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Couple arrested for selling sex videos of underage boys
A man and wife have been arrested in Bangkok on charges of luring underage boys into sex acts and uploading the videos to the OnlyFans website for profit.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
New Bangkok city clerk appointed
A royal command has confirmed the appointment of Narong Ruangsri as the new city clerk of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Minister sure Shinawatras will win court showdowns
NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The Pheu Thai Party is confident that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn, will survive two upcoming legal cases, according to a senior minister. 
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Crackdown on student visa abuse continues
The Immigration Bureau has intensified its scrutiny of foreign nationals entering the country on student visas, following the discovery that thousands had obtained visas without studying to earn them.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Korean man held for alleged crypto laundering
Thai police have arrested a 33-year-old South Korean man for allegedly laundering cryptocurrency for call-centre gangs by converting it into gold bars, with transactions worth more than 1.6 billion baht over a three-month period.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Costly crabmeat supplier defends Jay Fai
The crabmeat supplier to Raan Jay Fai has defended the Michelin-starred chef embroiled in controversy over pricing, saying she recognises top quality and pays a fair price for it.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Cambodian soldiers spotted planting landmine inside Thai territory
Thailand's Second Army Region has alleged that Cambodian soldiers illegally crossed into Thai territory in Surin province and planted a PMN-2 anti-personnel landmine, violating both international agreements and the bilateral ceasefire.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Storm Kajiki to bring heavy rain to Thailand
Thailand, including Bangkok, is expected to experience heavy rainfall from Sunday to Wednesday as Tropical Storm Kajiki approaches Vietnam and upper Laos.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Is it bye-bye Pheu Thai?
The ruling Pheu Thai Party is in freefall with no sign of bottoming out. However, the pressing question is: Can the party reverse its decline in time for the next election, which could come sooner rather than later?
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Under-construction overhead crossing collapses
CHANTHABURI - An under-construction pedestrian bridge, weighing over 100 tonnes, collapsed and crushed two vehicles below on Friday night. No injuries were reported, but the collapse caused about 7 million baht in construction losses.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Akha Swing Festival 2025 Celebrates Hill Tribe Traditions in Chiang Rai
The Akha Swing Festival 2025 in Chiang Rai offers a once-a-year chance to witness the vibrant New Year traditions of the Akha people. Held across key hill tribe communities, the festival features symbolic swing rituals, cultural performances, and local food, making it a standout event in Northern Thailand’s cultural calendar.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Thais hit by border clashes to get damages
The government has confirmed that compensation for Thai citizens affected by recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border will be provided in accordance with existing regulations, according to acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Bureau cancels 10,000 temporary stay permits
The Immigration Bureau (IB) has revoked temporary stay permits for nearly 10,000 foreign nationals whose visa status failed to comply with the regulations, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) said.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Sides agree to team up against landmines, call-centre scams
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to cooperate on landmine clearance, joint action against cross-border call-centre scams and the establishment of smaller coordination groups to resolve border issues at the recently held Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Amnesty conditions for S112 'unchanged'
The House Committee on Peace Building said that conditions for offenders under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lèse-majesté law, to receive amnesty remain unchanged for now.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
AG under pressure to appeal court verdict on Thaksin
The Attorney General (AG) is under pressure to appeal the Criminal Court's decision to dismiss the lèse majesté case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
AG under pressure to appeal court verdict on Thaksin
The Attorney General (AG) is under pressure to appeal the Criminal Court's decision to dismiss the lèse majesté case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Phumtham files complaint against Thai Pakdee boss
Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday filed a complaint against Warong Dechgitvigrom, leader of the Thai Pakdee Party, accusing him of defamation and violations of the Computer Crime Act.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Govt taciturn on MoU revocation
Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has declined to state the government's position on the proposed cancellation of the 2000 and 2001 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU 43 and 44), saying the matter should be deliberated in parliament.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Heavy rains swamp two provinces
Heavy rain has left parts of Phichit and Phuket underwater, while more rain is forecast for 41 other provinces, including Bangkok.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Children 'exploited' in video
The Ad Hoc Centre for the Thailand–Cambodia Border Situation has condemned what it called a "staged video" in which Cambodian children were made to talk about PMN-2 landmines, calling it a violation of human rights and the children's dignity.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Gender-sensitive protocols urged for LGBTQ+ arrests
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has recommended gender-sensitive protocols for law enforcement following complaints of police misconduct during the arrest of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Published on: 2025-08-23
Source: Bangkok Post
Beachgoers alerted to venomous sea slugs
Beachgoers in Thailand have been alerted to beware of venomous blue dragon sea slugs (Glaucilla sp) after reported sightings along Karon Beach in Phuket following recent rainfall.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai rights body sounds alarm about vaping
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has called for urgent action to tighten regulations on e-cigarettes following a sharp rise in usage among children and adolescents.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai woman confesses to fatal stabbing of food vendor after row about booze, men
KAMPHAENG PHET - A 32-year-old woman has confessed to fatally stabbing a food vendor after a heated argument over her drinking and interactions with men.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Malaysians in Kelantan advised to postpone travel to Thailand after Tak Bai bomb
A lawmaker in Kelantan state has urged Malaysians to put on hold plans to cross the border to Thailand, including during the forthcoming holiday, after a car bomb in Tak Bai district in Narathiwat province that injured three defence volunteers.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Bangkok police, AIS and Google launch 191 Emergency Location Service in Thailand
The Metropolitan Police Bureau, in partnership with mobile operator AIS and Google, has announced the launch of the 191 Emergency Location Service (191 ELS) in Thailand for the first time, designed to enhance public safety by automatically transmitting a caller’s location during emergency calls.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Corruption body slammed for praising State Audit Office after fatal building collapse
The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) has condemned the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s (NACC) decision to award the State Audit Office (SAO) the highest score in its 2025 Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) among independent constitutional organisations. 
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Homemade bomb maker confesses to selling to students
An amateur bomb maker has been arrested in Samut Sakhon province while in possession of several explosives intended for sale
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Chiang Mai Introduces Geese to Clean Moat
CHIANG MAI, Aug 22 (TNA) – The city of Chiang Mai has introduced a flock of geese into its moat in a seven-day trial to improve water quality, sparking a public spectacle and immediate concerns about traffic and sanitation. Chiang Mai Mayor Atsani Buranupakorn stated the municipality released the geese
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Elderly couple found dead after Bangkok bridge plunge
NONTHABURI - The bodies of an elderly couple have been recovered from the Chao Phraya River after they were seen embracing on Rama VII Bridge in Bangkok before disappearing into the water.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Top official accused of demanding kickback in Mukdahan
The permanent secretary of Mukdahan Provincial Administrative Organisation has been detained by police on allegations of corruption.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai-Cambodia Border Committee Reaches Agreement
SA KAEO, Aug 22 (TNA) – The Thai-Cambodia Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting concluded with a consensus on 13 existing ceasefire agreements from a previous General Border Committee (GBC) meeting. The meeting, held at the 19th Military Circle in Sa Kaeo province, was chaired on the Thai side by Lt.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
15 Cambodians, 12 Thais arrested separately in Sa Kaeo for illegal border crossings
Fifteen Cambodian nationals and 12 Thais have been arrested separately in border areas in Sa Kaeo’s Aranyaprathet district over a two-day period for illegal border crossings as Thai authorities have intensified security along the Thai-Cambodian border.  
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Patriotic spirit on display as Phimai market stands for national anthem
NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Vendors and customers at Phimai Night Bazaar Market showed their patriotism on Thursday evening by jointly standing respectfully during the national anthem following recent border tensions with Myanmar.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai-Cambodia Regional Border Committee Talks Begin
SA KAEO, Aug 22 (TNA) – A meeting of the Thai-Cambodia Regional Border Committee (RBC) at the commander level began Friday, with Thailand awaiting Cambodia’s response to three new proposals. The meeting, held at the 19th Military Circle in Sa Kaeo province, was chaired on the Thai side by Lt.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Chiang Mai deploys geese to tackle polluted moat
Residents of Chiang Mai were caught off guard this week by a pilot project using geese to clean the city’s moat.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Chinese gang escapes after attempted kidnapping in central Pattaya
CHON BURI - A group of Chinese men attempted to kidnap compatriots for ransom at a Pattaya villa this morning, but fled after a Thai woman escaped and alerted police.
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Bangkok Post
Israeli Embassy Funds Renovation of Chonburi Special Needs Home
CHONBURI, Aug 22 (TNA) – The Embassy of Israel in Thailand announced that it has completed renovation and improvement works at the Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children in Chonburi Province. The project is part of the embassy’s efforts to strengthen the friendship between Israel and Thailand. Ambassador Orna Sagiv
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Thai Court Acquits Former PM Thaksin of Royal Insult Charges
BANGKOK, Aug 22 (TNA) – A court in Thailand on Friday acquitted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of charges of royal insult (Article 112) and computer crime. The court’s decision was based on the prosecution’s evidence, an audio clip, which the court deemed could not be proven as unedited. The
Published on: 2025-08-22
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath