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Opposition Coalition Seeks Constitutional Amendment Delay
The opposition coalition is seeking a delay to July's constitutional amendment parliamentary session, citing an incomplete public petition that lacks required signatures for timely submission. The three-faction meeting has been rescheduled
Parliament Approves 2570 Budget Bill With 288 Votes
Parliament approved the 2570 Budget Bill with 288 votes in favor, setting up a 72-member special committee to review amendments over the next 30 days.
Sister Wins 12 Million Baht Lottery Prize
A Ko Lanta woman won 12 million baht in the July 1 government lottery draw, with the winning ticket number 751495 bringing her family unexpected financial relief.
Opposition Party Slams Budget As Government Aid Package
Pheu Thai Party leader Nattapong Ruengpanya criticized the government's budget proposal as inadequate and politically motivated, arguing it borrows 400 billion baht without addressing Thailand's structural economic challenges or public conf
Princess Sirivannavari Models Royal Thai Silk Design
Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya appeared in an elegant ensemble crafted from Thai silk woven in the royal “Sirirajchapatraporn” pattern, one of the royal textile des...
Budget Shows No Vision, Trapped by Legal Constraints
Democrat MP Karun Jatigvanich criticized the fiscal year 2570 budget for lacking vision and failing to align spending with government priorities, warning that recurring expenses equal to nearly all national income trap Thailand in unsustain
English Fan Spends House Deposit to Watch World Cup
English football fan Jack Goodwin used his £40,000 house deposit to take his father to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, betting everything on England reaching the final in New Jersey.
Chuan Urges Government to Raise Elderly Stipend to 1,000 Baht
Democrat MP Chuan Leekpai urges the government to increase elderly stipends from the current 600-900 baht to 1,000 baht, citing studies showing the boost is financially feasible despite unchanged budget allocations totaling over 65 billion
Thailand Pushes Ahead With TH-AI Passport Program
Thailand's Digital Economy Ministry secured a 33 percent budget increase to push forward with the TH-AI Passport program, which aims to provide free AI access to 5 million users while reducing government costs through bulk cloud purchasing.
Defense Minister Defends Record Against Critic's 'Demon Minister' Jab
Defense Minister Adulyadej Boondharm dismissed accusations of corruption from a Bangkok MP, defending his 200 billion baht annual budget allocation that prioritizes national security, military modernization, and border patrols against human
Actress Karisa Gets Surprise Proposal in Los Angeles
Actress Karisa Springkert received a surprise proposal from her non-celebrity boyfriend at the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles on July 1, 2026, later unveiling her engagement ring at a Bangkok press conference.
Thailand Sports Authority Promotes Director to Level 10 Advisor
The Thai Sports Authority board promoted Samjrsd Mingkhamlerds, director of the Office of the Executive Director, to Level 10 Advisor during a July 1 meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sompadsak Thongsri. The board also approved a sub