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Health Ministry Monitors Mpox Outbreak Following Songkran Festival, 48 Confirmed Cases Reported Predominantly in Males
Thailand's health ministry has confirmed 48 mpox cases in 2025, with most patients being men aged 18-39, and warns of potential additional cases following Songkran festival travel as the virus's incubation period extends up to 21 days.
Royal Assent Granted: Anutin Unmoved by Opposition's Constitutional Court Challenge, Counters That Predecessors Also Borrowed Under 'Strong Thailand'
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul secured royal approval for a 400 billion baht emergency loan on May 7, brushing aside opposition plans to challenge the decree at the Constitutional Court and vowing the government will proceed
Shinawatra Family Visits Thaksin in Prison for Final Time Before Release on May 11
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's family visited him at Bangkok Remand Prison on May 7 for the last time before his conditional release scheduled for May 11, after spending nearly eight months in detention. His daughter Paetongtham
Striking New Look for Actor Tor Thanapob: He Reveals the Story Behind His Hair and Opens Up About Gaming as a Stress Relief—Plus Exclusive Details on the Full Hormone Reunion Concert
Actor Tor Thanapob debuted a striking new hairstyle at Netflix's 'Bloodhunt Killer' premiere while revealing he uses gaming as his primary stress relief during filming. The actor also confirmed that legendary pop group Hormone is reuniting
Neymar Apologizes for Going Too Far After Slapping Robinho Jr. in Training
Neymar apologized publicly after slapping teammate Robinho Jr. during a Santos training session on May 3, saying he lost control of his emotions following an on-field disagreement.
PM Dismisses Opposition, Reveals Speculative Land Purchases Ahead of Land Bridge Project, Says 'Don't Jump the Gun'
Prime Minister Anun Chaiyanupong dismissed opposition concerns about land speculation surrounding the proposed Land Bridge project, insisting the initiative remains in study phase and urging critics not to prejudge its outcomes.
Treasury Shakeup Announced: New Revenue Department Chief Named as Speculation Swirls
Thailand's Treasury Ministry reshuffled leadership after Revenue Department chief Kulya Tantiimit resigned at 54, with a succession line of nine officials set to rotate as acting director-general starting May 2025. Excise Department boss Po
Tu Tontawan Clears the Air on Romance Rumors with Win Methawin After Photos of Them Dining Together Surface
Thai actress Tu Tontawan dismissed dating rumors with co-star Win Methawin, clarifying they are just close friends who frequently work together and enjoy casual hangouts.
Model Kratai Tadsika Calls Out Mystery Guy Who Hits on Her Despite Having a Gorgeous Actress Girlfriend
Model Kratai Tadsika publicly called out a man in a relationship with an actress for sending her unsolicited flirty messages, angering her husband who saw the inappropriate DMs.
Election Commission Warns Candidates and Political Parties: Campaign Finance Reports Due by May 11 Deadline
All parliamentary candidates and political parties have until May 11 to file campaign finance reports with the Election Commission or face up to two years in prison and fines of up to 40,000 baht.
STELLA Moves Forward with Debt Reduction and Financial Restructuring, Launches Hotel and Healthcare Expansion to Revive Business
STELLA is restructuring its business to focus on hotels and healthcare while reducing debt through asset sales and refinancing. The company will launch new real estate projects and expand its Khao Yai hotel operations over the next two year
Chatchatchai Announces Continuation of Efforts! Emphasizes Results Meet Public Needs, but Falls Short of 100% - Will Push Forward
Bangkok Governor Chatchatchai Sittiphan held his final management meeting, rating his administration 5 out of 10 while acknowledging work remains incomplete despite improvements in addressing public needs over four years. He urged continued