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Thailand Seeks 13 More Product Exemptions From U.S. Tariffs
Thailand is seeking exemptions from U.S. tariffs on 13 additional product categories worth $4.95 billion, including jewelry, pet food, and seafood, as it negotiates with Washington over newly imposed 12.5% duties on Thai goods.
Thailand Chosen to Host 2027 Asian BMX Cycling Championship
Thailand has been unanimously chosen to host the 2027 Asian BMX Cycling Championship, a key Olympic qualifying event, following praise for its successful organization of the inaugural 2026 edition.
Thailand Teams With Tesla on EV Technology and Clean Transport
Thailand's transport ministry is partnering with Tesla to advance electric vehicle technology and infrastructure, including knowledge-sharing on EV inspections and a national support program running through 2027.
Bangkok Pantomime Festival Set for August 2026
Bangkok International Pantomime Festival 2026 The Bangkok International Pantomime Festival 2026 will be held on 8-9 August 2026 at the Muang Thai Life Assurance Hall on Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok. ...
Zoo Relocates Giant Gharial in Daring Operation
Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo successfully relocated a 4.52-meter gharial named "Pharaoh" to a temporary pool on August 6, navigating the dangerous crocodile's aggressive defensive instincts during the high-risk operation. The move was completed sa
Thai Opposition Condemns Myanmar Military Leader's State Visit
Thai opposition lawmakers condemned Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to Bangkok, urging the government to suspend future invitations and establish stricter conditions on bilateral relations including drug trafficking an
Nakhon Sawan Hosts First Tropical Coffee Festival
Nakhon Sawan Coffee & Friends: 1st Tropical Coffee Festival The 1st Nakhon Sawan Coffee & Friends: Tropical Coffee Festival will be held from 7-9 August 2026 at Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat Universi...
Thailand Launches New Worker Assistance Fund Starting October 1
Thailand is launching a mandatory worker assistance fund on October 1, 2026, requiring joint savings contributions from employers and employees to provide financial security during job transitions and unemployment.
BTS, ViaBus Launch Real-Time Transit Tracking
BTS and ViaBus have launched a real-time transit tracking app allowing passengers to monitor train locations on Bangkok's Skytrain and monorail lines, now integrating bus and ferry data into a unified platform for seamless journey planning.
Doctor Debunks 'Widow Ghost' Myth Behind Sudden Deaths
A doctor in Northeast Thailand explains that sudden nocturnal deaths traditionally blamed on "widow ghosts" are actually caused by Brugada syndrome, a genetic heart condition affecting the heart's electrical system rather than supernatural
Thai Education Ministry Launches DPE WOW Cup 2026 Football Tournament
Thailand's Department of Physical Education launched the DPE WOW Cup 2026, an under-18 football tournament running August 17 to September 14, 2025, featuring 16 schools competing for national recognition and broadcast live online.
Mae Hong Son Local Governments Urge Premier to Address Forest Zone Infrastructure Crisis
Mae Hong Son officials asked Thailand's Prime Minister to relax forest protection laws blocking 6,743 infrastructure projects in the northern province, where 98% of territory is protected forest reserve and villages lack basic roads, electr