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Dalic Steps Down After 9 Years As Croatia Coach
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Dalic Steps Down After 9 Years As Croatia Coach

Zlatko Dalic stepped down as Croatia's head coach after nine years, ending his tenure following the team's World Cup qualifying elimination to Portugal. Under his leadership, Dalic guided Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final and a 2022 third

Young Players at Elite Club Demand Overdue Wages
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Young Players at Elite Club Demand Overdue Wages

Young players at a Thai professional football club are posting online complaints after wages went unpaid for up to six months, with some struggling to cover basic living expenses.

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Thailand Prepares Provincial Strategy For 2026 IMF-World Bank Meetings

Director-General of the Government Public Relations Department (PRD) Sudruetai Lertkasem on 8 July 2026 attended a preparatory meeting for Thailand’s hosting of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Inter...

Government Backs DNA Technology Initiative for Thai Athletes
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Government Backs DNA Technology Initiative for Thai Athletes

Thailand's government is backing a DNA technology initiative to develop young athletes, with the National Sports Development Fund coordinating five agencies to fund the Prime Minister Youth League and implement genetic testing for talent de

PM Anuthins Popularity Dips As Cabinet Reshuffle Rumors Swirl
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PM Anuthins Popularity Dips As Cabinet Reshuffle Rumors Swirl

PM Anuthín's poll ratings are sliding amid government corruption scandals and performance failures, prompting him to warn negligent ministers of potential cabinet reshuffles. Though replacement rumors circulate, analysts say a ministerial r

Local Exam Fraud Case Tests PM Anuthins Political Credibility
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Local Exam Fraud Case Tests PM Anuthins Political Credibility

An exam fraud case involving possible high-level involvement is testing PM Anuthon's credibility as Interior Minister, with observers watching whether the government will pursue all suspects or allow arrests to stop at lower levels.

Health Agency Alerts Young Thais to Liver Fluke Infections
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Health Agency Alerts Young Thais to Liver Fluke Infections

Thailand's health agency is warning young people about rising liver fluke infections linked to eating raw or undercooked freshwater fish, offering free screening kits through the Pao Tang app to those with gold card coverage. The "silent" i

BEARHOUSE Sets Seven Standards for Partners Ahead of 100-Branch Expansion
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BEARHOUSE Sets Seven Standards for Partners Ahead of 100-Branch Expansion

BEARHOUSE unveiled seven partner standards as it prepares to expand to 100 branches and international markets, emphasizing that supplier excellence is critical to maintaining quality across its growing network.

Activists Demand Action on Cross-Border River Pollution
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Activists Demand Action on Cross-Border River Pollution

Activists gathered at the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok on July 8 to demand action on cross-border river pollution affecting Thailand and Myanmar, while also calling for an investigation into police use of force during earlier protests.

Thai Teen Guitarist Nabs Four Yeses on AGT
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Thai Teen Guitarist Nabs Four Yeses on AGT

Phuket teenager Nene Royal earned unanimous approval from all four AGT judges after delivering an emotional rendition of "Zombie" by The Cranberries, advancing to the next round of the competition.

Parliament Approves Amnesty Bill With 306 Votes
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Parliament Approves Amnesty Bill With 306 Votes

Thailand's House of Representatives approved an amnesty bill with 306 votes on July 8, which excludes Article 112 charges and applies only to youth and crimes unrelated to electoral fraud.

Bus Fares Cut 3 Satang Per Kilometer Starting July 11
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Bus Fares Cut 3 Satang Per Kilometer Starting July 11

Intercity bus fares drop 3 satang per kilometer starting July 11 as diesel prices fall to 34.94 baht per liter, reducing travel costs across Bangkok and provincial routes.