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Thousands Gather for Funeral Rites of Nonthaburi Province Administrator
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Thousands Gather for Funeral Rites of Nonthaburi Province Administrator

Thousands of government officials and residents attended water-sprinkling funeral rites for Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization chairman Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasoet on August 11 at Saphan Sung Temple in Pak Kret.

Thai Parliament Chief Honors Laotian Leader, Reaffirms Bilateral Ties
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Thai Parliament Chief Honors Laotian Leader, Reaffirms Bilateral Ties

Thailand's parliament chief visited Laos on August 11 to honor a late Laotian leader and meet with President Thongloun, reaffirming bilateral cooperation on security, economic ties, and cross-border infrastructure projects.

Democrat Party Escalates Senate Election Fraud Case to No-Confidence Vote
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Democrat Party Escalates Senate Election Fraud Case to No-Confidence Vote

Thailand's Democrat Party has escalated a Senate election fraud investigation to a no-confidence vote, presenting evidence of systematic vote-buying, ballot irregularities, and alleged financial payments involving an Election Commission inv

Finance Ministry Calls Emergency Board Meeting Over Bank Staff Protest
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Finance Ministry Calls Emergency Board Meeting Over Bank Staff Protest

BAAC staff protested with eight demands including suspension of the bank's manager over alleged budget mismanagement and procurement irregularities; the Finance Ministry called an emergency board meeting this week to review the complaints.

Flash Express Launches Yellow Community Project for Sustainable Development
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Flash Express Launches Yellow Community Project for Sustainable Development

Flash Express launches the "Yellow Community Project" to promote sustainable community development, starting with a pilot program in Wang Nam Khiao, Nakhon Ratchasima that includes safety initiatives, tourism site improvements, and educatio

ONE Championship Backs Nabil Aanan's 2028 Olympic Boxing Push
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ONE Championship Backs Nabil Aanan's 2028 Olympic Boxing Push

ONE Championship has partnered with Thai sports authorities to support former Muay Thai champion Nabil Aanan's bid to represent Thailand in amateur boxing at the 2028 Olympic Games.

AI-Era Accountants: From Record-Keepers to Data Leaders
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AI-Era Accountants: From Record-Keepers to Data Leaders

Naparatana Sriwan seeks re-election to Thailand's Accounting Profession Committee on August 15, promoting AI-driven transformation that shifts accountants from data recorders into strategic business decision-makers.

Thailand to Cut Excise Tax on Domestic-Made Cars
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Thailand to Cut Excise Tax on Domestic-Made Cars

Thailand is cutting excise taxes on domestically-made vehicles to support local automakers and create fairer competition against imported cars benefiting from preferential trade agreements.

True Corporation Backs Thai Teen Nene Royal for America's Got Talent
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True Corporation Backs Thai Teen Nene Royal for America's Got Talent

True Corporation is sponsoring 16-year-old Phuket performer Nene Royal as she competes on America's Got Talent in Los Angeles, providing connectivity and support as the first brand backing the Thai teen's bid for the global stage.

Egg Supply Sufficient, Officials Debunk Export Shortage Claims
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Egg Supply Sufficient, Officials Debunk Export Shortage Claims

Thailand's Internal Trade Department found adequate egg supplies nationwide and debunked claims that exports caused shortages, launching a discounted egg program selling at 10% below market price through August 31.

AI Boom Lifts Thailand's Digital Industry Confidence
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AI Boom Lifts Thailand's Digital Industry Confidence

Thailand's digital sector confidence surged in the second quarter of 2025, driven by data center investments, strong export demand from the US and China, and government stimulus, though energy price volatility poses ongoing risks.

Luxury Car Brand LUXEED Set to Launch in Thailand Q4
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Luxury Car Brand LUXEED Set to Launch in Thailand Q4

Luxury automotive brand LUXEED, part of Chery Group, will launch in Thailand in the fourth quarter, offering premium vehicles combining advanced technology with refined design to redefine luxury for high-end consumers.