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Bhumjaithai's rise casts shadow over watchdogs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/03/2026
» Following parliament's decisive vote for a new prime minister, Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul is making a triumphant comeback. He now wields something akin to near-absolute power, having effectively seized control of the country's major political mechanisms and institutions.
Police cuff two monks over rapes
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/03/2026
» Two monks have been arrested at a well-known temple in the Charoen Krung area of Bangkok on charges of sexual abusing novice monks, with seven victims identified and over 100 explicit video clips seized as evidence.
PACC targets drug-linked officials
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) is joining forces with the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and other agencies to crack down on state officials implicated in drug-related activities, warning that senior officers will not escape accountability.
Govt urges citizens to leave Israel
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Thai nationals to leave the Middle East, particularly Israel, as fighting intensifies between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
2 held after scam hub flight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thai authorities in Sa Kaeo province have detained two Chinese nationals who fled a suspected call-centre scam compound in Poipet, Cambodia, as officials intensify efforts to curb cross-border crime along the eastern frontier.
CAAT holds talks with Grab on drone deliveries
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and GrabTaxi (Thailand) are exploring the development of drone delivery services, especially in transport and logistics.
Another NACC debacle
News, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2026
» Last week, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) dismissed a petition accusing former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob of deliberately filing a false asset declaration.
Thailand to face Spain, UK in vote
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand is competing with the United Kingdom and Spain to host WorldPride 2030, which if successful could make it the first Asian country to stage the global LGBTQ+ event.
Thailand considers Russian crude imports
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Thai government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday, while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins.
Netanyahu's long game ensnares Trump
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 14/03/2026
» Donald Trump is caught in the trap that he helped to build, and he is starting to flail against his fate. His "war of choice", "Operation Epic Fury", was supposed to end in "unconditional surrender" by Tehran in just a few weeks, but if Mr Trump ever had a plan beyond "use massive force", it isn't working.