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Police arrest suspect in connection with YouTube like-clicking scam
Police have dismantled a scam network that lured victims into clicking 'Like' on YouTube using fake handsome Line profiles, resulting in over 1.5 million baht in losses.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Illegal migrants arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT – Authorities on Thursday raided a construction site in Tha Sala district of this southern province and arrested four unregistered Myanmar nationals, along with their Thai employer and a residence owner.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Medical Council decision on Thaksin case sent to health minister
The Medical Council of Thailand on Thursday submitted its recommendation to punish three doctors involved in the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
DSI: Minister’s absence won’t derail Senate probe
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says it will move ahead with its investigation into alleged vote-rigging in last year’s Senate election even though a court has suspended Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong from overseeing the agency.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Abbot Faces Arrest in Temple Embezzlement
BANGKOK, May 15 – A prominent Thai Buddhist abbot, Phra Thamwachiranuwat of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, is facing arrest after a court issued a warrant for his alleged embezzlement of over 300 million baht in temple funds. The funds were reportedly used for online baccarat gambling. The abbot
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Thai PM Begins Vietnam Visit, Focusing on Economic Partnership
Photo Cr. Thai Government Website HANOI, May 15 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi today for an official visit aimed at bolstering trade and investment ties between Thailand and Vietnam.   Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including key ministers from transport, foreign affairs, tourism, and finance, she
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Revealed: Thaksin’s hospital haven
Mention “the 14th floor” to almost anyone in Thailand and they will know instantly what you mean — it’s where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent six months while serving out his prison sentence at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Elderly abbot accused of B300m embezzlement
A 70-year-old abbot accused of embezzling 300 million baht from a famous Buddhist temple and using it for gambling turned himself in to police in Bangkok on Thursday, just as they were about to seek a warrant for his arrest.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Similan Islands to close for five months
Similan Islands will be closed for five months for natural rehabilitation and management elevation, with e-tickets required for all tourists upon reopening.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
PM says third phase of handout not scrapped
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has given an assurance that the third phase of the government’s 10,000-baht handout programme will not be scrapped.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Parents alerted to danger of ‘cartoon’ drugs
Parents have been advised to pay close attention to the spread of drugs in cartoon-shaped pill form that could easily lure children to try. Their effects could be fatal, according to the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA).
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Thung Rangsit Wetland Zoo Targets 2028 Phase 1 Launch
BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Thailand is developing a 120 acre- rai zoological park in the Thung Rangsit area of Pathum Thani, slated to become the world’s first dedicated wetland zoo. The initial phase of the project is expected to open in 2028, ultimately replacing Bangkok’s already closed Dusit Zoo.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Thailand Offers US Five-Point Tariff Plan
BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Thailand has presented the US with five proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing tariff issue, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He expressed optimism that negotiations could lead to a reduction in US import tariffs on Thai goods to 10%, down
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Park ranger fired after drunken shooting rampage
A park ranger in Chiang Mai has been fired after a drunken rampage in which he shot his supervisor and a colleague, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Bangkok cable thieves shocked in the act
Two thieves were electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical cables in Bangkok, resulting in severe injuries and their subsequent arrest. The incident caused power outages and damage estimated at millions of baht, police said.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Disturbed man fires shots in Bangkok Noi
Police rushed to Soi Wat Lakhon Tham in Bangkok Noi district of Bangkok, where a disturbed man fired gunshots skywards and reportedly had a hostage on Thursday morning.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Enquirer News Summary – May 15, 2025
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – May 15, 2025 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
Deputy Speaker to face EC on May 19
Deputy Senate Speaker Kriangkrai Srirak confirmed he will appear before the Election Commission's (EC) inquiry panel on May 19 as summoned.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
No German engines for submarines
The Chinese-made submarines that Thailand ordered will not contain engines from Germany as the country is a member of the European Union and is so barred from exporting arms to China, says Germany's defence ministry.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
PM's TikTok stunt endorses local fare
In a lighthearted move, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted a TikTok video of herself playing the role of a fruit vendor for a day, encouraging Thais to consume locally grown fruit.
Published on: 2025-05-15
Source: Bangkok Post
Architects deny changing plans at doomed tower
An architectural firm involved in the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) headquarters has denied making any revisions to the original design, amid an ongoing parliamentary investigation into the tragedy.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Tariffs put fate of handout scheme in question
The fate of the third phase of the government’s flagship digital wallet scheme is hanging in the balance in light of the impact of US tariffs on the Thai economy.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Opposition keeps eye on Trang airport spending
The opposition People’s Party has vowed to continue monitoring 4.4 billion baht worth of development projects at Trang airport, which are now expected to be at least partly finished next month.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Monitor lizard seen feeding on child’s body in Samut Prakan
SAMUT PRAKAN - A monitor lizard was found feeding on the remains of a newborn child behind a workers’ housing area in Bang Phli district.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Court orders justice minister to step back from DSI
The Constitutional Court has suspended Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong from overseeing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), while it considers allegations that he abused his authority by allowing it to look into vote-rigging in last year’s Senate election.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Tonnes of smuggled avocados seized, wholesaler arrested
PATHUM THANI - A Vietnamese businesman has been arrested for  smuggling about 16 tonnes of fresh avocados into Thailand, raising concerns about threats to local agriculture.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand Unveils “Mueang Na Tiew: Year of Celebration” to Boost Domestic Travel
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launches “Mueang Na Tiew: Year of Celebration” to promote domestic travel across 55 secondary cities. Running June to September 2025, the campaign features 12 themed experiences and exclusive partner promotions to engage diverse travel segments and support sustainable growth under the Amazing Thailand Grand
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Children rescued from alleged exploitation in porn videos
Five children from a single family in Phetchabun province have been placed in protective care following reports of their being used in the production of pornographic videos sold through a Line chat group.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Court Suspends Justice Minister’s Oversight of Special Probes
BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday ordered Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong to stop overseeing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) amid an inquiry into alleged interference in a Senate election probe. The court, in a unanimous decision, said there were grounds to suspect Tawee had intervened
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Frog farming a dry season boon for Isan farmers
NAKHON PHANOM - Frog farming has generated a handsome income for residents of a village in Renu Nakhon district during recent dry seasons.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Telecom gear thieves cause signal disruptions
Police have arrested three men who stole signal transmission equipment belonging to True Corporation in Phitsanulok and nearby provinces, which was to be disassembled for sale, causing signal disruptions and an estimated 20 million baht in losses.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Park ranger on drunken bender shoots 2 colleagues
A drunk park ranger trying to enter a forest shot and wounded  two of  his colleagues before he himself was shot in Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Chiang Mai, on Wenesday morning.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand Braces for Rainy Season as Heavy Downpours Cause Early Impacts
BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Thailand officially enters the rainy season tomorrow, with the Meteorological Department forecasting widespread rainfall across the country from today until May 17. Authorities are warning of potential flash floods and overflowing waterways, as several regions have already begun to experience the effects of the intensifying
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Immigration police bust begging ring in Pattaya
CHON BURI - Immigration police in Pattaya have arrested a group of foreign nationals accused of using children and people with disabilities to solicit money from tourists.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Strict covid-19 prevention measures for preschool centres
The Social Development Office has announced measures to combat the spread of covid-19 in preschool development centres  across Bangkok. 
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
Landslides warning for 22 provinces
People in  22 provinces are warned to be ready for forest run-off and possible landslides on Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy rain forecast over much of the country, the Department of Mineral Resources said. 
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post
PM Regrets Thaksin’s Lost Chance for U.S. Talks
BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed regret on Tuesday that her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, was unable to travel to Qatar for potential discussions with a figure close to the former U.S. President regarding trade. Regarding the Criminal Court’s denial of former Prime Minister Thaksin
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Karen Forces Seize Myanmar Base Near Thai Border
TAK, May 14 (TNA) – Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and Karen National Defence Organisation (KNDO) forces have seized a Myanmar military base opposite Thailand’s Tak province after a week-long offensive, a Thai military task force reported on Wednesday. The Rajamanu Task Force reported that KNLA and KNDO forces, both
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Thai Enquirer News Summary – May 14, 2025
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – May 14, 2025 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
UK soldier's fall sparks fundraiser
A 21-year-old British soldier is fighting to recover from life-altering injuries after falling from Na Mueang 2 Waterfall on Koh Samui, Surat Thani, prompting his girlfriend to launch a £100,000 (4.4 million baht) fundraising campaign to cover his mounting medical bills and arrange an emergency evacuation back to the UK.
Published on: 2025-05-14
Source: Bangkok Post