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Sansiri Breaks Condo Record as XT 10 Ekkamai Pre-Sales Exceed 2 Billion Baht in Two Days
Sansiri's XT 10 Ekkamai condominium broke sales records with over 2 billion baht in pre-sales within two days, driven by customers queuing up to seven days to reserve units in the central Bangkok development.
Cornered—The Two Governments That People Will Never Forget
Thailand's two deadliest pro-democracy uprisings—the 1992 Black May crackdown that killed over 40 and the 2010 red-shirt dispersal that killed 99—remain unforgotten tragedies marking the country's struggle for democratic governance.
Every child has the right to live safely at home
Over 20,000 Ukrainian children have been illegally deported or forcibly transferred to Russia since 2014, prompting international ambassadors to call for coordinated global action to bring them home and protect their rights.
First Army Region inspects combat readiness at Thai-Cambodian border
Thai military conducts combat readiness exercises along the Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province, with the First Army Region commander inspecting troops and emphasizing preparedness against modern threats including drone warfare and cyber o
Thai national ice hockey player Chanokchon dies at 27
Thai national ice hockey player Chanokchon Limpinpetch died at 27 from a severe bloodstream infection after being admitted to a Bangkok hospital on May 16. The forward, a key member of Thailand's team since 2019, had won gold at the SEA Gam
Earth-Mix, Joss-Gwin, and Ou-Boom Wrap Up 'Only Friends: Dream On' with a Beautiful Farewell
The Thai BL series 'Only Friends: Dream On' concluded with a fan meeting featuring stars Earth-Mix, Joss-Gwin, and Ou-Boom, with the finale trending globally on social media. The May 15 event in Bangkok included performances, games, and beh
Anutin Vows Best Effort to Secure 2026 World Cup Broadcasting Rights, Emphasizes No Public Funds Will Be Used
PM Anutin pledged to pursue 2026 World Cup broadcasting rights while assuring no public funds will be spent, instead relying on private sector support to secure the broadcast for Thai viewers.
PM Unfazed as Constitutional Court Takes Up 400 Billion Baht Emergency Loan Decree, Insists Measure is Urgent, Claims Lenders Are Competing to Extend Credit
Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul defended the government's 400 billion baht emergency loan decree before the Constitutional Court on May 18, insisting the measure addresses urgent public hardship and claiming lenders are competing to ext
Pipat Discusses Bahrain Sea-to-Air Logistics Push and Halal Industrial Estate Development for Middle Eastern Market
Thailand and Bahrain discussed expanding sea-to-air logistics partnerships and developing a halal industrial estate in Songkhla to tap Middle Eastern markets, following talks between Deputy PM Pipat and Bahrain's ambassador.
Pakorn Defends PM Over Anti-Corruption Survey, Denies Suppression Claims as Government Establishes Coordination Committee
Deputy PM Pakorn defended the government's handling of a private sector corruption survey, denying claims the Prime Minister suppressed criticism or directed agencies to sue researchers. The government established a new anti-corruption coor
MRTA and Chulalongkorn University Develop Navigation Innovation for Visually Impaired
MRTA and Chulalongkorn University are developing Beacon technology navigation for visually impaired transit users, using Bluetooth signals to provide voice-guided directions throughout BTS stations. The "MRTA Wayfinder" project aims to ensu
Paladej Says Government Can Proceed with 400 Billion Baht Loan as Court Issues No Halt Order, Assures No Impact on 'Thai Helping Thai' Registration
The Constitutional Court accepted a petition challenging the government's 400 billion baht energy loan but issued no suspension order, allowing the Finance Ministry to proceed with borrowing processes while submitting clarifications within