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Industry Ministry Advances Hazardous Waste Management to OECD Standards
Thailand is upgrading hazardous waste management and chemical systems to meet OECD standards as part of its push toward full membership by 2028. The Industry Ministry is coordinating with government and private sector organizations to align
Cabinet Approves 3.788 Trillion Baht Budget for Fiscal Year 2570, Emphasizing Targeted and Cost-Effective Spending
Thailand's Cabinet approved a 3.788 trillion baht budget for fiscal year 2570, a modest 0.2 percent increase from the previous year, with emphasis on targeted spending and reduced government deficit.
Pheu Thai Party Set to Elect 14 Committee Chairs Next Week; Asopdal Tapped for Anti-Corruption Panel, Thanyos for Administration Committee
Pheu Thai Party will announce 14 parliamentary committee chairs next week, with Asopdal Sannartribupt appointed to lead the Anti-Corruption Committee and Thanyos Timsuwann taking the Administration Committee role.
Sky Bridge Homestay: Residents Report Young Couple Engaged in Drug Use and Filming Explicit OnlyFans Content on Overpass
Residents of a Pathum Thani community reported a young couple using a pedestrian overpass for explicit OnlyFans filming and drug use, with authorities now coordinating prevention measures at the location dubbed "Sky Bridge Homestay.
Matichon Approves 0.10 Baht Dividend Per Share, Continues Business Restructuring While Affirming Quality Media Standards
Matichon approved a 0.10 baht dividend per share while shifting its business model toward online advertising, which now represents 52% of revenue as the Thai media company navigates industry-wide disruption through cost-cutting and restruct
Big Mong Praises Thai Athletes' Outstanding Performance at Asian Beach Games with 9 Gold Medals
Thailand's 77-member delegation returned home from China's Asian Beach Games with 9 gold medals so far, ranking second overall, with four sports still underway offering chances for more medals.
Heated! Senators Blast Election Commission for Eroding Public Trust; Suwang Defends Robust System Against Interference
Senators criticized the Election Commission for damaging public trust through recent elections, while the commission's secretary-general defended the system's integrity against allegations of tampering and transparency failures.
HomePro Navigates Economic Headwinds with Q1 Profit Surpassing 1.4 Billion Baht
HomePro reported Q1 2025 net profit of 1.4 billion baht despite economic headwinds, driven by improved margins and strategic product mix optimization across its 133 store network in Thailand and Malaysia.
YLG Advises Investors to Watch Fed Meeting on April 29, Powell's Final as Chair, as Long-Term Gold Signals Remain Bullish
Gold prices are consolidating ahead of the Fed's April 29 meeting, Powell's last as chair, with analysts warning of near-term pressure if rate cuts are delayed despite long-term bullish signals supported by central bank demand and geopoliti
Royal Irrigation Department Partners with UNDP to Transform Agriculture in Yom-Nan Basin Against Climate Crisis
The Royal Irrigation Department and UNDP are launching a climate-resilience initiative in Thailand's Yom-Nan basin, bringing together farmers, businesses, and government to strengthen agriculture against drought and flooding through improve
19-Year-Old Dating 39-Year-Old Woman, Family Forces Breakup in Middle of Street
A 19-year-old man's relationship with a 39-year-old single mother sparked family outrage in China, leading to a public breakup attempt by his parents outside a school that was recorded and widely shared online.
Surasakdi Clarifies 1,000 Baht Fee for Thais Traveling Abroad Is Only Under Study
Thailand's Tourism Minister says a proposed 1,000 baht fee on Thai tourists traveling abroad is only under study by the Finance Ministry, not approved, with potential exemptions for students and workers.