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PM Vows Firm Anti-Corruption Stance, Warns Those Exposing Bribery Must Be Ready for Countersuit
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PM Vows Firm Anti-Corruption Stance, Warns Those Exposing Bribery Must Be Ready for Countersuit

Prime Minister Anuthine Charnvirakul vowed the government is taking firm anti-corruption action through prosecutions across multiple agencies, warning that those making bribery accusations should expect potential countersuits from defendant

Department of Business Development Ready for Investigation After Bribery Allegations Despite 100% Digital Services
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Department of Business Development Ready for Investigation After Bribery Allegations Despite 100% Digital Services

Thailand's Department of Business Development pledged to investigate bribery allegations despite claiming 100% digital service delivery, after a private sector survey ranked it 21st among 26 agencies for alleged corruption requests.

Anutin Meets with Business Leaders, Open to Proposals for Building a Stronger Economy
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Anutin Meets with Business Leaders, Open to Proposals for Building a Stronger Economy

PM Anutin met with business leaders to gather economic proposals, prioritizing improvements to transportation, logistics, and agricultural development as key drivers for Thailand's economy and regional resilience.

Thailand tightens controls on medical cannabis sales
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Thailand tightens controls on medical cannabis sales

Thailand has tightened regulations on medical cannabis sales, restricting licenses to registered healthcare facilities, pharmacies and herbal shops while requiring prescriptions limited to 30-day supplies and mandatory staff training. The n

Research Shows Mothers' Eating Habits During Pregnancy May Help Children Accept Vegetables More Easily
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Research Shows Mothers' Eating Habits During Pregnancy May Help Children Accept Vegetables More Easily

A UK study shows that fetuses exposed to vegetable flavors in the womb display greater acceptance of those vegetables at age 3, suggesting mothers' eating habits during pregnancy may help children become less picky eaters.

PM Says Cambodia's Return of 'Uncle Yochon' Shows Discretion, Not Using Citizens as Bargaining Chips
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PM Says Cambodia's Return of 'Uncle Yochon' Shows Discretion, Not Using Citizens as Bargaining Chips

Cambodia's return of fugitive Yochon Sainoi to Thailand demonstrates both nations can cooperate without using citizens as bargaining chips, PM Anuthim said, though he cautioned Thailand will remain cautious on border security matters.

KCC Q1 Profit Surges 1,828% on NPL Portfolio Expansion Strategy
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KCC Q1 Profit Surges 1,828% on NPL Portfolio Expansion Strategy

Knight Club Capital Holding surged net profit 1,828% in Q1 2025 to 266 million baht through aggressive non-performing loan acquisitions and improved asset sales.

Prime Minister Anutin Visits Phetchabun with Wife, Inaugurates Sri Thep Park and Hak Bang Fai Phu They Festival to Boost Tourism and Local Economy
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Prime Minister Anutin Visits Phetchabun with Wife, Inaugurates Sri Thep Park and Hak Bang Fai Phu They Festival to Boost Tourism and Local Economy

Prime Minister Anutin visited Phetchabun province on May 16 to inaugurate Sri Thep Historical Park and the Hak Bang Fai Phu They festival, aiming to boost tourism and support the local economy.

PCOS Renamed to PMOS to Better Support Women Worldwide
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PCOS Renamed to PMOS to Better Support Women Worldwide

A reproductive condition affecting 10-13% of women globally is being officially renamed from PCOS to PMOS to better reflect that it involves hormonal and metabolic dysfunction beyond ovarian cysts. The change, announced in The Lancet after

Pao – Theeraphon Delivers Two Assists as Consadole Sapporo Crushes Fukushima United 3-0
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Pao – Theeraphon Delivers Two Assists as Consadole Sapporo Crushes Fukushima United 3-0

Thai midfielder Pao Theeraphon delivered two assists in Consadole Sapporo's dominant 3-0 win over Fukushima United in Japan's J-League on Saturday, keeping the club second in the Eastern Zone B standings.

Anutin: Government Not Directly Involved in 2026 World Cup Broadcasting Rights Negotiations
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Anutin: Government Not Directly Involved in 2026 World Cup Broadcasting Rights Negotiations

Prime Minister Anutin clarified that the government is not directly negotiating 2026 World Cup broadcasting rights, instead designating the Public Relations Department to coordinate with relevant parties on the matter.

Anutin Orders Land Department to Crack Down on Nominee Land Schemes with Strict Oversight at Every Transaction Stage
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Anutin Orders Land Department to Crack Down on Nominee Land Schemes with Strict Oversight at Every Transaction Stage

Prime Minister Anutin has ordered the Land Department to crack down on foreign nationals using Thai nominees to illegally hold land, with stricter oversight of all transactions nationwide to prevent price inflation and protect Thai citizens