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BG – Port Authority Confident in Clinching Thailand Cup Championship as Season Finale Gift
BG Pathum United and Port Authority FC clash in the Thailand Cup final on May 24, with both teams confident they can capture the championship to cap off their season.
Deputy PM Ekniti Heads to France to Court Macron on Clean Energy, Digital, and AI Investment in Thailand
Deputy PM Ekniti is traveling to France to pitch Thailand's clean energy, digital, and AI investment opportunities to President Macron and French investors.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Unveils Four Policies to Elevate Thai Fishing Industry, Rushes Aid for Fishermen on Energy Costs
Thailand's Deputy Agriculture Minister unveiled four strategic policies to revitalize the fishing industry, with immediate focus on reducing energy costs for fishermen and combating a blackfin snapper outbreak.
Continental Invests 13 Billion Baht to Open Phase Two Tire Factory, Positioning Thailand as Premium Manufacturing Hub
Continental is investing 13 billion baht to expand its Rayong tire factory, increasing annual production to 8 million units and solidifying Thailand's position as a premium manufacturing hub for the Asia-Pacific region.
Chaiyapattana Wins First Round Championship in Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026
Chaiyapattana Jen Saiyaklang claimed the Super Junior Boy title at the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 first round with a 9-under par 135 at Siam Country Club Bangkok. The tournament, now in its 12th edition, features world-class co
SCB EIC Raises 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 1.7% on Back of 400 Billion Baht Emergency Loan Decree
SCB EIC raised Thailand's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 1.7% from 1.4%, supported by a 400 billion baht emergency loan decree, though growth remains fragile amid Middle Eastern tensions and concentrated in tech sectors. Inflation accelerated
Mai Ratchanok Powers Through Danish Opponent to Reach Malaysia Masters Semifinals
Thai badminton star Mai Ratchanok defeated Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt in straight sets at the Malaysia Masters to advance to the semifinals in Kuala Lumpur.
Farmers Disappointed as Commerce Minister Supachee Signs MOU to Import 1 Million Tons of GMO Corn from the US
Thailand's Commerce Minister signed a deal to import one million tons of genetically modified corn from the US, ignoring farmer protests that the move will depress already-struggling domestic corn prices.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Orders Intensified Tilapia Control Efforts Across All Provinces to Combat Black Chin Tilapia Outbreak
Thailand's Deputy Agriculture Minister has ordered urgent nationwide measures to combat an invasive black chin tilapia outbreak spreading across multiple provinces, with officials instructed to intensify containment and eradication efforts
Huaseng Heng: Gold Price Adjustment Signals Trend Change or Just a Pause?
Gold prices have fallen near $4,450 amid selling pressure from rising inflation, higher Treasury yields, and a stronger dollar, with analysts debating whether the decline signals a trend reversal or temporary consolidation. The 200-day movi
9 Years in the Making! Pongskor Shatters World Record in 200m Wheelchair Racing in Switzerland
Thai wheelchair racer Pongskor Paiya shattered a 9-year-old world record in the 200m T53 class at Switzerland's Nottwil Para Athletics Grand Prix, clocking 24.89 seconds and edging out Canada's previous mark by 0.15 seconds.
Thailand introduces Muslim prayer carriages on southern trains
Thailand's State Railway will launch dedicated prayer carriages on southern train routes from May 22 to help Muslim passengers observe Eid al-Adha, featuring separate prayer rooms and ablution areas for ritual cleansing.