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Ex-abbot comes clean about pre-monkhood life
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» The embattled former abbot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu has broken his silence about his early life, admitting he evaded military service and assumed a friend’s identity before illegally entering Malaysia where he worked for several years before returning to Thailand.
Woman sentenced to 43 years for royal insult to be freed
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» A 69-year-old woman who was sentenced to 43 years in prison for lese-majeste will be released on Wednesday under a royal pardon after serving more than 8 years, her lawyers said on Tuesday.
The largest gourmet fest in Thailand returns
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 26/08/2025
» Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has announced the full programme for its annual "25th Annual World Gourmet Festival", which will be held from Sept 22–28, with its most ambitious and prestigious edition to date.
Dusit brings ‘Tree Of Life’ to Chiang Rai
Guru, Published on 26/08/2025
» Dusit International has expanded its sustainable hospitality vision by taking on the management of Tantawan Tented Camp, a refined tented retreat where northern Thai traditions meet commitment to sustainability, set amidst the scenic mountains of Chiang Rai.
Sena Development maintains B10bn annual transfer target
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/08/2025
» SET-listed developer Sena Development is maintaining its annual transfer target of 10 billion baht, despite recording only 22% of the target in the first half, as it is still confident in seeing an uptick in transfers in the latter half of the year.
Hidden danger
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2025
» Ecological Alert and Recovery Thailand (Earth), a nonprofit organisation, recently revealed the results of a national report titled "Lead In Solvent-Based Paints In Thailand". The study, which tested 55 paint samples from 45 brands sold in the country, revealed that more than 20% of samples had lead levels exceeding 100ppm (the standard set by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute, or TISI). Of these, many also had high lead concentration ranging from 10,000ppm to 64,000ppm.