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Election Commission Secretary Receives Petition to Dissolve Pheu Thai Party, Emphasizes Need to Examine Facts
The Election Commission received a petition to dissolve the Pheu Thai Party over leader Nattapong Ruangpanyawit's comments about drought mitigation, with the EC saying it must examine facts before determining if legal violations occurred.
New York Knicks Sweep Cleveland 4-0, Win Eastern Conference Title and Reach NBA Finals for First Time in 27 Years
New York swept Cleveland 4-0 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the Knicks' dominant 130-93 Game 4 victory at home.
Elderly Woman's Hopes Dashed: Thailand Help Thailand Plus Program Fails Due to No Internet on Phone After Nearly 3-Hour Wait
A 74-year-old woman abandoned her three-hour wait at a Bangkok bank to verify Thailand's Help Thailand Plus program after staff discovered her basic phone had no internet connection. The elderly applicant, unable to complete the digital ver
Sawaeng Calls Thai Electoral System Most Transparent Globally, Warns Against Using Democracy as Political Tool
Thailand's election chief claims the country has the world's most transparent electoral system, but warns that good laws alone cannot fix politics without ethical participation from voters, politicians, and administrators.
Thai Delegation Discusses with French Employers Association, Positioning Thailand as Gateway to ASEAN
Thailand's commerce minister pitched the country as a gateway to ASEAN during talks with French business leaders in Paris, highlighting over 290 French companies already operating there and pushing for a free trade agreement expected to boo
High-Society Figure Clears Air on Being Linked to 1990s Actress's Child Breaking Restaurant Window, Offers to Help Fund Lawsuit Against Critics
A prominent socialite's family was cleared of involvement in a restaurant window-breaking incident after her public defense of the unnamed actress and child drew criticism on social media, with the wife offering to fund a lawsuit against th
People’s Party calls for overhaul of Elite Card
The People's Party is demanding a major overhaul of Thailand's Elite Card visa programme, citing security concerns that criminal networks and illicit money are exploiting gaps in the system.
Government Postpones Hat Yai Mobile Cabinet Meeting Scheduled for June 8-9, Awaiting Further PM Consultation
The government has postponed a mobile cabinet meeting in Hat Yai, Songkhla originally set for June 8-9, pending further consultation with the Prime Minister on a new date.
Prayut Challenges Anutin to Resign if Bhumjaithai Constitution Draft Fails Second Referendum
Pheu Thai deputy leader Prayut challenges PM Anutin to resign if Bhumjaithai's constitution draft fails a second referendum, citing international precedent for accountability when governments lose public votes.
Education Minister Prasert Concerned About Children's Heavy Social Media Use, Attention Span Issues; Declares Urgent Priority with Two-Track Solution
Thailand's Education Minister warns that excessive social media use is damaging children's attention spans and declares the issue an urgent priority, proposing separate protective and educational strategies for younger and older students.
Hallodara – Fluke Nuttacha Turns 30 in Style, Gearing Up for an Exciting Year Ahead
Actor Fluke Nuttacha celebrates turning 30 while juggling a TV series, stage productions, and a master's degree, planning fan activities including a merit-making ceremony on May 30th.
Canva Goes Big, Enlists Teo-Nopwon to Launch 'Canva – Anyone Can, Right?' Campaign, a First in Thailand
Canva launches its first major campaign in Thailand with director Teo-Nopwon, democratizing creative tools by proving anyone can edit videos and create professional designs without specialized skills.