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B44m seized in gambling case against MP Chonnaput
The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has seized an additional 44 million baht in cash and digital assets linked to an online gambling network in which Klatham Party MP Chonnaput Naksua is accused of being a key figure.
Dinosaur footprints dating back 120 million years confirmed in Udon Thani
Paleontologists have confirmed that six fossilized footprints found in Udon Thani were left by a carnivorous dinosaur about 120 million years ago, and the site will be protected and developed for scientific study and tourism.
Boxer Somluck cleared of girl's rape, gets 2 years for lewd abduction
KHON KAEN - The Appeal Court on Tuesday cleared Olympic medallist boxer Somluck Kamsing of attempted rape, but sentenced him to two years in prison for abducting a minor for lewd purpose.
‘Real’ Chinese tourists won’t face kidnap risk, says minister
Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has responded to a new Chinese travel advisory about the risk of kidnapping in Thailand, saying genuine tourists would never be targeted by criminal gangs.
Investigators question MP’s husband about gambling site shares
Bhumjaithai Party MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap and her husband met with Department of Special Investigation (DSI) investigators on Tuesday to provide information about his shareholding in the online gambling website Shuffle.com.
Justice minister details progress in MP Suchada's gambling website case
Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat has denied suggestions he was attempting to whitewash Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap and her husband over their suspected links to an online gambling network.
Chinese students ripped off by condo agents
A group of Chinese students on Tuesday filed a police complaint against a condominium agent they had paid about 10 million baht to arrange rented accommodation, but had failed to do so.
City Hall extends flood aid registration period as delays mount
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has extended the deadline for flood victims to file the paperwork needed for financial assistance for another month, until the end of November.
Five tonnes of cannabis buds seized in Bangkok
Thai police have arrested four Myanmar workers and their Vietnamese boss and seized five tonnes of cannabis buds at a rented house in Bangkok, and caught five Thais on a central plains highway with 284 kilogrammes of crystal meth.
Council seeks cable solutions
Bangkok councillors have approved a special committee to study solutions for disorganised communication cables, including relocating them underground on suitable roads, with a 90-day deadline for its review.
Bangkok council seeks cable solutions
Bangkok councillors have approved a special committee to study solutions for disorganised communication cables, including relocating them underground on suitable roads, with a 90-day deadline for its review.
Virgin Atlantic lands in Phuket
Thailand welcomed Virgin Atlantic's inaugural direct flight from London Heathrow to Phuket on Monday, as advance bookings from the UK rose 17.5% ahead of the high season.
Heroin bound for Australia seized
SAMUT PRAKAN: Narcotics officers have seized about 7kg of heroin concealed in instant-drink sachets in two parcels destined for Australia.
New Cold War tests Thai choices
A new Cold War is emerging as the United States and China compete from trade and finance to outer space, scholars and senior journalists have warned, urging Thailand not to pick sides too soon.
House re-invites MP Suchada to explain gambling claims
A House committee will again invite Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap and her husband to explain alleged links to online gambling and a reported bribery offer at its meeting on Thursday, chairman Rangsiman Rome said on Monday.
New pilot zone to curb bribery
The government will use Bangkok's Khao San Road as a pilot zone to tackle bribery involving entertainment venues and speed up action against corrupt officials.
Minister orders checks over pollution complaints
Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Monday ordered further factory inspections and water sampling in Prachin Buri after residents complained of pollution, pledging that any action would comply with the law.
Digital wallets lead to Cambodia scam
Police traced cryptocurrency transactions across dozens of anonymous digital wallets to identify a money-laundering network linked to scam operations in Cambodia, leading to 39 arrests and the seizure of assets worth more than 500 million baht.
NSC steps up southern safeguards
The National Security Council (NSC) is stepping up preventive measures in the southern border provinces alongside peace talks, seeking to prevent further incidents and rebuild public trust.
BMA apologises for flood relief delays
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has apologised to flood-hit residents after applications for financial assistance surged beyond expectations, with more than 1 million claims registered.
New travel subsidies for tour groups
The government is offering transport subsidies of up to 40,000 baht per trip to encourage domestic group travel and generate at least 208.8 million baht in tourism revenue.
Govt 'committed' to protecting territory
Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its sovereignty in maritime boundary talks with Cambodia, as the two countries consider measures to ease tensions and keep negotiations on track.
Orange Line trials to start late next year
The eastern section of the Orange Line MRT is slated to open for trial runs starting from December next year, with fare collection set to begin in January the following year.
Zoo turns viral hippo feeding fail into visitor attraction
A Thai zoo has responded to a viral video showing a woman repeatedly trying and failing to feed a hippopotamus by introducing a hippo statue that allows visitors to practice their aim, turning an internet sensation into an interactive attraction.
Lampang school hit by second fire in three days
LAMPANG — About 40 students fled a classroom at Bunyawat Witthayalai School on Monday after an air conditioner caught fire, the second blaze at the school in three days. No injuries were reported.
Kaeng Krachan race route revised over environmental concerns
Organisers of the Kaeng Krachan trail race have agreed to revise the route following opposition from environmental groups and academics concerned about the impact on the national park's fragile ecosystem.
Thai, S. Korean police bust scam centres in Bangkok
Thai and South Korean police have arrested two Chinese nationals and eight South Koreans suspected of operating three call scam centres in Bangkok that allegedly defrauded South Korean victims of more than 100 million baht.
PM orders nationwide review of illegal foreign land ownership by end of December
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered provincial governors to look into land plots suspected of being illegally owned by foreigners by the end of December, with a view to subsequently revoking the title deeds.
New dinosaur tracks find in Udon Thani
What are believed to be fossilised dinosaur footprints have been discovered in Ban Phue district of Udon Thani province, with preliminary observations suggesting they were left by a large carnivore.
S.Korean factory owner jailed for anal assault on Thai worker
A South Korean factory owner who injured an illegal Thai worker by inserting a compressed-air gun nozzle into his anus has been jailed for three years. A charge against his wife was dropped.
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