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Thai Women's Badminton Team Eliminated in Quarterfinals of 2026 World Team Championships
Thailand's women's badminton team lost to Japan 1-3 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Team Championships in Denmark on April 30, with top singles player Ratchanok Intanon defeated and the doubles pairs unable to maintain momentum.
Organ Transplant Recipients Petanque Asian Open Championship Kicks Off Second Edition
Organ transplant recipients from nine countries competed in the 2nd Petanque Asian Open Championships held in Bangkok, with 119 athletes participating across multiple categories in the Royal Cup tournament.
Bank of Thailand warns of elevated economic risks, government stimulus could boost GDP growth by 0.5-0.7%
Thailand's central bank warned of elevated economic risks from Middle Eastern tensions and trade uncertainties, but said government stimulus of around 300 billion baht could boost GDP growth by an additional 0.5-0.7% this year.
End of an Era: Dunkin' Donuts' Original Nakhon Ratchasima Location Closes After 34 Years as Sales Fall Short
Dunkin' Donuts' original Nakhon Ratchasima location closed on April 30 after 34 years, unable to sustain operations as sales fell short of targets.
A Frank Conversation About The Challenges Facing Thailand–Cambodia Relations
A Bangkok researcher discusses ongoing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, noting that while Cambodia seeks international support and has over 34,000 displaced civilians, Thailand's reluctance to negotiate stems partly from domestic pol
Football Schedule April 30, 2025: Nottingham Forest Face Aston Villa in Thrilling English Derby in Europa League Semifinals
Nottingham Forest host Aston Villa in the Europa League semifinal first leg, with second-ranked Villa favored despite Forest's impressive knockout run that includes victories over Porto and Middlesborough on penalties.
Cornered—Supachee's Fate: Isolated in the Political Storm
Deputy PM Supachee Sutharmpanthuk faces political isolation after a bungled durian price campaign, with no Palang Pracharath allies defending her and party members eyeing her Commerce Ministry seat.
Editorial: The Durian Sales Drama
Government durian marketing intervention at 100 baht per fruit, intended to prevent oversupply, risks distorting prices and harming farmers despite good intentions, experts warn.
Mercer Releases Thailand's First 'Mercer RISE Survey 2026' to Enhance Retirement Planning for an Aging Society
Mercer's first Thailand retirement survey reveals that while 98% of employers offer provident funds, most lack modern design strategies needed for an aging population with life expectancy near 80 years. The study recommends lifecycle invest
Government Officials Present Flowers to Kulya Tantitemmit as She Bids Farewell on Final Day at Finance Ministry
Government officials and private sector representatives honored Kulya Tantitemmit, Director-General of the Revenue Department, with flowers on her final day before retirement after three decades of groundbreaking service across Thailand's t
Top 7 Pro Hacks to Customize Your Trading App UI for Lightning Fast Scalping
Customize your trading app interface with these seven tips to reduce screen clutter and improve reaction times for fast-moving forex and commodity trades.
Father Complains After Official Demands 300,000 Baht for Civil Service Exam Entry, Son Fails Anyway and Partial Refund Denied
A Nakhon Si Thammarat man filed a complaint after paying 300,000 baht to a civil service official who promised his son would pass the exam, but the son failed and only 230,000 baht was refunded.