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Actor Chaowalee Delighted as 'Go Hang...Go Home Heart' Surpasses 100 Million Baht, Open to Multiple BL Series If Schedule Aligns
Actor Chaowalee's film 'Go Hang...Go Home Heart' has surpassed 100 million baht at the Thai box office, with the star expressing gratitude to supporters while considering multiple BL series offers pending his schedule availability.
Biu Phuriphol Sets Sights on Breaking Records – Aiming for Gold at Asian Games in Japan
Thai sprinter Biu Phuriphol, 20, aims to break Asian records in the 100m and 200m events and win gold at this year's Asian Games in Japan.
Sorayuth Claims He Visited Famous Lumphun Master But Didn't Participate in VIP Ritual; Noes Recounts Subordinate's Shocking Encounter
Police official Sorayuth acknowledged visiting a Lumphun spiritual master's temple but denied participating in controversial VIP rituals, while claiming a subordinate experienced disturbing incidents there.
Thunakaert Reviews Direct Athlete Allowance Payments Following National Youth Games
The National Sports Development Fund is reviewing direct athlete allowance payments after testing the system at recent games in China and Thailand, where 99% of athletes reported satisfaction despite some logistical issues with bank account
International Box Office – 'Mortal Kombat 2' Unleashes Full-Scale Combat Spectacle
The sequel to Mortal Kombat reunites the creative team under director Simon McQuoid, introducing Karl Urban as Johnny Cage joining fighters to battle the dark overlord Shao Kahn for control of Earthrealm.
Samut Sakhon Governor Orders Temporary Closure of Tilapia Canning Factory Until Factory Standards Are Improved
A tilapia canning factory in Samut Sakhon has been temporarily shut down for failing wastewater treatment standards and mislabeling products with mackerel when tilapia was used.
Ministry of Higher Education and Bangkok Deliver Earthquake Detection Innovation to Boost Hospital Safety
Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education and Bangkok unveiled earthquake detection systems and building monitoring devices at Vajira Hospital to enhance hospital safety nationwide, part of a broader push to develop domestic disaster manageme
Online Housekeeping Services Boom with Revenue Exceeding 50 Billion Baht as Urban Lifestyle Drives Demand
Thailand's online housekeeping market surged past 50 billion baht in 2567, driven by busy urban lifestyles and digital platforms offering convenient cleaning services from basic to specialized options like disinfection and air quality manag
Flying out of Thailand? Get ready to pay a US$34 airport fee
Thailand's six major airports will charge departing international passengers 1,120 baht (US$34.70) starting June 20, 2026, up from the current rate, to fund infrastructure upgrades and operations at facilities including Suvarnabhumi and Phu
Public Outrage Over Used Schoolgirl Shoes Selling for Inflated Prices in Japan
Japanese authorities are investigating online shops selling used schoolgirl school shoes at inflated prices—some reaching 50,000 yen—sparking outrage over ethical concerns and potential privacy violations involving minors.
Chadchart Won't Back Down! Set for Second Bangkok Governor Race, No Landslide Hoped For, Acknowledges Pheu Thai's Strength
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittiphan signaled he will likely run for re-election while acknowledging Pheu Thai's strong support in the city makes a landslide victory impossible and will require his team to work harder.
Bank of Thailand Governor Optimistic GDP Will Exceed Target at 2.1% Boosted by 400 Billion Baht Loan
Thailand's central bank projects this year's GDP growth will reach 2.1% with a 400 billion baht emergency loan package, up from an earlier 1.5% forecast, though inflation is expected to rise slightly to 3.0-3.1%.