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Former nurse arrested for scamming colleagues in fake loan scheme
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/10/2025
» A 36-year-old former nurse has been arrested in Ubon Ratchathani for allegedly scamming her colleagues in a bogus loan investment scheme that caused losses of more than six million baht. She reportedly told police she turned to fraud because of mounting credit card debt.
Border aid packages get govt nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has endorsed a package of economic relief measures proposed by the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to assist communities affected by the recent unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Pro-cannabis group wants Somsak axed
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/07/2025
» A cannabis policy advocacy group, Writing Thailand's Cannabis Future Network, submitted a petition to the Government Complaints Centre at the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday, calling for the dismissal of Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Casino bill decision due on Monday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2025
» The government is set to make a final decision on Monday on whether to withdraw the controversial casino-entertainment complex bill from the House agenda, according to Chousak Sirinil, the Prime Minister's Office Minister.
Can a foreigner buy Thai lottery tickets?
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 01/07/2025
» Lottery ticket sellers are a familiar sight all over Thailand, though picking a number might seem confusing at first to a foreigner. But anyone can legally purchase Thai lottery tickets — as long as they buy them from licensed vendors within Thailand. Here are some of the basics to know:
Is the writing on the wall for United Thai Nation?
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/06/2025
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, the epitome of the ultra-right, is likely to break apart due to irreconcilable internal conflict, with some observers predicting it may not even last until the next general election.
Struggles at the farm gate
News, Sitthipoj Kebuiassawin and Pakkawanpanumet Tanraksa, Published on 08/05/2025
» Farmers across Thailand are sounding the alarm as plunging prices for key crops push rural communities deeper into debt, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.
Paetongtarn lays down tax challenge
Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday challenged the opposition to submit a complaint to the Revenue Department if it wants an investigation into whether she avoided paying inheritance tax worth 218.7 million baht.
Golden promises fail to measure up
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/10/2024
» The e-shopping world was rocked last month by an alleged gold scam involving Kornkanok "Mae Tuck" Suwanbut and her husband, Kanpon "Pa Bia" Rueng-aram, who sold "99.99% pure" gold jewellery through their social media live streams.