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Thai Herbal Expo Surpasses 350 Million Baht Target
Thailand's 23rd National Herbal Products Festival exceeded its 350 million baht sales target, attracting over 200,000 visitors and generating significant business deals between herbal producers and major retailers. The government aims to do
Former Star Phlrit Begs for Comeback Chance in Entertainment
Former entertainer Phlrit Siripaanich humorously appeals for a comeback in a TikTok video, asking producer Boy Thakklekiat to give him another acting chance after leaving the industry for business and medical work.
Thailand Reshapes Military Into Nimble Fighting Force
Thailand is restructuring its military into a smaller, more agile force focused on efficiency and inter-service cooperation rather than size, adopting the Minimum Viable Defense 2036 strategy to address modern threats including cyber warfar
Chinese Court Fines Molly Tea 50 Million for Louis Vuitton Trademark Infringement
A Chinese court ordered Molly Tea, a Shenzhen milk tea chain, to pay 50.7 million baht to Louis Vuitton for using a four-petal flower logo too similar to the fashion brand's trademark. The company must cease the infringement and issue a pub
AI Predicts Mbappé Will Win 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
An artificial intelligence algorithm predicts French forward Kylian Mbappé will win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, edging out Lionel Messi's projected 9.
Man Receives 200,000 Baht For Ancient Bronze Drum
A Thai man received 200,000 baht for surrendering a rare 2,000-year-old bronze drum to authorities, with the prized artifact now heading to a national museum for preservation and public display.
Thailand Establishes OECD Membership Task Force
Thailand's government has established a task force to pursue OECD membership by 2028, aiming to strengthen economic competitiveness and align the country's laws with international standards. The Interior Ministry-led committee will oversee
Jurgen Klopp Agrees to Coach German National Team
Jurgen Klopp has agreed to become Germany's next head coach following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after the team's early exit from the 2026 World Cup.
National Artist Designs Thai Dusit Ensemble for Royal France Visit
Theeraphan Wannarat, National Artist in Visual Arts (Fashion Design) for the year 2019, is a royal dressmaker who has designed and tailored royal attire for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother ...
Singapore Tests State-Funded Dating Platform With Free First Meal
Singapore is testing a state-funded dating app called Firstdate that would offer free meals to matched singles under 35, part of efforts to boost the nation's historic low birth rate. The Government Technology Agency is still in early feasi
Queen Presents Trophy At Thailand Golf Championship
Her Majesty the Queen presented the trophy at the Queen's Cup Thailand Championship 2025 on July 5 at Riverdale Golf Club in Pathum Thani, where Thai-Taiwanese golfer Ekkapritsa Woo won with a 23-under par score. The royal visit also includ
Cherki Blasts Uzbek Ref For Ignoring Paraguay Fouls
France advanced to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay, but Cherki blasted Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantanashev for allowing the South American team to play aggressively without proper discipline throughout the matc