Twenty-nine mostly central and northeastern provinces and 84 areas in and around Bangkok have excessive levels of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere on Sunday, according to the Pollution Control Department….
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Twenty-nine mostly central and northeastern provinces and 84 areas in and around Bangkok have excessive levels of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere on Sunday, according to the Pollution Control Department….
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Police in Chon Buri province have re-apprehended a convict who, with the help of his wife, had escaped from his guarded hospital bed. The 37-year-old prisoner, serving time for theft,…
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The viral sensation, or perhaps the cheeky mimicry, of mackerel ice cream on a stick promises to captivate the taste buds of young visitors to the Mackerel Festival in the…
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The Department of Special Investigation has decided to charge 11 directors and executives of STARK Corporation Public Company Limited with defrauding the public, money laundering and violations of the Securities…
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The government’s universal healthcare scheme will make a groundbreaking leap next year, when Thais will be allowed to receive free medical treatment anywhere in their home province, including private hospitals,…
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Two Indian tourists were killed and five others, including a Thai, were seriously injured when the van in which they were travelling slammed into a ten-wheel truck and fell into…
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Thirty-two restaurants have been awarded the ‘Bib Gourmand’ symbol for the first time in the Michelin Guide Thailand 2024. Now in its seventh edition, this year’s guide has extended its…
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Temperatures in Thailand’s north and northeast are forecast to drop by 1-3oC on Saturday, due to the influence of a moderate cold front from China which is currently looming over…
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Members of the public are advised to wear face masks, maintain social distancing in crowded places and where air circulation is poor and wash their hands frequently, citing a rising…
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The iconic traditional Thai house known as the Kamthieng House Museum at the Siam Society under Royal Patronage in Soi Asoke (Sukhumvit 21) is closing for major renovations from 30…
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When the ill-fated coach skidded off a road and crashed into a tree in Prachuab Khiri Khan province over the weekend, it claimed 14 victims on the scene, while two…
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A new moderate cold front from China is now covering the northern and north-eastern regions of Thailand. This will cause temperatures to fall by 1-2 degree Celcius in the next…
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed his delight as the Songkran Festival of Thailand was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. The official announcement was made during…
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Anti-narcotics officials and marine police seized about two tonnes of crystal methamphetamine from a tug, moored the wharf of a steel factory in Bang Pakong district of Thailand’s eastern province…
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his wife presided over a religious ceremony to offer alms to 189 monks at Sanam Luang this morning, on the anniversary of the birth of…
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Fireworks, shopping sprees, inspiring events, tasty cuisine and the festive mood set the stage for year-end celebrations. With the arrival of December, Bangkok is gearing up for plenty of spirited…
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A Revenue Department official, attached to Bang Sao Thong district in Samut Prakan province, and three associates have been ruled by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to be “unusually rich”…
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A double-deck coach bound for Songkhla province skidded off a road and crashed into a tree early this morning in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, killing at least 14 and injuring…
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Chiang Mai – Hitting tennis balls across a tree-lined court in Thailand’s mountainous north, Connie Chen’s weekly private training session is a luxury the Chinese national could barely afford when…
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PM’s Office Minister Puangpetch Chunla-iad is seeking a Bt28-million budget from the cabinet for the survey and design of a cable car in Phu Kradueng National Park, in the northeastern…
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Thailand won two gold medals, a silver and a bronze at the World Teqball Championship, which ended at the Bangkok Arena stadium on Saturday. In a doubles game, Thailand’s Chuthathip…
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Move Forward MP for Bangkok Rukchanok Srinork will ask the Criminal Court to postpone the reading of the verdict, scheduled for December 13, in a case in which she is…
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Seventeen of the 32 Thai nationals taken hostage by Hamas during their attack on Israel on October 7, and who were released this week, arrived in Bangkok this afternoon. They…
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The Federation of Thai Industries has roundly criticized the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for behaving like an only agency responsible for setting national electricity prices every four months, based on…
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Air quality in 24 provinces of Thailand today is below standard, with the amount of PM2.5 contamination across the capital exceeding the 37.5 micron (µm) standard, the Pollution Control Department…
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Political analysts and members of civil society in southern Thailand have called for greater participation by academics and representatives of local communities in the peace process in the trouble-plagued region….
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Former leader of the Chart Pattana Kla party, Korn Chatikavanij, has formally left the party, effective Wednesday. In his Facebook post following his resignation, which was delivered in writing to…
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A concert featuring a well-known Thai folk songstress and scantily clad dancers at a Buddhist festival to celebrate Loy Krathong has stirred controversy in the conservative Malaysian state of Kelantan,…
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A fire ripped through a building of a university in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin district this afternoon, destroying computers and other property. The damage is estimated at about Bt3…
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A man who was seriously injured on Tuesday when potassium chlorate, stored in a house at a longan orchard in Chiang Mai province, exploded, succumbed to his injuries, bringing the…
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The director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Pol Col Suriya Singhakamol, has been removed and appointed as the deputy permanent secretary of justice by the cabinet. No explanation…
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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) workers have collected about 640,000 krathong, which were floated in the capital’s public parks and on canals during yesterday’s Loy Krathong festival, according to a BMA…
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Senior Advisor on Research and Policy at the HIV Research and Innovation Institute, Professor Dr. Praphan Phanuphak, has expressed optimism about Thailand’s ability to end AIDS. Ending AIDS as a…
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An investigation into the six Chinese beggars recently arrested in Bangkok has revealed that some had previously worked as beggars in Malaysia and Singapore, according to a senior Thai immigration…
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Anntonia Porsild, the first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant, is scheduled to return to Thailand this afternoon. According to the Miss Universe Thailand Facebook page, the Thai-Danish beauty…
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Tucked away on the flank of Doi Inthanon mountain in Northern Thailand, Mae Chaem is a concealed treasure awaiting discovery by discerning travellers seeking respite from the bustling crowds typical…
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Tehran, Iran – Iran said Saturday it helped broker the surprise release of Thai nationals who had been held by Palestinian militants in war-ravaged Gaza since their shock attack on Israel…
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The Transport Ministry and the Northern Bangkok Monorail Company, operator of the Pink Line train service, have agreed to extend the free trial run until January 2nd, instead of December…
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Thailand’s attorney general (AG) has ordered an investigation into an allegation, made by escaped convict Chaovalit Thongduang, that he had not been treated fairly by a public prosecutor handling his…
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A Thai Lion Air captain managed to bring his aircraft safely back to Don Mueang airport in Bangkok this morning, after its right engine stopped functioning and caught fire, thought…
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The first 10 Thai hostages were released by Hamas yesterday and they are now being taken care of at the Shamir Medical Centre in Tel Aviv, the Thai Foreign Ministry…
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A marine and environmental expert has emphasised three crucial factors for floating krathongs the Loy Krathong festival on November 27, namely the materials used, the quantity and the area in…
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It’s November and a cool breeze is blowing. While this should be welcomed as it heralds the cool season, instead it signals that burning season is making a comeback and…
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Tiwanon road, near the Pak Kret tunnel, was closed to all traffic since last night, after a concrete slab, which was covering a large trench dug for the installation of…
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Thailand is abuzz with excitement as the much-anticipated Loy Krathong celebrations kick off with the “Delightful Colours of the River, Loy Krathong Celebrations 2023” festival. Loy Krathong, often referred to…
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Thailand’s national football team will officially introduce its new head coach, Masatada Ishii, 66, next week, after parting ways with Alexandre Polking on Wednesday. The Japanese coach is a former…
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The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has impounded 29 plots of land, worth about Bt282 million, owned by Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun, on suspicion that the assets might have…
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Chiang Mai International Airport has cancelled 101 flights and rescheduled 59 others during the two-day sky lantern festival next week for safety reasons. Chiang Mai is the heart of the…
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The Loy Krathong festival is just around the corner; this year, Loy Krathong day will fall on November 27. This is the Thai PBS World list of provinces in which…
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A teacher was injured in an attack by a knife-wielding man who broke into a school in Khon San district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum, while the children and…
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A municipal official in Mueang district of Uttaradit province was killed by the force from the explosion of an LPG canister during a fire drill demonstration at a sugar refinery…
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Six Chinese nationals, who were found begging in Bangkok and are now in police custody, entered Thailand legally, taking advantage of visa-free entry for Chinese tourists. The beggars, some of…
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Aroon Boonchom, president of Islamic Committee of Bangkok, was elected as the new Chularajmontri (Muslim spiritual leader) of Thailand on Wednesday, replacing Aziz Phithakkumpol who died in October. Aroon will…
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Eight people, suspected of involvement in the killing of a female school teacher and a vocational student on Sunthorn Kosa Road in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei area on November 11th, have…
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The Criminal Court found retired Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, ex-leader of Thai Liberal Party, guilty on Tuesday of defaming through advertising, Palang Pracharath party deputy leader Paiboon Nititawan. The court…
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Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder at the debut exhibition in Bangkok of Tunisian-French jewellery designer-turned-artist Shourouk Rhaiem. The renowned designer has turned everyday objects that are…
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The National and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will issue a new edict requiring all mobile phone users who possess more than five SIM cards to identify themselves to their phone service…
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Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has ordered an urgent investigation into the presence of numerous Chinese beggars in Bangkok, to uncover whether international human trafficking is involved….
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Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has denied that he knows escaped convict Chaovalit Thongduang, aka “Paeng Nanode”, after they were captured together in a group photo with…
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered relevant agencies to end illegal imports of frozen pork, with an emphasis on major smugglers, noting that crackdowns on small-scale operators will never solve…
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Thirty-four public parks in Bangkok will open for people to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival, which falls on November 27 this year, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The BMA…
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The most anticipated beauty pageant in the world, the Miss Universe Pageant started life as a model search promoting a swimsuit brand but is now regarded as an annual global…
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An earthquake, measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale, hit Sangkhla district of the western province of Kanchanaburi at about 3am Sunday morning, the Meteorological Department reports. The epicentre of the…
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For those who love roaming around historical parks and ancient sites by day to be captivated by their mystic beauty, the thrill can now reach new heights. This holiday season,…
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Police have arrested a Myanmar man and a Cameroonian on suspicion that they were involved in the murder of a Taiwanese man, whose body was found in a hotel room…
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The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has introduced online registration today for people who have green iguanas in their possession. By noon, 53 people in 30 provinces had…
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Bangkok is ranked the world’s fourth most searched tourist destination online in 2023, according to a survey conducted by eDreams Odigeo, one of the world’s largest travel companies. According to…
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A plan floated by the new civilian government to swap the procurement of a Chinese-made submarine with a frigate is hanging in the balance as the Defense Ministry has failed…
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An earthquake, measuring at 6.4 on the Richter scale, struck Kengtung of Shan state in Myanmar on Friday morning at 8.37am. It was followed by four aftershocks, according to the…
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The Supreme Court has ordered the Army to pay two million baht in compensation to the family of an ethnic Lahu human rights activist, who was shot dead by troops…
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Two men have been arrested in Phuket for allegedly using sling shots to fire ball bearings at the windshields of busesparked at various spots on the resort island. Phuket police…
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Being the people who will suffer the worst impacts of climate change, women and youths from Thai communities on the frontline of the crisis are demanding that the government pay…
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Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has sent a circular to every province asking officials to look for iguanas in public parks or the wild and to report…
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Government House has served as the office of Thai prime ministers since March 1942, but Srettha Thavisin will be the first to make the place his home. The country’s 30th…
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The Constitutional Court announced today that it will continue deliberating on a petition filed against former Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, in the ITV’s shareholding case, next Wednesday, which…
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Starting on January 8, Thai nationals will be able to access free medical services, at government and selected private hospitals contracted by the government, in Phrae, Roi-et, Phetchaburi and Narathiwat…
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Forty-one Thai nationals trapped in Myanmar will be repatriated in the next few days, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. “Please wait a couple more days. They will be able…
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People in Bangkok, its suburbs and in eastern provinces will feel the cold weather this Thursday through to the weekend, when the temperature is forecast to drop by two to…
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The number of Thais suffering from diabetes is forecast to increase to about 5.3 million in 2040, from this year’s 4.8 million, with the possibility of an increasing number of…
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The concept of having Chinese police patrol with Thai counterparts in Thailand has met with a mixed reaction with those in Pattaya expressing support. Rumpueng ‘Lisa’ Hamilton, president of the…
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The weather department has announced the arrival of the cold season, beginning today, as the temperature in the northern part of the country has dropped below 23oC, the threshold for…
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A child rights advocacy network is pushing for an amendment of the Civil and Commercial Code to prohibit parents from using violent physical or verbal means to discipline their children….
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The national police commissioner has opposed the concept of inviting Chinese police to patrol with their Thai counterparts, ostensibly to increase the safety of Chinese tourists. Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol…
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Interior Ministry will hold discussions with Education Ministry about the possibility of reintroducing civics classes to the school curricula, to instil an awareness of unity, duty, ethics and brotherhood among…
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The environmental damage done by one of Thailand’s most colorful festivals, Loy Krathong, has grown so high that many netizens want people to stop floating their krathong in natural waterways….
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A court has released on bail the owner of a ten-wheel truck that fell into a hole on Sukhumvit Road earlier this week. Wutipat Janjarintrakorn has been charged with instructing…
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The 10th edition of “Galleries’ Nights” is once again bringing a feast of visual delights to Bangkok over two nights, with a variety of events taking place tonight (Friday, November…
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The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), since the end of the Cold War, has been used mostly for political purposes, to protect and perpetuate the power of the Thai military…
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National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has been developing and testing prototype fire-resistant clothing, expected to be provided to its forest firefighters next year. According to Noppadol Katechan, one…
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The Metropolitan Police Bureau has set up a panel to investigate the gross weight of the 10-wheel truck which fell into a hole on Sukhumvit Road, at the entrance of…
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Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation plans to launch a major operation on Wednesday, about a month ahead of the dry season, in ten national parks and…
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A pickup truck sustained damage when its two front wheels fell into a huge hole in the road at a junction on Ratchaprarop Road, after a section of the road…
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Two problems plaguing Thailand – unhealthy meals for schoolkids and farmers threatened by volatile food prices and climate change – have a simple win-win solution, say experts. By collaborating with…
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Banners opposing the government’s land bridge mega project have surfaced in Phato district of Chumphon province and conservation groups will hold a forum for discussion of the project at the…
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The cold season in Thailand may arrive in the middle of this month, about two weeks later than usual, and it may only last about a month. Somkuan Tonjan, head…
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has dismissed a claim by a media outlet that he is a puppet of the Thai military for his government’s decision not to dissolve the Internal…
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Move Forward MP for Bangkok, Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit, who was found to have committed an act of sexual harassment by the party’s disciplinary committee, trended top on the X platform today…
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The National Security Council (NSC) will remain leaderless for ten more days, after its former secretary general, Gen Supot Malaniyom, retired in September. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin chaired a meeting…
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The Appeals Court upheld the Criminal Court’s acquittal of 21 former key members of the now defunct People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) activist group today. They were accused of laying…
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Kew Mae Pan in Chiang Mai province, considered as one of Thailand’s best scenic natural trails, has finally reopened to the public after undergoing five months of rehabilitation. Nature enthusiasts…
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