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Big Mong Praises Thai Athletes' Outstanding Performance at Asian Beach Games with 9 Gold Medals
Thailand's 77-member delegation returned home from China's Asian Beach Games with 9 gold medals so far, ranking second overall, with four sports still underway offering chances for more medals.
Heated! Senators Blast Election Commission for Eroding Public Trust; Suwang Defends Robust System Against Interference
Senators criticized the Election Commission for damaging public trust through recent elections, while the commission's secretary-general defended the system's integrity against allegations of tampering and transparency failures.
HomePro Navigates Economic Headwinds with Q1 Profit Surpassing 1.4 Billion Baht
HomePro reported Q1 2025 net profit of 1.4 billion baht despite economic headwinds, driven by improved margins and strategic product mix optimization across its 133 store network in Thailand and Malaysia.
YLG Advises Investors to Watch Fed Meeting on April 29, Powell's Final as Chair, as Long-Term Gold Signals Remain Bullish
Gold prices are consolidating ahead of the Fed's April 29 meeting, Powell's last as chair, with analysts warning of near-term pressure if rate cuts are delayed despite long-term bullish signals supported by central bank demand and geopoliti
Royal Irrigation Department Partners with UNDP to Transform Agriculture in Yom-Nan Basin Against Climate Crisis
The Royal Irrigation Department and UNDP are launching a climate-resilience initiative in Thailand's Yom-Nan basin, bringing together farmers, businesses, and government to strengthen agriculture against drought and flooding through improve
19-Year-Old Dating 39-Year-Old Woman, Family Forces Breakup in Middle of Street
A 19-year-old man's relationship with a 39-year-old single mother sparked family outrage in China, leading to a public breakup attempt by his parents outside a school that was recorded and widely shared online.
Surasakdi Clarifies 1,000 Baht Fee for Thais Traveling Abroad Is Only Under Study
Thailand's Tourism Minister says a proposed 1,000 baht fee on Thai tourists traveling abroad is only under study by the Finance Ministry, not approved, with potential exemptions for students and workers.
Tawee Warns Government: Misused Public Debt Will Become a Karmic Legacy for Future Generations
Police Colonel Tawee warns that Thailand's rapidly escalating public debt—now growing faster than GDP—risks becoming a burden on future generations if misused for current spending rather than productive investment. With interest payments al
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Meets with Five Ride-Hailing Associations, Orders Transport Department to Address Public Grievances with Public Interest as Priority
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong met with five ride-hailing associations on April 28 to address operators' grievances over fuel costs, tasking the Land Transport Department with implementing seven proposals including fare controls and a s
Football Association Confirms BG Pathum United vs Chachoengsao FC in Thailand Cup Final at Thammasat University Stadium
BG Pathum United will face Chachoengsao FC in the Thailand Cup final on May 24 at Thammasat University Stadium, with the champion earning 5 million baht and a spot in the AFC Champions League.
Thailand urges protection of key waterways at UN Security Council
Thailand urged the UN Security Council to protect critical maritime waterways, warning that disruptions to key sea routes could destabilize global trade and energy supplies.
Only Concrete Pillars Remain: Chinese Children's House in Fake Birth Registration Scheme Demolished Since 2566, Now Overgrown with Weeds
Authorities investigating a fake birth registration scheme discovered that a house where 27 foreign nationals—mostly Chinese—were illegally registered as residents had been demolished in 2566, leaving only concrete pillars and weeds at the