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Bhumjaithai Party Unveils Details of Thai Helping Thai Program: 4,000 Baht Benefit Distributed Over 4 Months with 4 Key Conditions
Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party launches Thai Helping Thai program offering 4,000 baht in monthly subsidies from June to September 2025, with government covering 60% of purchases at participating merchants through the Pao Tang app.
Sports Psychologist Advises Rodtang to Leave Celebrity Status Behind and Embrace Full Athletic Science Support
Dr. Pichet Muangnaphot, Thailand's leading sports psychologist, urges Rodtang to abandon his celebrity persona and fully commit to sports science and athletic development to become a true champion and national asset.
Thailand Track Cycling Championship Round 2 Draws Over 200 Competitors
Over 200 track cyclists will compete in the Thailand Track Cycling Championship's second round May 1-3 at Bangkok's Huamark Velodrome, with organizers using the event to identify young talent for the national team and upcoming 2026 Youth Ol
Krung Kao Group Launches Four Record Labels with Over 6-Hour Free Concert
Krung Kao Group launched four new music labels with a six-hour free concert on April 29 at ONE BANGKOK FORUM, featuring a roster of 35 artists across diverse genres from Thai music to alternative and underground styles.
Chonburi FC Terminates Contract with Congolese Striker Bolongi Despite Two Remaining League Matches
Chonburi FC has terminated its contract with striker Jonathan Bolongi by mutual consent, ending his stint with the Thai League 1 club two matches before the season closes. Bolongi scored 7 goals in 29 appearances for the team this season.
Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi’s sentence
Myanmar's military leader and president has enacted a blanket sentence reduction of one-sixth for all prisoners. The measure is expected to further shorten the detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to sources close to her.
Name's Out Now—Other Parties Should Withdraw! Palang Prachachat Party Reveals Bangkok Governor Candidate on May 10
Palang Prachachat Party will announce its Bangkok Governor candidate, identified only as 'J', on May 10, with party officials claiming the revelation will prompt rival parties to withdraw from the race.
Thailand U-17 National Team Announces 23-Player Squad for AFC Championship Quest to World Youth Cup
Thailand's U-17 national team has announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Championship in Saudi Arabia this May, with hopes of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
Labor Minister Chulphan Vows to Enroll Over 200,000 Riders and Motorcycle Taxi Drivers into Social Security Before Year's End
Thailand's Labor Minister pledges to enroll over 200,000 motorcycle taxi and ride-hailing drivers into the social security system by year's end, launching a road safety campaign to protect workers in a profession with significant accident r
Diamond Narakorn Releases New Single After a Year with Explosive 'Diamond ComeBack Stage' Performance
Thai pop star Diamond Narakorn returned after a year with energetic new single 'UP', showcasing hip-hop and EDM sounds at his comeback stage event. His debut full-length album is coming soon with producer Hai-Thanwa Gatsuwan.
Rachen, former Royal Irrigation Department director, challenges Pai Lik over incomplete documentation and delays parliament appearance
Rachen Silpharaya, former Royal Irrigation Department director dismissed allegedly for resisting political pressure, postponed a parliamentary appearance scheduled for April 30 to complete documentation for his justice petition. Kla Tham Pa
Revitalizing Cooperatives: Strengthening the System and Moving Toward Digital Innovation
Thailand's agriculture ministry is accelerating digital innovation in the country's cooperative system, with plans to strengthen over 9,000 existing cooperatives serving 11.76 million members through improved technology and governance refor