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Thailand, Peru Push to Finalise Free Trade Deal in 2026
Thailand and Peru are accelerating free trade agreement negotiations with hopes of signing a deal by year-end 2026, as discussed between Thai PM Anutin and Peru's departing ambassador in Bangkok.
Thailand gains access to EU's long-term Schengen visa pathway
Thai nationals can now access the EU's Visa Cascade scheme, allowing those with a good travel record to obtain longer-term multiple-entry Schengen visas in stages, up to five years. Thailand becomes the second ASEAN country and seventh nati
Senators Oppose Committee Report Recommending Government Terminate MOU43 Following MOU44, Citing Concerns Over Lost Benefits
Thai senators debated a committee report recommending termination of a 26-year-old border agreement with Cambodia, with opponents warning it could surrender negotiating leverage and force international arbitration over disputed maritime res
Coach Che Leads Thai Taekwondo Team's Charge for Asian Championship Gold, Eyes Olympic Qualification
Thailand's 15-member taekwondo team competes at the Asian Championships in Mongolia this week aiming to secure Olympic qualification spots for the Asian Games in Japan. Head coach Chatchai Che's delegation seeks at least one gold medal and
Pheu Thai Reaffirms Three Principles for New Constitution Draft, Criticizes Constitutional Court Ruling as Undemocratic and Claims 2017 Constitution Fertilizes Military Regime
Pheu Thai Party outlines three principles for a new constitutional amendment draft, emphasizing public participation and equal parliamentary voting rights while criticizing the 2017 Constitution for enabling military influence through an un
Dusit Thani Q1 2026 Profit Soars 419% on Hotel Growth and Dusit Central Park Unit Handovers
Dusit Thani Group's first-quarter profit surged 419% to 249 million baht, boosted by strong hotel revenues and residential unit handovers from its Dusit Central Park project despite global geopolitical challenges. The company expects 5-8% r
FDA Warns Against Popular 'Dietary Supplement' Claiming to Treat Diabetes
The FDA warned consumers against Kang Dong dietary supplement, which falsely claims to treat diabetes and was sold online with deceptive marketing. The product's registration was cancelled in March 2025, and authorities are pursuing legal a
Thai Star Baifern Addresses Industry Controversy With Measured Response
Actress Baifern spoke out on an ongoing entertainment industry controversy, firmly condemning sexual assault while calling for rational discourse and defending friends who showed compassion to a pregnant woman caught in the scandal.
Tawee Monitors Trade Competition Bill Draft, Concerned About Letting Big Capital Operate Above the Law
Pol. Col. Tawee warns that amendments to Thailand's Trade Competition Act risk allowing large corporations to evade enforcement, as parliament prepares for first reading of seven major revisions including stricter merger controls and enhanc
Revealed: Why Celebrity Couple Who Just Got Engaged Last Year Broke Up, Woman Is Half-Thai
A celebrity couple who got engaged last year has broken up due to mounting expectations and differing perspectives on key issues as they approached marriage, according to a Facebook investigation.
Ratchanok and Piangpan Team Tackles Corruption in Labor Ministry and State Enterprise—Plan to Present to Budget Committee
A government task force revealed widespread corruption in state procurement and the labor ministry, proposing to eliminate outdated laws, overhaul bidding processes, and protect whistleblowers—measures potentially saving 40 billion baht ann
Viral: 76-Year-Old Chinese Mother Who Gave Birth to Twins at 60 Shares Her Difficult Life Journey
A 76-year-old Chinese woman who became China's oldest mother after giving birth to twins at 60 following her daughter's death now supports her family by livestreaming health products and parenting advice to nearly a million followers.