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Piphath Meets Russian Ambassador, Establishes Transport MOI Framework to Elevate Thai Logistics to International Standards
Deputy PM Piphath met Russia's ambassador to establish a transport cooperation framework aimed at modernizing Thailand's rail and logistics systems to international standards, with possible signing during the ASEAN-Russia Summit in June 202
Arteta Wins Premier League Manager of the Season After Guiding Arsenal to Championship Glory
Mikel Arteta wins Premier League Manager of the Season after leading Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years, accumulating 85 points across 38 matches.
Chiang Mai University Medical Faculty Explains: How Forensic Doctors Determine Time of Death
Forensic doctors estimate time of death by observing bodily changes like rigor mortis, blood pooling, and temperature drop within the first 24 hours, though accuracy decreases with time and varies with environmental conditions.
53-Year-Old Woman Purchases 15,000 Baht Smartphone to Register for Thailand Helps Thailand Plus Program
A 53-year-old woman from Huay Raht District bought a 15,000-baht smartphone to register for Thailand Helps Thailand Plus, betting the government will launch more welfare programs. Long lines outside Krung Thai Bank's Buriram branch continue
Packed Schedule! Chatchai Locks in Number, Launches Full Day of Bangkok Governor Campaign with Rally at Suanluang Stadium
Former Bangkok Governor Chatchai Sittiphand registers as a mayoral candidate on May 27, launching an intensive campaign day across Bangkok neighborhoods before headlining a rally at Suanluang Stadium.
Halobdara – Joey and Punch Team Up to Convey Loneliness in "Rice Cooker," Final Single Closing "Phon Sai Style Sound" Album
Joey Phuvasiit and Punch Vorakanya team up on "Rice Cooker," the final single from Joey's "Phon Sai Style Sound" album, exploring themes of loneliness through carefully produced melancholy and uplifting vibes.
General Rangsi Launches Chanjatep as Bangkok Governor Candidate, Unveils Five Policy Platforms
General Rangsi's Ruamthai Tham Party launched Police Lieutenant General Chanjatep as its Bangkok governor candidate on May 27, pledging five major policy platforms including AI traffic management, expanded CCTV surveillance, improved draina
Reviving the Charm of Ancient Joseon in 'GAT': Contemporary Ballet from Korea Opens 'Korea Season 2026'
Korean contemporary ballet 'GAT' debuted in Bangkok to launch Korea Season 2026, blending classical ballet with traditional Korean dance through nine acts centered on historical Joseon Dynasty hats. The Yunbyul Ballet Company's production t
BLCP Power Plant Decodes Environmentally Responsible Water Management
BLCP power plant manages seawater cooling through strict environmental safeguards including temperature monitoring and a 600-meter cooling canal to protect Thailand's coastal ecosystems while maintaining energy security.
PM Anusit Returns to Thailand; Culture Minister Sabiida Posts Photo of Anusit Working Non-Stop on Plane
Prime Minister Anusit Chaivirakul returned to Thailand on May 27th and is scheduled to open the 2026 Thai Food Export Fair in Nonthaburi later that day. Culture Minister Sabiida shared photos of the PM working continuously during the flight
Pai Partith Brings His Mother to Phrae Province to Formally Ask for Namtarn Pichaksana's Hand in Marriage, Says He's More Excited Than the Proposal Itself
Actor Pai Partith traveled to Phrae province with his mother to formally ask for actress Namtarn Pichaksana's hand in marriage from her parents, describing himself as more excited about the formal ceremony than the proposal itself.
Kasikornbank Research Center: Ending 60-Day Visa Exemption Amid Tourism Concerns, Foreign Tourist Numbers Expected to Drop to 30 Million
Thailand's visa exemption policy is being tightened from 60 to 30 days for eligible countries, with Kasikornbank Research Center projecting foreign tourist arrivals could drop to 30 million in 2026 amid geopolitical tensions and rising trav