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Chatchai Steps Down as Bangkok Governor, Announces Run for Second Term
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Chatchai Steps Down as Bangkok Governor, Announces Run for Second Term

Bangkok Governor Chatchai Sittipan stepped down on May 18 and announced his candidacy for a second term, citing public support and infrastructure improvements during his first four-year tenure.

Young Rescue Worker Narrowly Escapes Gunfire from Drunk Police Officer—Survives by Sheer Luck
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Young Rescue Worker Narrowly Escapes Gunfire from Drunk Police Officer—Survives by Sheer Luck

A rescue volunteer in Udon Thani narrowly escaped being shot by a drunk police officer after responding to a motorcycle accident on May 17. The officer fired at the rescue team before fleeing; no one was injured and police later apprehended

Thai Smile Bus joins UITP, expands global standing
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Thai Smile Bus joins UITP, expands global standing

Thai Smile Bus has become the first Thai public transport company to join the International Association of Public Transport, earning recognition as the world's largest electric bus operator outside China.

Constitutional Overhaul Set to Begin as Government Moves Forward on New Charter
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Constitutional Overhaul Set to Begin as Government Moves Forward on New Charter

Thailand is drafting a new constitution after voters approved reform, but the process restarts from scratch as the government rejected the previous parliamentary draft. The ruling Bhumjaithai Party plans to submit its own proposal allowing

Around the Monastic World – Phra Chai Watthana Samloem Triangle, Krom Luang Chinvravissutthidevaryongse
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Around the Monastic World – Phra Chai Watthana Samloem Triangle, Krom Luang Chinvravissutthidevaryongse

A royal monk who served as Bangkok's 11th Supreme Patriarch in 1922 created the popular "Phra Chai Watthana Samloem Triangle" amulet, featuring a Buddha image surrounded by 1,000 disciple figures in a triangular glass chamber.

Breaking News: The Amulet of Luang Pho Phao, Venerated Monk of Khao Samor Khon
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Breaking News: The Amulet of Luang Pho Phao, Venerated Monk of Khao Samor Khon

Luang Pho Phao, a revered Buddhist monk from Lopburi Province who founded Wat Tham Tago cave monastery in 1903, passed away in 1931 after forty years of monastic life and intensive vipassana meditation practice. His disciples created blesse

Lucky and Unlucky Days – Which Zodiac Signs Will Receive Valuable Treasures and Assets from Spouses Indirectly, and Which Will Find Suitable Business Locations
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Lucky and Unlucky Days – Which Zodiac Signs Will Receive Valuable Treasures and Assets from Spouses Indirectly, and Which Will Find Suitable Business Locations

Horoscope for May 19, 2026 reveals mixed fortunes across zodiac signs, with Libras receiving valuable assets from spouses and Scorpios finding promising business locations, while Geminis face communication obstacles.

Kasikornbank Research Center Raises Thailand's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 2% from 1.2%
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Kasikornbank Research Center Raises Thailand's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 2% from 1.2%

Kasikornbank Research Center upgraded Thailand's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 2% from 1.2%, citing stronger-than-expected first quarter performance and support from a 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree.

Chinese actors Xing Zhaohui and Zhang Mingbo receive warm welcome from Thai fans, hopeful for future collaborations while falling for Thailand's beaches and cuisine
Tourism

Chinese actors Xing Zhaohui and Zhang Mingbo receive warm welcome from Thai fans, hopeful for future collaborations while falling for Thailand's beaches and cuisine

Chinese actors Xing Zhaohui and Zhang Mingbo visited Thailand for media appearances, expressing enthusiasm for the country's beaches and cuisine while hoping to collaborate on future projects together.

Multiple IT Solutions – Samsung The Movingstyle AI Smart TV You Can Take Anywhere
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Multiple IT Solutions – Samsung The Movingstyle AI Smart TV You Can Take Anywhere

Samsung's The Movingstyle is a portable AI-powered display with wheels and a detachable stand that lets users move their entertainment throughout their home, featuring a 3-hour battery, touchscreen controls, and built-in AI assistant.

Behind the Scenes of Maya – 'Aek' Praises 'Ben' and 'Jeada' for Their Work on 'Dangerous Love Song'
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Behind the Scenes of Maya – 'Aek' Praises 'Ben' and 'Jeada' for Their Work on 'Dangerous Love Song'

Director Aek Rangsiroj Praises leads Ben and Jeada in 'Dangerous Love Song,' a revenge thriller about infiltrating a drug-trafficking gang disguised as a music label, featuring 10 songs and intense action sequences.

Fresh from Youth – School Break Students Help Build Clay Buddha Images
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Fresh from Youth – School Break Students Help Build Clay Buddha Images

School children are helping craft clay Buddha images at a Nakhon Ratchasima temple during their break, learning religious values while keeping busy away from mobile phones. The hands-on project uses traditional clay-firing and modern stone-