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Thailand Braces for Severe Coral Bleaching Crisis
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Thailand Braces for Severe Coral Bleaching Crisis

Rising sea temperatures linked to a developing super El Niño threaten Thailand with severe coral bleaching between February and June 2027, warns a Kasetsart University marine scientist citing NOAA projections already showing the highest war

Anti-Corruption Panel Denies Bribery Claims
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Anti-Corruption Panel Denies Bribery Claims

The House anti-corruption committee chair denies bribery allegations made by a former Agriculture Ministry official, saying his investigation found the accused advisor doesn't exist. The committee plans to request Parliament's legal office

Violette Returns With New Single 'Give Up, Give In'
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Violette Returns With New Single 'Give Up, Give In'

Violette Wautier releases new single "Give Up, Give In," a deeply personal track born from her struggle with a vocal injury that explores themes of vulnerability and self-doubt through emotional vocals and stripped-back production.

Parliament Unanimously Approves 10.3 Billion Baht Budget Transfer
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Parliament Unanimously Approves 10.3 Billion Baht Budget Transfer

Parliament unanimously approved a 10.3 billion baht budget reallocation bill in 15 minutes, consolidating funds from 118 units into a central reserve to address urgent challenges including border security, climate change, and economic volat

Thai Sepak Takraw Eyes Four Golds Despite Athlete Bans
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Thai Sepak Takraw Eyes Four Golds Despite Athlete Bans

Thailand's sepak takraw team targets four gold medals at the 2025 Asian Games in Nagoya despite provisional bans on five athletes and coaching staff from the International Sepak Takraw Federation.

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NIA Launches Climate X 2026 For Thai Tech Startups

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has organized the Orientation & Networking session for the “Climate X 2026” programme, aimed at strengthening climate technology (Climate Tech) entrepreneu...

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Thailand Revises Vehicle Trade-In Scheme Plan

Thailand’s proposed “old cars for new cars” trade-in scheme may not move forward in its original form, as the government continues to face difficulties in finalising key details related to used-...

Jet Fuel Prices Expected To Stay High Despite Iran Deal
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Jet Fuel Prices Expected To Stay High Despite Iran Deal

Jet fuel prices are expected to remain elevated despite Iran nuclear talks, potentially keeping airfares high for passengers in the region longer than anticipated, according to aviation industry officials.

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Thailand Launches Committees For 2026 IMF-World Bank Summit

Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has established three national subcommittees to oversee Thailand’s preparations for hosting the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governo...

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Thailand Pushes Blue Carbon Strategy For Net Zero Goals

Thailand is reinforcing its climate action efforts through mangrove conservation, as Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, op...

Pochettino Disputes Balogan Red Card After US Beats Bosnia
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Pochettino Disputes Balogan Red Card After US Beats Bosnia

US coach Pochettino disputed star striker Balogan's red card in the 64th minute, calling it accidental contact rather than a deliberate offense, though the team won 2-0 against Bosnia to advance to the Round of 16.

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TAT's CF-Hotels Platform Wins Green Leadership Award

Thailand's Tourism Authority won a Green Leadership Award for its CF-Hotels platform, which helps hotels measure and reduce carbon emissions while accessing green financing across the country.