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School shooting suspect troubled from early on: ONCB
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» The gunman who carried out a shooting at Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla province has a long history of psychiatric illness and polysubstance abuse dating back to early adolescence, says the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
Hatyai Hospital denies flood deaths rumour
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2025
» The director of Hatyai Hospital on Wednesday refuted an online allegation that the hospital has so far received about 100 bodies of those killed by flooding.
Economic headwinds dampen outlook
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Apinya Wipatayotin and Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand's economic outlook is worsening amid rising pressure from steep new US tariffs, with business leaders warning that the country risks losing its competitive edge unless urgent policy action is taken.
Hotel bosses push for Songkhla 'Sunset Strip'
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 17/11/2022
» The Hatyai Songkhla Hotels Association is urging local authorities to approve a night entertainment strip in Ban Dan Nok, Sadao district of Songkhla, which borders Malaysia, to boost the local economy and attract more visitors from the neighbouring country.
Parents, schools on steep learning curve
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri & Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/04/2020
» Activity at many state schools for the new 2020 academic year term has yet to crank up, after the government order temporarily closing state schools until July 1.
Hat Yai seeks shot in medical tourism arm
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 17/08/2019
» If you mention medical tourism in Thailand, attention immediately shifts to Bangkok. However, calls are being echoed for the development of a medical tourism hub to be based in the commercial district of Hat Yai in Songkhla province in order to tap into the growing demand for services.
Polls show Prayut most-liked
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2019
» After two polls recently found that the Palang Pracharath Party is most likely to lead the formation of a new coalition government and that Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will emerge as the new prime minister, a poll aimed specifically at first-time voters reflected the Future Forward Party and its leader's massive popularity.
Health care wake-up call
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Sutthiwit Chayutworakan and Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 23/09/2018
» The recent case of a six-year-old student who died after suffering an acute stomach ache at school and was delayed for four hours at a healthcare station instead of immediately being transferred to a hospital has come as a wake-up call for schools and healthcare centres nationwide to pay more attention while providing services to children.