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Assistant Professor Prinya Helps 4 Inmates in Thailand's First Work-Release Program to Pay Fines
A Thammasat University law professor has launched Thailand's first work-release program to free inmates jailed for unpaid fines, helping four prisoners secured their release on April 28 by paying their 98,500-baht debt upfront in exchange f
Caught Red-Handed: Supachee and Pimrypai's Stories Don't Match on 100-Baht Durians—Premium Grade or Not?
A Pheu Thai MP challenged Deputy PM Supachee over conflicting claims about durian grades in a livestream promotion, noting the Commerce Ministry first said they were lower grade but the influencer clearly called them premium grade A.
Thailand Introduces Progressive Electricity Tariff to Slash Bills for Low-Usage Households by Up to 20%
Thailand's energy minister announced a progressive electricity tariff system that will reduce power bills by up to 20% for low-usage households while promoting energy conservation and solar adoption.
70-Year-Old Chinese Woman Spends 15 Million Baht on Live Streaming in Six Months, Can't Pay Electricity Bill
A 70-year-old Shanghai woman spent 15 million baht of her family's savings on live-streaming gifts in six months, leaving household bills unpaid and unable to afford electricity charges.
Royal Honors Bestowed on 313,602 Recipients
Over 313,000 people received royal decorations including the White Elephant Order and Thai Crown Order on the occasion of the July birthday celebration during the 11th year of the current reign.
International Entertainment – 'Bite Me Sweet' Sends Support to 'Chef Jan'
Thai pastry chef Jan Nicha competes against Korean celebrities in the dessert competition series Bite Me Sweet, airing on Viu with the winner earning a Singapore pop-up store opportunity.
Suphajee Clarifies Durian Promotion Drama: 100 Baht per Fruit is PrimePie's Technique, Not Commerce Ministry Matter
Thailand's Commerce Minister clarified that a 100-baht-per-durian promotion by PrimePie is the company's own marketing technique, not a government subsidy, as the nation tackles a record 33% surge in durian production this year.
Viral Backlash: Foreign Female Tourists Strip Down on Tuk-Tuk in Phuket, Online Users Demand Authorities Take Action
Foreign female tourists exposed themselves from a moving tuk-tuk on a busy Phuket road, sparking widespread online demands for authorities to investigate and impose penalties including fines and deportation.
Srinakharinwirot University Ready to Host 42nd Thai University Personnel Sports Games
Srinakharinwirot University will host the 42nd Thai University Personnel Sports Games in May-June 2026, featuring 8,000 athletes from 65 institutions competing across 18 sports disciplines at its Nakhon Nayok campus.
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
A tourist was caught stepping on coral at Maya Bay, leading officials to warn visitors and demand stricter enforcement from tour operators in the protected waters near Viking Cave.
Kim Opens Memorial to Honor North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine, Estimated 2,000 Deaths
Kim Jong Un opened a memorial in Pyongyang honoring North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine, with South Korean intelligence estimating about 2,000 deaths among the 15,000 troops deployed to support Russia's war effort.
Priset Ubchue Emerges as Bangkok Governor Candidate, Party Postpones Launch to May 5
Thailand's People's Party will unveil its Bangkok governor candidate on May 5, with party MP Priset Ubchue confirming preparations are underway but declining to name the contender before the official launch.