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Oil hoarding suspected in 4 provinces
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2026
» Suspected oil hoarding has been uncovered in four provinces, prompting a multi-agency crackdown and a push to classify the cases as special investigations.
Commanders in firing line over conscript abuses
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2025
» Commanders of army units where trainers are found to have abused conscripts will also face disciplinary punishment for looking the other way, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai vowed on Tuesday.
Thai parliament reports no real earthquake damage, just 'minor cracks'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» Parliament House on Monday reported no damage after the March 28 earthquake, and that new safety equipment and an updated evacuation plan had been prepared should there be a repeat of the tremors that shook the capital on Friday.
Thailand's online gig workers reminded to file income declaration
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2025
» The government is reminding online gig workers, including freelance workers, food delivery riders, YouTubers and social media influencers, to file the 2024 personal income tax form by March 31 or risk facing penalties such as fines of up to 200,000 baht and/or seven years imprisonment.
1.3 tonnes of UK-bound cannabis seized
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/09/2024
» Customs officials have seized more than 1.3 tonnes of dry cannabis buds bound for the United Kingdom at Laem Chabang Port.
Fugitive political activist turns up in New Zealand
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/08/2024
» Political activist Panupong "Mike Rayong" Jadnok, who is facing a lese majeste charge for posting a defamatory message about His Majesty the King last year, on Thursday appeared in New Zealand, where he is expected to apply for political asylum and start a new life.
Senators vow to defend rights of media workers
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/08/2024
» Senators who come from professional group No.18 -- mass communications and literature -- have pledged to elevate the status of media professionals and improve their quality of life.
Dept vows to speed up jail assault probe
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/07/2024
» The Department of Correction (DoC) has pledged to investigate the allegation of sexual assault made by an inmate at Bang Kwang Central Prison, who claimed to have been drugged and raped by a cellmate earlier this year.
Escapee Chaowalit faces time in solitary after quarantine
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/06/2024
» High-profile prison escapee Chaowalit Thongduang, aka “Paeng Nanod”, who was arrested in Bali two weeks ago is now undergoing a ten-day Covid-19 quarantine at Bang Kwang Central Prison.
PM takes page from Thaksin's playbook
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2024
» The cabinet reshuffle may trigger speculation about cracks in the Pheu Thai Party, owing to the departure of prominent figures like Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. The shift indicates that ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra is taking the reins of the party.