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Nong Nooch Partners with Chinese Botanical Garden on Global Plant Conservation
Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden became Thailand's first private organization to partner with China National Botanical Garden on a five-year plant conservation and research initiative, signing the agreement Tuesday with China's ambassad
PM Reaffirms ISOC Will Not Be Dissolved
Prime Minister Anuwit Chanyaweerakul rejected calls to dissolve the Internal Security Operations Command, calling it essential for implementing government security policies across Thailand.
5,000 Civil Service Applicants Await Corruption Panel Ruling
A government committee is investigating fraud in Thailand's 2568 civil service recruitment exams affecting 5,000 applicants, with plans to identify systemic weaknesses and remove corrupt officials from the hiring process.
Legendary Muay Thai Fighter Segsorn Announces Retirement
Veteran Muay Thai fighter Segsorn, 37, announced his retirement from professional boxing after a four-fight losing streak, planning one final bout against his dream opponent Muang Thai PK Sanchai.
PM Expresses Confidence in Military's Defense Capabilities
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence in Thailand's military capabilities while touring the Thai Defense Industry Exhibition 2026, announcing government support for domestic defense manufacturers to reduce reliance on fore
Earth Patravee Acts In Her Own Music Video
BOXX MUSIC artist Earth Patravee stars alongside actor Pae Araksa in her new music video for "It Was Me Who Got It Wrong (Grow Old/Apart)," overcoming initial nerves to deliver an emotionally powerful performance.
Opposition Demands Swift Action on NACC Misconduct Probe
Opposition parties demand swift action on a constitutional complaint against NACC commissioners for improperly dismissing misconduct allegations against a former transport minister, with Parliament facing pressure to decide within the week.
Justice Minister Defends Official Reassignment
Justice Minister General Rutthapon Naowarat defended the Cabinet's reassignment of Permanent Secretary Pongsawat Nilaiyotin, citing completion of her four-year term and standard civil service rotation practices. He denied allegations of pol
Egypt Coach Hassan Vows to Skip World Cup After Loss
Egypt's World Cup campaign ended after a controversial 2-3 loss to Argentina in the Round of 16, prompting coach Hossam Hassan to vow he won't watch any more tournament matches.
Deputy PM Orders Crackdown on Local Government Exam Fraud
Deputy Prime Minister Pokkhrong Nila-praphan launched a major crackdown on civil service exam fraud in local government recruitment, comparing the scheme to a "malignant cancer" threatening Thailand's decentralization system. He ordered off
Student Loan Fund Completes Debt Recalculation for 4.1 Million Accounts
The Student Loan Fund has completed debt recalculation for 4.1 million borrower accounts, with updated balances now available through the GSF Connect mobile app as of July 8, 2025.
Thailand Scraps Solar, Wind Power Contracts, Cuts Rates to 2.16 Baht
Thailand has scrapped automatic renewals on solar and wind power contracts, cutting buyback rates from over 3 baht to 2.16 baht per unit to reflect current renewable technology costs and reduce consumer electricity prices.