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Dr. Book, Boyfriend of Candy Sasikarn, Surfaces with Shocking Comment After Family Drama Allegations
Dr. Book, boyfriend of Thai TV personality Candy Sasikarn, posted cryptic comments online after speculation about family approval issues, with fans questioning potential legal action he may be taking against critics.
THE Ranks Songkhla Nakharin University 5th Among Thailand's Leading Universities in Asia's 401-500 Tier
Songkhla Nakharin University ranked 5th among Thai universities in Times Higher Education's 2026 Asia rankings, placing it in the 401-500 tier regionally. The ranking evaluates institutions across research quality, teaching, environment, in
Energy Price Crisis Hammers Regional Economic Outlook Index, Signaling Weakness
Rising energy prices and production costs are slowing economic expansion across all Thai regions in April 2025, with the Southern Region's outlook index at 60.6 driven mainly by service and industrial recovery.
Grab Reports 20% Surge in Late-Night Ride Bookings on Weekends, Som Tam Poo Pla Ra Tops Midnight Cravings
Grab reports a 20% surge in late-night ride bookings on Friday and Saturday nights, with over 70% of food delivery orders placed between 9 PM and midnight as spicy som tam poo pla ra emerges as the most popular late-night dish.
Pheu Thai Launches Shadow Cabinet to Weekly Monitor Government Performance, Focuses on 4 Urgent Priorities
Pheu Thai launched a shadow cabinet on April 29 to weekly monitor government performance across four pillars: economics, state reform, quality of life, and security, targeting urgent priorities including people assistance, the Land Bridge p
Weerayut Blasts Government Over Electricity Rate Hike, Dumping Burden on Citizens and SMEs
Pheu Thai deputy leader Weerayut Kanjanapuchatra criticized the government's electricity rate hike response as inadequate, demanding direct cost reductions and capacity charge negotiations rather than measures that shift burdens to citizens
SMEs Get Three-Year Free Guarantee Fees on Low-Interest Loans Through New Partnership
Thai CGC launches a new guarantee program offering SMEs seven-year loan coverage with three years of free guarantee fees and interest rates capped at 3.5% annually to help small businesses manage rising costs and economic pressures.
Department of Intellectual Property Trains Thai GI Entrepreneurs to Penetrate Chinese and Japanese Markets
The Department of Intellectual Property is training Thai geographical indication entrepreneurs to expand into Chinese and Japanese markets, focusing on marketing strategies and export standards for premium agricultural products.
Thai FM says US has offered no help as Iran war hits economy
Thailand's foreign minister says the US has offered no concrete support to help the country cope with economic damage from the Iran war, forcing Bangkok to seek alternatives from Russia and China instead.
Supamas Inspects Yaowarat Gold Standards to Restore Consumer Confidence
Thailand's minister inspected gold shops in Bangkok's Yaowarat district on April 29 to verify ornament quality standards and restore consumer confidence amid volatile prices and increased investment demand.
Salah Attracts Interest from Multiple Clubs as Transfer Decision Looms
Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool after nine years and will announce his next destination within days, with interest from clubs across Saudi Arabia, Italy, France and beyond.
Agriculture Ministry Trains 1,000 'AI Coaches' to Boost Grassroots Economy
Thailand's Agriculture Ministry is training 1,000 officials as "AI Coaches" to help over 64,000 community enterprises adopt artificial intelligence for marketing, product development, and business planning. The program aims to boost grassro