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The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Thailand, Thammasat University, Thai PBS, and Cofact Thailand invite the public to join the “Talk for Truth & Fact-Check Thailand Award 2026 Ceremony” a major platform offering key insights into how Thai society can confront disinformation ahead of the 2026 general election.

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Thailand, Thammasat University, Thai PBS, and CoFact Thailand have officially launched the “Fact-Check Thailand 2026: Empowering Society Against Disinformation and Election Reporting”

“Fact-Check Thailand 2026” proudly announces the list of 40 selected participants from across the country who will take part in an intensive 4-day, 3-night workshop under the theme “From Newsroom Simulation to Real-World Practice.” The program aims to empower journalists, youth, and emerging communicators to become key forces in fact-checking during the election period. The training will take place from 19–22 November 2025 at Thai PBS and The Royal River Hotel, Bangkok.

Matcha, or green tea powder, is a health drink that has become increasingly popular, often found in desserts and wellness beverages. Many people enjoy its rich flavor and distinctive aroma, but questions remain — could drinking matcha regularly over a long period have any effects on the body?

In September 2024, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) revealed that insurance claims for vehicles damaged by flooding amounted to over 420 million baht. More than 2,000 vehicles were assessed for repair or compensation due to flood-related damage.

The Thai Online News Producers Association (SONP), in collaboration with its partners, presented the 11th Digital News Excellence Awards 2025 to honor outstanding achievements in online journalism. The awards aim to promote dedication, creativity, and development in the digital news sector by recognizing the production of “high-quality digital journalism” that meets journalistic standards in reporting, integrity, and professional ethics. An award ceremony was held to announce the winners and present honorary plaques.

One of the ways people often seek emotional fulfillment is through giving—whether in the form of money or goods. Combined with the Thai cultural tendency toward empathy and generosity, it’s no surprise that charitable giving has multiplied significantly recently. The rise of online donation platforms has made it even easier, allowing people to contribute without leaving home.

The Consumer Organization Council recommends four initial strategies to help protect your rights when faced with unfair persuasion to purchase goods or services. Just walking through a mall and making eye contact with sales staff promoting beauty courses or products, they suddenly swarmed in to greet and speak so fluently and rapidly that we were caught completely off guard. Before realizing it, you’ve already swiped your card to pay for a course costing tens or even hundreds of thousands of baht, without meaning to. So, can you get your money back ?

According to Meltwater data, online shopping in Thailand accounted for 11.4% of total retail purchases in June 2025, marking an 8.8% increase compared to the previous year. With such rapid growth, this space has inevitably become a prime target for scammers. One emerging tactic is the “Brushing Scam”, a deceptive scheme in which scammers send unsolicited parcels to people’s homes.