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Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
Nearly 700m speed pills seized in six-month crackdown
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» A sweeping six‑month narcotics crackdown has resulted in the seizure of nearly 700 million methamphetamine pills and the freezing of assets worth almost 6 billion baht, as drug syndicates continue to deploy increasingly inventive smuggling techniques, the national police chief said on Thursday.
Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2026
» SURAT THANI - Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
British reality TV star found dead in Phuket
Online Reporters, Published on 20/03/2026
» PHUKET - British reality television star Jordan Wright has been identified as the corpse found in a drainage ditch on the island of Phuket, authorities said on Friday.
Constitutional Court accepts petition over barcodes, QR codes on ballots
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Constitutional Court has accepted a petition to rule on whether the use of barcodes and Quick Response (QR) codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitution.
Bhumjaithai’s Sophon vs People’s Party’s Parit in House Speaker vote
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» The House of Representatives convened on Sunday to elect a new speaker, with Bhumjaithai’s Sophon Zaram competing against People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu for the post.
Elephant choked to death on food while being moved, report finds
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The wild elephant Seedor Hupab choked to death on his food while being relocated and did not die from a sedative overdose or negligence by veterinary staff as speculated, the fact‑finding committee reported on Monday.
Foreign Ministry warns Thais to leave 'risky' Mideast
Online Reporters, Published on 08/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday advised Thais to leave all risk areas in the Middle East as soon as possible, because the situation in the region remains violent, tense and uncertain.
Voters split, bare majority want coalition's formation paused, poll finds
Online Reporters, Published on 08/03/2026
» A slight majority of Thais believe the formation of a Bhumjaithai-led coalition government should await a court decision on the legality of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election. according to a Nida Poll.
Court bans Sen Keskamol for false ‘professor’ claim
Online Reporters, Published on 04/03/2026
» The Supreme Court has revoked the election rights of Senator Keskamol Pleansamai for 10 years after finding that she misled voters about her qualifications by using the title “professor” while running in the 2024 Senate election.