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Minister Defends Budget Plan Against Criticism
Thailand's deputy prime minister defended the 2570 fiscal budget against opposition criticism, arguing the government's new approach is necessary to break chronic budgeting problems that previous administrations failed to reform.
Queen Suthida Displays Thai Dress At France State Visit
During the State Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand to the French Republic on 29 June 2026, Her Majesty Queen Suthida elegantly showcased two distinguished ensembles from royally ...
AI Boom, Foreign Capital Lift Thai Stocks to 1,619 Target
Thailand's stock market is headed for 1,619 points by year-end as foreign capital inflows and AI investment drive economic growth, with analysts upgrading 2025 GDP forecasts on stimulus and infrastructure spending. Undervalued Thai shares a
Laos Lottery Results for July 1, 2025
Results from Laos's official Development Lottery drawing on July 1, 2025, have been announced, with prizes ranging from 60 to 6,000 times the ticket purchase amount depending on matching digits.
Thai Diabetes Association Launches Remission Program
The Thai Diabetes Association launched an e-learning program to help type 2 diabetes patients achieve remission through weight loss and lifestyle changes, as cases in Thailand rise to approximately 6 million with 100,000-200,000 new patient
Popular Shabu Chain Closes The Scene Branch
Charoensuk Shabu permanently closed its The Scene Town in Town branch on June 29, following temporary shutdowns of two other Bangkok locations this month.
Singer Disqualified From Miss Universe Khon Kaen 2026
Singer Bam Pailin Wongsa was disqualified from Miss Universe Khon Kaen 2026 after registering for another province's pageant without informing organizers. The pageant cited violation of competition terms to maintain fairness among the 12 se
Social Security Reform Slate Files With Seven Candidates
The 'Social Security Progressive' team filed seven candidates for the insured-sector board positions in Thailand's social security election scheduled for July 1, led by incumbent Satsatharn Thammabusadee who aims to secure all 14 seats to o
Manager's Obsession With AI Threatens Workplace Culture
A manager's excessive reliance on an AI chatbot to make all workplace decisions has sparked debate about AI's proper role in business, with employees warning that blind trust in AI predictions harms team morale and decision-making quality.
Director Tom Reveals Spicy Food Thriller Concept
Director Tom Wattanathep's culinary thriller "Morte Cucina" premiered in Bangkok after winning acclaim at international film festivals, with the filmmaker explaining how Thai food became a central character in a tale of murder through cooki
School Offers English Teacher Job at 5,500 Baht Monthly
Ban Non Yang School in Kalasin is offering an English teacher position at 5,500 baht monthly, sparking online outrage over wages critics say are below minimum living standards and lower than factory work.
Thailand Stimulus Program Hits 432 Billion Baht in First Month
Thailand's Thai Help Thai Plus subsidy program generated 432.18 billion baht in spending during its first month, with over 26 million citizens receiving government support through the 60/40 cost-sharing scheme.