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National Artist Kamchorn Sunpongsheet Dies at 89
Renowned National Artist Professor Kamchorn Sunpongsheet, a celebrated painter and visual arts scholar, died Friday at 89. Funeral rites will be held at Wat Thatsutong Royal Temple in Bangkok, with cremation scheduled for July 9.
Non-Medical Cannabis Cannot Be Exported, PM Anutin Declares
Thailand's prime minister declared that non-medical cannabis exports are already illegal under current law, responding to Indonesia's bust of a smuggling network originating from Thailand that resulted in 12 arrests. Anutin ordered a review
Thailand To Extend Migrant Worker Permits One Year
Thailand's labor committee approved extending work permits for migrant workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam by one year through December 2027, pending cabinet approval to prevent labor shortages that could damage the economy.
Thailand Repatriates Three Sailors Killed in Hormuz Strait
Thailand repatriated three sailors killed aboard a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz in March, with their remains returned to their families for funeral rites following coordination with Iranian and Omani authorities.
Nagelsmann Steps Down As Germany Coach After World Cup Exit
German coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned after Germany's penalty shootout loss to Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 32, citing the team's need for a fresh start following the disappointing early exit.
Chakraphop Penyaek Promoted to Parliament for For Thai Party
Chakraphop Penyaek has been promoted to the House of Representatives for the For Thai Party after a predecessor's resignation took effect on July 1, 2026.
Thailand Delays Local Exam Recruitment Over Score Irregularities
Thailand has postponed local government recruitment exams after discovering score irregularities in a random inspection, with authorities now checking approximately 15,000 candidates for potential fraud or errors before proceeding.
Actor Defends Devil's Lawyer Series Against Thai Fishing Industry Criticism
Actor Natt Kijjirut defends the Netflix series "Devil's Lawyer" against Thai Fisheries Association criticism that it damages the industry's reputation, arguing the show responsibly highlights social issues like illegal labor and forced labo
Actress Settles 1.75 Million Baht Debt By August 21
Actress Diew Arisara's lawyer clarifies that a 1.75 million baht debt to May Wasana Inthasoeng is not yet due, with payment scheduled for August 21 following return of borrowed assets.
PM Announces Six-Point Drug Seizure Strategy
Thailand's Prime Minister unveiled a six-point anti-drug strategy targeting smuggling at airports and borders, with stricter crew baggage checks and enhanced intelligence sharing among agencies to combat methamphetamine trafficking from the
Archaeologists Unearth Two More Ancient Gold Rings at Don Yai Thong Site
Archaeologists have unearthed two ancient gold rings at Don Yai Thong in Phetchaburi Province, with one bearing a 1,900-2,100-year-old Indian Brahmi inscription suggesting its owner was a merchant. The discovery strengthens evidence of anci
Rare Brahmi-Inscribed Gold Ring Unearthed in Phetchaburi
Archaeologists in Phetchaburi unearthed a rare gold ring inscribed with ancient Brahmi script dating back 1,900–2,100 years, suggesting its owner was a merchant with ties to early Indian trade networks in Southeast Asia.