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Chonnaput's never-ending legal saga comes to head
Published on 26/04/2026
» Songkhla MP Chonnaput Naksua is facing prosecution in two criminal cases involving alleged online gambling operations and money laundering, placing his political future and parliamentary status under renewed scrutiny.
The lesson that was all over the map
Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/04/2026
» Last week's item regarding the wonderful world of maps and atlases sparked memories of how a map played a key cameo role during my early days in Bangkok. It was 1969 and I was teaching at a commercial college. One of the subjects I was assigned was geography. After the first lesson it was clear there was a language problem. None of the Thai class understood a word I was saying.
Smugglers abandon 500kg of meth near Mekong River
Published on 25/04/2026
» NAKHON PHANOM - Authorities have seized 500 kilogrammes of premium-grade crystal methamphetamine with the “Golden Flying Horse” logo, abandoned by fleeing smugglers beside the Mekong River in this northeastern province.
LTFT warns govt on oil supply issues
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2026
» The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) has urged the government to urgently address alleged irregularities in the oil supply chain, warning that fuel may be disappearing before reaching consumers, with potential losses estimated at up to 16 billion baht.
Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry
Published on 24/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups hoping to operate beyond government reach while US firms seek foreign talent without the headache of stricter visa regulations.
India criticises 'poor taste' Trump post against immigrants
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - India on Thursday criticised as inappropriate a post by US President Donald Trump that called the South Asian country a "hellhole".
US eases access to marijuana for medical use
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - The US government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by reclassifying the drug and enabling more research into its safety and efficacy.
Call for more state support for green tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2026
» Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
ONE Championship: Takeru’s farewell fight lands Fuji TV broadcast as Samurai 1 goes mainstream
Published on 23/04/2026
» Takeru Segawa’s retirement fight will air on national television in Japan, giving ONE Championship’s April 29 card another major platform as it looks to launch its new Samurai series with maximum reach.
Russian billionaires’ wealth up 11% despite war and sanctions
Published on 23/04/2026
» MOSCOW - Russian billionaires increased their wealth by 11% to a record $696.5 billion over the past year despite the war in Ukraine and the toughest Western sanctions ever imposed on a major economy, Forbes Russia has reported.