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Finance Minister Appoints Three Expert Board Members to Bank of Thailand, Effective Today
Thailand's Finance Minister appointed three expert board members to the Bank of Thailand effective today, including former Prime Minister's Secretary Disthaat Hotrakit and two current senior government officials.
Historic First: 'Royal Thai Dress on the World Stage' Exhibition Opens in Paris
Thailand's historic Royal Thai Dress exhibition opened in Paris this week, showcasing over 200 pieces including royal gowns and accessories that blend traditional Thai textiles with contemporary design. The collection, developed by Queen Si
10-Year Lottery Statistics for June 1 Drawing: Lucky Numbers and Past Winning Digits Revealed
The Government Lottery Office held its June 1 drawing at Bangkok's Don Muang Airport, with first prize going to ticket 559352; Khao Sod Online compiled 10 years of historical winning numbers from 2016-2025 for analysis.
No Way Around It – Suspense Until the Final Minute: Which Channel Will Air the World Cup?
Thailand's government says securing 2026 World Cup broadcast rights is nearly impossible due to FIFA's 1.7 billion baht licensing fee, worsened by inconvenient late-night scheduling that discourages sponsors. Negotiations may still reduce t
Ministry of Commerce Elevates Agricultural Products by Partnering with MasterChef to Create Special Menus for Three Major Airlines
The Ministry of Commerce is partnering MasterChef Thailand chefs with three major airlines to create special menus featuring Thai agricultural products, boosting farmer markets and elevating the image of local ingredients globally.
King and Queen Open White Jade Tai Hong Temple Building Commemorating 72nd Anniversary
The King and Queen officially opened a new White Jade Tai Hong Temple building in Bangkok on May 20, commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the Po Teck Tung Foundation with traditional Buddhist ceremonies and merit-making activities.
Arsenal Ready to Roll: Club Confirms Date for Premier League Championship Parade
Arsenal will hold a Premier League championship parade through Islington on May 31st, just a day after potentially winning the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Thai Brands Showcase Craftsmanship and Material Innovation at Milan Design Week
Twenty-five Thai brands showcased sustainable materials and heritage craftsmanship at Milan Design Week in April, featuring innovations like mycelium tiles and recycled oyster shell products that meet global design standards.
Editorial – Genuine Intent on Constitution Reform
Bhumjaithai Party submitted the first constitutional amendment draft following public referendum support for reform, proposing a 100-member drafting assembly and lowering Senate approval thresholds to enable compromise. The opposition plans
Throwing in the Towel – Disappointed but Understanding: Thailand Loses Free World Cup Broadcast
Thailand has abandoned plans to secure free World Cup broadcasts after licensing fees exceeded 1.7 billion baht, with the government unable to justify the massive spending during economic hardship despite initial promises to provide free ac
Meet the 'Cheese Witch': Fortune Teller Who Claims to Predict the Future Using Cheese
A Chicago-based fortune teller known as the "Cheese Witch" reads people's futures by analyzing the patterns and textures of cheese, reviving an ancient divination practice called Tyromancy that dates back to medieval times.
Mind Sakal Achieves More Than a Dream, Wins World Championship – Calls for Snooker to be Freed from Gambling Laws
Eighteen-year-old Thai snooker champion Mind Sakal won the world title in May, becoming the first female player globally to claim both senior and youth world championships in the same year. She called for Thailand to remove snooker from gam