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Anti-torture law falling short, seminar told
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Three years after Thailand enacted landmark legislation to combat torture and enforced disappearance, rights advocates and legal experts contend the law still faces serious gaps in enforcement.
Fake scam busters steal students’ data
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/02/2026
» Police have arrested three members of a gang posing as anti-scam trainers to steal personal data from hundreds of young students and allegedly using it to register mobile phone SIM cards they sold to scam gangs in Myanmar.
Russian tourist dies in fall at Koh Samui viewpoint
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» SURAT THANI: A Russian tourist has died after an apparent fall from a cliff at the Na Phra Lan Cape viewpoint on Koh Samui, police said.
Path to power runs through Buri Ram
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/02/2026
» BURI RAM - On a sun-drenched October day in this northeastern province, Prime Minister Mr Anutin Charnvirakul waited patiently alongside other prominent figures who flew in from Bangkok to show respect to one of Thailand’s most powerful men.
BAAC and GIZ launch THB 5.3 billion package to support climate-smart rice farming
Published on 30/01/2026
» Bangkok, 29 January 2026 – Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has launched climate-smart subsidy and low-interest loan schemes under the Thai Rice GCF Project, with a total budget of over THB 5.3 billion. The initiative aims to support approximately 40,000 Thai rice farmers in transitioning to climate-smart rice farming practices, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change mitigation.
Staying Strong at Any Age: Jetts Fitness Empowers Older Adults to Live Actively and Confidently
Published on 12/01/2026
» Bangkok, October 2025 — As Thailand moves towards an ageing society, staying active has become more essential than ever — not just for the young, but for older adults who wish to stay healthy, independent and connected. More seniors are realising that it’s never too late to start exercising and that strength, mobility and happiness can be built at any age.
Thai Consumers Shift Toward Mindful, Value-Led Spending
Published on 12/12/2025
» As consumer behaviour in Thailand continues to evolve, new analytics from The 1 Insight reveal that Thai shoppers have fully entered the era of Mindful Consumption — a period in which purchasing decisions are guided not by price alone, but by two dominant forces: Value-Oriented Spending and Health & Wellness–Driven Choices. These motivations now influence consumers across all age groups.
Indonesia Launches Training to Advance Cage-Free Farming
Published on 13/11/2025
» Indonesia has taken a significant step towards more sustainable livestock production with the launch of a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on cage-free egg farming, prioritising animal welfare and competitiveness in global markets. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with Catalyst Social Enterprise from Thailand and aims to equip farmers and government agencies with the skills needed to adopt internationally recognised cage-free production systems.
Gunman robs gold shop of jewellery worth B8.4m
Sutthiwit Chayutvoraken, Published on 15/08/2025
» SAMUT PRAKAN – A lone gunman made off with gold bracelets worth more than 8 million baht after robbing a gold shop inside a shopping mall in Bang Bo district on Thursday afternoon.
Rare pink snapdragon blooming at northern waterfall
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 14/08/2025
» PHITSANULOK – Tourists are flocking to Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park to witness the once-a-year bloom of rare pink snapdragon flowers at the Man Daeng waterfall.