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THAILAND

Ex‑director of elite Bangkok school jailed 27 years for admissions bribes

Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026

» The former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake, the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Case ruled.

THAILAND

Motorcyclist on drugs apologises after killing teacher

Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026

» A motorcyclist has apologised after killing a teacher during an apparent indiscriminate shooting while under the influence of narcotics in Lat Bua Luang district of Ayutthaya province.

THAILAND

Nikorn pushes Din Daeng Smart City model

Published on 27/04/2026

» On Friday, Nikorn Somklang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), visited Phase 1 of the Din Daeng Urban Renewal Project (Building G). During the visit, he announced a drive to transform "Din Daeng" into a Smart City under the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks. The minister also met with elderly residents and vulnerable groups to offer encouragement. He was welcomed by Taweebhong Wichaidit, governor of the National Housing Authority (NHA), along with senior executives at Building G, Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng district, Bangkok.

THAILAND

Youths' campfire sparks fears of a major blaze

Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 27/04/2026

» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A video showing two young people tending a small fire near a large, dry grove of bamboo in Sikhiu district sparked alarm that the flames could spread rapidly through the tinder-dry undergrowth and cause a major blaze.

LEARNING

Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests

Published on 27/04/2026

» Two gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning.

LEARNING

Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews

Gary Boyle, Published on 27/04/2026

» Bangkok City Hall has installed footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and said more are being added citywide.

LEARNING

12 injured by queue-jumper at city petrol station

Published on 27/04/2026

» Twelve people were injured when a BMW M5 car crashed into a KFC store at a petrol station on Sukhumvit 62 Road in Bangkok's Phra Kahong district on Saturday night.

SUSTAINABILITY

Beyond organic agriculture

Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 27/04/2026

» In an era of climate change, volatile commodity prices and increasingly discerning consumers, Thailand's agricultural sector is facing a profound shift. The challenge for farmers is no longer simply producing more crops at lower cost, but producing them in a way that demonstrates sustainability, traceability and environmental responsibility.

OPINION

Volunteer firefighters left to plight

News, Published on 27/04/2026

» They die quietly, one by one, doing the forest officials' job, rewarded with little more than praise that masks state hypocrisy.

PROPERTY

UHG banking on new hotel rooms for 20% growth

Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/04/2026

» Despite a 10-20% decline in European tourist arrivals following the Middle East conflict, commercial property developer UHG is targeting 20% growth this year driven by the opening of a new hotel and the addition of rooms at an existing property.