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Kidney Patients Warned Against Shaved Ice, Emergency Dialysis Needed
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Kidney Patients Warned Against Shaved Ice, Emergency Dialysis Needed

Doctors warn stage 4 chronic kidney disease patients that eating shaved ice can trigger severe dehydration and acute kidney injury, citing a case where a 65-year-old man required emergency dialysis after consuming the popular Thai dessert a

Shokubutsu Monogatari Overhauls Brand in 17 Years
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Shokubutsu Monogatari Overhauls Brand in 17 Years

Thailand's leading bath cream brand Shokubutsu Monogatari unveiled its biggest redesign in 17 years, refreshing packaging and formula while investing 150 million baht to attract younger consumers in a highly competitive market.

Academics Expose Senate Selection System Favoring Nominees From Start
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Academics Expose Senate Selection System Favoring Nominees From Start

Academics presented evidence that Thailand's 2017 senate selection system was structurally designed to enable fraud and vote-buying from its inception, with historical documents showing lawmakers openly discussed control mechanisms in Novem

Thailand Launches Literacy Program for Ethnic Minority Children
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Thailand Launches Literacy Program for Ethnic Minority Children

Thailand's education agency is launching a community-based literacy program targeting ethnic minority and remote-area children, using localized learning materials developed by universities to address dropout rates and educational inequality

Action Star Ja Panom Declares Cancer Cure, Resumes Full Work
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Action Star Ja Panom Declares Cancer Cure, Resumes Full Work

Thai action star Ja Panom announced he has fully recovered from stage 3 bile duct cancer and is returning to full work, though he continues medical check-ups and is working to regain weight.

Thai U-17 Volleyball Team Falls to Czech Republic
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Thai U-17 Volleyball Team Falls to Czech Republic

Thailand's U-17 volleyball team lost 3-1 to Czech Republic in the FIVB World Championship group stage in Chile, dropping to 1-2 with a match against the US ahead.

Thai Team eArena Sets World Record at PUBG Mobile Championship
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Thai Team eArena Sets World Record at PUBG Mobile Championship

Thai esports team eArena shattered the PUBG Mobile World Cup record with 29 eliminations in a single match at the Paris championship, securing fourth place after day one competition.

Lawmaker Alleges Vote Rigging Patterns in Senate Election
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Lawmaker Alleges Vote Rigging Patterns in Senate Election

An opposition lawmaker presented evidence of suspicious voting patterns in the senate election, claiming identical ballot sequences appeared 18 times in one group and similar anomalies across all 20 groups, suggesting predetermined selectio

Woman's Acne Scratch Becomes Viral Wart in Six Months
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Woman's Acne Scratch Becomes Viral Wart in Six Months

A 40-year-old woman developed a viral wart on her forehead after scratching acne, allowing HPV to enter through the wound and multiply over six months. Dermatologists warn that even minor skin damage can create entry points for viral infect

PM Anuthin Watches Damnuay Defend Rajadamnern Title
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PM Anuthin Watches Damnuay Defend Rajadamnern Title

Defending champion Damnuay Pranjchai retained his Rajadamnern 140-pound title with a unanimous points victory over Kappitan on Saturday, with Prime Minister Anuthin personally presenting the belt in a historic first for the storied stadium.

Doctor Warns: Heart Attack Can Strike Without Chest Pain
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Doctor Warns: Heart Attack Can Strike Without Chest Pain

A deputy director at Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital warns that heart attacks can occur without chest pain, particularly affecting younger people and those with diabetes. Recognize subtle warning signs like unusual fatigue, throat tightness, nau

Thailand Deploys Drone System for Flood Disaster Response
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Thailand Deploys Drone System for Flood Disaster Response

Thailand's National Research Council has launched drone technology centers across four provinces, including one in flood-prone Nan, to improve disaster response and deliver aid to remote areas during emergencies.