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Thailand U18 Volleyball Team Wins Third Place At Asian Championship
Thailand's U18 women's volleyball team claimed bronze at the AVC Girls' U18 Championship after defeating Japan 3-2 in a thrilling match at Terminal 21 Korat, securing a qualifying spot for next year's U19 World Championship.
PM Defends Military Command Agency, Says No Plans to Disband
Prime Minister Anuthim Charnvirakul defended the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) on July 7, rejecting a proposal by his senior advisor to disband the agency, saying it has served Thailand for decades and cannot simply be dissolv
Constitutional Court To Rule On 400 Billion Baht Emergency Decree
Thailand's Constitutional Court will rule July 9 on whether the government's 400 billion baht emergency borrowing decree is constitutional, with the opposition arguing energy transition spending doesn't meet the urgent necessity standard. T
Eye Experts Warn Against Contact Lenses on Flights
Ophthalmologists warn that dry cabin air and low oxygen levels on long-haul flights can cause serious eye infections and discomfort for contact lens wearers, especially those who sleep during flight. Experts recommend switching to glasses o
Parliament Pushes to Resolve Decades-Long Land Dispute
Parliamentary committees are examining legal solutions to decades-long land disputes at Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima, where about 30,000 residents face losing homes and farmland due to overlapping boundaries established when
Iran Celebrates USA's World Cup Elimination
The United States was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 16, with Iran's Football Federation celebrating what it characterized as vindication after allegations that US President Trump pressured FIFA to overturn discipli
Cabinet Cuts Fund Contributions For Four State Banks
Thailand's Cabinet cut fund contribution rates for four state banks from 0.25% to 0.0625% annually starting January 2025, aiming to reduce their costs and enable greater lending support to struggling borrowers and small businesses facing ec
Gen Z Facing Rising Risk Of Liver Fluke Infection
Generation Z in Northeast Thailand increasingly risks liver fluke infection from eating raw or undercooked fish dishes popularized on social media, with nearly one in three people in the region already infected and facing potential cancer c
Lucky Zodiac Signs See Wealth Flow On July 7
Six zodiac signs—Dragon, Gemini, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, and Virgo—will experience wealth and career breakthroughs on July 7, according to fortune teller Mo Boy. The fortunate signs benefit from ancestral blessings and mystical prote
ANGEL Launches Mini Water Softener and Faucet Purifier in Thailand
ANGEL Group launched two water treatment products in Thailand—a compact whole-house softener that reduces hardness by up to 99.8% and a faucet purifier with antimicrobial technology—both available through HomePro with local installation sup
Whoscall Launches Green Checkmark To Restore Business Trust
Whoscall launches a green checkmark verification system to help Thai businesses restore consumer trust and increase call pickup rates, addressing a crisis where over 40% of Thais reject unknown numbers. The new service includes branded call
Deputy PM Supachai Assures She's Still Working
Deputy PM Supachai Suthumphanthum addressed speculation about her absence by appearing at a Bhumjaithai Party meeting on July 7, insisting she remains at work despite social media rumors.