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Army Region 2 Trains Officers on AI Applications
Army Region 2 trained 62 battalion-level and senior officers on AI applications for data analysis and military operations at Suranari Camp in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, with commanders cautioning against inputting classified data into AI s
Woman's Warning: Daily Iced Tea Habit Led to Nearly 50 Kidney Stones
A woman developed nearly 50 kidney stones after drinking one to two glasses of iced tea daily for a decade while consuming minimal plain water, requiring multiple surgeries to remove them.
Thai Drama 'In Love Forever' Hits Global Trend Number One
Thai drama 'In Love Forever' starring Lingling Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat became the global number one trend after Thursday's episode 3 aired, generating 1.27 million posts across 31 countries fueled by the leads' on-screen chemistry.
AIA Launches Premium Office Tower in Bangkok's Emerging CBD
AIA Thailand opened a 34-story premium office tower in Bangkok's emerging Ratchada-Rama 9 business district on July 8, designed with flexible workspaces and sustainability certifications. The building marks a shift in Bangkok's competitive
Government Speeds Up Flood Response Plan For Songkhla
The Thai government has accelerated flood preparedness efforts for Songkhla and the southern region, with Prime Minister Anutin announcing expedited budget approvals for drainage repairs and emergency response plans including shelter and re
Chulalongkorn Researchers Develop World's First Synthetic Boar Pheromone
Chulalongkorn University researchers have created the world's first synthetic boar pheromone to help pig farmers trigger breeding readiness in young sows without the safety and disease risks of exposing them to live males.
Land Amnesty Bill Excludes Forest Arsonists, Protects Victims
Thailand's land amnesty bill protects long-term agricultural residents caught in overlapping state land claims, but excludes forest arsonists and timber harvesters. The legislation addresses a structural crisis where 84 government units ove
Social Security Board Election Registration Deadline One Week Away
With one week left for Social Security Board election registration, only 750,000 of 10 million insured persons and 6,000 of 500,000 employers have signed up, prompting an MP to call for streamlined procedures and better data transparency fr
Thai Volleyball Faces USA in VNL Week 3
Thailand's women's volleyball team faces the United States today in Week 3 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League in Osaka, with the Americans heavily favored at 7-1 compared to Thailand's 2-6 record.
Politician Censored On Defense Budget Data In Parliament
Bangkok MP Ekkarat Udomamnouy challenged parliament after his defense budget presentation slides were censored during fiscal year 2570 debates, calling for clearer guidelines on information disclosure in the assembly.
Theerathon Thanks Teammates After Award Win
Veteran Thai midfielder Theerathon Bunmathan won Men's Player of the Year at the FA Thailand Awards after helping Buriram United claim the domestic treble and Thailand qualify for the Asian Cup finals.
World Bank Lauds Thailand's Nearly $50B Income Growth
Thailand's gross national income grew nearly $50 billion to $562.1 billion in 2025, making it the second-largest economy in ASEAN after Indonesia, according to the World Bank.