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THAILAND

‘Warning before fine’ policy in effect until March 31

Online Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026

» The Royal Thai Police have reaffirmed that the “warning before fine” policy remains in effect until March 31, as part of a public relations campaign to encourage road users to respect traffic laws and promote safer driving habits.

WORLD

Malaysian Minister claims work stress can ‘turn people gay’

Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2026

» Malaysia’s Minister for Religious Affairs has been criticised after saying work stress can cause people to adopt an LGBTQ+ identity, with human rights advocates at home and abroad condemning the remarks as 'dehumanising'.

THAILAND

Families of Korat train crash victims to get B1.69mn each

Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2026

» NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Families of those killed in Wednesday’s construction crane accident in Nakhon Ratchasima will receive an initial compensation of 1.69 million baht per victim, the provincial governor said on Friday, as a leading structural engineer called for an  overhaul of the country’s construction safety to prevent similar disasters.

BUSINESS

Co-payment scheme ends, injecting B84bn into Thai economy

Online Reporters, Published on 01/01/2026

» The government’s Khon La Khrueng (half-half) Plus co-payment scheme has officially ended, with more than 9.21 million participants fully using their allotted benefits, while over 10.5 million users did not exhaust their entitlements.

THAILAND

Cambodia flies swarms of drones across border

Online Reporters, Published on 29/12/2025

» Cambodia had violated the ceasefire agreement reached two days ago by flying more than 250 drones over border areas of Thailand, according to the Thai army.

THAILAND

New Election Commission chief eyes Feb 8 as possible election date

Online Reporters, Published on 12/12/2025

» Narong Klunwarin, the newly appointed chairman of the Election Commission (EC), has affirmed the agency’s full readiness to organise the upcoming general election following the House dissolution. 

THAILAND

Cabinet rejects extra-holiday plan for 2026

Online Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025

» The cabinet on Tuesday scrapped a plan to create additional holidays next year to promote tourism in Thailand, as ministers fretted about disruption of economic activity.

THAILAND

Co-payment scheme spending reaches B38 billion

Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025

» The Khon La Khrueng Plus (Half-Half Plus) co-payment scheme has recorded 37.9 billion baht in spending in the 17 days since its launch, with more than 710,000 participants having fully used their subsidy quota, according to the Ministry of Finance.

THAILAND

Chemical pit gas in Krabi kills 2 Myanmar workers, 1 rescued

Online Reporters, Published on 14/11/2025

» Two Myanmar workers died and another was rescued after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a chemical pit at a company in Plai Phraya district of Krabi on Friday.

THAILAND

Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales

Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025

» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.