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Diverse Local Technologies – Muscat Grapes Cultivated in Thailand with Japanese Quality at Thai Prices
Thai farmers now successfully cultivate Japanese Muscat grapes with comparable quality at local prices, avoiding both import premiums and cheaper Chinese alternatives. A Phayao grape farmer demonstrates that proper greenhouse techniques and
Veteran Actor Falls Ill with Deteriorating Heart Balloon Stent, Leaking Heart Valve, and Kidney Disease; Facing High Medical Costs
Veteran Thai actor Wisit Yuttiyong, 84, is battling multiple serious health conditions including a deteriorating heart valve, kidney disease, and a failing heart stent, with medical costs between 500,000-800,000 baht beyond his insurance co
Royal Representative Performs Merit-Making Ceremony Releasing Livestock and Animals on Princess Tipangkornrasmi's Birthday
A royal representative released livestock, birds, and nearly half a million fish into the Chao Phraya River at Wat Arun in Bangkok to mark Princess Tipangkornrasmi's birthday on April 29.
Fresh from Youth – Building Skills for Next-Gen Agriculture
Siam Kubota Corporation is launching an agricultural skills program with Chiang Mai University to teach students modern farming techniques through hands-on learning stations featuring machinery, digital tools, and real-world case studies.
Pheu Thai Party in Turmoil! Chaiyachon Set to Talk with Nattachon After Leaving Party Line Group Over Committee Chair Disappointment
Bhumjaithai Party secretary-general Chaiyachon Chidchob said he will meet with Songkhla MP Nattachon Srikoakhuea, who left the party's line group after missing out on a committee chair position, to clarify the party's selection process.
Climate Change Department Partners with GIZ to Upgrade National Community Waste Database
Thailand's Climate Change Department partnered with German agency GIZ to launch a workshop upgrading waste disposal data management systems to meet international emissions reporting standards and support the transition toward sustainable wa
Mahrez Buys $780,000 Rolex Watches for Championship-Winning Teammates as AFC Champions League Elite Winners
Riyad Mahrez bought $780,000 worth of Rolex watches for Al Ahli teammates after the Saudi club retained the AFC Champions League title. The custom Submariner watches were engraved with the championship details as commemorative gifts.
Unanimous Decision: Monetary Policy Committee Holds Interest Rate at 1% as Inflation Expected to Exceed 3% Target, Economic Growth Forecast at 1.5%
Thailand's central bank held interest rates steady at 1% amid inflation expected to exceed its 3% target, with economic growth forecast at just 1.5% this year as Middle East conflicts weigh on business costs and consumer spending.
Opposition MP Weighs Durian in Parliament, Proves No Size Sells for 100 Baht; Slams Deputy PM Supratip for Wrong Timing
An opposition MP weighed durians in parliament to prove Deputy PM Supratip's 100-baht promotional campaign was impossible, citing poor timing that risks Thailand's durian reputation and harms Rayong farmers facing middlemen exploitation.
Nearly 100 Million Baht Worth of Ice Drug Smuggled Across Mekong River Hidden in Durian-Shaped Packaging; Traffickers Open Fire to Escape, Leaving 248 Kilograms Behind
Authorities in Nong Khai seized 248 kilograms of methamphetamine worth 99.2 million baht hidden in durian-shaped packaging after suspected Laotian smugglers fired weapons while fleeing across the Mekong River.
Gold Traders Association Chief Warns of Severe Volatility, Short-term Investment Risky While Long-term Outlook Remains Bullish
Gold prices face near-term volatility from Middle East tensions and U.S. policy uncertainty, though long-term investors are advised to gradually buy during dips with potential gains toward $6,000 per ounce after October, according to Thaila
Illegal Gold Panning Crackdown: Officials Halt Operations in Khwae Noi River
Officials halted illegal gold panning operations at three sites along the Khwae Noi River in Kanchanaburi on April 28, confiscating equipment and warning offenders to protect the natural resource area.