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Drug shipment seized on Mekong River bank
NAKHON PHANOM - Border patrol police seized about 1 million methamphetamine pills found in 10 sacks on the bank of the Mekong River in That Phanom district of this north eastern province.
B10m fighting cock
BURI RAM - The new owner of a prized fighting cock arrived in Buriram with 10 million baht in cash to seal the deal on Sunday.
Thap Lan land dispute 90% resolved, says minister Suchart
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has ordered officials to speed up efforts to resolve the long-running land dispute in Thap Lan National Park, saying the process is 80-90% complete as the government seeks to balance residents' rights with forest conservation.
'Kamnan Nok' gets 3 years in jail for bid-rigging
The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has sentenced Praween Chankhlai, also known as "Kamnan Nok", and other defendants to prison terms and hefty fines for bid-rigging involving a road project worth nearly 45 million baht in Nakhon Pathom.
More evidence filed in Panadda case
Influencer Boonyanuch Saengsri has urged police to investigate current and former board members of the Good Deeds Foundation over allegations of donation misuse involving its suspended chairwoman, Panadda "Bum" Wongphudee.
PM says he's not dodging censure
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed accusations that his government is avoiding a no-confidence debate, insisting he is ready to face parliament in December and the coalition remains stable.
Thailand, Bhutan sign three deals
Thailand and Bhutan have signed three cooperation agreements covering healthcare, agricultural finance and clean energy as the countries seek to deepen economic ties, expand investment opportunities and promote sustainable development.
Anutin defends govt solar rooftop loan plan
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the government's household solar rooftop scheme against opposition criticism of its proposed 200-billion-baht loan package, insisting that the initiative is not a "blank cheque".
Groups warn on deportation of two Uyghurs
Human rights groups have called on the government to uphold the principle of non-refoulement and respect the wishes of two Uyghur refugees seeking resettlement in a third country. The call was made on Saturday by the Coalition for the Rights of Refugees and Stateless Persons (CRSP), the Migrant Working Group (MWG) and the Thailand Migration Reform Consortium (TMR).
Police prepare to call in Rukchanok, operator of Godd Dam FB page
Police are preparing to summon People's Party list-MP Rukchanok Srinork and the operator of the Godd Dam Facebook page to acknowledge defamation charges over an allegedly forged bank transfer slip purporting to show a 7-million-baht "tea money" payment to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Border with Cambodia to remain shut amid concerns
Thailand will not reopen its border checkpoints with Cambodia until its key concerns are addressed, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Gunmen hunted over school director's murder
CHIANG RAI: Police are hunting two gunmen suspected of killing a school director in Mae Fa Luang district on Friday.
Making a go of it in Hainan
Thai entrepreneurs operating in China’s southern island province of Hainan say the opportunities created by the island’s growing free-trade economy remain significant, but success depends heavily on mastering the Chinese language, building local networks and understanding regulatory requirements.
93 tonnes of narcotics incinerated
The Ministry of Public Health has continued its “Burn for Better” campaign by destroying 93 tonnes of seized narcotics in its 63rd drug destruction operation, representing 48,320 cases.
Rangers win praise for ‘heavy tortoise mission’ in forest
Wildlife rangers at Si Phang Nga National Park have won public praise for taking turns carrying a 20-kilogramme Asian forest tortoise back into the forest after it wandered towards a nearby community.
‘Zombie pods’ seized ahead of Halloween night
More than 3,000 electronic cigarettes and “zombie pods” worth nearly 3 million baht have been seized in the Northeast in a crackdown on smuggled products ahead of Halloween celebrations.
Vietnamese women arrested for prostitution on Sukhumvit Rd
Authorities have arrested seven Vietnamese women on charges of soliciting prostitution in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok and are preparing to deport them.
Hat Yai a test for Anutin
The political balance in Hat Yai, the commercial heart of southern Thailand, could be tested by more than the threat of flooding.
PP chief defends Rukchanok
People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut defended party-list MP Rukchanok Srinork after she shared an allegedly fake bank transfer slip purporting to show a 7-million-baht payment to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Arnon and four others jailed for royal defamation
The Criminal Court has sentenced lawyer and protest leader Arnon Nampa and four co-defendants to two years and eight months in prison each for royal defamation, without suspension.
Govt plans 'nightlife sandbox' for Khao San, Rambuttri
The government plans to introduce a sandbox scheme covering Khao San and Rambuttri roads in Bangkok to improve law enforcement at entertainment venues and prevent corruption among state officials.
'Nightlife sandbox' to enforce laws on Khao San, Rambuttri
The government plans to introduce a sandbox scheme covering Khao San and Rambuttri roads in Bangkok to improve law enforcement at entertainment venues and prevent corruption among state officials.
‘Nightlife sandbox’ to enforce laws on Khao San
The government plans to introduce a sandbox scheme covering Khao San and Rambuttri roads in Bangkok to improve law enforcement at entertainment venues and prevent corruption among state officials.
Lifetime driving licences 'won't be binned'
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has dismissed social media reports that it plans to cancel or confiscate lifetime driving licences, insisting that existing holders can continue using them legally.
Govt braces for US-Iran fallout
The National Security Council (NSC) will convene an urgent meeting on Wednesday to review national preparedness measures amid growing concerns over the situation in the Middle East.
Thailand braces for US-Iran fallout
The National Security Council (NSC) will convene an urgent meeting on Wednesday to review national preparedness measures amid growing concerns over the situation in the Middle East.
Influencer seeks foundation probe
A Facebook influencer has filed a police complaint seeking an investigation into the Good Deeds Foundation over allegations that it used public donations for purposes unrelated to its charitable objectives.
Dems say 'no' to debate without vote
The Democrat Party has ruled out a separate parliamentary debate without a vote under Section 152, saying the opposition should focus on its planned no-confidence motion.
Democrats say 'no' to debate without vote
The Democrat Party has ruled out a separate parliamentary debate without a vote, saying the opposition should focus on its planned no-confidence motion with a vote.
Civil servants offered early retirement payouts
The government has finalised key criteria for a voluntary early retirement scheme for civil servants, with payments of up to 15 times the specified rate, according to Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs Pakorn Nilprapunt.
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