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Thunakaert Reviews Direct Athlete Allowance Payments Following National Youth Games
The National Sports Development Fund is reviewing direct athlete allowance payments after testing the system at recent games in China and Thailand, where 99% of athletes reported satisfaction despite some logistical issues with bank account
International Box Office – 'Mortal Kombat 2' Unleashes Full-Scale Combat Spectacle
The sequel to Mortal Kombat reunites the creative team under director Simon McQuoid, introducing Karl Urban as Johnny Cage joining fighters to battle the dark overlord Shao Kahn for control of Earthrealm.
Samut Sakhon Governor Orders Temporary Closure of Tilapia Canning Factory Until Factory Standards Are Improved
A tilapia canning factory in Samut Sakhon has been temporarily shut down for failing wastewater treatment standards and mislabeling products with mackerel when tilapia was used.
Ministry of Higher Education and Bangkok Deliver Earthquake Detection Innovation to Boost Hospital Safety
Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education and Bangkok unveiled earthquake detection systems and building monitoring devices at Vajira Hospital to enhance hospital safety nationwide, part of a broader push to develop domestic disaster manageme
Online Housekeeping Services Boom with Revenue Exceeding 50 Billion Baht as Urban Lifestyle Drives Demand
Thailand's online housekeeping market surged past 50 billion baht in 2567, driven by busy urban lifestyles and digital platforms offering convenient cleaning services from basic to specialized options like disinfection and air quality manag
Flying out of Thailand? Get ready to pay a US$34 airport fee
Thailand's six major airports will charge departing international passengers 1,120 baht (US$34.70) starting June 20, 2026, up from the current rate, to fund infrastructure upgrades and operations at facilities including Suvarnabhumi and Phu
Public Outrage Over Used Schoolgirl Shoes Selling for Inflated Prices in Japan
Japanese authorities are investigating online shops selling used schoolgirl school shoes at inflated prices—some reaching 50,000 yen—sparking outrage over ethical concerns and potential privacy violations involving minors.
Chadchart Won't Back Down! Set for Second Bangkok Governor Race, No Landslide Hoped For, Acknowledges Pheu Thai's Strength
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittiphan signaled he will likely run for re-election while acknowledging Pheu Thai's strong support in the city makes a landslide victory impossible and will require his team to work harder.
Bank of Thailand Governor Optimistic GDP Will Exceed Target at 2.1% Boosted by 400 Billion Baht Loan
Thailand's central bank projects this year's GDP growth will reach 2.1% with a 400 billion baht emergency loan package, up from an earlier 1.5% forecast, though inflation is expected to rise slightly to 3.0-3.1%.
Chatchai Explains 5 Billion Baht Budget Surplus, Acknowledges 'Earth Pongskor' Was Right About Accumulated Funds But Need to Boost Revenue
Bangkok Governor Chatchai Sittiphand defended a 5 billion baht budget surplus in fiscal 2568, crediting better-than-expected revenue collection and cost control rather than reserves depletion, while acknowledging that decades of accumulated
Intellectual Property Department and The One Enterprise Join Forces to Promote GI Products Through Drama and Series
The Intellectual Property Department and The One Enterprise are partnering to promote Thailand's geographical indication products through television dramas and series while strengthening copyright protections for the creative industry.
Dr. Worrung Praises Thaksin for Accepting Punishment, Says His Own Duty is Done and Won't Dwell on the Past
Dr. Worrung Dejakitvikrom praised Thaksin Shinawatra for accepting his prison sentence and serving eight months before his scheduled May 11 release, saying the legal process was properly followed and he considers his own role now complete.