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Amnesty Bill Likely to Pass, Bhumjaithai Defends Section 112 Stance
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Amnesty Bill Likely to Pass, Bhumjaithai Defends Section 112 Stance

The ruling coalition is expected to pass an amnesty bill excluding lèse-majesté charges after Senate amendments, with Bhumjaithai defending the exclusion of Section 112 offenses during its coalition meeting on July 6.

Thailand Sends Envoy to Iran Supreme Leader's Funeral
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Thailand Sends Envoy to Iran Supreme Leader's Funeral

Thailand's special envoy attended Iran's Supreme Leader's funeral in Tehran on July 3, expressing condolences and reaffirming bilateral ties while discussing economic cooperation between the two nations.

Social Security Board Election Registrations Surge To 680,000
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Social Security Board Election Registrations Surge To 680,000

Social Security Committee board election registrations have surged to over 682,000 voters ahead of September's election, with 68 candidates competing for positions as of early July. Voter registration continues through July 15th, with worke

Thailand To Tighten Forex Laws, Stiffen Penalties For Scammers
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Thailand To Tighten Forex Laws, Stiffen Penalties For Scammers

Thailand is tightening forex regulations and increasing penalties for scammers, with lawmakers identifying loopholes in decades-old laws that impose minimal fines and prison time. The government aims to close legal gaps before a 2027 intern

Pheu Thai Gains Ground In Political Popularity Poll
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Pheu Thai Gains Ground In Political Popularity Poll

Pheu Thai Party leads political preference with 34.80 percent support in a nationwide Nida Poll survey, while Pheu Thai's Srettha Thavisin tops prime minister candidate preferences at 26.08 percent.

Zlatan Praises France's Composure Against Paraguay
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Zlatan Praises France's Composure Against Paraguay

Zlatan Ibrahimović praised France for maintaining composure during their 1-0 World Cup victory over Paraguay, who employed aggressive tactics and provocations throughout the match.

Chinese Tech Giant Launches Humanoid Robot With Emotion AI
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Chinese Tech Giant Launches Humanoid Robot With Emotion AI

Chinese tech company UBTECH has launched the Uworld U1, a humanoid robot with lifelike appearance, emotion-recognition AI, and natural movement that mimics humans with 90% accuracy. The company has already received over 10,000 orders and pl

Thai Women's Volleyball Team Heads to Japan for Nations League
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Thai Women's Volleyball Team Heads to Japan for Nations League

Thailand's women's volleyball team flies to Osaka to compete in the Nations League Week 3 (July 8-12), aiming for at least two wins against world-class opponents including the USA, Japan, Brazil, and Turkey.

Water Heater Tops Thailand's Energy Guzzlers List
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Water Heater Tops Thailand's Energy Guzzlers List

Water heaters consume far more electricity than air conditioners, topping Thailand's Energy Ministry ranking of household power hogs and costing up to 47 baht per hour to operate. Experts recommend regular maintenance and energy-efficient m

Southgate Hopes England Overcome Azteca Stadium Ghosts
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Southgate Hopes England Overcome Azteca Stadium Ghosts

England returns to Estadio Azteca for the first time in 40 years to face Mexico in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, seeking to overcome painful memories of Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal that eliminated them in 1986.

Government Enforces Law to Reclaim Forests and Protect Land Rights
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Government Enforces Law to Reclaim Forests and Protect Land Rights

Thailand's government is demolishing illegal structures at Khao Yai National Park and reclaiming forest land while strictly enforcing laws against encroachers and allocating farmland to reduce deforestation across the country.

Government Strengthens Protections for Film and Entertainment Workers
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Government Strengthens Protections for Film and Entertainment Workers

Thailand's Labor Ministry is strengthening protections for film and entertainment workers, including freelancers, by establishing employment standards, skills development programs, and fair wage practices following reports of unpaid wages a