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Warning: 5 'Relaxation' Habits That Actually Drain Your Energy and Increase Disease Risk
Experts identify five common "relaxation" habits—including excessive screen time, oversleeping, overeating, and gaming—that actually increase exhaustion and disease risk rather than provide genuine rest.
Bank of Thailand Launches 'SMEs Secure+' Program with Flexible Collateral Requirements to Boost Small Business Lending
The Bank of Thailand launched 'SMEs Secure+' on May 11 to boost small business lending by allowing banks to use collateral value instead of current cash flow for credit decisions over the next 12 months, easing access for firms affected by
Government Prepares for Three Auspicious State Ceremonies with Full Coordination Across All Agencies
Thailand's government is coordinating preparations for three major state ceremonies in June 2026, including celebrations of the Supreme Patriarch's 99th birthday, the Queen's fourth-cycle birthday, and a centennial tribute to the late Queen
A Corner Punch – Murky Waters Surrounding the Red Shirt Crackdown, Nearly 99 Deaths Slip Through Justice
Nearly 100 deaths from the 2010 Red Shirt political crackdown remain largely unprosecuted, with investigations stalled on 140 of 181 cases and charges against former leaders dismissed on jurisdictional grounds.
Great Warinthorn Shares Strange Chat Encounters, Feeling Like Living in Same House; Reveals Dedication to Project Helping Sick Cats
Actor Great Warinthorn is launching a cat welfare project inspired by the loss of his three-legged cat, planning a charity run within two to three months to help sick and stray cats in need.
Six Ways to Protect Against Contractor Abandonment: Warning Against Suspiciously Low Prices as a Red Flag
Home building contractors warn that suspiciously low prices are a major red flag for contractor abandonment, which has left consumers without promised homes as rising construction costs force many builders into financial collapse.
Woman Applies for WFH Job Only to Face Strict Rules: Camera On and Screenshots Every 10 Minutes
A job candidate rejected a work-from-home position after discovering the company required constant webcam monitoring and computer screenshots every 10 minutes, sparking online debate about invasive employee surveillance practices.
Thai Newspaper Association Awards Honor to 'Young Monks: Cultivating Wisdom and Virtue' Program
The Thai Newspaper Association honored the 'Young Monks: Cultivating Wisdom and Virtue' program, which offers 31-day Buddhist ordination experiences to young Thais and broadcasts the teachings live nationwide. The award recognized the initi
UOB Partners with Minor Food to Launch Franchise Loans with No Collateral Required, Up to 30 Million Baht
UOB Thailand and Minor Food Group launched a collateral-free franchise loan program offering up to 30 million baht to support entrepreneurs investing in five restaurant brands including Dairy Queen, Swensen's, and The Pizza Company. The par
Singer James and Teacher Ploykoy Open Up About Life as Parents of Two, Sharing Duties Caring for 'Mee Metta,' Revealing First Words and Naming Plans—a Joyful Family Moment
Singer James and teacher Ploykoy welcomed their healthy second daughter, Mee Metta, on May 11 at Vichaiyuth Hospital, with both mother and newborn in excellent condition despite Ploykoy's age of 42 and previous pregnancy complications.
Sit-ups May Do More for Your Brain Than You Think—Stimulating Neural Activity and Potentially Reducing Alzheimer's Risk
Sit-ups and other abdominal exercises may boost brain health by triggering internal movements that improve fluid circulation and potentially reduce Alzheimer's disease risk, according to new research from Penn State University.
Sophon Orders Parliamentary Complex Overhaul to Transform Sala Kaew and Rama VII Plaza into New Green Lung of Bangkok
Parliament President Sophon ordered a comprehensive redesign of the parliamentary complex to transform Sala Kaew and Rama VII Plaza into a green space for public recreation and tourism while preserving the original architecture and accommod