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Monastic discipline in the digital age
Oped, Published on 23/07/2025
» At a time when Thai society is reeling from scandals in the monastic community -- from leaked audio clips of money transfers via apps to secret relationships with women -- we are not merely shocked that "monks have done wrong", but rather at how swiftly the "image of purity" we've long upheld has collapsed.
New scandal echoing 'Sika Golf' emerges
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/07/2025
» Police are investigating a high-ranking monk over allegations he embezzled hundreds of millions of baht in temple donations and engaged in an inappropriate romantic relationship, in a case reminiscent of the recent "Sika Golf" scandal.
Phumtham spars with Anutin
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has accused former Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of unfairly channelling local budgets to Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) strongholds during his tenure -- an allegation Mr Anutin has denied.
US plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concerns
Published on 04/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump’s administration plans to restrict shipments of AI chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp to Malaysia and Thailand, part of an effort to crack down on suspected semiconductor smuggling into China.
Opposition parties welcome Bhumjaithai
Online Reporters, Published on 03/07/2025
» Leaders of five opposition parties held their first joint meeting of the new parliamentary session on Thursday morning as they welcomed the Bhumjaithai Party, with leader Anutin Charnvirakul vowing to fully scrutinise the government.
New rules to tone down too-bright Bangkok billboards
Post Reporters, Published on 03/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved a draft regulation to control the intensity of light from illuminated billboards to protect people’s eyes.
Bhumjaithai land case is not 'politically motivated'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/07/2025
» Newly-appointed Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has dismissed reports the investigation into the controversial Khao Kradong land case involving the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is politically motivated.
Govt girds for battle
News, Published on 30/06/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government faces turbulence and is bracing for legal battles as the Bhumjaithai Party, ousted from the coalition, joins the opposition bloc.
Speaker tells govt to get its act together
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/06/2025
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on Monday urged the government to sort out political turmoil to secure the passage of the national budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, saying the bill was crucial to the economy.
B1.5bn 'ice' seized at Rayong pier
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» Authorities have arrested eight suspects and seized 2,399 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, worth an estimated 1.5 billion baht in a raid near Ban Laem Son pier in Klaeng district, Rayong.