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Omo-Popu Thai Mixed Doubles Pair Climbs to World Rank 16 After Malaysia Masters Runner-Up Finish
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Omo-Popu Thai Mixed Doubles Pair Climbs to World Rank 16 After Malaysia Masters Runner-Up Finish

Thai mixed doubles pair Omo and Popu climbed to world rank 16 after reaching the Malaysia Masters final, improving four positions despite losing the championship match.

Home Builder Association Proposes 5 Measures to Address Foreign Labor Shortage Crisis
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Home Builder Association Proposes 5 Measures to Address Foreign Labor Shortage Crisis

Thailand's Home Builder Association is pushing the government to adopt five urgent measures—including amnesty for illegal workers, streamlined permit processes, and digital work permit systems—to address a critical foreign labor shortage th

Wage Board Moves Forward with Salary Adjustments for 129 Professions Using 2.9% Base Rate, Results Expected Within 90 Days
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Wage Board Moves Forward with Salary Adjustments for 129 Professions Using 2.9% Base Rate, Results Expected Within 90 Days

Thailand's Wage Board approved a 2.9% baseline increase for 129 skilled professions, with final salary adjustments expected within 90 days after further review of individual sector conditions.

Intouch Defeats Seeded Opponent to Reach Semifinals of LTA ATF Tennis Tournament
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Intouch Defeats Seeded Opponent to Reach Semifinals of LTA ATF Tennis Tournament

Qualifier Intouch Suphachaksuksa upset Indonesia's 8th seed to reach the semifinals of the LTA ATF Asian Fourteen & Under tennis tournament in Thailand, while fellow Thai player Phakchira Holernsukul also advanced with a dominant straight-s

MONOMAX Launches Major Offensive: Free-to-Air Sports Channel MONOMAX SPORTS Takes on National Market
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MONOMAX Launches Major Offensive: Free-to-Air Sports Channel MONOMAX SPORTS Takes on National Market

MONOMAX rebrands MONO29 into MONOMAX SPORTS, launching as Thailand's premier free-to-air sports channel with 60% sports programming starting June 1, 2025. The broadcaster secured major rights including Volleyball World matches across Southe

Department of Mineral Resources Warns 5 Provinces of Landslide and Flash Flood Risk from May 26-28
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Department of Mineral Resources Warns 5 Provinces of Landslide and Flash Flood Risk from May 26-28

The Department of Mineral Resources warned five southern provinces including Krabi and Phuket of landslide and flash flood risks from May 26-28, triggered by heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters daily.

Tense Verdict Looms: Court to Rule on 12 Senior NACC Officials in 'Uncle Bom' Luxury Watch Cover-Up Case
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Tense Verdict Looms: Court to Rule on 12 Senior NACC Officials in 'Uncle Bom' Luxury Watch Cover-Up Case

A Bangkok court will rule May 27 on whether 12 senior NACC officials concealed documents about ex-Deputy PM Prawit's luxury watch, with the plaintiff selectively withdrawing charges against some defendants and facing potential malicious pro

Anucha Unveils 5-Point Policy Platform to Challenge Bangkok Governor, Says Voters Look Beyond Polls
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Anucha Unveils 5-Point Policy Platform to Challenge Bangkok Governor, Says Voters Look Beyond Polls

Anucha Burapachayasri, the Democratic Party's Bangkok governor candidate, unveiled a five-point policy platform addressing transportation, waste management, healthcare, job creation, and government transparency across the city's 50 district

Phuket residents at wit's end as fly swarms reach plague proportions, making daily life nearly impossible
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Phuket residents at wit's end as fly swarms reach plague proportions, making daily life nearly impossible

Massive fly swarms are plaguing two Phuket communities, contaminating food and forcing restaurants to close as residents fear disease outbreaks. Authorities are urging hygiene precautions while locals demand urgent intervention from provinc

Ministry of Public Health Escalates Ebola Alert, Orders Mandatory 21-Day Quarantine for All Travelers from Congo and Uganda Entering Thailand, Effective Immediately
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Ministry of Public Health Escalates Ebola Alert, Orders Mandatory 21-Day Quarantine for All Travelers from Congo and Uganda Entering Thailand, Effective Immediately

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has implemented mandatory 21-day quarantine for all travelers from Congo and Uganda effective immediately, citing escalating Ebola risks and poor compliance with previous self-reporting protocols.

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Weight loss injections worth 2.13 million baht seized at Suvarnabhumi

Customs officers arrested a Chinese passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport after seizing 137 packages of Tirzepatide weight loss injections worth 2.13 million baht that bypassed customs procedures.

Former F1 driver Mika Salo denies being assaulted, suggests motorcycle license plate caused injury
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Former F1 driver Mika Salo denies being assaulted, suggests motorcycle license plate caused injury

Former F1 driver Mika Salo sustained a serious leg wound near Bangkok's Nana intersection on May 19 but denies being assaulted, suggesting it may have been caused by a motorcycle license plate fragment.