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Hospitals ready for Nipah virus
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Department of Medical Services has confirmed that Rajavithi Hospital and other major medical facilities are fully prepared to handle suspected or confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection, even though no cases have yet been reported in Thailand.
Police put to the test
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of crimes and scandals that shook public confidence in institutions meant to protect society. From a deadly mass shooting in Bangkok to sprawling online scam networks, monk misconduct and a senior police scandal, the year exposed deep vulnerabilities linked to crime, governance and accountability, leaving lingering questions about reform and public trust.
HIV patients to be transferred from scandal-plagued Thai temple
News, Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» About 200 HIV patients at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu will be transferred to the state public health system as donations have fallen to near zero since details emerged of a financial scandal linked to former abbot Luang Phor Alongkot.
‘Ghostbuster’ influencer questioned over temple fund misuse
News, Online Reporters, Published on 09/08/2025
» A Thai influencer famed for his claimed ability to communicate with ghosts is at the centre of a police investigation into misuse of money donated to a temple renowned for its care of HIV patients.
Taiwanese man arrested in Pattaya after rampage with baseball bat
News, Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» A Taiwanese man was arrested in Pattaya after he allegedly attacked his neighbours’ condo doors with a baseball bat while under the influence of drugs, sparking panic among residents. Authorities later discovered a stash of narcotics and weapons in his room.
The world is warming up faster than ever
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 10/02/2025
» I'm very cross with myself. My last two articles were about Donald Trump saying he might invade Greenland, and then about Mr Trump declaring that he would annex Canada (but no threat of physical violence so far, just extreme economic pressure).
Contract hit fails; ungrateful son; naughty fire-starter
News, Mae Moo, Published on 02/02/2025
» Comically bad killers
Anutin vows action over data breach
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2025
» The government will take legal action against a group of online gamers who used personal information illegally obtained from the civil registration system to hunt down and attack other gamers, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Streetside justice; brutal hit-and-run; victim busts gang lair
News, Mae Moo, Published on 29/12/2024
» Baseball bats won't cut it
Royal event for milestone
News, Published on 24/12/2024
» The government plans to hold a royal ceremony on Jan 14, when His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn will officially have lived longer than the founder of the Chakri dynasty, King Rama I.