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Thailand presses for UN probe of border landmines
Online Reporters, Published on 06/12/2025
» Thai Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has asked the United Nations to establish a special investigation into the spread of landmines along the border, allegedly planted by Cambodia and causing a series of injuries to Thai soldiers, stressing there must be no more victims.
Maris to take landmine allegations against Cambodia to Geneva
Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2025
» Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa will travel to Geneva this week to brief international partners on Cambodia’s alleged violations of the Ottawa Convention, following the discovery of newly planted anti-personnel mines along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Rocker Sek Loso loses final appeal, begins prison sentence
Online Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» Rock singer Seksan Sookpimay, known as “Sek Loso”, has lost his final appeal, sentenced by the Supreme Court to two years, 12 months and 20 days in prison without suspension.
Bangkokians oppose congestion charge, support waste collection fee: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2024
» A majority of Bangkokians disagree with the planned traffic congestion charge in the capital but supported its new garbage collection fee aimed at encouraging waste separation, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or NIDA Poll.
Worshippers urged to shift to electric incense to reduce pollution
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is seeking help from shrines and worshippers to promote the use of electric incense during Lunar New Year, as the capital grapples with air pollution caused by micro dust.
Policeman's resignation letter cites 'loss of faith'
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2023
» A resignation letter purported to be from a Suphan Buri police sergeant has triggered a deluge of comments and queries after it was posted online.
Medical specialists concerned over cannabis use, as govt plans massive handout
Online Reporters, Published on 10/06/2022
» The Department of Agriculture will start distributing 1 million cannabis plants to members of the public this month, while a paediatricians' organisation warn that young people are vulnerable to cannabis' effects because their brains are still developing.
Covid fear in Bangkok shopping areas
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2021
» Authorities are warning people to be on their guard against the possible spread of Covid-19 in Bangkok shopping areas from clusters of infected people in neighbouring communities.
Key suspect in B1bn scam detained
Online Reporters, Published on 17/05/2021
» The major suspect of a high-profile scam with damage estimated at more than 1 billion baht has been detained after turning himself in.
Police hold four linked to high-profile scam
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2021
» Police have arrested four high-profile suspects in connection with a fraudulent investment ring, including a well-known tourism project, with damage estimated at 1 billion baht.