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Club President Rallies Phlan Kanchanaburi FC Fans: We Can Rise Again, Next Season Has Surprises in Store
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Club President Rallies Phlan Kanchanaburi FC Fans: We Can Rise Again, Next Season Has Surprises in Store

Phlan Kanchanaburi FC has been relegated after drawing 2-2 with Chonburi, but club president vows the team will bounce back next season with surprises for loyal supporters.

Shocking incident: Man enters Phuket hospital, goes to 7th floor, then falls fatally
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Shocking incident: Man enters Phuket hospital, goes to 7th floor, then falls fatally

A 29-year-old man died after jumping from the 7th floor of a Phuket hospital early Friday morning, shortly after staff spotted him sitting suspiciously on a ledge.

Amata Establishes 'Amata City Na Mop' - New Processed Food Hub Connecting Chinese Markets
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Amata Establishes 'Amata City Na Mop' - New Processed Food Hub Connecting Chinese Markets

Amata is developing a new 20,000-acre industrial zone in Laos near the Chinese border focused on processed foods and smart agriculture, leveraging tax incentives and renewable energy to tap Chinese markets and reduce export costs.

National Park Denies Rumors of “Phi Phi International Airport”
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National Park Denies Rumors of “Phi Phi International Airport”

National Park officials have denied viral rumors claiming Phi Phi Island will soon have an international airport, clarifying the April Fools' post that sparked the misinformation on social media.

Four Heirs of Smitmaan Family Donate 66 Rai of Land Worth Billion Baht to Warin Chamrap Hospital for Medical Center Development
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Four Heirs of Smitmaan Family Donate 66 Rai of Land Worth Billion Baht to Warin Chamrap Hospital for Medical Center Development

Four heirs of the Smitmaan family donated 66 rai of land valued at over one billion baht to Warin Chamrap Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani to develop a medical center and support future healthcare expansion.

Crackdown Underway: Narathiwat Increases Reward to 50,000 Baht for Information on Forest Arsonists After Nearly 100 Rai Destroyed
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Crackdown Underway: Narathiwat Increases Reward to 50,000 Baht for Information on Forest Arsonists After Nearly 100 Rai Destroyed

Narathiwat officials are investigating peatland fires that destroyed nearly 100 rai of forest in Takob District, increasing the reward for arson information to 50,000 baht while deploying drones and digging water catchments to contain the s

75-Year-Old Buddhist Monk Found Dead in Tent at Saraphi Highway
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75-Year-Old Buddhist Monk Found Dead in Tent at Saraphi Highway

A 75-year-old Buddhist monk was found dead in a tent along Saraphi Highway in Chiang Mai on May 2, with authorities suspecting extreme pre-monsoon heat as the likely cause.

Storm Damage! Commerce Ministry Brings Buyers to Durian Orchards, Purchases Over 100 Tons of Fallen Fruit to Aid Farmers
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Storm Damage! Commerce Ministry Brings Buyers to Durian Orchards, Purchases Over 100 Tons of Fallen Fruit to Aid Farmers

Summer storms destroyed over 100 tons of durians across Chanthaburi province, prompting the Commerce Ministry to purchase fallen fruit at 10-20 baht per kilogram and redirect it toward processing to support affected farmers.

Phuket blood drive continues in May
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Phuket blood drive continues in May

Blood donation drives continue across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout May, organized by the Phuket Regional Blood Centre and Vachira Phuket Hospital.

Homeowner Alarmed by Three-Story Wasp Nest the Size of a Volleyball on Eaves; Rescue Workers Called in for Removal
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Homeowner Alarmed by Three-Story Wasp Nest the Size of a Volleyball on Eaves; Rescue Workers Called in for Removal

Phatthalung rescue workers removed a basketball-sized wasp nest from a home's eaves on May 1, marking the third infestation at the residence in two years. The nest contained thousands of wasps across three layered structures and had expande

Authorities Intervene as Arabian Family Found Begging in Patong
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Authorities Intervene as Arabian Family Found Begging in Patong

Phuket authorities raided Patong after reports of foreign families using children to beg from tourists, discovering an Arabian family soliciting money late at night.

Phuket Authorities Step Up Safety Measures on Bangla Road
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Phuket Authorities Step Up Safety Measures on Bangla Road

Phuket authorities conducted a safety sweep of Bangla Road in Patong led by Deputy Governor Adul Chuthong to enhance public security and protect the island's tourism reputation.