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Seven-year-old novice monk enters Patimokkha recitation contest, eyes national record
A seven-year-old novice monk from Nakhon Ratchasima is competing to recite the Patimokkha, 227 monastic rules in Pali, and could become the youngest person ever to pass the demanding test if successful.
Clean Air Act Advances! Cabinet Confirms 31 Bills to Move Forward in Parliament
Thailand's cabinet approved 31 bills to advance through parliament on May 5, including the Clean Air Act and legislation on traditional medicine, bankruptcy, and telecommunications regulation.
Cabinet Acknowledges NHRC Proposal on Land Bridge Project, Urges Southern Voices to be Heard; Transport Ministry Given 30-Day Deadline
The Cabinet endorsed NHRC recommendations to hold public hearings in Ranong and Chumphon on the controversial Land Bridge project, giving the Transport Ministry 30 days to assess whether local communities support the shipping route infrastr
Deputy Interior Minister Launches Crackdown on Fraudulent Birth Registrations, 50 Cases Revoked
Authorities have revoked 50 fraudulent birth registrations issued to foreign nationals over a five-year period, with one case still under verification in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The crackdown, led by Deputy Interior Minister Withoon Sir
Industry Ministry Injects 1.5 Billion Baht to Strengthen SMEs Against Crisis
Thailand's Ministry of Industry is deploying 1.5 billion baht through two credit programs to help small and medium-sized enterprises survive global economic pressures, including rising oil prices from Middle East tensions. The "Tiger with W
School Uniform Sales Plummet as Parents Cut Back on Purchases, Opting to Repair Old Uniforms Instead
Parents are buying fewer school uniforms ahead of May's new term as economic hardship forces families to reduce purchases and repair old uniforms instead, retailers in Nakhon Ratchasima report.
Suchart Champions PM's Community Forest and Carbon Credit Policy to Generate Income and Improve Quality of Life
Thailand's environment ministry is accelerating community forest initiatives and carbon credit programs to generate income for rural communities, with over 12,000 community forests already established nationwide.
Anutin Announces Cabinet Approval to Terminate MOU 44, Set to Notify Cambodia; Confident Border Situation Unaffected
Thailand's cabinet approved termination of a 25-year maritime boundary agreement with Cambodia, with Prime Minister Anutin saying the move reflects policy rather than dispute and promising formal notification to Phnom Penh.
Thai Young Tennis Players Shine: Girls' Team Dominates Regional Qualifying for ITF Asia U-12 Championship
Thailand's girls' tennis team swept Laos 3-0 in the ITF Asia U-12 Championship regional qualifying at Muang Thong Thani, extending their perfect group record to 2-0. The boys' team also defeated Laos with a clean sweep, setting up crucial f
Finance Ministry Signals Thai Helping Thai Registration Opening Late May with 30 Million Beneficiaries, Age Eligibility Under Review
Thailand's Finance Ministry approved a 400 billion baht borrowing decree to partly fund the Thai Helping Thai Plus program, with registration expected to open by late May for approximately 30 million beneficiaries. The government is still r
Thai Union Shows Strong First Quarter with 32,000 Million Baht Revenue and Net Profit Exceeding 1,100 Million Baht
Thai Union reported 32 billion baht in first-quarter revenue with net profit of 1.1 billion baht, driven by strong growth in pet food and frozen seafood despite geopolitical challenges and U.S. tariffs.
SC Launches 'SC IS NOW' Campaign with Discounts Up to 10 Million Baht – Free Living for 3 Years Plus Tesla Worth Nearly 2 Million
SC Asset launches a massive 'SC IS NOW' home-buying campaign May 5-10 offering up to 10 million baht in discounts, three years of free living costs, and a Tesla Model Y worth 1.99 million baht as grand prize across properties nationwide.