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Thai University of Commerce Launches 'UTCC Tutor 2026' – Unpack Your Dreams: Free Test Prep for TGAT, TPAT, and A-LEVEL Across 39 Provinces
Thai University of Commerce launches free test prep program across 39 provinces for high school entrance exams, expanding its four-year initiative that has already tutored over 73,000 students nationwide.
Takraw Association Announces 12 Additional Players for Full Squad to Prepare for 2026 Asian Games
Thailand's Takraw Association named 12 additional athletes to its full squad of 48 players preparing for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Small Food Business Helps Low-Income Workers During Economic Crisis: A Full Meal for Just 20 Baht
A Bangkok food business is expanding affordable 20-baht meals to low-income workers through a new consignment model, placing pre-made dishes at community shops and rest stops instead of operating mobile carts.
Pheu Thai Opens Forum to Push Domestic Violence Protection Act on May 10; Chayiga Stresses It's Not Just a Marriage Issue
Pheu Thai party launches a forum on May 10 to advance domestic violence protection legislation, with officials stressing the issue extends beyond marriages to affect national development and the economy.
Bangkok Develops Future 'Global Citizens' with Large-Scale Training Program to Upskill 1,215 English Teachers Across Four Language Skills
Bangkok is training 1,215 English teachers across eight intensive batches through May-August 2025 to improve language skills and digital teaching methods, addressing a critical need as only 3% of current students achieve baseline proficienc
Naphatthorn Makes It Clear! Turning 30 and Sold Out – Dating Someone Outside the Industry, Pleads for Privacy
Thai actor Naphatthorn Siangsambuun confirmed he is dating someone outside the entertainment industry and turned 30 this year, urging media and fans to respect his privacy and that of his partner.
Palang Pracharath Threatens Legal Action Against False Accusations of Casino and 99-Year Land Leases in Land Bridge Project
Palang Pracharath denied false accusations that its proposed Land Bridge project includes casino operations and 99-year foreign land leases, threatening legal action against those spreading misinformation about the Southern Thailand develop
Energy Price Structure Overhaul Set for 60-Day Results
A government energy reform task force has launched a 60-day overhaul of Thailand's fuel and electricity pricing, with civil society groups demanding transparency on refinery profits and proposing to halt fuel surcharges amid soaring energy
Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war
ASEAN leaders meeting in the Philippines are developing an emergency plan to protect their economies and citizens from fallout of the Iran-Israel conflict, which threatens the region's oil and food supplies and puts over a million Southeast
Chinese Woman Fired Over Husband's Job at Rival Company; Court Orders Employer to Pay Over 3 Million Baht in Compensation
A Shanghai court ruled that a real estate company unlawfully fired an employee solely because her husband worked at a rival firm, ordering the company to pay over 3.2 million baht in compensation after finding no evidence of any actual brea
Q1 Gold Prices Down 16%, But Global Demand Surges to Record $193 Billion, Bolstering Long-term Price Outlook
Despite a 16% quarterly price decline from January's record, global gold demand hit an all-time $193 billion in Q1 2025, with Asian investors and central banks leading a historic surge that signals a structural shift in the market.
Alec Theeradej Maintains His Golden Physique, Admits He Used to Be So Overweight His Thighs Would Chafe – Excited Preparations for Cannes Festival
Thai actor Alec Theeradej credits his impressive transformation to recent film and TV projects, maintaining his physique through balanced eating and calorie counting as he prepares for his debut at Cannes Film Festival.