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Cabinet Approves Seven School Safety Measures
The Cabinet approved seven school safety measures following a violent incident at a Nonthaburi school, including mental health support, stricter security screening, and establishment of safety centers across all educational institutions.
MINT Acquires Bonchon Brand for 1.65 Billion Baht
MINT's Singapore subsidiary has acquired South Korean fried chicken brand Bonchon for $50 million, gaining control of its intellectual property outside the Americas to boost royalty and franchise revenue.
Interior Ministry Sets 7-Day Deadline in Chinese Nominee Business Case
Thai authorities set a seven-day deadline to investigate Chinese-owned businesses using Thai nominees in Bangkok's Huay Khwang area, with the Deputy Interior Minister vowing legal action against anyone involved in the scheme.
Thailand Ranks Among World's Worst for School Bullying
Thailand ranks among the world's worst countries for school bullying, with research showing the problem significantly impacts children's physical and psychological development across all age groups and forms including physical, verbal, soci
Thai Capital Profit Rises 24% in Q2
Thai Capital reported a 24% jump in Q2 net profit to 2.6 billion baht, driven by rising dividend income and improved profit-sharing from associated companies, while the investment holding firm also approved a 7.5 billion baht share buyback
Woman's Snoring Led to Sudden Kidney Failure
A Thai woman's sudden kidney failure was linked to sleep apnea from snoring, which elevated her blood pressure dangerously high; doctors discovered the airway obstruction after she was admitted to Sakon Nakhon Hospital requiring emergency d
PM Denies Political Motive in Muay Thai Outing With Srettha
PM Anutin attended a muay thai event with former PM Srettha on August 8, insisting the outing had no political motive and was merely a social visit to observe the sport's evolution as a tourism and cultural attraction.
Thailand Hosts Track Asia Cup 2026 With 38 Teams
Thailand will host the Track Asia Cup 2026 in August at Bangkok's Huamark Velodrome, attracting 38 teams from 19 countries with over 1,000 athletes competing for Olympic qualification points.
Thousands Bid Farewell to Dream-Chasing Legend Hulunn Solo
Nearly ten thousand mourners gathered in Kalasin Province on August 11 for the cremation of Hulunn Solo, a celebrated travel vlogger whose journey from poverty to achieving his dreams through YouTube inspired fans across Thailand.
MEA Warns of Fake LINE Accounts Impersonating Staff
Scammers are impersonating MEA staff through fake LINE accounts to trick residents into granting home access or paying fees, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority warns. Verify any meter inspection requests directly with MEA through offici
Geely Riddara Hits Fourth-Ranked Pickup Sales for Second Month
Geely Riddara secured fourth place in Thailand's four-door pickup segment for the second consecutive month with 409 July registrations, maintaining its lead in the country's new-energy pickup market. The brand attributes growth to competiti
Dragon 5 Member Mourned as Funeral Rites Begin
Dragon 5 member Tae, 46, was remembered during funeral rites at Bua Khwan Temple in Nonthaburi on August 11, with all bandmates present to pay their respects to the late musician and console his grieving family.