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New Business Registrations Surge 7.5% in First Four Months
Thailand registered 6,454 new businesses in April 2025, down 14.94% from March but up 2% year-over-year, with internet retail and food service sectors showing strongest growth. For January–April, 29,679 businesses were established with regi
Arsenal Premier League Title-Clinching Ticket Prices Skyrocket—Most Expensive Nearly 2 Million Baht
Arsenal's title-clinching final match at Crystal Palace on May 24 has triggered a resale ticket surge, with away tickets reaching nearly 2 million baht despite technically illegal resale practices in the UK.
Bunyawi Proposes Lottery Prize Increase to Consumer Protection Panel, Demands Lottery Office Return Profits to Public
MP Bunyawi Yomchinda proposed raising government lottery prize payouts to the Consumer Protection Committee, arguing that prizes unchanged for over a decade should be increased and profits returned to the public.
Monomax Invites Fans to Watch Premier League Season Finale with Big Teams Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City
Monomax broadcasts all Premier League season finale matches on Sunday, May 24, featuring simultaneous games across ten stadiums with battles for European places and relegation survival still undecided.
Heated! Anutin Fires Back at Pheu Thai for Lacking Maturity, Criticizing Privy Councilors' Meeting Participation
PM Anutin defended the participation of nine privy councilors in a disaster prevention meeting, dismissing Pheu Thai's criticism as immature and claiming the practice has been standard for a decade.
Student Loan Fund Requests Cooperation from Over 5,200 Employers to Begin Salary Deductions Starting May
The Student Loan Fund is launching automatic salary deductions through the e-PaySLF system in May 2025, requiring over 5,200 employers to register and begin processing monthly loan repayments from staff wages.
PromptPay Transaction Value Hits 4.24 Trillion Baht in April
PromptPay processed 2.21 billion transactions worth 4.24 trillion baht in April, with transaction volume up 13% year-over-year despite the Songkran festival period shifting spending patterns toward tourism and household expenses.
Unai Emery Opens Up After Securing Fifth Europa League Title in 12 Years
Unai Emery won his fifth Europa League title as Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0, delivering the Birmingham club their first continental trophy in 44 years and their first major silverware in three decades.
Tasteful Thailand Wins Major Gold Award on Global Stage, Celebrating Thai Cuisine Soft Power
The "Tasteful Thailand" documentary series won a Gold award at the prestigious Telly Awards, showcasing Thai cuisine's global appeal through ten episodes featuring Michelin-starred chefs exploring essential cooking ingredients.
PM Reiterates Crackdown on Influential Figures, Pledges Protection for Workers; Ready to Take Responsibility if Failed
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul directed provincial governors and police commanders to crack down on influential figures and criminals while protecting workers, pledging to take personal responsibility if the security initiatives fail. T
Big News! Ae Chern Yim and Jib Chern Yim Buy Lottery Tickets with Numbers from Sangkh Dok Sadao's Final Breath
Comedians Ae Chern Yim and Jib Chern Yim purchased lottery tickets at a Buddhist merit-making ceremony in Suphan Buri using lucky numbers derived from the final blood pressure reading of late entertainer Sangkh Dok Sadao.
Japanese Football Association Agrees on Sustainability Framework with UEFA Despite AFC Membership
Japan's Football Association has partnered with UEFA to advance sustainability efforts through the "Asu-Pass!" initiative, with the European body sharing expertise despite Japan's AFC membership. The agreement focuses on reducing consumptio