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IRPC Posts 2.92 Billion Baht Profit as Q2 Oil Markets Roil
IRPC reported 2.92 billion baht Q2 profit, down 63% from the previous quarter due to volatile crude markets and geopolitical tensions, while expanding into solar energy with a planned 98-megawatt facility in Songkhla.
Local Government Department Opens Score Review Center for Failed Exam Candidates
The Department of Local Administration opened a score review center for candidates who failed the 2568 local government civil service exam, available at its Bangkok headquarters or provincial offices through August 31.
Tawee Demands Interior Ministry Release Exam Score Files
Former Justice Minister Tawee demands the Interior Ministry release exam score files to verify a local civil service exam fraud investigation, warning that officials responsible for processing and approving results must be investigated alon
Thai Textiles Exhibition Blends Heritage with Modern Design
Discover how centuries of Thai craftsmanship are being reimagined for the modern world! The Government Public Relations Department of Thailand invites you to a special pop-up exhibition and seminar ho...
Thai Official Defends White Paper Against Cambodia Criticism
Thai military official defends the country's White Paper against Cambodian criticism, challenging opponents to identify specific factual or legal errors rather than dismiss it as merely Thailand's position.
Thai Silk Exhibition Celebrates Royal Legacy in August
A Thai silk exhibition running August 8–16 at Impact Muang Thong Thani honors Queen Sirikit's legacy in promoting traditional crafts while showcasing sericulture products from upstream farming through downstream consumer goods.
Fuel Fund Approves Nationwide Oil Price Increase
Thailand's Oil Fund Committee raised fuel prices by 0.85 baht per liter nationwide, with gasoline now selling at 45.83 baht, citing volatile global crude oil markets.
Thailand's Astronomy Institute Invites Public to Watch Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on the night of August 12-13 with up to 100 meteors per hour visible from Thailand, best viewed away from city lights with ideal conditions due to no moonlight interference.
Election Commission Fires Official Over Bribery in House Race Probe
An Election Commission official was fired after investigators discovered he received 860,000 baht in bribes while probing House election violations in Amnat Charoen province between April and July 2024. Criminal charges have been filed agai
Anusit Warns Party MPs: Don't Carry Guns Outside Home
Prime Minister Anusit warned Pheu Thai party MPs against carrying firearms outside their homes, cautioning that violations could end their political careers and result in legal penalties.
Bangkok Airways Profits Rise 16% in First Half
Bangkok Airways posted a 16.3% increase in first-half net profit to 2.43 billion baht, driven by higher revenues and controlled cost growth despite global economic challenges.
School Staff Member Honored at Royal Cremation Ceremony
A Thepsirin School administrator killed in a shooting attack received royal honors at her cremation ceremony in Bangkok on August 11, as education officials and colleagues mourned the loss of a dedicated educator.