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"Where does it hurt, son?" Tank's mother checks on him via video call after knockout loss to Takeru
Tank's mother called to check on her son after his knockout loss to Takeru at ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo, where the Japanese fighter dominated the former Muay Thai champion across five rounds.
Rodtang Makes Statement, Apologizes to Samartjitch After Knockout Loss to Takeru
Rodtang suffered a fifth-round knockout loss to Takeru at ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo and apologized to his team and Thai fans after failing to capture the interim kickboxing flyweight title.
New York City Mayor Seeks Return of 'Koh-i-Noor' Diamond from King Charles III
NYC Mayor Sohran Mamdani said he would ask King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a 105.6-carat gem seized by British colonizers from India in 1846 and now part of the British Crown Jewels.
Thai Athletics Advances with Approved 4×100m Relay Team Training Abroad for End-of-Year Asian Games
Thai athletics approved overseas training for its men's and women's 4×100m relay teams preparing for the 20th Asian Games later this year, advancing the association's "Dream Big, Reach Far" strategic plan.
May 2 Lottery Drawing: Lucky Numbers and Hot Picks This Round
Thai lottery vendors in Chiang Mai report top-selling lucky numbers for the May 2 drawing, with 29, 25, and 48 leading selections tied to local commemorations and astrological predictions.
Jik Naowarat Looks Incredibly Young, Shares Stunning Photos That Look Nothing Like Her Age Approaching 70
Thai actress Jik Naowarat posted glamorous photos that left fans amazed at her youthful appearance despite approaching 70, sparking widespread praise across social media.
Thai couple allegedly kills man after swindling his money using AI generated profile
A 61-year-old man was shot dead in Surat Thani after allegedly discovering a romance scam involving an AI-generated social media profile operated by a Thai couple who had swindled him out of money.
'THAILAND RESET' Is More Than Just a Seminar—NIDA Invites You to Rethink Thailand's Future
NIDA's 'Thailand Reset' seminar on April 25, 2026, brings together former policymakers and business leaders to collectively address Thailand's economic challenges and chart a sustainable growth strategy amid global uncertainty.
Nakhon Ratchasima Women's Team Defeats Thailand League Champions, Advances to Asian Club Championship Final
Nakhon Ratchasima defeated two-time tournament champion Suphrem Thipya in a five-set semifinal thriller to advance to the 2026 AVC Women's Club Volleyball Championship final against Japan's NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki on April 30.
Ministry of Defence Marks 139 Years, Visits Wounded Soldiers to Boost Morale and Reaffirm Care for Those Who Sacrificed for the Nation
On the Ministry of Defence's 139th anniversary, senior officials visited wounded soldiers at a military hospital to boost morale and reaffirm the institution's commitment to caring for personnel injured in counterterrorism and national defe
Young Celebrity Couple Breaks Up Since Valentine's Day; Maddam Meets JJ, Everyone Waits for the Answer to the Burning Question
A young Thai celebrity couple who were business partners broke up around Valentine's Day and haven't been seen together in months, according to entertainment journalist Maddam, who interviewed artist JJ Kritnaphum on her show but refrained
Thai Food Companies Invited to Apply for Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards 2026
Thai food companies can now apply for the Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards 2026, which recognizes businesses improving farm animal welfare through clear policies and measurable progress, with applications due July 3.