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Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs, Spins Off Four Game Studios
Microsoft laid off 4,800 employees globally while spinning off four game studios including Ninja Theory and Double Fine Productions, with the Xbox division absorbing 3,200 cuts over the next year.
Thailand's Underwater Dance Team Trains In Europe Before Asian Games
Thailand's synchronized swimming team completed intensive training in Europe, winning multiple championships as preparation for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan with a largely inexperienced roster of young athletes.
Thai Manufacturing Confidence Rebounds On Stimulus, Lower Energy Costs
Thai manufacturing confidence rebounded in June 2026 to 88.2, driven by government stimulus programs, lower energy costs from eased global tensions, and strong mid-year sales campaigns, though price controls on consumer goods and trade barr
Game of Deception Episode 6-7 Airs Wednesday
Ko's team of con artists reunites for a bigger scheme to swindle a young businesswoman running an MLM operation in episodes 6-7, airing Wednesday. When a suspicious assistant threatens to expose their plan, the team must scramble to keep th
New MP Chakrapop Takes Oath, Vows to Serve Public Interest
Pheu Thai MP Chakrapop Phaenyaek took oath at parliament on July 8, pledging to use his position to promote political reconciliation and prioritize public welfare over personal interests.
Thailand Deepens Defence Ties With United States
Thailand's foreign minister pledged to strengthen defence and cybersecurity ties with the US during an official visit to Hawaii, while reaffirming Bangkok's commitment to neutrality and regional stability.
Transport Ministry Tightens Rules On Abandoned Construction Projects
Thailand's Transport Ministry has announced stricter penalties for contractors who abandon construction projects, requiring mandatory liability insurance and detailed safety plans to prevent accidents. The regulations follow past incidents
Education Ministry Launches Rights Protection Centers Nationwide
Thailand's Education Ministry launched nationwide Rights, Freedoms and Safety Protection Centers to safeguard students and staff in both public and private schools, with 24-hour operations and a focus on transparency in handling complaints.
Six Zodiac Signs Poised for Fortune in Second Half
Astrologer Mo Boi predicts six zodiac signs—Aries, Pisces, Gemini, Taurus, Leo, and Cancer—will experience a major fortune reversal in the second half of the year, with improved careers, finances, and relationships after struggling through
Doctor Warns: Liver Fluke Infection Can Strike Without Symptoms
Liver fluke infections are spreading among young people in Thailand with no obvious symptoms, but can silently cause bile duct cancer over time, warns a hospital doctor after screening found thousands infected at universities in Mukdahan Pr
Thailand Drug Hub: Cannabis Deregulation Spirals Without Control
A Thai MP warns that cannabis deregulation since 2022 has turned Thailand into a global drug hub, with nearly 3,000 smuggling cases and 300,000 kilograms seized in eight months, while psychiatric cases from use tripled to over 20,000 annual
Opposition Party Maps Two Scenarios For Energy Loan Verdict
Opposition parties warned the Constitutional Court on July 8 that rejecting the government's 400-billion-baht energy decree could create financial complications, while questioning whether the second 200-billion-baht tranche lacks sufficient