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Zen Group Refreshes Three Thai Isaan Brands Globally
Zen Group is rebranding three Thai Isaan restaurant chains—Tam Mua, Lao Yuan, and Khiang—with menu refreshes and expansion into tourist destinations across Thailand, Laos, and international markets. The fastest-growing brand, Khiang, is shi
Teen Buys Lakers Jersey for $3, Discovers It's Worth Millions
A 19-year-old American thrift store shopper bought a Los Angeles Lakers jersey for $3 and discovered it belonged to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, with Sotheby's estimating its auction value at $150,000-$250,000.
Thailand And Malaysia Renew Agricultural Cooperation Pact
Thailand and Malaysia will sign a renewed agricultural cooperation agreement in July 2025, replacing a 46-year-old pact to address climate change, food security, and technological innovation across 13 agricultural sectors.
Anutin Threatens Invisible Ministers With Cabinet Removal
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned Cabinet ministers they risk removal if they fail to maintain public visibility and communicate their accomplishments effectively.
Modi, Prabowo Meet to Boost India-Indonesia Ties
Indian PM Modi met Indonesian President Prabowo in Jakarta to deepen strategic ties between Asia's two largest democracies, with discussions covering defense, trade, energy security, and critical minerals expected to yield eight bilateral a
Veterans Organization Honors Late Queen Sirikit
The War Veterans Organization held a memorial ceremony at a Bangkok temple honoring Queen Sirikit and Princess Patcharakitiyabha, acknowledging their lifelong support and donations benefiting veterans and their families.
Thailand Sends Six Workers to Taiwan Textile Jobs
Thailand's Department of Employment is recruiting six textile workers for positions in Taiwan with Kingwhale Corporation, offering a monthly salary of approximately 30,821 baht with a maximum three-year contract. Applications open through J
Bhumjaithai Proposes Tough Law on Civil Service Exam Fraud
Bhumjaithai proposes new legislation imposing up to 15 years imprisonment and lifetime bans from public office for civil service exam fraud, with the bill set for parliament submission on July 8.
Thai Election Commission Certifies Bangkok Governor Election Results
The Thai Election Commission certified Bangkok's gubernatorial election with Chatchatchai Sittiphan winning over 1.5 million votes, while also approving results for Pattaya's mayor and city councils with no complaints filed against either r
Agriculture Ministry Monitors 20 Commodities Amid Volatile Output
Thailand's Agriculture Ministry is closely monitoring 20 commodities with volatile production levels to protect farmers from market swings, with 2569/70 forecasts predicting increased output for nine crops like dragon fruit and durian but r
Lawmaker Warns Of 80,000 Unregistered Hotels Posing Security Risk
Thailand has an estimated 80,000 unregistered hotels operating without licenses, creating security gaps that allow foreign criminals to evade tracking systems, a Democrat Party lawmaker warned.
MAJOR Flags Suspicious Stock Stake Disclosure
MAJOR Cineplex Group flagged suspicious share ownership disclosures to the SEC after an unknown individual claimed nearly 10% voting rights through a filing containing impossible holdings of non-existent preferred shares. The SEC is investi