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Minister Warns Kanchanaburi Against Foreign Land Grabs
Education Minister Akkanat Kangkittinan has warned Kanchanaburi residents to guard against foreign land purchases that could threaten the province's tourism, environment, and local communities. He urged officials and residents to monitor de
Thailand, Malaysia Open New Border Crossing
Thailand and Malaysia inaugurated a new border crossing road connecting Sadao and Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoints on July 10, expected to boost trade, reduce congestion, and lower logistics costs for businesses in both nations.
ADB Grants $2 Million To Restore Songkhla Flood Areas
The Asian Development Bank has granted Thailand $2 million to restore Songkhla province areas damaged by 2024 flooding, with Prime Minister Anutin receiving the funds at a ceremony in Sadao.
Phuket Teen Nene Advances On America's Got Talent
PHUKET: A 16-year-old singer and guitarist from Phuket has spoken publicly for the first time after earning four ‘Yes’ votes on America’s Got Talent, saying appearing on the show had been a childhood dream.
Hat Yai Business Sector Urges PM to Inspect Flood-Damaged Canal
Hat Yai's business sector is pushing Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to visit Royal Canal 1, which suffered severe erosion and embankment damage during recent flooding, with repairs estimated at 100-200 million baht needed before monsoon se
Phuket Governor Urges Red Cross to Promote Cultural Heritage
Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has called on the local Thai Red Cross chapter to increase efforts promoting the province's cultural heritage as it launches its 2027 operational plan.
Phuket Reviews B38 Million Budget For 2027
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum chaired a meeting on Wednesday (July 8) to review the province’s proposed projects for the 2027 fiscal year ahead of parliamentary scrutiny of the national budget.
Vietnam Opens Honorary Consulate In Phuket
PHUKET: Vietnam officially opened its Honorary Consulate in Phuket yesterday (July 9), with officials saying the new office will help strengthen economic, tourism and investment ties between Vietnam and southern Thailand.
Udon Thani Eyes Global Horticultural Expo 2026
Udon Thani has been approved to host the International Horticultural Expo 2026, a Category B event expected to draw 3.6 million visitors and generate over 32 billion baht in economic activity through November 2026 to March 2027.
Missing Woman Found Safe in Phuket, Reunited With Family
A missing woman from Khon Kaen who became homeless while working in Phuket has been found safe near Kamala and reunited with her family.
Massive Herd of Wild Elephants Destroys Farmland in Prachuap Buri
Over 80 wild elephants fleeing drought conditions devastated farmland in Prachuap Buri's Nadi District, destroying crops including bananas and coconuts as the largest elephant gathering on record for the area migrated from neighboring Nakho
Hackett Defends Bantamweight Belt Against Akimoto
British bantamweight champion Jonathan Hackett defends his ONE Championship title against former champion Hiroki Akimoto on October 17 in Tokyo, with the Japanese fighter seeking to reclaim the belt after a four-year absence.