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Seven contenders vie to lead Bank of Thailand
Published on 04/06/2025
» The race to be Bank of Thailand governor is heating up, with bankers and economists leading a list of seven applicants vying for a pivotal role in Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy.
Bread, butter and bikes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/06/2025
» The government's latest campaign to arrest and fine motorcyclists and pillion riders for not wearing helmets has hardly seemed to inspire hope among the public that it will have a positive impact, nor scare potential law breakers.
Time for Thaksin to face the music
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/06/2025
» After lying low and staying out of sight -- presumably to lick the wounds inflicted by the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT)'s ground-shaking ruling on May 8 regarding his controversial stay at the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital -- former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra re-entered the public foray on May 27 with a vengeance.
Motorbike helmet violation crackdown starts Sunday, Thai govt warns
Online Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Thailand's government is urging the public to comply with a new mandate requiring all motorcyclists and passengers to wear crash helmets, with enforcement officially beginning today.
Thai police announce 94 road checkpoints for strict traffic law enforcement
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Police have launched a nationwide traffic enforcement campaign at 94 key locations across the country, aiming to reduce road accidents and improve safety for all road users. The initiative, dubbed the “Safe Roads Project”, began today and will see strict enforcement of traffic laws in high-risk areas starting today.
Four police officers suspended after two fatal air crashes
News, Published on 01/06/2025
» Four officers from the Police Aviation Division (PAD) were suspended following two fatal air disasters in 30 days.
Health minister defends veto of ruling in Thaksin case
Published on 31/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has defended his decision to veto a ruling by the Medical Council of Thailand to penalise doctors involved in the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his six-month custodial stay at the Police General Hospital.
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions from foreign residents
Online Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» A new nationwide road safety campaign launching in Thailand on 1 June has sparked debate among residents and visitors alike, as authorities begin stricter enforcement of motorcycle helmet regulations in an effort to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
Book closed on royal insult case against US academic
Published on 29/05/2025
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has dropped royal defamation charges against American academic Paul Chambers, citing a lack of evidence.
Thai army ‘sorry’ for fatal beating
News, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has expressed its condolences to the family of a conscript who was fatally beaten during disciplinary training last year.