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GUNKUL Secures 1 Billion Baht Green Loan for Clean Energy
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GUNKUL Secures 1 Billion Baht Green Loan for Clean Energy

GUNKUL secured a 1 billion baht green loan from LH Bank to fund solar and wind power projects across Thailand and overseas, with plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio to over 2,121 megawatts by 2030.

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Thailand Entertainment Industry Gathers for TCX 2026

Thai Content Experience 2026 (TCX) Thai Content Experience 2026 connects every corner of Thailand's entertainment industry, bringing together film, TV series, animation, digital media, live performan...

Srisaket MP Denies Anutin's Involvement in Local Exam Scam
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Srisaket MP Denies Anutin's Involvement in Local Exam Scam

A Thai lawmaker counters allegations that former Deputy PM Anutin was involved in local government exam fraud, saying the scheme has existed since 2012-2014 and demanding police identify the real masterminds behind the scam affecting thousa

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Bangkok Art Biennale Returns for Fifth Edition in 2026

Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 (BAB 2026) Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 (BAB 2026) returns for its fifth edition from 29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 under the theme ANGELS & MARA..Transforming Bangko...

Schools Adopt 'Run, Hide, Fight' Protocol for Active Shooter Safety
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Schools Adopt 'Run, Hide, Fight' Protocol for Active Shooter Safety

Schools across multiple countries are adopting the "Run, Hide, Fight" emergency protocol to prepare students and staff for active shooter situations, with security experts emphasizing that preparedness training significantly reduces casualt

PM Apologizes After PMDF Protest Clash at Interior Ministry
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PM Apologizes After PMDF Protest Clash at Interior Ministry

Prime Minister Anuthina Charnveerakul apologized for a violent clash at the Interior Ministry on August 6 when PMDF protesters stormed the building, breaking glass and injuring people. The government has pledged to open dialogue with protes

PM Vows to End Gun Violence, Bans Civilians From Carrying Firearms
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PM Vows to End Gun Violence, Bans Civilians From Carrying Firearms

Following a deadly school shooting in Nonthaburi province, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced a government directive banning civilian firearm possession to prevent future tragedies and protect public safety.

Chinese Thai Community Celebrates 200 Years With History Exhibition and Film Screening
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Chinese Thai Community Celebrates 200 Years With History Exhibition and Film Screening

The Teochew Association of Thailand is celebrating 200 years of Chinese-Thai heritage with a historical photo exhibition and film screenings at CentralWorld, featuring 103 archival images and a documentary on the community's contributions t

Thai Lawmaker Protests Myanmar Leader's Visit to Parliament
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Thai Lawmaker Protests Myanmar Leader's Visit to Parliament

A Thai MP staged a protest during Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing's parliament visit on August 7, shouting for peace and democracy before being removed by security.

Supalai Cuts Construction Waste 39% With Living Lab Innovation
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Supalai Cuts Construction Waste 39% With Living Lab Innovation

Supalai slashed construction waste by 39% through its Living Lab innovation, which uses real building sites to test and refine sustainable practices like material reuse and design optimization. The developer's pilot project at Supalai Park

Myanmar Workers Gain Thailand Social Security Access
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Myanmar Workers Gain Thailand Social Security Access

BANGKOK: Myanmar workers in Thailand will gain greater access to social security benefits under a renewed labour agreement aimed at improving welfare protection and promoting legal employment.

Thai Deputy PM Vows Crackdown on Foreign Nominee Network in Phuket
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Thai Deputy PM Vows Crackdown on Foreign Nominee Network in Phuket

Thai authorities are cracking down on a foreign nominee network operating across Phuket, with over 100 companies traced to the scheme generating more than 5 billion baht in revenue. Deputy PM Pol Perm vowed to expand the investigation natio