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Cabinet Approves Public Debt Plan Adjustment, Raises New Borrowing to 1.48 Quadrillion Baht Within Ceiling
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Cabinet Approves Public Debt Plan Adjustment, Raises New Borrowing to 1.48 Quadrillion Baht Within Ceiling

Thailand's Cabinet raised new public borrowing to 1.48 quadrillion baht for fiscal 2569, staying within the 70% GDP debt ceiling at 68.03%, with funds allocated to emergency projects and fuel price stabilization.

State Railway Pushes 'Missing Link' Project to Reduce Railway Crossing Hazards in Inner Bangkok
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State Railway Pushes 'Missing Link' Project to Reduce Railway Crossing Hazards in Inner Bangkok

Thailand's State Railway is accelerating the 'Missing Link' project to connect Bangkok's two main stations and reduce deadly railway crossing accidents, with construction expected to begin in 2029 and service opening by 2034.

It's official: Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for 90 countries
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It's official: Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for 90 countries

Thailand's Cabinet has scrapped the 60-day visa-free stay program for over 90 countries, returning most visitors to 30-day stays effective immediately. The decision aims to tighten entry requirements while the Visa Policy Committee reviews

Dr. Tewanchai Urges Cannabis Bill to Cabinet Before July, Reiterates Absolute Ban on Recreational Use
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Dr. Tewanchai Urges Cannabis Bill to Cabinet Before July, Reiterates Absolute Ban on Recreational Use

Thai health networks urge Cabinet to pass a cannabis control bill by July to close legal loopholes and crack down on recreational use, which has surged since flowers were decriminalized in 2021.

Thai Football Association Parts Ways with Marco Gokcel, U-17 National Team Head Coach
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Thai Football Association Parts Ways with Marco Gokcel, U-17 National Team Head Coach

Marco Gokcel has been replaced as Thailand's U-17 football coach after the team's first-round exit from the AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, where they managed only one draw and missed World Cup qualification.

Workers Rejoice! Cabinet Approves Wage Increases for Four Skilled Trades at 550-650 Baht Daily
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Workers Rejoice! Cabinet Approves Wage Increases for Four Skilled Trades at 550-650 Baht Daily

Thailand's Cabinet approved new daily wage standards for skilled workers in welding, solar installation, and robot maintenance, ranging from 550-650 baht, effective 90 days after Royal Gazette publication.

Thai Sprint Team Ranked 15th Globally – 'Sethabhumirk' Sends Track Cyclists to China for Asian Games Preparation
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Thai Sprint Team Ranked 15th Globally – 'Sethabhumirk' Sends Track Cyclists to China for Asian Games Preparation

Thailand's sprint cycling team ranked 15th globally and 4th in Asia will train in Tianjin, China ahead of September's Asian Games in preparation for Olympic qualification efforts.

Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Nakhon Ratchasima Campus Advances 'Health & Wellness' Strategy with Indigenous Herbs Innovation
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Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Nakhon Ratchasima Campus Advances 'Health & Wellness' Strategy with Indigenous Herbs Innovation

Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Nakhon Ratchasima is developing traditional herbal products combined with scientific innovation to boost public health, support local communities, and promote wellness tourism across the region.

Mind Sakon Defeats Evans to Become Thailand's Third Female World Snooker Champion
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Mind Sakon Defeats Evans to Become Thailand's Third Female World Snooker Champion

Thai snooker prodigy Mind Sakon, 18, won her first World Women's Snooker Championship title by defeating Britain's Reanne Evans 6-2 in China, becoming Thailand's third female world champion.

TTB Denies Merger Rumors with Krungthai Bank, Confirms No Merger Plans for Next 5 Years
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TTB Denies Merger Rumors with Krungthai Bank, Confirms No Merger Plans for Next 5 Years

Thai Military Bank denied merger rumors with Krungthai Bank, confirming no plans to combine with any bank over the next five years despite recent speculation.

Cabinet Relaxes K-Value Criteria to Aid State Project Contractors Amid High Energy Costs
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Cabinet Relaxes K-Value Criteria to Aid State Project Contractors Amid High Energy Costs

The Cabinet approved relief measures for state contractors facing high energy and material costs, temporarily relaxing K-value adjustment thresholds on construction contracts to ease financial pressures from the Middle East conflict's impac

ONEP Secretary General Unveils EIA Policy Focused on Accuracy, Speed, and Efficiency
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ONEP Secretary General Unveils EIA Policy Focused on Accuracy, Speed, and Efficiency

Thailand's environmental agency unveiled a new EIA policy emphasizing accuracy, speed, and efficiency in environmental assessments, completing reviews in roughly 80 days while maintaining transparency through online clinics and a Smart syst