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Priset Criticizes Double Standard in Amnesty Bill
Priset Watcharasindhul criticized Parliament's amnesty bill amendments for applying double standards, arguing that a peaceful society cannot exclude youth while forgiving political actions by other groups.
Parliament Divided Over Amnesty Bill As Opposition Attacks Senate
Parliament debated a controversial amnesty bill on July 8, with lawmakers divided over Senate amendments that exclude minors from Article 112 protections, with critics arguing the selective approach undermines genuine political reconciliati
CP Group Launches Forest Tokenization for Natural Capital Economy
CP Group is launching Reforest Tokenization, a digital system converting forest conservation into economic assets through carbon credits and natural capital valuation, with an initial pilot covering 10,000 rai across northern Thailand to pr
Seaweed and Blue Carbon Drive Net Zero Goals
Prince of Songkla University and the Asia-Pacific Phycological Association are organizing the 2026 APPA Regional Forum to advance research on seaweed and blue carbon as tools for climate mitigation and achieving Net Zero emissions targets.
Legislator Questions If Amnesty Bill Covers Senate Election Fraud
A Prachathai MP questioned whether an amnesty bill explicitly covers senate election fraud cases, warning that ambiguous wording could allow authorities to selectively apply the law to benefit certain individuals.
Chinese Bank Reconstructs Shredded Savings Over 20 Days
An 80-year-old Chinese man accidentally shredded his pension savings, prompting bank staff from multiple branches to spend over 20 days painstakingly reconstructing more than 10,000 banknote fragments totaling 266,000 yuan.
Celebrity Dispute Escalates Over Apology Details
Maira Ramnueng defends her sister against ongoing accusations, clarifying that her sister did apologize for commenting but questioning why the other party hasn't explained the incident's origins or their own apology.
Fire and Water: Enemies to Lovers in New Thai Drama
Childhood rivals Fai and Kraphao reignite their bitter feud when Kraphao returns as assistant to Fai's father after 15 years, but a mining accident and hidden truths transform their hatred into unexpected love in the finale of Thai drama se
Chinese School Faces Backlash Over Parent Data Forms
A secondary school in eastern China drew widespread criticism after requiring parents to submit detailed personal and financial data, including vehicle information, raising concerns the school might use socioeconomic status to discriminate
Queen Skippered Sailboat in Honor Regatta
Her Majesty the Queen skippered a sailboat and presented awards at a regatta honoring her birthday celebration at Ratchaprapha Dam in Surat Thani Province on July 8, drawing 68 young sailors from across Thailand.
Retail And Service Sector Surges 22.2% In First Quarter
Thailand's retail and service sector surged 22.2% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by recovering consumer spending and tourism activity across the nation's 10,000-plus surveyed businesses. Total sales reached 2.079 trillion baht, with a
Thailand Hosts Asian Korfball4 Championship, Sends U21 To World Finals
Thailand will host the Asian Korfball4 Championships in July 2026, with six countries competing, while the Thai U21 team prepares to compete in the World Championship in Malaysia later that month.