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Prosecutors oppose bail for scandal-hit ex-NOB chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/09/2025
» A court has backed prosecutors and denied bail for Nopparat Benjawatananun, the former National Office of Buddhism (NOB) chief who fled to the United States after he was accused of embezzling subsidies for the restoration of temples across the country, the Office of the Attorney-General announced on Monday.
Bualoi hits, triggering heavy floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2025
» Typhoon Bualoi has unleashed widespread flooding across the country, with Ayutthaya, Phimai in Nakhon Ratchasima, and Sa Kaeo among the hardest hit.
Tourism at a crossroads
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2025
» China's Golden Week starts tomorrow, when over a billion mainland Chinese people return to their homes to celebrate with their families or go travelling abroad. In the lead-up to this, the Thai government, especially the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), have been working hard to urge Chinese travellers to visit the Land of Smiles.
An art revived
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Rak see lacquer colour painting is a distinct art form found in Asia. It involves mixing pigment powder with clear lacquer sap to create colours resembling oil paint. Artists often add details to their art using black lacquer outlines, gold or silver leaves, and build up multiple overlapping layers. Once dry, the surface is polished to reveal the depth and texture of the layers.
CEA Announces Creative Excellence Awards 2025
Published on 29/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 29, 2025 — Now in its third year, the Creative Excellence Awards spotlight individuals, organisations, and communities that harness creativity to generate new value and opportunity for Thailand’s economy and society. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization), or CEA, the 2025 awards recognise 15 winners across three main categories: Creative City Awards, Creative Business Awards, and Creative Social Impact Awards. These accolades reflect the belief that creativity is a key engine for elevating Thailand’s potential on the global stage. The awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, at EMSKYE, 14th floor, EM Tower, EMSphere.
Father kills drug-addict son after years of violence
Online Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» UDON THANI - A 63-year-old man has confessed to shooting dead his only son after years of violent outbursts fuelled by drug abuse.
Fugitive ex-official to face trial at home
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/09/2025
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Division of the Royal Thai Police and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), has secured the extradition of Nopparat Benjawatananun, a former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), from the United States.
Historic preservation needs you and me
Oped, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thais deeply revere our heritage. Millions of us visit museums, temples, old towns, and monuments every year.
Honest monks hung out to dry
Editorial, Published on 28/09/2025
» A series of monk scandals and temple corruption cases in recent months has prompted the Ecclesiastical Council to order all temples to make their accounts transparent. But good intentions are not enough. Without systemic support, the order may prove hollow.
Bank records in temple case under review
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is awaiting bank statements to verify financial transactions worth 500 million baht linked to Wat Na Pa Phong in Pathum Thani, with the possibility of issuing warrants against individuals tied to scrutiny of the temple's accounts.