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Grandmother Dreads Funeral Day as Hlun Solo's Body Returns Home
Content creator Hlun Solo's remains are returning to his hometown in Kalasin Province, where his grandmother and community prepare for funeral rites, though she worries about her strength when the body arrives. The family awaits clarificati
PM Insists on Following Law as NBTC Chair Continues Attending Meetings
PM Anutin Charnvirakul says his government will follow all legal procedures as NBTC Chairman Dr. Sorn Bunybaichaipruksà continues attending board meetings despite qualification concerns.
Thailand Relaxes Vehicle Age Rules for Welfare Card Holders
Thailand is relaxing vehicle age requirements for welfare card holders, automatically exempting cars over 20 years old and motorcycles over 15 years old from inspections for more than one million cases. The integration of the Land Transport
Senator Denies Leading Unauthorized Network in Bid Controversy
Senator Praporn Tangsrikeatkul denied leading an unauthorized faction tied to irregular senatorial elections, calling the accusations from former subordinates unfounded and asking authorities to investigate.
Officials Identify Three Suspicious IPs in Data Leak Case
Three suspicious IP addresses linked to government accounts were identified in a data breach affecting Thailand's Department of Land Transport, with authorities suspecting compromised credentials or hacked accounts affected roughly 6,000 to
Anuthit Reassures Coalition With Julpan
Prime Minister Anuthit and Pheu Thai leader Julpan publicly reassured coalition stability on August 5, dismissing speculation about realigning with other political parties through lighthearted remarks and a display of unity.
Thailand Pushes Muay Thai Toward UNESCO World Heritage Status
Thailand has launched an international seminar on muay Thai as part of efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the martial art, with the Cabinet already approving a nomination expected for consideration in 2028. The event in Phet
Japanese Thermos Maker Warns Against Storing Certain Drinks
Japanese thermos maker Zojirushi warns against storing milk, juice, soft drinks, and soups in insulated bottles, as these beverages can cause internal rust and damage. The company recommends gentle cleaning with soft brushes and air-drying
Thailand Unmoved by Cambodia's UN Maritime Map Move
Thailand's foreign minister dismissed Cambodia's UN maritime map move as nothing new, saying both countries' existing maps are already UN-recognized while arbitration proceedings over their sea boundary continue under UNCLOS rules.
Cabinet Appoints Former Shin Family Bodyguard as Reform Office Director
Police Colonel Watthanyu Withayapolothai, a longtime bodyguard of the Shinawatra family, was promoted to director of Thailand's national reform office on August 5. The appointment marks his ascent from deputy director in the government's st
Army Clarifies Bunker Construction Is Tactical Defense, Not Budget Project
The Thai Army defended bunker construction in Trat's border region as tactical defense infrastructure, rejecting claims it was a misuse of budget funds, and called on parliament to verify facts before releasing statements.
Thai Housing Bank Pushes Freelancer Loans Despite Debt-Strike Calls
Thai Housing Bank is expanding loans to freelancers and dismisses debt-strike concerns, citing rigorous borrower vetting and restructuring options for those facing hardship. The bank approved 123 billion baht in new lending in the first hal