BANGKOK – Getting a mortgage in Thailand is harder than ever for today’s hopeful homebuyers, as many eager property hunters find their applications flatly denied. Surprisingly, these frequent rejections are not always because the applicants do not earn enough money from their current jobs. The real hidden issue lies in high household debt and sloppy daily […]

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Kaspersky Sounds the Alarm on Shadow AI: The New Cybersecurity Nightmare

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK – Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses operate today. It brings incredible speed and efficiency to the modern workplace. However, this rapid technological shift is also creating a massive, hidden security vulnerability. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is officially sounding the alarm on a rapidly growing corporate threat known as shadow AI. This emerging crisis happens […]

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Thailand’s E-Commerce Vendors Push Back Against High Platform Fees

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – The Thai E-Commerce Association recently held a major meeting with the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT). Online vendors also joined the talks to express their deep frustration with the industry. They raised serious concerns over unfair business practices and skyrocketing commission fees charged by major e-commerce platforms. Many small business owners are struggling […]

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Chiang Mai Street Brawl!! Chinese Tourists and Local Clash on Tha Phae Road

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

CHIANG MAI – A relaxing afternoon stroll in northern Thailand recently turned into a massive viral street brawl. A large group of Chinese tourists and a local Thai resident suddenly clashed on a busy sidewalk. The intense fight broke out right in the middle of the famous Tha Phae Road. The unfortunate incident started with […]

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Nine Emerald Buddha Hall at Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan in Chiang Rai

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – A visit to Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan feels larger than a stop at a single shrine. In the heart of the temple complex, the Nine Emerald Buddha Hall houses and enshrines important Buddha images in a space connected to worship, reflection, and Thai Buddhist art. The temple is in Ban Mai Saeng Kaew, […]

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Police Rush to Save Students After Armed Man Breaches School Grounds

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – Teachers and students at a rural Chiang Rai school faced a truly terrifying ordeal this week. An armed man carrying a knife suddenly breached the school grounds, causing massive panic. This shocking incident required an immediate and highly coordinated response from local law enforcement teams. Officers from the local Phan Police Station […]

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Chiang Rai Gears Up for National Youth Games with Major Equipment Boost

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

CHIANG RAI – The Chiang Rai Provincial Sports Association is taking a massive step to prepare local athletes for national success. On August 4, 2026, top sports officials gathered to excitedly distribute brand new training gear. This premium gear will help athletes thoroughly prepare for the highly anticipated 41st National Youth Games, famously known as […]

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Flash Floods Strike Chiang Rai: Mountain Runoff Swamps Local Homes and Roads

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Relentless overnight rainfall has triggered severe and sudden flash floods across the northern reaches of Chiang Rai province. The massive water deluge heavily impacted the Doi Luang district during the early hours of Tuesday morning. Numerous local homes and valuable agricultural farmlands are currently submerged under deep, muddy water. The massive volume […]

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Massive Gold Heist in Chiang Rai: Armed Robbers Flee With 13 Million Baht

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – A peaceful evening in Chiang Rai quickly transformed into a highly active crime scene. Two heavily armed robbers boldly stormed a popular shopping mall located in the Chiang Khong district. They quickly targeted a busy gold shop, which sparked immediate panic and fear among local shoppers. The two suspects acted with incredible […]

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Fintech Thailand Infrastructure Helps SMEs Access Much Needed Capital

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Salman Ahmad

BANGKOK – For many Thai SMEs, getting a loan is difficult even when the business has steady sales. Limited collateral, short credit histories, and incomplete financial records can block access to formal lending, contributing to a financing gap estimated at 1.4 trillion baht. Thailand’s digital economy is beginning to close part of that gap by […]

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