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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.
Fugitive ex-official to face trial at home
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/09/2025
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Division of the Royal Thai Police and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), has secured the extradition of Nopparat Benjawatananun, a former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), from the United States.
'Rare earth' and the risk of Mekong havoc
News, Paskorn Jumlomgrach, Published on 13/09/2025
» Satellite imagery cited by the Shan Human Rights Foundation (SHRF) in a recent statement, together with findings from the US-based think tank Stimson Center released in July, confirms the alarming reality: a massive concentration of rare earth mining sites is emerging across Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar and Laos.
'Merman' courts controversy by refusing to kowtow
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/04/2025
» Siranudh "Psi" Scott has entered the media spotlight after clashing with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and being dismissed from his role advising the department's director-general amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Pregnancy scam bites; hammock attack; canine kill
News, Mae Moo, Published on 13/04/2025
» Pitter, patter of tiny feet
Barges blessed for Chao Phraya event
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/07/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) held a blessing ceremony on Tuesday for the first 14 boats of the royal barge procession before they are launched on the Chao Phraya River on Thursday.
A crowning moment for traditional pageantry
News, Published on 02/07/2024
» Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall relived some of its former glory on Dec 28, 1972, when HRH Prince Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed the Crown Prince of Thailand.
Royal barge fleet to be ready in time for 'kathin' ceremony
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/06/2024
» The restoration of 52 royal barges will be completed in time for a royal kathin ceremony in October as part of celebrations to mark the King's 72nd birthday on July 28, according to the Culture Ministry.
Returned fugitive taken to central prison
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/06/2024
» Police and corrections officials took returned fugitive Chaowalit "Sia Paeng Nanod" Thongduang from the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok on Wednesday morning and he was immediately admitted to the central prison.
Airline stung by disability row
News, Published on 14/03/2024
» The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will look into a complaint filed by a wheelchair-bound activist after an airline denied boarding on the grounds that he had no one to escort him on the flight.