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Khunying Patama ranks high as best Thai sports administrator
Press release, Published on 08/01/2026
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has topped a sports poll of Thailand’s most outstanding sports executives in 2025.
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/01/2026
» With the recent bribery case regarding entertainment operators in Phuket resurfacing, the private sector urged a crackdown on illegal operations such as staying open late for nightlife venues as well as unlicensed accommodations, which tarnish the tourist island’s reputation and deprive the government of tax revenue.
Lukewarm response to allowing brewers' IPOs
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/01/2026
» Analysts were lukewarm on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) plan to open the door to alcoholic beverage listings, arguing the Thai market has limited growth to attract large-scale brewers.
Conformity Gate: A Stranger Things finale that never was
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Netflix Original Stranger Things has concluded its long 10-year run with Season Five Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up. With an unsatisfying conclusion, fans were left speculating about a secret final episode coming on Wednesday to tie up all plot holes. Yet, it never came.
PM backs Children’s Day message
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday urged children and young people to embrace the motto of National Children’s Day 2026, “Love Thailand, Care for the World.”
New movies out this week: Jan 8-14
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/01/2026
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
Online Reporters, Published on 08/01/2026
» Well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.
Australia to hold special inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» SYDNEY - Australia will hold a royal commission inquiry into the mass shooting that killed 15 people at Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, as he faced public demands for answers.
Major supermarket chain stops advertising on TV in France
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» PARIS - The German deep-discount food retailer Lidl has announced that it would stop advertising on broadcast television in France, where it is one of the country’s top advertisers.
Australia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» SYDNEY - Australia won the final Ashes Test against England by five wickets on Thursday to seal a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja out on a high.