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Parliament Approves Nophadol Pherierueksa as Secretary-General of Legislative Drafting Committee with 436 Votes
Parliament approved Nophadol Pherierueksa as Secretary-General of the Legislative Drafting Committee with 436 votes, filling a position vacant since March. A lawmaker questioned whether the role's board positions could compromise neutrality
Real Madrid Fans Launch Online Petition to Remove Mbappé from Team – Over 9 Million Signatures
Real Madrid fans have signed a petition with over 9 million signatures demanding French striker Kylian Mbappé leave the club, citing complaints about his selfish behavior on and off the pitch.
Viral: Family of 11 Buys House Without Ever Seeing It, Drives Across 3 States and Moves In at 2 AM
A family of 11 from Florida purchased a home sight-unseen and drove across three states to move in at 2 AM, sparking viral debate after their TikTok post showed all nine children excitedly exploring their new house for the first time.
Sweet Moments: Lamyai Hai Thongkham Shares Adorable Clips as Kaptain Chang Asks for Love Permission
Country music singer Lamyai Hai Thongkham and Kaptain Chang Kritsada are officially confirming their romance through social media posts, with Kaptain Chang publicly asking for "love permission" and Lamyai responding with heart emojis.
Kalee Calls on Government to Tackle Youth Mental Health Crisis as Suicide Rates Surge Nearly 18%, Depression Affects 26.9%
A Thai MP called on the government to urgently address a youth mental health crisis, citing suicide rate increases of nearly 18% and depression affecting over a quarter of young adults, driven by academic pressure and social media stress.
R of The Star Reveals Answer After Inviting Bee Sukrit to Reunite The Star, Receives Fan Request to 'Pull Bee Out of the Monastery'
R of The Star confirmed Bee Sukrit declined his reunion invitation, telling him bluntly "I've quit singing," despite fan campaigns to bring the monk back to performing. R is now focusing on his acting career and planning a comeback in music
Curry Rice Prices Surge 5-10 Baht Per Plate as April Inflation Hits 2.89%, Highest in 38 Months
Thailand's inflation hit 2.89% year-on-year in April, the highest in 38 months, driven by surging fuel costs that pushed curry rice prices up 5-10 baht per plate. Officials attribute the spike to Middle Eastern conflicts affecting crude oil
Darkened Skin Without Realizing: 5 Summer Situations Where Thais Forget to Apply Sunscreen
Many Thais unknowingly damage their skin by skipping sunscreen in five common situations: driving, cloudy days, quick errands, water activities, and sitting near windows—all allowing damaging UV rays to penetrate despite the lack of obvious
Michael Carrick Positioned as Strong Contender for Permanent Manchester United Manager Role Next Season
Michael Carrick has emerged as the leading candidate to become Manchester United's permanent manager after an impressive interim spell that secured Champions League qualification, though the club has yet to make an official decision.
Labor Network Urges Cabinet to Fast-Track Worker Protection Bills; Labor Minister Chulphon Pledges Support But Process Must Restart
Worker protection bills stalled by parliament's dissolution are being pushed for fast-track consideration by labor unions and Pheu Thai lawmakers, with the labor minister pledging support but warning the legislative process must restart fro
Parliament Erupts! Opposition MPs Protest Over Blocked Discussion; Sopone Defends Himself, Insists He Did Nothing Wrong
Opposition MPs clashed with Speaker Sopone Sarunmi on May 6 after he blocked an unscheduled parliamentary discussion, with members arguing he violated prior agreements while the speaker insisted his procedural controls were justified.
Mae Klong Coconut Sugar Receives GI Status as Samut Songkhram's Sixth Geographical Indication
Mae Klong coconut sugar from Samut Songkhram has received geographical indication status, protecting the province's traditional product known for its distinctive sweetness and aroma derived from the region's unique mineral-rich soil. The an