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Missing Dutch celebrity left Thailand late last year - police
Missing Dutch television personality and politician Emile Ratelband, whose family is seeking information as to his whereabouts, left Thailand late last year, according to immigration police.
'No ID, No Ads' looms
The government is intensifying its crackdown on online scams with a new "No ID, No Ads" policy taking effect on Nov 1.
Airports told to brace for rain
The Department of Airports has been instructed to prepare its facilities in the South for heavy rain, deputy government spokeswoman Ploythalay Laksameesaengjan says.
Navy insists on fair probe into conscript's death
The Royal Thai Navy has pledged not to shield anyone found to have committed wrongdoing in connection with the death of a conscript during training in 2024, following findings by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) that he was assaulted and denied timely medical treatment.
Governors to collect royal fireboxes on Nov 20
Interior permanent secretary Unsit Sampuntharat has ordered provincial governors to collect royal fireboxes at Government House on Nov 20 for public sandalwood-flower offerings honouring the late Queen Mother.
Agriculture dept to review holy basil registration bid
Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has ordered an investigation into a company's application for plant variety protection covering four holy basil varieties, amid concerns the move could affect farmers' rights and traditional cultivation practices.
Stakes high for debate
The no-confidence debate targeting 18 Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) ministers is expected to test not only the government's performance but also the political future of several key figures, with Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob emerging as a central target.
FM praises 'progress' on Suu Kyi
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Saturday welcomed Myanmar's decision to allow detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to her son for the first time in more than five years, calling it a sign of progress.
GDP will beat 2.1% forecast, PM says
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) to reassess its GDP outlook after key economic indicators improved.
Chanthaburi border fence phase one done
The first phase of the security fence at the Thai-Cambodian border is finished, while the next phases are progressing, according to local security units.
Social media guidelines given to NACC staff
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has issued new guidelines restricting officials' use of social media during working hours and prohibiting online conduct that could undermine the agency's reputation and public confidence.
Education award recipients share innovative ideas
Recipients of this year’s Princess Maha Chakri Award showcased their innovative approaches to education at a recent international conference presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Motorcyclist held for road rage attack on Bangkok woman
A 19-year-old motorcyclist who smashed a car windscreen and punched a 27-year-old woman in the face during a road rage incident at the Lat Phrao intersection in Bangkok has been remanded in custody.
Anutin leaves door open to third coalition partner
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has not ruled out bringing a third major party into the coalition government, saying anything is possible in politics if it serves the national interest and strengthens government stability.
Israeli accused of making sex videos after serving drug-laced cake
Police have arrested a 54-year-old Israeli man accused of serving drug-laced cake to women he met through a dating app before having sex with them and filming videos.
Woman and child saved from knife-wielding hostage taker
A woman and child were rescued after being taken hostage by a man, reportedly the child’s father, who threatened them with a knife near a flyover on Phetchaburi Road in Bangkok on Saturday morning.
Relocation aid offered to Uthenthawai students and staff
The Ministry of Higher Education has said it will cut tuition fees by 50% and arrange alternative laboratories for students affected by the pending relocation of the Uthenthawai Campus of Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok.
Orange shadow looms over People’s Party
The recent warning by former Future Forward Party secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul that the People’s Party (PP) should not allow politics to descend into “entertainocracy” is more than a criticism of political communication. It also highlights a lingering reality for the main opposition party: the political shadow of its predecessor remains difficult to escape.
Bangkok seeks to keep control of southern peace process
Thailand has welcomed Malaysia's appointment of a new peace dialogue facilitator for the southern border provinces, but insists that Bangkok must retain control over the peace process and its overall direction.
Phiphat tells Maxbit to clarify claims
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has urged Maxbit to explain reported transfers to gambling platform Shuffle.com after former MP Sirichok Sopha questioned the digital asset broker, partly owned by Mr Phiphat's son.
Thai coral bacteria set for space mission
Thai scientists are preparing to send bacteria isolated from Thai corals to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time, in a pioneering experiment to study how microorganisms adapt to extreme conditions and potentially improve coral reef conservation and restoration.
Uni defends holy basil patents
Kasetsart University has defended legal protection for four new holy basil, or kaprao, varieties, saying registration does not automatically restrict farmers from growing other varieties.
University defends holy basil protection
Kasetsart University has defended legal protection for four new varieties of holy basil, or kaprao, saying registration does not automatically restrict farmers from growing other varieties.
Speaker of House calls for a deal
House Speaker Sophon Zarum has urged government and opposition whips to reach a compromise on the schedule for a no-confidence debate, saying the opposition was willing to reduce its demand from five days to four if the debate was held in November or December.
House speaker calls for deal on censure debate
House Speaker Sophon Zarum has urged government and opposition whips to reach a compromise on the schedule for a no-confidence debate, saying the opposition was willing to reduce its demand from five days to four if the debate was held in November or December.
Ekniti backs sin tax changes
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has backed a proposal to end earmarked taxes for four organisations and redirect more than 14 billion baht a year to the national budget, saying it is consistent with the State Fiscal and Financial Disciplines Act.
Thailand seeks to boost SME exports
Thailand is seeking to expand export opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by improving access to international markets, financing and digital trade.
Govt seeks to keep control of process
Thailand has welcomed Malaysia's appointment of a new peace dialogue facilitator for the southern border provinces, but insists that Bangkok must retain control over the peace process and its overall direction.
Lat Phrao road rage victim seeks help tracking attacker
A 27-year-old woman has vowed to pursue legal action after a motorcyclist smashed her car windscreen and punched her in the face during a road rage incident at the Lat Phrao intersection in Bangkok on Thursday evening.
Floods persist in 16 provinces, two districts of Bangkok
Flooding has remained in 16 provinces and two Bangkok districts, affecting 375,726 households or 1.13 million people, with 64 deaths reported, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).
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