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Political party probed over ‘paid media buzz’
Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2026
» The Election Commission is investigating allegations that a political party may have paid for favourable media coverage without receipts, after leaked Line chat messages suggested off-the-books arrangements during the campaign for the Feb 8 election.
MEA, DDPM urge safe appliance use at home
Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2025
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) under the Ministry of Interior, recognises the importance of using electrical appliances safely in daily life. Improper use can lead to residential fires, so MEA and DDPM have issued the following five safety recommendations:
New restrictions approved on sale of kratom near schools
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Royal Gazette has published a joint announcement from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Health prohibiting the sale of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) leaves and boiled kratom juice within a 1,000-metre radius of any education outlet.
Sweden defends Thai use of Gripen jets in combat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» Thailand has every right to use the Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets it has purchased in combat, provided it complies with international law, Sweden's Defence Minister Pal Jonson said.
Fighter jet claim shot down
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Deputy Minister of Defence Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has denied reports claiming Sweden would suspend a fighter jet deal with Thailand out of concern they could be used against Cambodia.
Thai govt targets Cambodia's landmine claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/07/2025
» The government is expected on Monday to finalise retaliatory responses to a recent landmine explosion in the Chong Bok border area of Ubon Ratchathani, near Cambodia, which left three Thai soldiers injured.
Parit slams govt's casino push
Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2025
» Opposition MP Parit Wacharasindhu says the government's push to legalise casinos is deeply flawed, citing unclear economic gains, weak safeguards against social harm, and a lack of transparency.
Thaksin expects fugitive sister Yingluck to return by April
Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra expects his younger sister, fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, to return to Thailand around April next year.
Cholnan frets at weed policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew expressed concern that most people do not agree with the Pheu Thai Party's plan to recriminalise cannabis following a recent media interview by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on the subject.
King's second son obtains Thai ID
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2024
» Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the second-eldest son of His Majesty the King, says he is delighted he can now call himself a Thai citizen as he recently obtained his first-ever ID card after living abroad for almost 30 years.