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Thai Women's Unified Football Team to Compete in Special Olympics World Cup 2026
Thailand's women's football team has qualified for the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026 in Paris, marking the country's first participation in a world-level football competition and demonstrating the power of sports for soci
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand Claims Championship Title at Opening Round of TSS 2026
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand dominated the opening round of the 2026 TSS racing series at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, claiming multiple class victories with seven Toyota vehicles across four categories.
Disease Control Department Clarifies Live Stream Clip Incident, Reveals Link Sent to Inbox Before Exiting System
Thailand's Disease Control Department accidentally viewed an inappropriate live stream after a user flagged it in a Facebook inbox message on May 23, prompting the department to review its social media security procedures after screenshots
‘Thais Help Thais’ generates B110.89mn
The government's "Thais Help Thais" programme has generated over B110.89 million in spending while reducing household expenses by B24.51 million, supporting its push to boost grassroots economic activity across Thailand.
17-year-old Thai wins two global awards for hornbill conservation project
Thai teenager Yanin Tangkaravakoon won top honors from The Earth Prize and National Geographic's Slingshot Challenge for her project creating artificial hornbill nests from recycled plastic to protect declining bird populations in southern
KOG: Thailand's First Mobile Legends Bang Bang League Champions and the Proof of Dedication
King of Gamers Club (KOG) made history as Thailand's first Mobile Legends Bang Bang league champion, defeating ACT Esports 4-0 in the MSL Thailand grand finals after intensive training of 16 games daily with no days off.
Editorial – Bangkok and Pattaya Elections
Bangkok and Pattaya will hold elections for governor and city council members on June 28, with candidate registration opening May 28 at city halls in both cities. Voters in these special-status administrations are urged to participate in th
Playing It Safe – The Waiting Opposition Party's Gamble May Not Pay Off
A Thai opposition party dubbed "green" is facing criticism for avoiding confrontation with the government on major issues like loan decrees and constitutional amendments, apparently keeping options open for future power-sharing rather than
Interior Ministry Directs 25 Central and Eastern Region Governors to Establish Royal Rain Volunteer Units to Support Citizens During Drought Crisis
The Interior Ministry has ordered governors of 25 central and eastern provinces to create Royal Rain Volunteer units to help coordinate rainmaking requests and assist residents facing severe drought conditions.
What?! A 16-Year-Old Nearly Became a Nigerian Congressman by Claiming to Be 30, Before Evidence Exposed Him and His Rights Were Immediately Stripped
A 16-year-old Nigerian claimed to be 30 to run for Congress, but leaked documents and former teachers exposed his true age, leading the APC party to disqualify him for falsification.
Meta Issues Statement on Explicit Sexual Livestream on Facebook, Confirms Content Removed
Meta removed explicit sexual livestreams from Facebook after content violated community standards, confirming it took action against responsible accounts and will continue monitoring the platform.
"Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40" Can Now Be Registered Through ATM!
Krung Thai Bank now allows citizens to register for the "Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40" subsidy program through ATMs using only a national ID card, with step-by-step verification available on both button and non-button ATM models.