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Two men arrested with over 630,000 speed pills
NONG KHAI: Border patrol police arrested two men with 632,360 methamphetamine pills in Muang district late Monday night.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai expo pavilion price tag raises eyebrows
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin will travel to Japan on Wednesday to inspect the Thailand Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, amid criticism that its budget of nearly 1 billion baht is excessive.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Warrant out for Swiss man in Phuket assault case
The Phuket Kwaeng Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Swiss man after he failed to attend a hearing for a ruling in a high-profile assault case involving a Thai doctor, according to the doctor’s lawyer.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Two ex-prosecutors jailed in ‘Boss’ hit-run case
Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk has been sentenced to three years in jail and another ex-prosecutor was given two years for helping Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run in which a police officer in Bangkok was killed.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
TAT x Leicester City Spotlighted Thai Soft Power on the Global Sports Stage
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with Leicester City Football Club, spotlighted Thai soft power at a Premier League match on 20 April 2025. Highlights included a Muay Thai showcase, Thai snacks, and a fan-engagement campaign to promote Thai tourism as part of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Accused Thai nominees in collapsed-tower builder held in custody
Three Thai men suspected of being nominees for a Chinese state-owned construction firm, a major partner in the collapsed state audit building, were arraigned in court on Tuesday.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Fires pollute Mae Hong Son, 61 hotspots detected
CHIANG MAI - Mae Hong Son was blanketed by unhealthy ultra-fine dust on Tuesday as wildfires continued to spread across the northern province, with 61 live hotspots detected.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
'Homeless man' attacks Taiwanese tourist in Pattaya
PATTAYA — A Taiwanese tourist suffered a head wound in an unprovoked attack by a man wielding a stick, while sitting outside a restaurant in this tourist town on Monday night.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Policeman's novice son slain from ambush
SONGKHLA - A 16-year-old temple novice, a policeman's son, was shot dead when his father’s pickup truck was ambushed in Saba Yoi district of this southern border province on Tuesday morning.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 22, 2025
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 22, 2025 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
New law targets data thieves
A new cybercrime law, which took effect on April 13, will help manage cybercrime issues at their source by preventing personal data from being used in criminal activities, according to the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC).
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Ministry defends Thai Pavilion costs
The Ministry of Public Health has defended spending 900 million baht on setting up the Thailand Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, saying the exhibition has received much praise and criticism has been treated as constructive feedback.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Senate panel pushes to raise quake aid
A Senate committee on budgeting is looking to submit a proposal to increase compensation for victims of the March 28 earthquake.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Possibility of changes to cabinet ruled out
The ruling Pheu Thai Party has dismissed the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle anytime soon, saying the party is focused on the new budget bill for fiscal year 2026, which starts Oct 1.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Arms deals tied to US tariff talks
Whether Thailand buys more weapons from the United States depends on the outcome of upcoming trade talks with US officials, according to Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Fatal bus crash operator told to speak up
The Transport Ministry has ordered the operator of the ill-fated bus which crashed into two lorries killing seven people and injuring 53 others in Prachin Buri on Monday to issue a public response and warned it could face legal consequences, according to Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Majesties to pay visit to Bhutan
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the Royal Household Bureau has announced.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
UN calls for sustainable goals unity
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) has called for regional cooperation to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Over 13m meth pills seized in North
About 13.2 million methamphetamine pills have been seized in two separate operations against drug smugglers in the North, the Justice Ministry and Narcotics Suppression Bureau announced in a press conference yesterday.
Published on: 2025-04-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai-US trade talks no longer on April 23, sources say
Thailand's trade talks with the United States will no longer take place on April 23, two government sources told Reuters on Monday.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Investigators turn focus on elevator shaft walls
The decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at the new State Audit Office (SAO) building contributed to the building’s collapse, according to Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Investigators turn focus on collapsed Bangkok building's lift shaft walls
The decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at the new State Audit Office (SAO) building contributed to the building’s collapse, according to Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Parks adviser sacked after viral video
Siranudh "Psi" Scott, a marine conservationist, has been removed from his position as an adviser at the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) for his alleged inappropriate behaviour.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
New law targets data thieves
A new cybercrime law, which took effect on Sunday, will help manage cybercrime issues at their source by preventing personal data from being used in criminal activities, according to the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC).
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Pheu Thai MPs to promote casino, amnesty push
Pheu Thai lawmakers have been instructed to promote the casino-entertainment complex and political amnesty bills in their constituencies during the parliamentary recess period, in a bid to ensure the bills can pass without a hitch.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
TAT Hosts Amazing Thailand Festival in Bhutan 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted the first Amazing Thailand Festival in Bhutan on 19–20 April 2025 at Clock Tower Square, Thimphu. The two-day event highlighted Thailand’s soft power through cultural showcases, culinary delights, Muay Thai workshops, and traditional crafts. Honoured by the presence of Bhutan’s Prime Minister, the
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Myanmar plane seen bombing rebel base near Thai border
KANCHANABURI - A Myanmar plane was seen dropping about 10 bombs on a Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) base on Monday as the fighting moved closer to the border with Thailand.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
People's Party vows to press ahead with legal action against premier
The opposition on Monday vowed to proceed with legal action against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in three alleged ethical misconduct cases which it grilled the premier over in the recent no confidence debate.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Hunt underway for bank robber in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI - Police were hunting for a lone robber who made off with about 40,000 baht in cash from a Kasikorn Bank branch on Charoen Muang Road in Muang district on Monday.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Chinese exec seeks bail in SAO-China Railway nominee case
Special investigators on Monday asked the Criminal Court to extend their detention of an executive of China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co so they could continue questioning him in relation to the deadly collapse of the unfinished State Audit Office tower.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Contraband suki spices seized from warehouse
Police have raided a warehouse and seized over 8,000 contraband food items purporting to be Mala suki ingredients and intended for sale to restaurants in Bangkok as well as through online channels.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Seven killed when tour bus crashes, catches fire
PRACHIN BURI - Seven people were confirmed killed and 20 injured early Monday when their bus crashed into two lorries in an accident blamed on malfunctioning brakes.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 21, 2025
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 21, 2025 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
17 people injured in southern bombing and shooting incidents
NARATHIWAT: Authorities stepped up security measures Monday morning after two bomging and shooting attacks injured 17 people Sunday night.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
17 people injured by bomb, gunmen in South
NARATHIWAT: Seventeen people were injured in two attacks in Narathiwat province on Sunday night - one a bombing and the other an attack on a dinner party by gunmen.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Egg price rises hurting consumers, traders alike
The price of eggs has been increasing, affecting both consumers and businesses as they bear the rising costs.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Law ends loophole on child beating
Thailand has revised its civil code to ban the corporal punishment of children, a move hailed by child rights advocates as a crucial step toward shifting societal attitudes on parenting.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
City Hall under fire over earthquake compensation
City Hall has defended itself against criticism it paid inadequate compensation for home repair to some earthquake victims, saying more money could be forthcoming in exceptional cases.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
Cabinet reshuffle 'by July'
A cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place before July, with political observers saying there are likely to be changes to the line-up of ministers in charge of economic affairs.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post
DSI seeks trio over ownership
A search is underway for three Thai executives of China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co who are wanted by authorities in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office building during the March 28 earthquake, which killed dozens of workers.
Published on: 2025-04-21
Source: Bangkok Post