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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.
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.
Suspect arrested for scamming Thai student
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2025
» Police have arrested a Chinese national linked to a scam syndicate that coerced a 19-year-old student into handing over nearly 10 million baht in cash and valuables from his mother's safe.
Scholarship programme opens doors
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 20/10/2025
» The International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) says it hopes to enhance Thailand's academic landscape in line with the national education policy, with a strong focus on improving opportunities for disadvantaged children and youth.
Bualoi hits, triggering heavy floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2025
» Typhoon Bualoi has unleashed widespread flooding across the country, with Ayutthaya, Phimai in Nakhon Ratchasima, and Sa Kaeo among the hardest hit.
Korat's Phimai district flooded yet again
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 29/09/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Persistent rain brought by Typhoon Bualoi has caused widespread flooding in Phimai district, closing a school and a historical site and disrupting market areas on Monday.
Tariffs force petrochem contraction
News, Ron Bousso, Published on 30/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's trade wars are nudging the global plastics industry towards a painful but necessary restructuring to address acute overcapacity that has kept the industry's profits in a prolonged slump.
India winning the poverty fight
News, Shamika Ravi, Published on 16/08/2025
» Contrary to popular belief, democracy is about far more than holding elections or ensuring the peaceful transfer of political power. At its core lies the duty of elected representatives to respond to the fundamental needs of all citizens -- especially the marginalised and vulnerable -- regardless of their political or religious affiliations. Reducing poverty and fostering inclusive development are critical to fulfilling this democratic responsibility.
Decision not to expel student who assaulted teacher draws flak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» A private school in Uthai Thani province is under increasing public scrutiny after allowing a Grade 11 student who assaulted his maths teacher to continue his studies online instead of being expelled.
Thai universities go global in rankings
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 14/08/2025
» In the heart of Bangkok, the campus of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand's oldest university, is becoming more international as it welcomes an increasing number of foreign students every year.