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Public and Private Sectors Guarantee B20 Fuel Standards to Drive Thailand's Energy Security Amid Global Crisis
Thailand's government and private sector are promoting B20 biofuel standards to boost energy security and reduce oil imports, with all refineries instructed to maintain continuous fuel production amid global supply concerns.
Cooperative Promotion Department Prepares to Launch E-Catalog Platform for Online Cooperative Products
Thailand's Cooperative Promotion Department is launching "E-Catalog," an online shopping platform partnering with Thailand Post to deliver cooperative agricultural products directly to consumers nationwide at fair prices. The platform debut
Chanchhai Submits Statement to Constitutional Court: Election Commission Admits Barcodes on Ballots Can Trace Voters
A former Democratic Party candidate submitted evidence to Thailand's Constitutional Court challenging whether barcoded ballots violate voting secrecy, claiming the Election Commission admitted the codes can trace individual voters.
Behind the Scenes - Director Fuse Kittisak Reveals Secrets of the '4 Elements Baan Watin Wanich' Series
Director Fuse Kittisak unveils the creative vision behind '4 Elements Baan Watin Wanich,' a sapphic-themed anthology series on 7HD featuring four romantic stories with prominent Thai actresses, airing Saturdays at 8:30 PM.
Agricultural Economics Bureau Recommends Fertilizer Use Based on Soil Analysis for Wet Season Rice to Cut Costs and Boost Profits While Supporting Low-Carbon Agriculture
Soil-analysis-based fertilizer application for wet season rice cuts farmer costs by 5.24 percent while boosting profits by 31 percent and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 7.8 percent, according to Thailand's Agricultural Economics Burea
Tray Scott Deeply Grateful for Global Support During Difficult Times, Finding New Hope
Tray Scott thanked global supporters in an Instagram video for encouraging messages during what he described as an extremely challenging period while pursuing justice. The expat expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from Thailand
WHAUP Partners with Soh Farm to Launch Solar Farm Supporting Clean Energy
WHAUP and Soh Farm are launching a 10 MW solar farm with battery storage across 65 rai in Lopburi Province, expected to save the farm over 21 million baht annually in energy costs starting in mid-2026.
Finance Secretary Confirms Government Agencies Beginning to Request Use of 200 Billion Baht Loan Funds in Second Tranche
Government agencies have begun requesting funds from a second 200 billion baht loan tranche, with a screening committee now evaluating which projects qualify for each allocation round.
Princess Ubolratana Opens 'Thai Night' at Cannes Film Festival
Princess Ubolratana opened 'Thai Night' at Cannes Film Festival on May 14, showcasing Thailand's entertainment industry to over 250 international film professionals. The event marked Thailand's strategic shift from a production service prov
Think Before You Speak! Ploychaleaw Fires Back at Priset Over Shallow Government Criticism on Train Ban
Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploychaleaw hit back at a People's Party MP's criticism of the train ban, insisting the government's plan to eliminate grade-level railroad crossings in Bangkok represents long-term problem-solving, not a burd
Chinese Woman's Two-Year Back Pain Nearly Led to Paralysis; Doctors Shocked to Find Thousands of Parasites in Spine
A 57-year-old Chinese woman's severe back pain was caused by thousands of parasites infesting her spinal cord, discovered during emergency surgery that nearly prevented paralysis. Doctors warned against eating undercooked wild animals and d
Remarkable Discovery: Six-Year-Old Boy Finds 1,300-Year-Old Viking-Era Sword in Norway
A six-year-old boy discovered a 1,300-year-old Merovingian sword while on a school field trip in southeastern Norway's Hadeland region, potentially belonging to a warrior or person of high status.