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Study Shows Dogs Can Recognize Human Emotions
University of Vienna researchers used brain scans to confirm that dogs can recognize human emotions, with specific brain regions activating when dogs see happy faces but not angry or sad ones.
Thai Textiles Trend Book Launched for Spring/Summer 2027
Thailand's Community Development Department launched the seventh Thai Textiles Trend Book for Spring/Summer 2027 at ICONSIAM, featuring four design concepts that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary fashion under the royal patr
Thailand Brings 30,000 Dropouts Back to School
Thailand has brought over 30,000 dropout students back into school under its Zero Dropout policy, while also approving home-schooling options for families seeking alternatives to formal education.
Contemporary Thai Textiles Pop-up Showcase Opens at Iconsiam
A contemporary Thai textile exhibition honoring Queen Sirikit's legacy opened at Iconsiam, showcasing how traditional weaving communities across Thailand are adapting heritage techniques for modern fashion while preserving regional identity
Sri Burapha's 25-Volume Diary Unveiled, Tracing 17 Years in Exile
A newly discovered 25-volume diary by revered Thai writer Sri Burapha, documenting his 17 years in exile in China from 1958 to 1974, was unveiled in Bangkok, filling a major gap in understanding the influential intellectual's life and ideol
Government Pushes Forward 11 Urgent Business Rules Reforms
The government is advancing 11 priority business regulation reforms through a public-private committee, including changes to transit laws and truck height limits that aim to reduce costs and streamline operations for Thai businesses.
Family Holds Ceremony to Enshrine Popular YouTuber Hlun Solo
Hlun Solo, a popular YouTuber who died in Georgia, was honored at an ash-collection ceremony at a temple in Kalasin Province, with his family planning to scatter his ashes on the Mekong River in tribute to his love of world travel.
Thailand Launches Lost Taste Project to Revive 231 Regional Food Dishes
Thailand's government launched the Lost Taste project to preserve 231 endangered regional dishes and boost tourism, leveraging the country's seventh-place ranking as a global food destination to generate economic opportunities for local com
Man With Severe Facial Swelling Denies AI Fake Claims
A 31-year-old man with severe facial swelling denied accusations of faking his condition with AI after seeking help online, while a plastic surgeon said tooth-picking alone doesn't cause oral cancer despite suspecting the man may have oral
Ministry Submits Local Exam Fraud Case to Anti-Corruption Commission
The Ministry of Interior is submitting fraud evidence from local government employee examinations to the anti-corruption commission, vowing a comprehensive investigation to identify all wrongdoers and protect honest test-takers.
Chulalongkorn Political Science Alumni Honor Five Distinguished Graduates
Chulalongkorn University's Political Science alumni association will honor five distinguished graduates at a reunion on August 22, recognizing their achievements in government service and academia.
Thailand Resolves Hotel Licensing For Nearly 300 Phuket Properties
Thailand has cleared over 75% of a seven-year backlog of hotel licensing applications in Phuket, with 275 of 392 pending cases resolved and the remainder expected by September.