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Thai Badminton Stars Draw World Championship Brackets
Thailand will send 19 badminton players to the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi next August, with top-ranked men's player Kul-wut Vitidsant seeded second overall in singles competition.
Ancient City Wall of Nakhon Ratchasima Discovered Embraced by Bodhi Tree
Archaeologists in Nakhon Ratchasima have discovered an ancient city wall previously missed in surveys, found remarkably preserved around a large bodhi tree near Panlaan Tan Panja road. The brick structure, being analyzed to establish its ti
Thai PM Hosts Myanmar Leader Despite Civil Society Backlash
Thailand's prime minister welcomed Myanmar's military leader for official talks on August 6 despite sharp criticism from civil society groups who say the visit legitimizes a government accused of widespread human rights abuses and war crime
Thai Savings Bond Oversold Eight Times in Record Debut
Thailand's inaugural Savings Bond Plus offering sold out within hours as demand reached 16.5 trillion baht—eight times the 4 billion baht available—attracting over 22,700 investors seeking low-risk government debt with competitive returns.
SME Competitiveness Index Falls in Q2, Microenterprises Hardest Hit
Thailand's SME competitiveness index fell to 45.1 in Q2 2025, with microenterprises declining most sharply as high costs eroded profit margins despite improved sales. The sector expects recovery in coming months as oil prices ease, but oper
Thailand and Myanmar Sign Agreement on Cross-Border Pollution Control
Thailand and Myanmar signed an agreement on August 6 establishing a joint committee to monitor water quality in shared border rivers and prevent transboundal pollution affecting both nations.
Fans Line Up From 4 AM for Women's Volleyball Tournament Tickets
Volleyball fans camped out from 4 AM in Chiang Mai to snag tickets for the SEA V Cup 2026 second leg, with matches kicking off August 7 featuring Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia.
Fortune Teller Warns of Vehicle Tragedies in Second Half of Year
A fortune teller predicts 2–3 major vehicle accidents involving trucks and buses in Thailand's second half of 2025, along with warnings of severe flooding, seismic activity, and violent incidents in populated areas.
Thailand's Premier Khon Performance Returns With Ramakien
Experience the splendor of Thailand's most revered classical performing art in this year's spectacular production by the Support Foundation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother — Ramakien:...
Princess Sirivannavari's Flowers Featured at Royal Project 57
Royal floral displays bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya are featured at the “Royal Project 57” fair, held from 1 to 12 August 2026 at the CentralWorld Shop...
Thai Bank Credit Rebounds in Q2, Surpasses 13.9 Trillion Baht
Thai bank credit grew 1.93 percent to 13.95 trillion baht in Q2 2025, rebounding from contraction in the prior quarter, though non-performing loans and weak small business lending remain challenges.
Senior Politician Urges PM to Dissolve and Rebuild NBTC
A senior Thai senator called on the prime minister to dissolve and rebuild the entire NBTC board due to procedural irregularities in the selection of its chairman, warning that the dispute will paralyze the telecommunications regulator with