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Thailand approves emergency 400 billion baht loans to tackle energy crisis
Thailand's cabinet approved a 400 billion baht emergency loan to combat soaring energy and living costs triggered by Middle East conflicts, with relief targeted at low-income households, farmers, and small businesses.
Friends Shocked as Bank Manager Found Dead in Rental Home—Just Three Days Before Scheduled Car Transfer
A 43-year-old bank manager was found dead in his rental home in Chonburi, just three days before a scheduled car transfer with his housemate. Investigators discovered a lit charcoal brazier in the sealed room and two letters, suggesting pos
Inoue Accepts Challenge, Set to Face Jesse Rodriguez in Mega Fight January 2027
Japan's undefeated champion Naoya Inoue will face rising Mexican-American contender Jesse Rodriguez in January 2027 after Rodriguez moves up two weight divisions to challenge for the super bantamweight titles.
FDA Orders Urgent Testing: Canned Mackerel Suspected to Contain Tilapia Instead—12,760 Cans Seized
Thai authorities seized 12,760 cans of mislabeled fish products after discovering a Samut Sakhon factory was selling tilapia as mackerel, violating food safety regulations and constituting consumer fraud.
Drunk Driver in Modified Pickup Assaults Disabled Hostel Owner After Noise Complaint, Gets Beaten Back by Vigilante Group
A drunk driver attacked a disabled hostel owner in Chachoengsao after being confronted about his loud exhaust, then was beaten by a vigilante group including car enthusiasts linked to his vehicle.
Lightning Strikes 100-Year-Old Thai Home Six Times, Shattering Tiles
A lightning strike hit a 100-year-old traditional Thai home in Ayutthaya six times on May 4, shattering roof tiles and knocking out power while four residents narrowly escaped injury. Severe storms in the same area also damaged two other ho
Son Describes Desperate Search for Mother After Severe Storm Before Finding Her Body
A severe storm in Chainat province killed a 74-year-old woman whose son launched a desperate search after her home was damaged and calls went unanswered, with over 400 homes affected across the region.
Power lines blaze outside 7-Eleven near Phayao Uni
An electrical short circuit sparked a dramatic power line fire outside a 7-Eleven near Phayao University, destroying communication lines and damaging two poles before rescue workers cut power and extinguished the blaze.
Down to the Final Frame: Wu Yize Edges Out Shaun Murphy to Win 2026 World Snooker Championship
Chinese snooker prodigy Wu Yize won the 2026 World Snooker Championship, defeating England's Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a thrilling final at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, becoming the second-youngest world champion in sport history at just 22 ye
Iran warns off US warships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's navy claimed it blocked U.S. warships from entering the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with state media reporting a vessel was hit by missiles near the port of Jask. Oil prices eased as markets assessed the risk to Middle Eastern supply
Fireworks Factory Explosion in Liuyang Kills 21, Injures Over 60
A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan Province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, with nearly 500 rescuers deployed to search for survivors in the high-risk facility.
First-time cannabis use leaves Chinese man in distress at Pattaya shop
A 35-year-old Chinese tourist suffered severe muscle spasms, breathing difficulties and vomiting after using cannabis for the first time at a Pattaya shop, refusing hospital treatment despite rescue responders' concerns.