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QENRYX Boy Band Hits 1.3M Views in Debut Week
Thai boy band QENRYX's debut music video surpassed 1.3 million views in 11 days, though fans urged the label to better showcase individual members' talents through improved songwriting and production.
Thai Princess Selected For Asian Games Equestrian Competition
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana has been selected for Thailand's equestrian team at the 2025 Asian Games in Japan, where she will compete in dressage on her horse Boulevard. The princess becomes the first Thai athlete to receive the newly
Lawmakers Probe Overlapping Land Dispute at Thap Lan National Park
A parliamentary committee investigated a decades-long land dispute affecting over 500 residents in Thai Samakkhi village, where community boundaries overlap with Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The panel found that inc
True Launches AI Training Program For Thai Media
True Corporation launched an AI training program for Thai journalists on July 4, teaching media professionals how to apply artificial intelligence while maintaining ethical standards and accuracy.
Thailand FastPass Targets 1 Trillion Baht Investment Drive
Thailand's government is targeting 900 billion to 1 trillion baht in foreign investment through the Thailand FastPass program to boost economic growth and competitiveness. The initiative shifts investment focus toward private-public partner
Muay Thai Promoter Blasts Judges Over Rigged Decisions
Petchyindee camp promoter Siyaboat alleges judges rigged decisions at Rajadamnern Stadium's July 2 event, demanding systemic reform and foreign officials to eliminate corruption from muay Thai scoring.
Ruling MP Defends Ministers Skipping Live Questions
A ruling party MP defended ministers against accusations of dodging live parliamentary questions, citing scheduling conflicts and tight preparation time, while urging the opposition to stop using the issue for political gain.
Cannabis Medicine Law Draft Set For July 24 Approval
Thailand's Department of Thai Traditional Medicine is finalizing a medical cannabis law after consulting 1,600 stakeholders, aiming to submit the bill to the Health Minister for approval by July 24.
Oat Pramote Announces Employee Termination
Singer and presenter Oat Pramote announced the termination of an employee at Krotkhool Music Company effective July 3, 2025, stating the company will not be responsible for the individual's future actions.
Ex-Pheu Thai Spokesman Demands Energy Price Overhaul
Ex-Pheu Thai spokesman Prommpong Noppruet demands the government overhaul energy pricing to ensure Thai fuel and product costs drop when global oil prices fall, calling for greater transparency and budget reforms to reduce citizens' living
Rare 2,000-Year-Old Brahmi Ring Unearthed in Phetchaburi
Archaeologists in Phetchaburi have unearthed a rare 2,000-year-old Brahmi script ring and multiple bronze drums at the Don Yai Thong site, marking Thailand's first location with such concentrated ancient artifacts. Officials are pushing for
Deputy PM Defends 400 Billion Baht Emergency Decree
Thailand's Deputy PM defended a 400 billion baht emergency decree funding relief programs and clean energy transition as the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on the measure July 9.