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Call to revive idle Betong Airport
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/02/2026
» Former Democrat Party deputy leader Samart Ratchapolsitte has urged the government to take urgent action to revitalise Betong Airport in Yala province, warning against allowing the billion-baht facility to remain largely unused despite its completion.
EC probes suspicious cash
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb 8.
Early release for Thaksin 'needs more scrutiny'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» The Network of Students and People for Thailand's Reform (NSPRT) on Thursday submitted a petition urging the justice minister to closely examine the eligibility of jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a sentence suspension, arguing that his case may not fully meet legal requirements.
Surapong takes reins as NACC secretary-general
News, Published on 20/01/2026
» Surapong Intharathaworn has been appointed secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), according to a Royal Gazette announcement published on Monday.
Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2026
» The Supreme Court has established a new legal precedent strengthening consumer protection by ruling that credit card holders are not liable for fraudulent transactions carried out using their card details by criminals.
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.
Thai crackdown on fake goods nets results
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property (IP) infringement, seizing more than 3.3 million counterfeit and pirated items with damages exceeding 1.14 billion baht during the first 11 months of this year.
Ex-MP faulted in land case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found former Pheu Thai MP Jirapong Songwatcharaporn in serious violation of ethics over his holding of Sor Por Kor land while serving as an MP.
Council of State spikes lottery partial-refund hopes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The Council of State (CoS) has advised against a proposal to offer partial refunds to buyers of digital lottery tickets who do not win prizes because the plan was deemed to exceed the authority of the Government Lottery Office (GLO), says a top finance official.
Southern bus services halted as flooding intensifies
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Transport Company has suspended services on six bus routes to flooded southern provinces.