National

Actor Kong Kongphop Graduates from Chulalongkorn University

Actor and singer Kong Kongphop graduated in Environmental Engineering from Chulalongkorn University after four years of balancing studies with his entertainment career. He thanked friends and supporters, said he has no immediate plans for further education, and launched his new company, Jiro Countless Wealth Limited, aimed at entertainment projects.

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Kong Kongphop said his four-year journey was not easy, as he had to study while working in the entertainment industry. He credited his friends for helping him stay on track and thanked everyone who supported him from high school through graduation. He announced the establishment of his company, Jiro Countless Wealth Limited, explaining that the name was chosen with family input and that he intends to use it for entertainment‑related ventures, possibly as an event organizer. Although he has no plans to pursue further studies at the moment, he expressed pride in completing his degree and said the experience taught him perseverance and teamwork.

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Environment Minister Vows to Punish Polluting Factories in Prachinburi

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Police

Former Fund Official Arrested for Embezzling Farmers' Repayments

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Police

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Weather

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