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Barcelona Extends Hansi Flick's Contract Through 2028
Barcelona has extended Hansi Flick's contract through 2028 after the German coach led the club to consecutive La Liga titles since arriving in 2024.
Kasetsart University Rector Selection Committee Votes to Appoint Kongsak Thiengtham as 16th President
Kasetsart University's rector selection committee appointed Assistant Professor Dr. Kongsak Thiengtham as the institution's 16th president, following the death of predecessor Jongrak Watcharintharatana in January.
Deputy Defense Minister Inspects Combat Fleet, Emphasizes Strengthening Navy's Maritime Sovereignty Defense
Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Tharapong Malaakham inspected the Royal Thai Navy's Combat Fleet in Chachoengsao Province to assess operational readiness and reinforce maritime sovereignty defense across the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea.
Football Fixtures May 18, 2025: Arsenal Must Beat Burnley to Stay on Track
Arsenal hosts already-relegated Burnley in a crucial Premier League match tonight at 2:00 a.m., with the table-leading Gunners needing a win to maintain their title push.
Greet Wrintra Opens Up About Illness from Overwork, Reveals Elevated Stress Hormones but Insists Mental Health is Fine
Thai entertainer Greet Wrintra revealed he suffered from overwork-related illness with elevated stress hormones after pushing himself too hard with work and exercise, but says his mental health remains stable and he's now prioritizing rest
Natural Resources Minister Suchart Orders Acceleration of Royal Initiative Projects with Cross-Sector Integration and Public Communication
Natural Resources Minister Suchart Chomklin has ordered acceleration of over 200 royal initiative projects, emphasizing cross-sector coordination and public communication to boost conservation and environmental development efforts across Th
End of an Era: Real Madrid Confirms Departure of Dani Carvajal After 13 Years
Real Madrid confirmed that veteran right-back Dani Carvajal will depart the club after this season, ending a 13-year tenure in which he won four Champions League titles and multiple other trophies.
Chatchai Steps Down as Bangkok Governor, Announces Run for Second Term
Bangkok Governor Chatchai Sittipan stepped down on May 18 and announced his candidacy for a second term, citing public support and infrastructure improvements during his first four-year tenure.
Thai Smile Bus joins UITP, expands global standing
Thai Smile Bus has become the first Thai public transport company to join the International Association of Public Transport, earning recognition as the world's largest electric bus operator outside China.
Constitutional Overhaul Set to Begin as Government Moves Forward on New Charter
Thailand is drafting a new constitution after voters approved reform, but the process restarts from scratch as the government rejected the previous parliamentary draft. The ruling Bhumjaithai Party plans to submit its own proposal allowing
Kasikornbank Research Center Raises Thailand's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 2% from 1.2%
Kasikornbank Research Center upgraded Thailand's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 2% from 1.2%, citing stronger-than-expected first quarter performance and support from a 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree.
Behind the Scenes of Maya – 'Aek' Praises 'Ben' and 'Jeada' for Their Work on 'Dangerous Love Song'
Director Aek Rangsiroj Praises leads Ben and Jeada in 'Dangerous Love Song,' a revenge thriller about infiltrating a drug-trafficking gang disguised as a music label, featuring 10 songs and intense action sequences.