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Chaiyaphum Residents Rush to Buy New Smartphones to Enroll in 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' Program
Residents in Chaiyaphum are rushing to buy new smartphones and SIM cards to join the Thai government's "Thai Helps Thai Plus" program, which offers 4,000 baht per eligible citizen, as older devices cannot run the required updated mobile app
Surge in registrations for Thai Help Thai Plus program; officials urge patience as 8 million benefits remain available
Thai Help Thai Plus registrations exceeded expectations with 10 million benefits claimed in 25 minutes, leaving 8 million available as officials reassure applicants their benefits are reserved during the three-day verification process.
Nakhon Ratchasima Residents Flock to Register for 'Thai Help Thai Plus' Program, Banks Packed as Elderly Nearly Trampled
Hundreds of residents, mostly elderly, crowded Krung Thai Bank branches across Nakhon Ratchasima on the first day of the 'Thai Help Thai Plus' program registration, with dangerous surges leaving some nearly trampled as they sought staff hel
89 Senators Condemn 'Thaksin' for Accusing Senate of Being 'Blue-Colored' and Legacy of Coup, Demand Apology Within 3 Days
Eighty-nine senators demanded opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat apologize within three days for Facebook posts claiming the Senate is "blue-colored" and a product of the 2017 military coup, threatening legal action if he refuses.
Woman Buys Fried Chicken from Market, Opens Package to Find It Crawling with Maggots
A woman bought fried chicken from Khlong Thom Market in Nakhon Ratchasima only to discover the pieces were infested with white maggots when she opened the package at a reservoir picnic.
Pollution Control Department Stands Ready for Corruption Investigation, Calls Survey Results Perception-Based Data
The Pollution Control Department welcomes corruption investigations but says a survey ranking it highest for bribe offers reflects only private sector perceptions, not proven facts, and questions the study's methodology and small sample siz
Music News: S2 Returns with Explosive Energy, Drops New Single 'OVERHEAT' with NINO as Producer
Thai pop-hip-hop artist S2 returns with new single 'OVERHEAT,' produced by NINO, after debuting the track at his birthday concert with electrifying choreography and performance.
Anuthín leads Team Thailand push across Europe to advance Thai-EU FTA and green investment opportunities
PM Anuthín led a high-level Thai delegation across Europe to accelerate trade negotiations and promote green investment, positioning Thailand as a regional hub for clean energy and high-value sectors amid global economic shifts.
Thai Railway Labor Union Presents Petition to PM, Urges Faster Hiring and Review of 1998 Cabinet Resolution
Thai Railway Labor Union submitted a petition urging the government to accelerate hiring and review a 1998 rule limiting new staff to 5 percent of annual retirements, citing severe personnel shortages hampering rail operations.
Sansiri Showcases Community Power with Three Resident Stories, Reinforcing "Every day…Life is Good"
Sansiri, a major Thai real estate developer, launched a campaign featuring three resident stories to showcase how its communities deliver happiness beyond housing through strong neighborhoods, professional management, and shared activities.
Suriya Recovers and Discharged from Hospital, Rushes to Udon Thani Field Work as Scheduled with Close Team Monitoring
Agriculture Minister Suriya Jurungruangkit was discharged from hospital after a brief health crisis and returned to field work in Udon Thani province as scheduled, with his medical team maintaining close oversight.
Phichit residents flock to banks to verify identity for Thai Help Thai Plus benefits, mostly elderly facing technical barriers
Elderly residents in Phichit crowded banks on the first day of Thai Help Thai Plus identity verification, struggling with app technical glitches and incompatible smartphones while seeking assistance to ease household expenses.