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Khao Kheow Zoo Hatches Greater Adjutant Chick for First Time
Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi achieved a historic first by successfully hatching a Greater Adjutant chick, marking the species' first breeding at a Thai zoo since it vanished from the country's wild habitats over four decades ago. The chi
Supachai Unites Three Ministries to Overhaul Agricultural Product Dashboard Pilot in Ayutthaya
Deputy PM Supachai is piloting an agricultural dashboard in Ayutthaya that combines satellite data and farmer input to forecast rice production and enable data-driven supply management across Thailand's value chain.
Yok Thong Makes History as Thailand's First Influencer to Shine on the Cannes Red Carpet 2026
Thai influencer Yok Thong became the country's first to walk the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in May 2026, representing L'Oréal Paris at the prestigious event in France.
Hallodara – Thanwa Guarantees Rose Play with Fire Series Gets Intense – Fans Ready for Thrills as Buppesannivas Drops July 14
The BL series Buppesannivas debuts July 14 with a reincarnation storyline featuring Pohdej discovering love across lifetimes, while the intense second half of Rose Play with Fire airs on Channel 7HD with lead actor Thanwa promising deeper e
World Cup to propel eateries, TV sales
BANGKOK: The 2026 Fifa World Cup is expected to energise the restaurant industry during the low season and lift sales for TV manufacturers and distributors.
Phraratchadej Announces in Senate: Government Will Amend Constitution, Declines to Provide Timeline, Claims Cannot Bypass Legislative Branch
Government will amend the constitution but cannot provide a timeline, citing the legislative branch's control over the process, a senior minister told the Senate on May 18.
Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
BANGKOK: The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has offered Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul a plan to drive high-value tourism over a four-year term.
PM Anutin Marks Thailand-UK 170th Diplomatic Anniversary
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended a reception celebrating 170 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the United Kingdom, as well as the 80th anniversary of the British Chamber of...
GPSC Taps Getz to Develop 98-Megawatt IRPC-CP Solar Farm
GPSC's subsidiary Getz Energy will build a 98-megawatt solar farm in Songkhla province for IRPC Clean Power, with operations starting in Q3 2028.
Chadchart Opens Up About Resignation, Works Until 5 PM Today; Hints at Future Focus on Urban Development
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittiphand resigned effective 5 PM today to run for reelection, emphasizing productivity and technology to boost the city's global competitiveness. He said his team will maintain operations during the transition a
Music News – Indie Rock Band AYLA's Launches New Journey with Single 'From Now On, There Won't Be Us'
Indie rock band AYLA debuts with melancholic single "From Now On, There Won't Be Us," a folk-influenced acoustic track exploring themes of separation and moving forward written by vocalist Per during a life transition.
Government Tightens Standards for School Buses Nationwide, Inspects Brake Systems and Installs GPS Ahead of New School Term
Thailand's government is requiring mandatory brake inspections and GPS tracking for all school buses nationwide ahead of the new academic term to improve child safety. The Department of Land Transport is coordinating with schools to ensure