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Thaksin Arrives at Moonlight Mansion; Family and Supporters Await His Return After 8 Months of Ordination
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to his Bangkok residence after eight months of monastic ordination, greeting red-shirt supporters gathered to welcome him home. He will undergo a health checkup at Rama 9 Hospital on May 12.
Free Expressway Tolls on Visakha Bucha Day: 3 Routes Waived
Thailand's Expressway Authority will waive tolls on three major expressway routes all day Wednesday, May 13, for Visakha Bucha Day to ease holiday travel and reduce congestion at 63 toll booths nationwide.
Thaksin Reports to Bangkok Probation Office, Quips to Media About Having Alzheimer's
Former PM Thaksin checked in with Bangkok probation authorities on May 11 alongside his sister Yingluck, completing monthly reporting requirements under his suspended sentence conditions.
Government Advances Infrastructure Upgrades to Attract Digital and Clean Energy Investments for Future Industries
Thailand's government approved 15 major investment projects worth over 1 trillion baht and is upgrading energy infrastructure to attract digital and clean energy industries, streamlining approvals to accelerate economic growth.
Thaksin Smiles, Embraces Paetongtarn and Family Before Paying Respects to National Flag
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from Klong Prem Central Prison on May 11 after meeting bail requirements, embracing his daughter Paetongtarn and family before thousands of red-shirt supporters cheering outside. He repo
Thai Rice Exports Recover in Q1 with 2.87% Growth, But Price Declines Drag Revenue Down to 32 Billion Baht
Thailand's Q1 rice exports rose 2.87% by volume to 1.79 million tons, but falling global prices and a stronger baht pushed revenue down 4.65% to $1.046 billion despite solid demand from Africa and Asia.
Lawyer Viniyatti Arrives at Prison Ahead of Thaksin Shinawatra's Release
Thaksin's lawyer arrived at Klong Prem prison early May 11 ahead of the former premier's release, as red-shirt supporters gathered outside to welcome him home.
Thai golfer Atthaya Thitikul defends Mizuho Americas Open title for second consecutive win
Thai golfer Atthaya Thitikul won the Mizuho Americas Open in New Jersey for the second consecutive year, securing her ninth LPGA Tour title with a 13-under par total.
Football Results May 10, 2025: AC Milan Loses at Home – PSG Closes in on Ligue 1 Title
AC Milan suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Atalanta on May 10, while PSG kept pace in the Ligue 1 title race with a 1-0 win over Brest.
Barcelona Clinches La Liga Title Officially After Dominating Real Madrid in El Clásico
Barcelona clinched their 29th La Liga title with a 2-0 home victory over Real Madrid in El Clásico on May 10, securing the championship mathematically with three matches remaining.
Arsenal Maintains Title Contention After Dramatic Victory Over West Ham
Arsenal maintained their Premier League title lead with a dramatic 1-0 victory over West Ham on May 10, secured after VAR ruled out a late West Ham goal for a handball offense in the penalty box.
The Journey of Namphuing Kanthira: From Stateless Child to Thailand's Miss World 2026 Contestant
Namphuing Kanthira, crowned Miss World Thailand 2026, overcame statelessness and lack of education in Chiang Rai to become a medical technician and advocate for stateless children through her "DARE YOUR DREAM" project.