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Democrat MP Defends Party Amid Assault Case Against Aide
Democrat MP Chuan Leekphai defended his party after assault charges were filed against colleague Chaiyachon Detchdecho, a deputy regional head, over an alleged incident at a Nakhon Si Thammarat police station. Chuan said he is monitoring th
Asset Management Company Auctions 70 Properties Worth 451 Million Baht
Sukhumvit Asset Management is auctioning 70 properties worth 451 million baht across Thailand in August-September 2025, ranging from residential homes to commercial and investment properties. The company partnered with six major banks to of
CPNREIT Posts 17% Revenue Jump to 1.79 Billion Baht
CPNREIT's Q2 revenue surged 17% to 1.79 billion baht, driven by newly acquired shopping malls and higher occupancy rates across its retail and office properties. The trust raised assets to 94.7 billion baht while maintaining a 94% occupancy
Election Commission Sets Up Provincial News Teams to Combat Vote Fraud
Thailand's Election Commission is establishing provincial news teams and compiling lists of vote brokers to combat election fraud, partnering with national intelligence agencies to strengthen field operations ahead of upcoming by-elections.
Religious Inspector Confirms Temple's Land Ownership, Files Transfer
A national religious inspector confirmed Wat Pa Adulyaram's complete ownership of disputed land and filed a property transfer at the Land Office on August 14, expected to complete within one month. The case will serve as a model for resolvi
PROUD Reports 314% Profit Jump in Q2 on Project Transfers
PROUD's Q2 net profit surged 314% to 106 million baht, driven by handovers of its Ramya Convent residential project and improved cost management that pushed profit margins to 6.2%.
People's Party Proposes Gun-Control Law Amendments
The People's Party proposed amendments to Thailand's firearm laws while warning that stricter penalties alone won't reduce gun violence without proper enforcement. Party leader Natthaphong also called for equal legal treatment of politician
Thailand Links Digital ID to Roblox Child Safety Plan
Thailand's Digital Economy Ministry is discussing child safety measures with Roblox, including potentially linking the national digital ID system to verify users' ages and identities on the gaming platform.
Land Dispute Deepens as Heir's Family Clarifies Nine-Child Claim
Nine heirs are disputing ownership of a 21-rai temple plot in Khon Kaen, claiming the land title was never legally transferred despite a promise to donate it, while clarifying that a niece was included as the ninth heir due to her dedicated
Medical Science Department Sends Health Kits to Flood-Hit Northern and Northeastern Thailand
Thailand's Medical Science Department is distributing health kits including foot protection, mosquito spray, and disease test kits to flood victims in northern and northeastern provinces to prevent waterborne and vector-borne illnesses.
Thailand Releases Bilingual Book on Thai-Cambodian Border Dispute
Thailand released a bilingual book documenting the Thai-Cambodian border dispute through historical treaties, maps, and international law to provide factual context to both Thai and foreign audiences.
Environment Minister Opens Water Gate to Address Phetchaburi Flooding
Environment Minister Suchath Chomklin inaugurated a water discharge gate in Phetchaburi's Ban Kum subdistrict designed to improve flood control and water management for over 4,000 households during rainy season. The minister also addressed