Thai Rath. History of Thailand’s oldest newspaper

illustration: www.thairath.co.th

Thailand (Muang Thai, or the land of free people), officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is the only country in Southeast Asia never colonized by European powers. Though great explorers arrived as early as the 16th century, Thai kings resisted foreign cultural influence - especially religion - remaining loyal to Buddhism. The population descends from southern Chinese Tai peoples and local Khmer. It has always been a kingdom and today is a constitutional monarchy.

Thailand officially uses two calendars: Gregorian and Buddhist. For Thais, the latter holds more meaning. The capital is Bangkok, though that name is a simplified version for foreigners. Any Thai will answer the capital’s name without hesitation:

Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit, which translates to City of angels, great city and residence of Indra’s sacred gem, the unconquerable city of the gods, great capital of the world, adorned with nine precious stones, full of grand royal palaces, equal to the heavenly abode of the reincarnated god; a city gifted by Indra and built by Vishvakarman. This name is in the Guinness Book of Records.

Until May 11, 1949, Thailand was called Siam (except between 1939-1946). After World War II, it strengthened ties with the US. In 1950, the country was ruled by the military under Prime Minister Plaek Pibulsongkram. Though King Bhumibol Adulyadej held the crown, the prime minister made all decisions - even on whether a new newspaper could exist, which wasn’t easy. That’s what 28-year-old reporter and ad agent Kampol Wacharapol discovered.

From the navy to the news. A notebook instead of a gun

Wacharapol was born on December 27, 1919 - the sixth day of the waxing moon in the second lunar month of the Year of the Goat, or 2462 in the Buddhist calendar. The Taengkuey Yimlamai family, as his real name was, lived in poverty and couldn’t afford to educate their children. Like his three siblings, Kampol only completed four years of primary school. His parents were rice traders who lived and traveled by boat along Thailand’s rivers. In 1934, at age 15, Kampol began working as a ticket collector on the postal steamer Plong Khiao. There he met Wasan Chusakunema, who would become his lifelong collaborator.


The ambitious young man spent several years mastering his trade. Through hard work, he passed the exam to become a captain and was given command of his own boat, the Pantip. He hired Wasan onboard. In 1940, he joined the Royal Thai Navy and entered the Naval Cadet School in Samut Prakan Province.

As a soldier, Kampol served in several wartime campaigns, earned a Victory Medal, and rose to the rank of Sergeant Major (in the Thai Navy). He resigned on June 1, 1946, at age 28. In March 1947, he began work as a reporter for the Prachamit Daily, where he met Lert Atsawet. Their partnership proved successful and creative.

Photo News. Straight from Bangkok

The novice reporter and ad agent didn’t limit himself to basic duties. Along with experienced journalist Atsawet and friend Wasan Chusakunema, they co-wrote the book Nrk tı̂din thịy (Thai Underground Hell), serialized in Thailand’s top newspapers.

The book’s success brought in substantial earnings. After covering debts and fees, a sizeable sum remained. Kampol suggested starting their own newspaper, and his two friends agreed. On December 27, 1949, News Image Service Company Limited filed an official application with Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police Bureau to register a new paper - or rather, a weekly - called Khaw Phaph (Photo News). Approval was granted, and on Monday, January 9, 1950, the first issue hit the capital’s newsstands.

Lert Atsawet became editor-in-chief due to his experience. Kampol Wacharapol, listed as the owner, handled printing and distribution. Wasan Chusakun managed the finances. The editorial office was located in Bangkok on Thanon Ka-om 9 Street.

The weekly’s red print made it eye-catching. It had 16 pages, packed with photos and stories, promoted photojournalism, and was written in Thai. Crucially, it avoided politics and focused on social issues. “5 Dead on New Year’s, All the Pretty Girls Fired, Car Overturns” - those were the top stories of the first issue.

Khaw Phaph caught on quickly, growing its readership. People liked the absence of politics and the high photo quality. Its logo - camera, pen, and lightning bolt on a green gear - inside a green circle, became closely tied to Wacharapol’s name for years.

Friction with power and the elements

After a year and a half, Khaw Phaph transitioned from a weekly to a thrice-weekly paper, renamed Khaw phaphthay sam wan (Three-Day Photo News). On June 1, 1952, the founding group rebranded again - this time as Khaw phaph ray wan (Daily Photo Newspaper), with Uthon Phonkun as editor-in-chief.

That first “new” issue sold 3,000 copies - a major success. With it, a publishing house of the same name was launched. In January 1953, the monthly Khaw Phaph debuted, focusing on photojournalism as a way to record history.

Although the paper officially avoided politics (due to censorship), photo reports often said more than written words. The paper gained a reputation as a social whistleblower, drawing close scrutiny from authorities. On October 20, 1958, after another coup, Prime Minister Sarit Thanarat ordered the closure of seven newspapers, including Khaw Phaph. A week later, the printing house caught fire. It seemed the Photo Newspaper’s story was over. But Kampol Wacharapol didn’t give up - he fought for himself, his newsroom, and his readers.

For months, the publisher tried to revive the paper, but the revolutionary council (i.e., the government) refused permits to reopen old titles or create new ones. So Wacharapol had a bold idea. He rented an existing newspaper.

Morning Newspaper for Families

Laor Kerdkaew was the owner of the regional daily Siang Ang Thong (Voice of Ang Thong) and willingly handed it over to Kampol, who on May 1, 1959, launched a new version of it. The newspaper’s slogan, printed in the countryside and sold in the city, read: If you want to see pictures, if you want to know the news, you must read Siang Ang Thong, the morning newspaper for families.

This time, Wacharapol set out to create a full-fledged daily that would:

• not bow to the government
• cover both international and domestic politics
• report only the truth
• expose crime across the country
• publish photo coverage of major events
• support society and highlight its problems

Anyone who could, backed the idea - especially since everything was done legally. Kerdkaew became a co-owner of a widely read paper, Wacharapol and his editors could work again, and Ang Thong Province gained national attention not just for its rice.


The first issue of Siang Ang Thong under editor Wimon Pholkun had a print run of 7,000 copies, 10 pages, and was cheaper than other papers. Former readers of Khao Phaph quickly returned to the fold, while longtime Siang Ang Thong readers gained fresh content and format. New readers flocked in because the newspaper was worth the price. One of the first sensational stories to boost sales was the September 1959 report on the Murder of Mrs. Nuanchawee. The story of a doctor who murdered his nurse-wife dominated the front page for weeks. Journalists followed the investigation and trial closely, and readers grabbed the paper as soon as it hit the stands.

Later human-interest stories and the social news column overseen by editor Prasarn Meefuangsat, known as Kachae, brought great success and revenue. On January 1, 1960, the paper reached a circulation of 45,000 copies. A media innovation in Thailand was that this daily, distributed nationwide using its own fleet, began opening regional branches and printing the paper locally. The idea came from the ever-prudent Kampol Wacharapol - and it worked.

A backup paper. Thai Rath just in case

Still mindful of 1958’s events, Wacharapol didn’t just open new branches - he also bought a printing house in Bangkok with two presses and registered a new paper. If the government ever shut down Siang Ang Thong, he already had Thai Rath (Thai State, Thailand) waiting in reserve.

While waiting for a government move, the team printed political commentaries, covered social scandals, and conducted investigations. The paper’s popularity grew steadily - until the blow came not from the government, but a friend. In 1962, Laor Kerdkaew demanded his newspaper back, claiming he could now run it on his own.

What could Kampol do? The paper and its title were only borrowed. So Wacharapol packed up his toys, took his entire editorial team, and moved to a building on Soi Woraphong in Bangkok, where he opened a new newsroom.

This time, with his own printing press and distribution, the transition was less painful and costly. On December 25, 1962, the first issue of the Thai Rath daily appeared. On the front page, in a bold frame, was a notice: Thai Rath produced by the editorial team of Siang Ang Thong, whose original version remains available nationwide.

And so, on the 25th of Thanwakhm 2505 (Buddhist calendar), began the third - and ongoing - chapter of Thailand’s oldest newspaper.

Rapid popularity. Thai Rath gains momentum

In 1963, political power shifted in Thailand. Though the dictatorship remained, there was now slightly more room to operate. Alongside the rebirth of the old paper, Wacharapol Co. Ltd was founded, new Chikawa OPI Letter Press machines started rolling, and the paper switched to lead-type formatting. The editorial team welcomed young, talented writers. New names like Smit Manasrudee, Manit Suksomjit, and Chalermchai Songsuk started gaining attention.

Seasoned journalists mentored the newcomers, who brought fresh perspectives. Pa Kampol, as his staff and friends called him, gave everyone a new mission: the paper was to meet global standards. And so, they got to work.

Readers had no doubts about what Thai Rath stood for or where it came from. Circulation soon hit 100,000 copies. Meanwhile, Laor Kerdkaew declared bankruptcy and shut down Siang Ang Thong.

Thai Rath continued to grow. Thanks to an expanded distribution network, nationwide offices, and regional correspondents, news reached every corner of Thailand. Local reports became more detailed and valuable. One standout section was Txy tn phothi (Like the Bodhi Tree, Tree of Enlightenment), written by Chalermchai Songsuk, covering regional happenings and quickly becoming the paper’s most-read column.

Among popular sections in the 16-page edition was the crime column led by veteran journalist Lakhna Kulma, a former police expert on gangs, known for the gecko tattoo on his index finger - a gangster symbol. Due to his age, people simply called him Uncle.

The country’s most-read newspaper. That’s... not good

With growing readership, the editorial office expanded. Space became tight, and presses outdated. Pa Kampol decided to modernize the publishing house.

• In 1965, they launched the Sunday edition Thai Rath Sarapat Si (All the Colors of Thai Rath).
• On July 12, 1968, the paper expanded to 20 pages.
• In mid-1968, the company started buying land near a planned highway for new offices and a printing facility.
• On March 18, 1969, they laid the cornerstone for a new three-story administration building.
• On November 13, 1970, Thai Rath opened its new headquarters on Thanon Vibhavadi Rangsit (the printing house had been operating for a year).

Upon registration, the editorial building and print facility were given address number 1. Work doubled in the new location. In August, printers received modern offset machines capable of producing 30,000 copies per hour, in color. While the paper had always featured some color, it was only one tone. True four-color printing arrived in 1988.

In their spacious and well-equipped offices, journalists began speaking more openly about politics, government actions, and issues outside the capital. Photojournalism remained essential, so the team of reporters grew, and circulation quickly hit 200,000.

In less than eight years, Thai Rath became the most-read newspaper in the country - which didn’t sit well with those in power. In early 1971, Kampol Wacharapol, along with the editors-in-chief of Deli Niws and Siam Rath, was imprisoned for insulting Minister Thanat. Journalists from those papers, including Ruerueab and Nopporn from Thai Rath, were also charged.

Government sabotage and a million-copy print run

Fortunately, both editors and journalists defended themselves successfully, and none of the three newspapers were shut down as threatened. A year later, a strange incident occurred. Most employees of the publishing house resigned. A crisis struck, and the newspaper faced collapse. It turned out to be sabotage - revenge by the government.

Pa Kampol, a skilled manager and crisis negotiator, made several important decisions. To stabilize the budget, he announced a price increase for the daily starting July 1, 1973. Readers didn’t protest. That same year in October, bloody riots broke out in Thailand, known as the Day of the Great Catastrophe. The spark ignited on October 9 at Thammasat University. Arrests followed, fueling public unrest.


Exhausted by military dictatorship, corruption, the lack of a constitution, and elites poaching in national parks, citizens marched to the royal palace on October 14 to ask His Majesty for support and a change in government. Nearly 500,000 people joined. The military opened fire, tanks rolled in, and bombs exploded. About 70 people were killed and 800 injured.

Direct photo reports from the clashes, from October 6 through the critical day, followed by commentary and analysis, pushed Thai Rath’s circulation to a record 1,181,470 copies.

Editorial office attacked with grenade launchers

The country changed. A constitution was adopted, establishing a parliamentary democracy. Unfortunately, it didn’t lead to the hoped-for improvements. Three years later, new tragedies unfolded - and this time, Thai Rath was directly affected. In the morning edition of October 3, 1976, the Tifun (Typhoon) current events column featured an article criticizing a candidate for prime minister. Supporters of the politician were outraged and that night attacked the newspaper’s headquarters with grenade launchers. Luckily, none of the staff were harmed. The blast damaged 10 vehicles prepared to distribute the morning edition. The damage was cleared quickly, and the journalists stood their ground, ready to work the next morning.

Mindful of all the past turmoil, on April 18, 1975, Pa Kampol registered a limited liability company named Nı chux brisath brisath wachrphl cakad (Wacharapol Company Limited), which became the official owner of Thai Rath.

In June 1976, always open to good advice, Wacharapol followed the suggestion of Thongtem Semrasuta, head of production, to change the look and format of the 13-year-old daily. He partnered with Computer Graphic Co. Ltd, and on June 26, the new version of Thai Rath was released. It featured new fonts, modern computer graphics, and layout - but also a complete editorial overhaul. The newsroom was divided into three sections:

• planning
• management
• coordination and control

Articles became lighter in tone, the style of information delivery changed, and an entertainment section was launched. A particularly intriguing innovation was the headlines. Pa Kampol, who came up with the idea, showed great creativity. When the front page boldly proclaimed Ordered to Release. Sunday, readers were curious and snapped up the paper.

The new version resonated with readers. With local news also improving, circulation returned to its Day of the Great Catastrophe levels and remained there - exceeding one million.

Foundation and schools

Pa Kampol took care of the publishing house and Thai Rath, but he also remembered his difficult childhood and lack of access to education. In the 1970s, Thailand still struggled to educate children, especially in rural areas. On his 60th birthday, December 27, 1979, Wacharapol founded the Thai Rath Witthaya Foundation. It not only supported students but, above all, built schools. The first was established in Lopburi Province.

"Giving rural children access to good education and a hearty lunch is how we build people. So let’s allow the young to come here and build our country," said the publisher at the school’s opening. The foundation is still active. Over the next 20 years, Kampol built 101 schools and supported nearly 300 students. He often said: "If one day I meet a good person who tells me they studied at a Thai Rath Witthaya school, I will be very happy."

"Who Put the Bell on the Cat’s Neck?"

To win even more reader affection, Wacharapol sometimes made bold decisions. Like in January 1977, when Thai boxer Seansaka Muangsuria defended his title. The fight took place in Chiang Mai, so Pa Kampol chartered a plane to Bangkok equipped with a photo lab. By the time the plane landed, Thai Rath had a full photo spread - becoming the only paper to publish images from the match.

Although entertainment was added to the paper in 1976, political satire didn’t appear until three years later. Phu Yai Mak Kap Thung Ma Meun (People Come from Dog Fields) was a comic strip by Thai cartoonist Chai Ratchawat.

Ratchawat, born Somchai Katanyuthanana, studied economics and aimed to work in banking. He earned his degree and joined Ayudhya Bank, but found it boring. He switched careers, becoming art director at the sports magazine Kem (Game), and in 1976 joined Thongchai and Maharat newspapers as political news editor. He also began drawing cartoons. One of them, Khır pen khn kkhæwn kradìng wi rxb khx mæw? (Who Put the Bell on the Cat’s Neck?), led to persecution so severe that he fled the country, spending two years in the USA. After returning, he joined Thai Rath and worked there for four decades.

Kampol Wacharapol didn’t just elevate Thai Rath to the top of Thai journalism - he made both the newspaper and himself internationally recognized. In 1969, the British Investor dubbed him "Kampol Wacharapol: Lord Thomson of Thailand". The American reference book Who’s Who in the World included his biography in 1976-1977. He was also featured in Nicholas Coleridge’s Paper Tigers. For his work, he received prestigious royal honors: the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand (1986) and the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (1990).

Knowing that both Thailand and the world were changing - moving into the digital and computer era - and that he himself was aging, Pa Kampol began preparing to hand over leadership of the company and paper. He named his eldest daughter Yingluck as publishing director and his son Sarawut as editor-in-chief.

Leadership transfer with a special edition

The younger Wacharapol, known as Yee, studied in the USA. After returning in the early 1980s, he began working as a crime reporter. He worked through various departments, learning journalism from the ground up. Rising through the ranks, he took over the editor-in-chief role from his father on July 3, 1988. That same year, Yingluck joined the company’s board.

Before handing the reins to his children, Kampol once again upgraded the printing presses. Starting in June 1988, the paper began printing in full color - including photographs. The first color photo, published on June 4, was a portrait of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. On April 1 that year, computers arrived in the newsroom, and the print shop adopted the Atex system.


Since 1968, Wacharapol had been expanding the production base of his company. By 1989, alongside the main office and printing plant, there were two paper storage buildings, garages, a vehicle maintenance workshop, residential quarters, and a parking lot. New office buildings and expanded printing facilities followed. Plans included more land purchases, demolition of old structures, and construction of larger, more modern ones.

On December 27, 1989, Thai Rath published a special edition. It had 108 pages and celebrated the 40th anniversary of the newspaper and the 70th birthday of its founder. Then, the younger generation took over.

A Figure of global merit. For media and education

Although Kampol Wacharapol handed over company operations to his children, he remained actively involved. Despite illness, he served on the board until his death. On February 21, 1996, the newspaper published a statement:

As of February 21, 1996, at 1:45 AM, Kampol Wacharapol became a legend of Thailand’s press industry. He passed away peacefully, leaving behind only good deeds and remaining in the memory of readers across the nation. The most valuable legacy he gave to the people is the Thai Rath newspaper, the best-selling print medium in the country.

In 2017, UNESCO recognized Kampol Wacharapol as a person of global significance in media and education. In 2019, on the 100th anniversary of his birth, a museum in his honor opened in Bangkok.

Sarawut Wacharapol continued his father’s work, modernizing the tech infrastructure, the print facility, and the newsroom.

• On January 11, 1994, a remote video transfer system launched, and by May it was deployed in regional offices,
• the newspaper began printing fully in color on January 19, 1995,
• a year later, its page count expanded to 40 (January 1996),
• sports and entertainment sections grew, allowing the paper to retain its million-copy circulation despite a price increase.

Two months after Pa Kampol’s death, Thai Rath and Thailand mourned again. On April 11, 1996, international affairs columnist Saengchai Sunthornwat was murdered.

Since 1983, Sunthornwat wrote the Food Fit For Fai column in English in Phim Thai and Daily News, focusing on U.S. politics and promoting English learning. In 1988, he moved the column (Fut fit fx fi) to Thai Rath, writing in Thai. He quickly became popular and was dubbed the national columnist. At the time of his death, he also served as director of the Mass Communication Organization of Thailand (MCOT). A reformer who didn’t shy away from tough calls, he was known as the man who gave hope to Thai media, often quoted saying: Our profession has no employer. We serve the people. Without the people, there is no mass communication. We must understand that our true masters are the people... We must create news and programs that benefit society. Not money and connections - because we are the media, we must protect the dignity of the media.

Because of his views and stance against corruption, he was gunned down in his car on the way home by a group of motorcyclists. He died that same night.

A new century, new challenges

For nine months, there were no columns - there was no national columnist. That role was taken on by Nitiphuma Navarat (now Ming-rujiralai), a longtime Thai Rath journalist and former policeman. At the time, he was also involved in politics with the Thai People’s Party. In 2000, he took charge of another popular column in Thai Rath, Peid fa hi lok swangsiw (Open the sky and brighten the world), often referred to as the small column in the biggest paper.

Today, Ming-rujiralai no longer works at the paper. The top columnists now include: Zoom Soksaek, Sakda Sae-iew (also a cartoonist), and Tamsin Rattanaphan.

The new century brought new challenges for Thailand’s leading newspaper. Sarawut Wacharapol, like his father, supported Thai education while modernizing and refining the publication:

• computerizing editorial offices and regional bureaus,
• a signature front page with bold headlines and large photos,
• the entire paper (28-40 pages) was divided into four sections: morning news, afternoon news, sports, and regional news,
• expanded entertainment and sports sections,
• on September 29, 2008, the website www.thairath.co.th was launched,
• apps for phones and tablets were developed to deliver Thai Rath content.

In September, alongside the website, the company founded Trend VG 3 Co., created by Wacharapol Co. Ltd to handle digital media development. It now leads the paper’s online expansion.

The company thrived, circulation remained strong, and readers praised the paper. By the end of the 2000s, Sarawut Wacharapol managed nearly 1,800 employees - 262 of whom worked in the newsroom - across 35 regional offices. The entire publishing operation spanned 13 buildings with registered capital of one million baht.

The digital crisis and staff cuts

Since 2014, those numbers have changed. Thai Rath’s media group added a television station. On November 11, 2013, online test broadcasts began. On April 1, 2014, Thai Rath TV started testing in Dolby 5.1. The first official program aired on April 24 at 6:00 PM, with the first news segment Thairath at 7:00 PM.

As with the rest of the world, the rise of digital media triggered a crisis for print. Though Thai Rath maintained its circulation, most advertisers moved online. In 2018, revenue fell. The result was a crisis. In a statement signed by CEO Yingluck Wacharapol, the paper admitted it had failed to meet revenue targets, despite all efforts to keep operations afloat.

The company announced it would reduce staff and cut jobs to continue operations. All employees across Wacharapol Company - the owner of the newspaper and digital TV channel - were offered voluntary early retirement.

Several Thai newspapers faced similar challenges. Some had to shut down entirely, especially during the devastating COVID-19 pandemic.

Media wasn’t enough. Time for cosmetics and transport

Despite its troubles, Thai Rath navigated the storm. The focus shifted to online news. The website grew and continues to be updated. Alongside global and domestic updates, entertainment, and sports, in May 2023 the company launched Thairath Money, a business site for Thai and international financial news (https://www.thairath.co.th/money), operating independently of the main outlet. As early as 2021, the company branched out beyond journalism - launching new ventures. It released a cosmetics line called Everpink and opened a transport company named Thairaith Logistics.

Thai Rath remains in the hands of the Wacharapol family. Sarawut has run the newsroom for 37 years; Yingluck has managed the company for three decades. The paper has a strong presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. News and more can be viewed on YouTube and TikTok. It also hosts podcasts and runs a lottery. Its website includes an online store.

This year, 2025, marks the 75th anniversary of the newspaper and the 106th birthday of its founder - who is remembered to this day, with annual tributes held in his honor.

Thai Rath Timeline:

• 1919, December 27 - Kampol Wacharapol is born
• 1950, January 9 - First issue of Khaw Phaph weekly published
• 1951 - Khaw Phaph changes name and publishing days to Khaw phaphthay sam wan
• 1952, June 1 - Another name and status change to daily, Khaw phaph ray wan
• 1953, January - First edition of Khaw Phaph monthly
• 1958, October 20 - Government shuts down the newspaper’s editorial office
• 1958, October 27 - Publishing house print facility burns down
• 1959, May 1 - Newspaper relaunched under the name Siang Ang Thong
• 1962, December 25 - Thai Rath launched as successor to Siang Ang Thong
• 1963 - Wacharapol Co. Ltd publishing house founded
• 1965 - Sunday edition Thai Rath Sarapat Si debuts
• 1968, July 12 - Newspaper expands to 20 pages
• 1969, March 18 - Cornerstone laid for new office building
• 1970, November 13 - Official opening of new editorial office
• 1971 - Editors of major newspapers imprisoned
• 1972 - Publishing house sabotage; mass staff resignations
• 1975, April 18 - Wacharapol Company Limited registered
• 1976, June 26 - First major redesign of the newspaper
• 1976, October 3 - Thai Rath office attacked with grenade launchers
• 1979 - First political satire published
• 1979, December 27 - Thai Rath Witthaya Foundation begins work
• 1988, June 4 - Thai Rath prints in full four-color; Fut fit fx fi column debuts
• 1989, December 27 - Special edition marking 40 years of the newspaper and founder’s 70th birthday
• 1994, January 11 - Remote transfer system launched
• 1995, January 19 - Newspaper printed in full color spectrum
• 1996, January - Paper expands to 40 pages
• 1996, February 21 - Death of Kampol Wacharapol, Thai Rath’s founder
• 1996, April 11 - Thai Rath journalist Saengchai Sunthornwat assassinated
• 2000 - Peid fa hi lok swangsiw column debuts; “smallest column in the biggest paper”
• 2008, September 29 - Trend VG 3 Co. launches; Thai Rath’s website www.thairath.com goes live
• 2013 - Test programs begin for new TV channel
• 2014, April 24 - Official launch of Thai Rath TV
• 2021 - Everpink cosmetics brand released
• 2021 - Thairaith Logistics transport company established
• 2023, May 30 - Independent company and website Thai Rath Money launched

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