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Agriculture Minister Suriya Gives Victory Sign, Pledges Over 100% Commitment Despite Health Issues to Address Udon Thani Flooding Crisis
Agriculture Minister Suriya pledged over 100% commitment to solving Udon Thani's flooding and drought crisis despite recent hospitalization for exhaustion, assigning urgent repairs to water infrastructure to the Irrigation Department.
Pheu Thai to Submit Two Constitutional Amendment Drafts This Week, Opening Path for Charter-Drafting Assembly from Elections without Granting Special Powers to Senate
Pheu Thai plans to submit two constitutional amendment drafts this week to establish an elected charter-drafting assembly without expanding Senate powers, with members chosen through public elections or a two-stage electoral process.
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Revoking 60-Day Visa-Free Entry, and More
Thailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry policy as part of several significant national policy changes announced this week.
Sophan Insists on Neutrality, Denies Supporting Government Over 400-Billion-Baht Loan Decree
House Speaker Sophan Sararum denied accusations of favoring the government over a 400-billion-baht loan decree, insisting he has maintained neutrality by referring the matter to the Constitutional Court and following standard parliamentary
Six Zodiac Signs Set to Receive Major Gifts as Money Flows Into Accounts
Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, and Leo are in a period of heightened charm and magnetism that's attracting financial support and major gifts, according to astrological alignments favoring these signs.
WLAF Launches Into BTL Basketball League Season 2026 Targeting Team Quality Upgrade
WLAF, rebranded from WHITE LIONs through a partnership with the Air Force, launches its 2026 Basketball Thailand League campaign with a focus on building sustainable team growth and a professional sports brand over 3-5 years rather than cha
NESDB Recommends Regulatory Framework for Finfluencers as Personal Loans Surge Among Under-25s
Thailand's household debt surged to 16.44 trillion baht in Q4 2025, with the NESDB warning that young people under 25 are driving personal loan growth through online shopping trends, prompting calls for stricter regulation of financial infl
Cracked stupa reveals hidden trove of ancient Buddha statues
Workers excavating beneath a cracked stupa at a temple in eastern Thailand's Chachoengsao province discovered dozens of historic Buddha statues hidden in underground chambers, with experts estimating the artifacts date back to the early Rat
NIA Launches SITE 2026 to Position Thailand as the Year's Investment Game Changer
Thailand's National Innovation Agency launches SITE 2026, a June investment summit at Siam Paragon designed to transform innovations and networks into concrete business deals and foreign investment. The three-day event will focus on connect
Paradorn Pledges Support for Pheu Thai's Constitutional Amendment Draft, Dodges Timeline Questions Pending First Reading
Deputy PM Paradorn pledged government coalition support for constitutional amendments but declined to set a timeline, saying multiple drafts remain under review and procedural steps must play out before the first reading.
Middle East War Crushes Vehicle Exports by 91.76%, Lowest in 5 Years
Thai vehicle exports to the Middle East collapsed 91.76% in April to a five-year low due to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict closing the Strait of Hormuz. The automotive industry is considering downward revisions to its 2025 production target
Thaeng Refuses to Apologize to Senators Over Blue System Claims, Denies Undermining Upper House
Pheu Thai Party leader Nathpong Rueangpunya refused to apologize to the Senate over "blue system" accusations, denying his party was undermining the upper house and instead calling for constitutional reform to strengthen parliament-people c