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Roojai Insurance Marks 10 Years, Pushes AI to Expand Health and Non-Motor Coverage
Digital-first insurer Roojai Insurance celebrated a decade of growth and announced plans to expand into health coverage through AI-powered underwriting and claims processing across Thailand and Indonesia.
Thailand Completes Agricultural Database for 75,000 Villages
Thailand has completed an agricultural database covering 75,000 villages nationwide, using village volunteers to gather field data on crops, livestock, and aquaculture to improve farming policy and production planning.
Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Enters Hilux TRAVO in 2026 Cross-Country Rally
Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand will field three Hilux TRAVO vehicles in the August 2026 Asia Cross Country Rally, a 2,200-kilometer test from Pattaya to Phitsanulok designed to showcase the truck's performance and gather real-world durability
Thai Actor Fights Scammer Gangs Through Anti-Corruption Theater
Thai actor Kaeng Thachaya leads youth theater workshops across the Eastern Region that use short anti-corruption plays to expose scammer networks and build resistance to fraud among young audiences. The program combines professional perform
School Teaches Diabetes Management With 'Eat Full, Still Lose Weight' Tagline
A school-based diabetes management program in Nakhon Nayok Province teaches patients and at-risk groups to control blood sugar through behavioral change, exercise, and proper nutrition rather than waiting for treatment after complications d
Thailand Launches Six Aviation Projects to Boost Safety and Traffic
Thailand is launching six aviation technology projects to enhance flight safety and reduce delays as annual flight volumes exceed 919,000. The Ministry of Transport upgrades include digital air traffic control systems, weather radar integra
Thai Parliament Speaker Marks 50 Years of Thailand-Vietnam Ties
Thailand's Parliament Speaker led a delegation to Hanoi on August 6 to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations with Vietnam, highlighting the two nations' comprehensive strategic partnership and joint efforts to address regional challe
Editorial: Gray Capital Infiltrating Thai Universities
A university council member has exposed alleged infiltration of Thai universities by Chinese-linked "gray capital" networks exploiting institutions for profit through unauthorized agreements, inflated-fee programs targeting foreign students
New Zealand Education Fair Offers Scholarships Worth 2 Million Baht
Over 70 New Zealand educational institutions will exhibit at a free fair on August 29, 2026, offering scholarships worth 2 million baht and featuring government-funded Manaaki awards marking 70 years of Thai-New Zealand relations.
Buddhist Temple Halts HIV Patient Admissions Due to Financial Strain
Wat Phra Baht Nam Phu in Lopburi has stopped accepting new HIV patients due to financial strain, despite serving roughly 200 staff and existing patients with monthly costs around 200,000 baht.
Thai Stock Exchange Says Data Breach Won't Affect Investor Assets
The Stock Exchange of Thailand confirmed a data breach on its investor portal exposed personal information but did not compromise investor assets, as no usernames or passwords were leaked. SET is strengthening cybersecurity measures and coo
Anti-Corruption Panel Tackles Foreign Nominee Land Ownership in Phuket
A parliamentary anti-corruption committee is investigating foreign nationals using Thai nominees to illegally own land and operate businesses in Phuket, with authorities identifying over 1,700 at-risk companies and enforcing closures in abo