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Old ‘Ben Smith’ photos come back to haunt Thai VIPs
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025
» Leaked photos showing alleged money laundering mastermind Benjamin Mauerberger, alias “Ben Smith”, posing with several high-profile Thai political, police, military and business figures have stirred controversy and raised questions about his alleged influence and protection.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
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.
People’s Party leads in Isan opinion poll, Anutin 2nd choice for PM
Online Reporters, Published on 02/11/2025
» The People’s Party has emerged as the most popular political party in the Northeast, while Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul ranks as the region’s top preferred candidate for prime minister, according to the recent survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll).
Two Thai cities added in Unesco creative city list
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/11/2025
» Two Thai provinces – Nan in the North and Songkhla in the South - have been recognised as new members of Unesco Creative Cities network (UCCN) of 2025.
Two parties warn of adverse impact of rare earths MoU with US
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» Members of the Democrat Party and the People's Party have warned the Anutin Charnvirakul government of possible adverse effects from the new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States on the supply of critical minerals.
Trader loses 165 million baht in stock scam
Online Reporters, Published on 24/10/2025
» Several traders have fallen victim to a devious stock scam, losing millions of baht after trusting false promises of high-yield investments. One seasoned investor alone lost 165 million baht, revealing her experience on a recent television programme and warning others of the growing menace of online investment fraud.
Thailand’s cool season begins officially on Thursday
Online Reporters, Published on 21/10/2025
» Thailand will officially enter the cool season on Thursday, with the coldest period between mid-December and early February, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
Co-pay scheme expanded to cover public transport
Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2025
» The government will expand its “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme to cover public transport services across Thailand, a move aimed at easing travel costs and stimulating the grassroots economy, Deputy Government Spokeswoman Lalida Perdwiwattana announced on Sunday.
Abhisit returns as Democrat leader in landslide victory
Online Reporters, Published on 18/10/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has returned as leader of the Democrat Party, winning the position unopposed with an overwhelming majority of votes during the party’s extraordinary general assembly in Bangkok on Saturday.