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Death Sentence Overturned for Am Cyanide in 'Nui' Case; Helpful Testimony Reduces Sentence to Life Imprisonment
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Death Sentence Overturned for Am Cyanide in 'Nui' Case; Helpful Testimony Reduces Sentence to Life Imprisonment

A Thai woman known as "Am cyanide" had her death sentence overturned and reduced to life imprisonment for poisoning Police Lieutenant Colonel Sukanada Wimolmalai in 2022, after the court considered her cooperative testimony as a mitigating

Trairat Blasts Energy Commission Decision, Accuses Utility of Profiteering on Solar Power Spread
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Trairat Blasts Energy Commission Decision, Accuses Utility of Profiteering on Solar Power Spread

Energy Commission's 2.20 baht purchase price for rooftop solar power is too low, says solar entrepreneur Trairat, who accuses utilities of pocketing nearly 5 billion baht annually by reselling that power to consumers at nearly 5 baht per un

Man United Face Liverpool in Manchester Derby as Premier League Reaches Crucial Final Stretch
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Man United Face Liverpool in Manchester Derby as Premier League Reaches Crucial Final Stretch

Manchester United face Liverpool in a season-defining clash at Old Trafford on May 3 as the Premier League enters its crucial final stretch with back-to-back high-stakes matches determining both the title race and relegation battle.

Civil Society Pressures Parliament to Pass Clean Air Bill; Pimphattra Affirms Government Will Move Forward
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Civil Society Pressures Parliament to Pass Clean Air Bill; Pimphattra Affirms Government Will Move Forward

Civil society groups submitted a letter to Parliament urging lawmakers to pass a stalled Clean Air Bill to address PM 2.5 pollution and wildfire smoke, with both government and opposition pledging support but facing a May 12 deadline for Ca

Häfele Targets 4.9 Billion Baht Revenue Growth, Navigating Slowing Real Estate Market with Innovation and Regional Expansion
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Häfele Targets 4.9 Billion Baht Revenue Growth, Navigating Slowing Real Estate Market with Innovation and Regional Expansion

Häfele Thailand targets 4.9 billion baht revenue by 2026 despite Thailand's real estate slowdown, betting on 100+ innovations and expansion into regional markets like Phuket and medium-sized projects.

Thai Honda Partners with Saksiam Leasing to Offer Installment Plans for Multi-Purpose Engines Over 48 Months
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Thai Honda Partners with Saksiam Leasing to Offer Installment Plans for Multi-Purpose Engines Over 48 Months

Thai Honda partnered with Saksiam Leasing to offer installment plans for multi-purpose engines with payments starting from hundreds of baht and terms up to 48 months, targeting farmers and entrepreneurs across agriculture, construction, fis

Gold Prices Remain Volatile and Directionless as GCAP GOLD Unveils Investment Strategy
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Gold Prices Remain Volatile and Directionless as GCAP GOLD Unveils Investment Strategy

Gold prices remain volatile amid Middle East tensions and uncertainty over U.S.-Iran negotiations, with analysts advising caution as geopolitical developments and Federal Reserve policy decisions shape market direction this week.

Songsak Insists He Won't Overstep in Committee Chair Allocation; Suggests Nattachon May Have Simply Hit 'Send' by Mistake
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Songsak Insists He Won't Overstep in Committee Chair Allocation; Suggests Nattachon May Have Simply Hit 'Send' by Mistake

Deputy PM Songsak says committee chair allocations are party caucus matters, not executive decisions, and suggested reports that MP Nattachon left a group chat over being excluded may stem from an accidental button press.

Bank of Thailand Points to Two Major Headwinds Facing Thai Real Estate: Rising Costs and Declining Purchasing Power; LTV Policy Adjustments Under Review
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Bank of Thailand Points to Two Major Headwinds Facing Thai Real Estate: Rising Costs and Declining Purchasing Power; LTV Policy Adjustments Under Review

Thailand's real estate sector faces dual pressures from rising energy-driven construction costs and weakening consumer purchasing power, with the central bank reviewing lending policies as affordability gaps widen and second-hand home deman

Entertainment – Romantic Moments as Oum and Bam Tie the Knot with Exclusive Series Premiere
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Entertainment – Romantic Moments as Oum and Bam Tie the Knot with Exclusive Series Premiere

Thai actors Oum and Bam held an exclusive premiere screening of their new romantic series "Fulfill" at Major Cineplex Ratchayothin, celebrating with devoted fans through performances, games, and an emotional first-episode reveal.

DITP Expands to Northern Thailand with Second Cross-Border E-Commerce Event in Chiang Mai
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DITP Expands to Northern Thailand with Second Cross-Border E-Commerce Event in Chiang Mai

DITP hosted its second Cross-Border e-Commerce event in Chiang Mai on April 23, bringing together over 200 northern entrepreneurs to expand their online export capabilities, with projected online sales exceeding 160 million baht within a ye

Surprise! Ariana Grande Announces Her 8th Studio Album 'Petal' Releasing July 31st
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Surprise! Ariana Grande Announces Her 8th Studio Album 'Petal' Releasing July 31st

Pop star Ariana Grande announced her eighth studio album 'Petal,' arriving July 31st, which she described as "something brimming with life, blooming through the cracks of hardness, coldness, and challenge.