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‘Friends of Dr Supat’ challenge dismissal
Post reporters, Published on 03/02/2026
» A coalition of civic groups has called on the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to reopen its investigation into the dismissal of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, who maintains he was dismissed because he criticised decisions made by the Ministry of Public Health.
Phuket police bust Belarusian-run illegal car rental business
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/01/2026
» PHUKET - Police have arrested two Belarusian nationals for operating an unlicensed car rental business using Thai nominees, following a series of traffic accidents involving foreigners driving without valid licences.
Social media ban for kids?
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026
» Australia notched up a world first last December when it imposed a nationwide social media ban on users under 16 through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill. The law prohibits them from holding accounts on major platforms including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads.
Election Commission says Thaksin did not influence six parties
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has dropped a complaint claiming former prime minister Thaskin Shinawatra illegally wielded influence over six political parties while a reform network is seeking to have him deemed a “low-class inmate”.
100 questioned over Bangkok building collapse
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/04/2025
» Police have interviewed nearly 100 people as part of an investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok, said a senior police officer.
High-speed rail projects face setbacks
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/12/2024
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Board has approved extending three contracts under the Thai Chinese high-speed rail project by up to two years, citing difficulties from land expropriation and the relocation of oil pipelines.
1.3 tonnes of UK-bound cannabis seized
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/09/2024
» Customs officials have seized more than 1.3 tonnes of dry cannabis buds bound for the United Kingdom at Laem Chabang Port.
Apple pulls promo video after outcry
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/08/2024
» Tech giant Apple has apologised and removed a controversial promotional video shot in Thailand from its UK YouTube channel after it was heavily criticised for making the country appear underdeveloped.
Ex-senator’s son held in online gambling scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/07/2024
» The son of a former senator renowned for his academic expertise in gambling has been arrested on charges of owning an online gambling network and its payment system. Police have confiscated assets worth more than 400 million baht.
New Omicron variant being watched
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thirteen Covid-19 infections from the new KP strain of the Omicron variant have been found in Thailand, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.