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Thailand Discusses Agricultural Cooperation with ASEAN Ministers to Address Middle East Crisis
Thailand joined an emergency ASEAN agriculture meeting to discuss regional food security responses to the Middle East crisis, which has disrupted fertilizer supplies and driven up production costs across Southeast Asia. The Thai delegation
Two-headed calf draws attention after viral video in Khon Kaen
A rare two-headed calf born alive on a Khon Kaen farm has gone viral, with the farmer receiving numerous purchase offers and lottery inquiries since posting video of the unusual animal. The female calf, born in April to a Brahman cow, featu
Football Schedule April 29, 2025: Atlético Madrid Hosts Arsenal in Champions League Semi-Final First Leg
Atlético Madrid hosts Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final first leg at 2:00 AM, with the hosts considered slight favorites despite Arsenal's perfect league phase record and recent 4-0 home victory over Atlético this season.
Suriya Outlines Five-Pronged Agricultural Development Plan, Allocating 60% of Budget to Irrigation System Development
Agriculture Minister Suriya unveils five-point development strategy for Thai farming, dedicating over 60% of the ministry budget to irrigation infrastructure while promoting digital agriculture and sustainable water management to address ri
ITC Achieves Record-Breaking Sales of $163 Million USD in Historic Quarter
ITC posted record quarterly sales of $163 million USD in Q1 2025, up 28.6% year-on-year, driven by strong demand from US and European markets and booming pet treat products that surged 95%.
Khao Kala: Fact or Fiction? Exploring Theories and Beliefs About Universal Mysteries
A new Thai film explores UFO sightings and extraterrestrial beliefs centered on Nakhon Sawan's Khao Kala, blending scientific theory with spiritual and conspiracy accounts to elevate the country's mystery cinema internationally.
Royal Rainmaking Department Chief Resigns Early, Denies Allegations of Aircraft Maintenance Budget Misconduct
The director-general of Thailand's Royal Rainmaking Department resigned early, denying allegations of aircraft maintenance budget misconduct while claiming he preserved documentation of suspicious contact from a minister's nephew.
Crowds Flock to See Two-Headed Calf Still Alive; Lottery Number Analysis for This Draw
A two-headed calf born to a Brahman cow at a livestock farm in Khon Kaen Province is alive and nursing, prompting villagers to convert its features into lottery numbers for this week's draw. The veterinarian attributes the rare condition to
Faye-Kan-Top Crowned as Youth Role Models in New "Chill Everyday – Afterwork" Campaign
Chang Cold Brew Cool Club launches "Chill Everyday – Afterwork" campaign featuring presenters Faye, Kan, and Top as youth role models promoting post-work relaxation for Gen Z.
Office of Fiscal Policy Points to Continuous Export Growth for 21 Months, Supporting Private Consumption Recovery
Thailand's exports grew for the 21st straight month in March 2025, supporting economic recovery despite weakening tourism and consumer confidence pressured by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.
DNA Research Traces Origin of Black Chin Tilapia Outbreak in Thailand
DNA research from Chulalongkorn University reveals Thailand's black chin tilapia outbreak stems from multiple illegal importations from West Africa, not a single source, with genetically distinct fish populations traced to different provinc
Supachee-Chaiyachon-Surasak-Pattana Sign 23-Unit MOU to Crack Down on Nominees and Proxy Ownership
Twenty-three Thai government and private organizations signed an agreement on April 29 to crack down on nominee schemes and money laundering, establishing coordinated monitoring and prosecution mechanisms to protect the nation's economy and