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Thailand's TH-AI Passport Registration Opens August 19
Thailand's TH-AI Passport registration system opens for testing August 19, with full launch on August 31, allowing citizens to verify identity via QR code and ThaiD app.
Boy, 4, Swallows Button Battery; Doctors Warn Against Home Remedies
A 4-year-old boy swallowed a button battery from a remote control; doctors warn against home remedies like inducing vomiting, as alkaline batteries can severely burn the esophagus within hours and may require emergency endoscopic removal.
Aurora Gold Posts 67% Revenue Surge in First Half
Thailand's major gold retailer Aurora Design Company posted 67.9% revenue growth to 29.7 billion baht in the first half of 2025, driven by its Modern Gold business and gold-pawning services that expanded to 667 branches nationwide.
How Much Compensation Can Pinky, Her Mother, and Brother Get If Acquitted?
A criminal court dismissed pyramid scheme charges against actress Pinky Sawicka Chaiyadeach and her family members, who may now seek compensation of 500 baht per day of detention if the acquittal becomes final with no appeals.
KCC Reports Record First-Half Profit of 334.7 Million Baht
Knight Club Capital Holding reported record first-half net profit of 334.72 million baht, nearly triple the prior year, driven by gains on investment fair value adjustments and expanded non-performing loan operations.
Three-Year Back Pain Masks Stage 4 Prostate Cancer
A 62-year-old man's three-year back pain turned out to be stage 4 prostate cancer that had spread to his spine, only discovered after he developed urinary problems. Doctors warn that early prostate cancer often has no symptoms, and bone pai
Thailand Travel Plus 2025 Opens October Registration With 50% State Subsidy
Thailand's government stimulus program Thailand Travel Plus 2025 opens registration October 1 with 50% subsidies on hotel stays and digital travel coupons worth up to 1,000 baht per benefit, available to Thai citizens through the Pao Tang a
Thai PM to Visit Australia and New Zealand in August
Thai PM Anuthit Charnweerakul will visit Australia and New Zealand in mid-August to boost trade, investment, and technology transfer, marking the first official visits by a Thai premier to both countries in over a decade.
Thai ESG and SRI Funds Surge as SEC Cracks Down on Investment Fraud
Thailand's ESG and SRI funds surged nearly 90% and 75% respectively in the first half of 2025, driven by expanded tax incentives, while the SEC intensified fraud enforcement with a 150% rise in scam reports and swift removal of fraudulent i
Wildlife Photo Contest Launches With 850,000 Baht in Prizes
Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources launches its 32nd annual wildlife photography competition with over 850,000 baht in prizes, accepting entries until August 31 to promote conservation awareness.
Thailand Tourism Stimulus Plan Set for October 1
Thailand's government will launch a tourism stimulus program on October 1 featuring 500,000 digital vouchers and a proposed foreign visitor fee of 400-450 baht to boost domestic travel and restructure the sector for long-term growth.
Four Body Changes From Daily Afternoon Naps After Meals
Regular afternoon naps after meals for three months may sharpen focus, stabilize blood pressure, and improve digestion, but experts warn against napping immediately after eating or for longer than 60 minutes.