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Meechai Mulls TAT Governor Bid as Sports Minister Insists on Credentials – No 'Dancing Candidates'
TAT's administrative deputy director Dr. Meechai Inwud is weighing a bid to lead the Thailand Sports Authority when the current director's term ends in September 2026, though Sports Minister Surasak has insisted the new head must have genui
Thai Gold Demand Surges to Record High in First Quarter Since 2019
Thai gold bar and coin demand hit a six-year high of 10 tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, driven by economic uncertainty and investors seeking safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions. The surge represents a 35% year-on-year i
Cabinet Approves Yasachanan and Nikorn as Acting Labor Minister
Thailand's cabinet has approved two ministers to serve as acting labor minister on a rotating basis, starting immediately with Yasachanan Wongsawat handling the role alongside his higher education portfolio.
Agricultural Bank Reveals Debt Crisis: Over 400,000 Farmers Trapped Paying Interest Only
Over 400,000 Thai farmers are trapped in a debt crisis with the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, paying only interest while principal remains unpayable due to insufficient income and poor payment structures.
Thailand Trends Globally! Lisa and Paan Nida Charoen Captivate Met Gala, Engagement Skyrockets
Thai superstars Lisa and Paan Nida made waves at Met Gala 2026 in New York, with Lisa earning a prestigious Host Committee role in her second appearance and Paan setting a record with her sixth attendance, both wearing designs by Robert Wun
Sophan Reveals 18% Budget Cut for 2570, Orders Committees and MPs to Halt Foreign Study Trips
Parliament's budget faces an 18% cut for 2570, prompting Speaker Sophan to suspend foreign study trips for committees and MPs while ordering departments to prepare plans for incomplete projects by June.
Tone Bangkae Files Complaint Against Big Turtle Over Debt Collection Threats, Denies Any Official Order
Amulet trader Tone Bangkae filed a complaint against Deputy Police Chief Charuneekiat Panakaew at Phahonyothin Police Station, alleging the officer used his authority to threaten and coerce debt repayment in violation of the Debt Collection
Seven-year-old novice monk enters Patimokkha recitation contest, eyes national record
A seven-year-old novice monk from Nakhon Ratchasima is competing to recite the Patimokkha, 227 monastic rules in Pali, and could become the youngest person ever to pass the demanding test if successful.
Clean Air Act Advances! Cabinet Confirms 31 Bills to Move Forward in Parliament
Thailand's cabinet approved 31 bills to advance through parliament on May 5, including the Clean Air Act and legislation on traditional medicine, bankruptcy, and telecommunications regulation.
Cabinet Acknowledges NHRC Proposal on Land Bridge Project, Urges Southern Voices to be Heard; Transport Ministry Given 30-Day Deadline
The Cabinet endorsed NHRC recommendations to hold public hearings in Ranong and Chumphon on the controversial Land Bridge project, giving the Transport Ministry 30 days to assess whether local communities support the shipping route infrastr
Deputy Interior Minister Launches Crackdown on Fraudulent Birth Registrations, 50 Cases Revoked
Authorities have revoked 50 fraudulent birth registrations issued to foreign nationals over a five-year period, with one case still under verification in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The crackdown, led by Deputy Interior Minister Withoon Sir
Industry Ministry Injects 1.5 Billion Baht to Strengthen SMEs Against Crisis
Thailand's Ministry of Industry is deploying 1.5 billion baht through two credit programs to help small and medium-sized enterprises survive global economic pressures, including rising oil prices from Middle East tensions. The "Tiger with W