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Nestlé Invests 23 Billion Baht in Thai Coffee Plant
Nestlé will invest 23 billion baht to build a new NESCAFÉ factory in Samut Prakan province by 2028, producing instant coffee and ready-to-drink beverages while sourcing Thai-grown ingredients and creating over 520 jobs.
Thailand Tests Homegrown Light Rail Prototype
Thailand's Rajamangala University of Technology has successfully begun real-track testing of a domestically designed light rail prototype called "Luk Isan Tram," advancing the country's efforts to develop homegrown rail technology and train
Singer Candy Criticizes Record Label For Promoting Viral Star
Singer Candy Rakchaen criticized a record label for signing viral sensation "Pink Bed" as a recording artist, questioning how someone could become a professional singer based on scandal rather than talent and training.
Parliament Set To Debate 400 Billion Baht Loan Bill
Parliament will debate a 400 billion baht emergency loan bill next week, with oversight plans to follow approval.
PM Assures Songkhla of Flood Preparedness
Prime Minister Anuthim Charnveerakul met with Songkhla residents to assure them the government is fully prepared for the upcoming monsoon season following last year's severe flooding. He emphasized coordinated efforts across all ministries
Thai King Elevates Venerable Monk to Supreme Rank
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has elevated Phra Phrom Vachirweti, an 86-year-old senior monk, to the highest ecclesiastical rank of Somdet Phra Yana Vachirot in recognition of his scholarly achievements and decades of service to Buddhism.
Thai Volleyball Championship Broadcasts Live on Multiple Channels
Three Thai networks will broadcast all 34 matches of the BYD DMI 6th SEA V CUP 2026 volleyball championship across 16 days, with Thailand hosting the women's finals in Chiang Mai in August.
Navy Backs Plan For Four Frigates To Boost Thai Shipbuilding
Thailand's Navy secured backing for a four-frigate procurement plan designed to boost domestic shipbuilding capacity, with winning bidders required to invest at least 2.5 billion baht in technology transfer and local production partnerships
Thai Films Score $275M in Vietnam Business Deals
Twenty-two Thai companies secured $8.1 million in business deals with Vietnamese partners at a film festival business matching event in Ho Chi Minh City, covering licensing, distribution, and co-production agreements.
Thailand Rebuffs Cambodia Over Ancient Site Damage Claims
Thailand's military rejected Cambodian claims that its operations damaged ancient monuments, arguing Cambodia used areas near archaeological sites as military bases and that accusations lacked complete evidence.
Higher Education Budget Slashed 7.5%, Lawmaker Urges Real Results
Thailand's Higher Education Ministry faces a 7.5% budget cut to 149.8 billion baht, prompting a Pheu Thai lawmaker to demand real results instead of ineffective international agreements and inflated achievements.
K-Pop Stars IU and Lee Jong-suk End Four-Year Romance
K-Pop stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their four-year relationship, with both agencies confirming the split on July 10 while stating they will remain professional colleagues.