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Becky Still Fighting 20-Million-Baht Label Debt Case
Actress Becky Rebecca Armstrong continues battling a 20-million-baht debt case against her former label while juggling five new songs for her November birthday concert, HYROX competition training, and a home construction project.
BDMS Launches WellEra Wellness City Model as New Growth Engine
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services is launching WellEra, a wellness city prototype opening in 2029, to capitalize on Thailand's booming health-focused tourism sector, which has grown into the world's 7th largest wellness economy.
Thailand Foreign Tourist Numbers Drop 3.19% in First Half of 2025
Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand fell 3.19% in the first eight months of 2025 to 18 million visitors, driven by unrest reports in southern provinces and reduced flight capacity, with industry calling for domestic tourism stimulus to off
Thai Figure Skater Hiro Makes Historic Asian Championship Win
Thai figure skater Hiro Kaew Tathip won the Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy junior men's division in Jakarta, becoming the first Thai skater to claim an Asian championship title since the competition's inception in 2007.
Thai Party Leaders Deny Secret Coalition Talks
Thai party leaders from three opposition groups denied rumors of secret coalition negotiations on Tuesday, calling reports of a potential government realignment unfounded speculation.
Thailand Faces Aging Society Crisis, Economist Urges Longevity Economy Shift
Thailand's aging population is forcing a economic shift toward healthcare and wellness tourism as the traditional manufacturing sector weakens, according to the nation's economic development chief. With elderly citizens projected to reach 2
Taiwan Reaffirms Steadfast Friendship With Thailand
Taiwan reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Thailand through visa extensions, cultural exchanges, and economic cooperation, positioning itself as the nation's fourth-largest trading partner.
Court Hears Urgent Case on Social Security Board Election Delay
A progressive social security team challenged the postponement of board elections originally scheduled for September 27, with the Central Administrative Court hearing arguments on August 5 but delaying its decision on whether to overturn th
Local Government Exam Fraud Probe Targets 97 Officials With Inflated Scores
A probe into local government exam fraud has identified 97 hired officials with artificially inflated test scores, with police investigating how the scores were manipulated and warning that anyone involved faces dismissal and imprisonment.
Myanmar President Hosts Thai Business Forum in Bangkok
Myanmar President and Thai PM addressed business leaders at Bangkok's Thai-Myanmar Business Forum, presenting new investment opportunities and discussing regulatory frameworks for expanding trade between the two countries.
Thailand Pivots Tourism Strategy to Wellness Economy
Thailand is shifting its tourism strategy from mass tourism to high-value wellness experiences, launching a "Healing is the New Luxury" campaign through 2027 to capture a growing global market now worth $6.8 trillion annually.
Government Savings Bank Launches 2 Billion Baht SME Liquidity Program
The Government Savings Bank launched a 2 billion baht liquidity support program for SMEs facing working capital shortages, offering loans up to 100% of collateral value with repayment terms up to 10 years.