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Social Insurance Board Seeks Input From Workers On Policy Reform
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Social Insurance Board Seeks Input From Workers On Policy Reform

Thailand's Social Insurance Board is launching public forums to gather worker input on policy reforms, with candidates from employer and worker factions seeking perspectives from all system stakeholders to create balanced, sustainable polic

Election Commission to Rule on Three Vote-Buying Complaints
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Election Commission to Rule on Three Vote-Buying Complaints

The Election Commission is submitting three vote-buying complaints to its board for decision, part of ongoing reviews of 313 cases stemming from February's parliamentary election.

Egg Farmers Pledge No Further Price Hikes
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Egg Farmers Pledge No Further Price Hikes

Thailand's egg farmers' association has pledged no further price increases after farm-gate prices rose to 3.80 baht per unit in July, with the Commerce Ministry expecting prices to decline starting in August as weather improves and producti

Shanghai Restaurant's 2,550-Baht Tomato Egg Dish Sparks Online Uproar
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Shanghai Restaurant's 2,550-Baht Tomato Egg Dish Sparks Online Uproar

A Shanghai restaurant's 2,550-baht tomato and egg stir-fry sparked viral outrage after videos revealed it uses emu eggs and premium imported tomatoes, with production costs around 200 yuan but a price tag dozens of times higher than typical

New Film Explores Teen Struggles, Family Failures
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New Film Explores Teen Struggles, Family Failures

A debut film explores the consequences of forbidden relationships and family dysfunction through the story of a troubled teen who becomes involved with her teacher, featuring BL star Kimmon in his first lead film role opposite a woman.

Sports Minister Eyes Child Boxer Safety Law Overhaul
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Sports Minister Eyes Child Boxer Safety Law Overhaul

Thailand's sports minister pledged to overhaul child boxing laws with safety as the top priority, balancing sport promotion with child protection through new safety standards and equipment support for youth boxing camps.

Thailand's Housing Market Drowning in 610,000 Unsold Units
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Thailand's Housing Market Drowning in 610,000 Unsold Units

Thailand's housing market faces severe oversupply with 610,000 unsold residential units nationwide, nearly double typical transfer volumes, as second-hand home sales surge while buyer demand weakens amid economic uncertainty.

Chonburi FC Unveils Tristong Do for Thai League Push
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Chonburi FC Unveils Tristong Do for Thai League Push

Chonburi FC signed right-back Tristong Do, a Thai national team veteran with championship experience, to bolster their defense ahead of the 2026/27 Thai League season.

TISA Nears Completion With Two Final Issues
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TISA Nears Completion With Two Final Issues

Thailand's Individual Saving Account (TISA) is nearing launch with officials finalizing tax deduction limits and timeline details after scrapping a complicated multiplier system that would have penalized higher earners.

Buriram United Signs Rising Forward Ikllas Sanhon
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Buriram United Signs Rising Forward Ikllas Sanhon

The Thai national team prospect, 21-year-old forward Ikllas Sanhon, has joined Buriram United to strengthen their attack for the 2026/27 season after making 39 appearances with 5 goals for Prachuap FC.

Bloody Stools Signal 8.5x Higher Colorectal Cancer Risk in Young Adults
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Bloody Stools Signal 8.5x Higher Colorectal Cancer Risk in Young Adults

Rectal bleeding increases colorectal cancer risk by 8.5 times in people under 50, with new research showing most young patients lack family history and are diagnosed only after developing symptoms rather than through routine screening.

Thai Insurance Broker Wins Silver Lions at Cannes Lions 2026
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Thai Insurance Broker Wins Silver Lions at Cannes Lions 2026

Thai insurance broker Pra Kan Tid Lao won a Silver Lions award at Cannes Lions 2026 for its humorous 10-episode video series "Rab Job Suay," marking the first time an insurance brokerage created a continuous series to make insurance accessi