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Ex‑director of elite Bangkok school jailed 27 years for admissions bribes
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake, the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Case ruled.
Nikorn pushes Din Daeng Smart City model
Published on 27/04/2026
» On Friday, Nikorn Somklang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), visited Phase 1 of the Din Daeng Urban Renewal Project (Building G). During the visit, he announced a drive to transform "Din Daeng" into a Smart City under the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks. The minister also met with elderly residents and vulnerable groups to offer encouragement. He was welcomed by Taweebhong Wichaidit, governor of the National Housing Authority (NHA), along with senior executives at Building G, Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng district, Bangkok.
Celebrities arraigned on pyramid scheme charges, allowed bail
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/04/2026
» The Criminal Court on Monday released actor Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri and actress Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontree on conditional bail of one-million-baht each after they were arraigned on charges arising from The iCon Group scandal.
Those BKK airport escalator blues
News, Evie Richardson, Published on 27/04/2026
» The escalator rising from the check-in hall to international departures at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport looks much like any other in the world -- a functional steel conveyor carrying travellers from one level to the next.
Teenager charged over Thai's murder
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2026
» An 18-year-old man has been extradited from Dubai and charged with the murder of a Thai woman who was stabbed to death at her £4-million (175 million baht) Hyde Park home two years ago, according to the Daily Mail.
People’s Party to name new secretary-general
Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2026
» Phicharn Chaowapatanawong, a key figure in the People’s Party, is expected to assume the post of party secretary-general at Sunday’s general meeting while leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut will remain in his position.
Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energy
Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2026
» The Department of Rural Roads has announced measures to cut electricity use on low-risk roads across Thailand to help reduce the government’s energy costs.
Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2026
» Bangkok City Hall has hailed the installation of footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and say more are being added citywide.
Prisoners ‘not using mobiles’
Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» Corrections officials have reiterated that mobile phones are strictly banned in Thai prisons, dismissing allegations of illicit communications at Bang Kwang Central Prison after an audio clip circulated in the media.
Sasin and SCGC Kick Off Global Competition for Impact-Driven Startups
Published on 24/04/2026
» Sasin School of Management, in collaboration with SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a leading innovator in the polymer business and integrated solutions for sustainability, has launched the Bangkok Business Challenge 2026 Powered by SCGC under the theme “Growing Impactful Ventures: Building Solutions for Tomorrow’s World.” The global student startup competition brings together university teams to present and pitch sustainable, innovation-driven business solutions to a distinguished panel of accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.