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Cabinet Approves Thailand Helps Thailand Plus and Fifty-Fifty Plus Programs with Conditions Revealed
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Cabinet Approves Thailand Helps Thailand Plus and Fifty-Fifty Plus Programs with Conditions Revealed

Thailand's cabinet approved relief programs providing 1,000 baht monthly payments to over 43 million people from June through September 2025, with general public applicants required to register via mobile app between May 25-29.

BOI Highlights SUBCON Thailand's Success, Generating 23 Billion Baht in Trade Value
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BOI Highlights SUBCON Thailand's Success, Generating 23 Billion Baht in Trade Value

SUBCON Thailand 2026 generated over 23 billion baht in component trading value across 50,000 visitors and 9,600 business negotiations, connecting Thai manufacturers with international buyers in sectors including electric vehicles, electroni

Music News – Ton Thanasit Launches Solo Career with New Single 'Sak Tee (Once)'
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Music News – Ton Thanasit Launches Solo Career with New Single 'Sak Tee (Once)'

R&B artist Ton Thanasit launches his solo career with new single 'Sak Tee (Once)', a romantic track about longing for love featuring collaboration with artist PAIRY.

Prasit Blasts Pipat's "Shallow Thinking" on Banning Trains from City Center, Says it Shifts Burden to Public
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Prasit Blasts Pipat's "Shallow Thinking" on Banning Trains from City Center, Says it Shifts Burden to Public

Opposition coalition coordinator Prasit criticized Deputy PM Pipat's proposal to ban trains from Bangkok's city center following a collision, calling it "shallow thinking" that burdens commuters instead of addressing root causes like poor t

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Cabinet Approves Energy Ministry Talks with Refineries to Help Lower Fuel Prices

The Cabinet has approved a proposal authorising the Ministry of Energy to negotiate with oil refineries to help reduce domestic fuel prices and ease the burden on the public. The decision was ma...

Push to Increase Flights at Regional Airports, Creating Opportunities to Boost Secondary City Economies
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Push to Increase Flights at Regional Airports, Creating Opportunities to Boost Secondary City Economies

Thailand's transport ministry is pushing regional airports to increase flights and boost secondary city economies through cost-reduction incentives and new route development across the North, Northeast, and South.

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DE Ministry Orders Thailand Post to Freeze Delivery Rates Until April 15 Amid Rising Transport Costs

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has announced that Thailand Post will maintain current delivery service rates to ease the burden on the public amid rising transport costs linked to tension...

Bangkok United Unveils First Reinforcement: James Beresford, Thai-English Right Back, Joins the Gods' Squad
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Bangkok United Unveils First Reinforcement: James Beresford, Thai-English Right Back, Joins the Gods' Squad

Thai-English right back James Beresford joins Bangkok United from Udon Thani, where he made 97 appearances and earned a spot in the Thai League's Best XI for 2023/24.

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Thailand Prepares Fuel-Saving Measures; Petrol Station Hours May Be Restricted After Songkran

The Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signalled that fuel-saving measures are being prepared, including a possible review of petrol station operating hours, as Thailand seeks to preserve domestic...

5-Star Pig Farm with Air Conditioning and Swimming Pool Goes Viral with Nighttime Light Shows and Party Vibes
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5-Star Pig Farm with Air Conditioning and Swimming Pool Goes Viral with Nighttime Light Shows and Party Vibes

A Chinese content creator has built a viral luxury pig farm in Jiangxi Province featuring air-conditioned pens, individual swimming pools, and nighttime light shows, investing 300,000 yuan to create what he calls the world's most luxurious

Parliament Administration Committee Cancels Pay Raise for MP and Senator Assistants, Orders Review Committee to Study Staffing Structure Within 90 Days
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Parliament Administration Committee Cancels Pay Raise for MP and Senator Assistants, Orders Review Committee to Study Staffing Structure Within 90 Days

Thailand's parliament has canceled a planned pay raise for MP and Senator assistants, citing economic concerns, and ordered a 90-day review of whether such positions are necessary at all.

Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks
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Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks

HAVANA: Cuba’s leader warned yesterday (May 18) of a “bloodbath” in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes.