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Warning: Construction Materials Set to Rise in Q3 as Price Wars Threaten Business Closures
Construction material prices are expected to surge in Q3 2025 due to global supply shortages, with Thailand's House Builders Association warning that contractors using aggressive price-cutting strategies risk business closure without adequa
Dr. Lab Panda Analyzes Why Private Hospitals Are Withdrawing from Gold Card Scheme
Private hospitals are withdrawing from Thailand's Gold Card health scheme due to delayed and incomplete reimbursements from the National Health Security Office, forcing them to absorb costs upfront while waiting for payment.
Namcha Chiranath Receives Skepticism After Sharing Mysterious Childhood UFO Encounter Experience
Thai actress Namcha Chiranath speaks openly about a childhood UFO encounter that previously drew public ridicule, now sharing her story in the film "Khao Kala" after finding greater social acceptance of such phenomena.
Man Deported from Russia After Posting Leather Skirt Review
An Uzbek migrant worker was arrested and deported from Russia after posting a humorous photo of himself wearing a women's leather skirt online, violating the country's strict laws banning LGBTQ+ content and propaganda.
Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival 2026
Ubon Ratchathani's iconic Candle Festival returns July 28–30, 2026, featuring elaborate wax sculptures and parades in the northeastern province's historic Thung Si Mueang area.
Udon Thani International Horticultural EXPO 2026
Udon Thani will host a massive horticultural expo from November 2026 to March 2027, featuring over 1,030 rai of gardens and displays at Nong Daet Wetland in northeastern Thailand.
Maj. Gen. Phanuvit Receives Outstanding Otolaryngologist Award from Royal College of Otolaryngologists of Thailand 2569
Maj. Gen. Phanuvit Pumhiran was honored with the Outstanding Otolaryngologist Award from Thailand's Royal College of Otolaryngologists for 2569, recognizing his contributions to advancing the field at national and international levels.
Venerable Luang Pu Bua Geto of Wat Pa Pang Kuet Passes Away Peacefully at Age 92, 72 Buddhist Lent Years
Venerable Luang Pu Bua Geto, the 92-year-old abbot of Wat Pa Pang Kuet in Chiang Mai who spent 72 years in monastic life, passed away peacefully on May 6 after complications from heart disease. The respected Buddhist elder was known for his
Isan Creative Festival 2026
The Isan Creative Festival returns July 11-19, 2026, showcasing regional arts and design across Khon Kaen and multiple Isan locations in its sixth edition.
Thailand Showcases Potential as 'Asia's Digital Asset Hub' Through SEABW 2026 Initiative, Pushing Digital Economy to Global Standards
Thailand is positioning itself as Asia's digital asset hub through the SEABW 2026 initiative, leveraging its comprehensive crypto regulatory framework and growing developer talent to attract foreign investment and establish a leading blockc
Dr. Joe Resigns from Parliament to Run for Bangkok Governor, Paving Way for Krunapon; Says Competing with Chatchai Won't Be Easy
Deputy People's Party leader Chaiwat Sthavarvijit resigned from parliament to run for Bangkok governor, with party-list MP Krunapon Tiensuwan taking his seat. Chaiwat faces an uphill battle against popular incumbent Governor Chatchai Sitthi
Chris calls on authorities to address Israeli settlement issue on Phangan Island, warns against dragging Thailand into conflict
An MP urged authorities to investigate the Israeli community on Phangan Island, citing concerns that 7,000 residents and tourists could pose security risks and warning against dragging Thailand into Middle Eastern conflicts.