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SEC Launches Booth at Bangkok Financial Festival with 'Mission Against Investment Scams' Campaign
The Securities and Exchange Commission opened its booth at Bangkok's Financial Festival with a focus on combating investment scams through public awareness campaigns, hotline services, and educational workshops on financial literacy.
Democratic Party Teams With People's Party to File Constitutional Court Challenge Against 400-Billion-Baht Loan Decree, Submission on May 11-12
The People's Party and Democratic Party plan to challenge Thailand's 400-billion-baht loan decree at the Constitutional Court, arguing the government is disguising a blank check for energy restructuring within pandemic relief funding. The p
Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet at ASEAN summit
Thailand and Cambodia will hold rare talks at an ASEAN summit in the Philippines as a ceasefire continues following last year's border clashes, though no formal peace deal has been reached.
Taiwan-Thailand Q1 Trade Hits Record High as Investment Expansion Accelerates
Taiwan-Thailand bilateral trade surged 47.8% year-over-year in Q1 2025 to reach record levels, driven by expanded recruitment, tech training programs, and manufacturing partnerships across Thailand's regions.
Kasikornbank Partners with Visa to Offer Exclusive Fine Dining with 'World-Class Dining MOREMENT*'
Kasikornbank and Visa are offering Kasikornbank Visa cardholders chances to win free fine dining vouchers at eight prestigious restaurants by spending 1,000 baht monthly through December 2026. The campaign awards 400 total prizes worth over
Land Transport Department Reports 191,547 New Vehicle Registrations, Down 16.55%
New vehicle registrations in Thailand dropped 16.55% to 191,547 units in April 2026, with motorcycles making up over 71% of all new registrations and electric vehicles accounting for nearly 14% of new cars.
Education Ministry Appoints Deputy Minister Akkhananth as Director of Student and Teacher Rights Protection Center; Schools Must Be Safe Spaces
Thailand's Education Ministry established a new center to protect student and teacher rights, appointing Deputy Minister Akkhananth as its director to coordinate legal and psychological support across schools.
Thailand's 2026 World Cup Broadcasting Rights Expected to Cost Up to 1.5 Billion Baht as China and India Remain Undecided
Thailand faces a 1.5 billion baht price tag to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with no broadcaster secured yet despite government efforts to attract private sector partnerships.
Expert Warning: Exhaustion Without Sleep May Signal Chronic Inflammation—Here Are 5 Foods to Avoid
Unexplained fatigue and body pain may signal chronic inflammation caused by stress, poor diet, and inadequate sleep, according to nutritionist Gao Minmin, who recommends avoiding sugary drinks, fried foods, and processed items while eating
Tony Rakaen Takes a Break from Entertainment to Garden, Admits Dark Skin Hurt His Career—Jokes About Mom Baan Yen's New Face Surgery Looking Like He Got a New Sister
Thai entertainer Tony Rakaen stepped away from show business to focus on gardening with his wife, candidly admitting dark skin from neglecting self-care hurt his career prospects. He recently resurfaced at a Netflix film premiere, joking th
Flash Express Celebrates 8th Anniversary with 'Happiness in Every Box, Endless' Campaign
Flash Express marks its 8th anniversary with the "Happiness in Every Box, Endless" campaign, offering customers discounts and prizes throughout May while introducing a new duck mascot character to represent the logistics company's brand val
FIFA Unveils Prize Money for New ASEAN Cup Tournament; Champions to Earn Triple Previous Editions
FIFA is tripling prize money for the new 2026 ASEAN Cup, with the Division 1 champion earning over 32 million baht when the tournament kicks off in Indonesia this September-October. Fourteen nations across two divisions will compete, includ