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German arrested on Koh Phangan for investment fraud targeting Australians
SURAT THANI - A 54-year-old German has been arrested on Koh Phangan for allegedy orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme targeting investors in Australia.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
Fish sauce hurled at Hun Sen portrait outside Cambodian embassy
A barefoot protester was fined 100 baht after splattering fermented fish sauce over a portrait of Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen outside the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok on Monday.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
Opinion – Critics Should Take a Long-Term View Before Judging Thailand’s Tariff Negotiation Team
The US plans to impose a 36% tariff on Thai goods if no agreement is reached by August 1. Meanwhile, Vietnam secured a deal reducing its tariff to 20% from 46%. Countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and India are still negotiating. So far, the US has finalized agreements only with the
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer
Thailand to Mandate Prescriptions for Cannabis Sales
BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s Public Health Ministry announced Tuesday that cannabis dispensaries will now require a doctor’s prescription for sales, a move to tighten control over the industry. The ministry will train medical professionals to issue these prescriptions. Dr. Tanakrit Jitareerat, Secretary to the Public Health Minister, stated
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Thai Enquirer News Summary – July 9, 2025
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Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
Coalition in crisis
Amnesty bills are now taking precedence over the more controversial Entertainment Complex Bill as the administration walks a political tightrope, with critics wondering if the move is a sincere attempt to reconcile a fragmenting coalition or rather a strategic manoeuvre by an embattled government.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
Phumtham defends reshuffle
Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai insisted that the decision to replace several senior ministry officials with known ties to the Bhumjaithai Party wasn't politically motivated, saying the move was taken to improve administrative performance.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
Soft power high on the agenda
Thailand is advancing its soft power push, with the country's creative culture playing an increasingly key role, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
Soft power high on the agenda
Thailand is advancing its soft power push, with the country's creative culture playing an increasingly key role, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
NBTC 'superboard' wins Senate's nod
The Senate has approved five "superboard" members for National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) oversight roles.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
National Telecom 'superboard' gets Senate approval
The Senate has approved five "superboard" members for National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) oversight roles.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
Camera trap captures endangered cat
Rare footage of an endangered Asiatic golden cat has been captured by a camera trap in Khao Luang National Park in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
Cabinet approves budget for land management
The cabinet has approved a budget of 342.93 million baht under the 2025 central fund for emergency or essential expenditures to support national land management initiatives, deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan announced on Tuesday.
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
Towns and businesses must adapt: academics
Kasetsart University academics say geopolitics and Thailand-Cambodia border tensions have reminded Thais of the need to "prepare for a rainy day".
Published on: 2025-07-09
Source: Bangkok Post
Showing off gun on social media leads to arrest in Pattaya
A Chinese national was arrested at a luxury home in Pattaya on Tuesday morning after he posted a photo of himself holding a gun on social media, drawing police attention.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai pig farmers raise alarm about possible US imports
Thailand’s pig farmers have warned the government against opening the pork market as a trade concession to secure tariff reductions from the United States, adding that even imports for animal feed production pose significant risks.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
‘Chud Thai’ costume proposed for Unesco listing
The Ministry of Culture has officially submitted ‘Chud Thai’, the traditional Thai costume as an intangible cultural heritage item, for consideration by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), with the proposal scheduled for review in 2026.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand’s cannabis ‘clinic’ transformation explained
Thailand is moving ahead quickly with new restrictions on cannabis use, with health officials announcing a plan to transform all cannabis dispensaries into medical clinics with resident doctors and standardised prescriptions.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Fugitive Singaporean, Indonesians arrested for drug trafficking
A fugitive Singaporean suspect has been arrested in Bangkok for trafficking drugs from Thailand to Singapore, police said on Tuesday.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Cabinet approves B20 Bangkok train fare cap
The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to cap all train fares in Greater Bangkok at 20 baht from Oct 1 to help commuters reduce travel costs and entice drivers to switch to mass transit.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand Proposes ‘Chud Thai’ for UNESCO Listing in 2026
BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – Thailand has officially nominated “Chud Thai: The Knowledge, Craftsmanship and Practices of the Thai National Costume” for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2026. This move supports Thailand’s soft power strategy and cultural preservation. The nomination, which UNESCO confirmed for review in 2026, features the
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
How can foreigners get a driver’s licence in Thailand?
Foreign nationals residing or working in Thailand can legally obtain a driver’s licence, depending on their visa and the type of licence they require.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Are you being overcharged by Thai motorcycle taxis?
A motorcycle taxi is a fast, direct and sometimes thrilling means of transport when navigating Bangkok’s heavy traffic. However, unlike the BTS or MRT with their fixed pricing, or metered taxis, motorcycle taxi fares can sometimes be unclear, leading to overcharging.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Pro-cannabis rally ends, but they'll be back
Cannabis advocates ended their demonstration outside the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi province on Tuesday, but planned to return next week to demand a review of the new cannabis controls.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Phuket airport reinforces security with K-9 patrols
PHUKET - Two police dogs have been deployed at Phuket International Airport as it has beefs up security and prepares for a surge in arrivals for the coming long weekend on the southern tourist island.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Bhumjaithai challenges Pheu Thai to dump casino plan for good
The Bhumjaithai Party has accused the governing Pheu Thai Party of lacking sincerity following its decision to remove a bill to promote casinos from parliament.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Police Raid 19 Locations Targeting Cambodian “Mule Account” Syndicate
BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – Thai authorities today raided 19 locations in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Chonburi, targeting a “mule account” network linked to Kok An, a Cambodian casino magnate. He is suspected of financing major call center scams against Thais. The operation, led by Cyber Crime and Immigration Police,
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Rights lawyer’s jail time reaches 29 years
Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa has been sentenced to another 2 years and 4 months in prison for royal defamation and sedition in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in Bangkok in November 2020.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Adviser accuses senator of molesting her after dining together
A 39-year-old woman who is an adviser to a senate sub-committee went to the parliament on Tuesday and accused a senator of molesting her after they had a meal together in May.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Slow your life down and let the charms of Thailand catch up with you
Train travel in Thailand offers a soulful, scenic, and immersive way to experience the country. From overnight journeys to Chiang Mai and routes to southern beaches, to the historic Death Railway in Kanchanaburi, each ride reveals a slower, richer side of Thai life. Whether you're gazing out at rice paddies
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Surprise drug testing at Korat provincial hall
NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Authorities conducted surprise drug tests on about 200 employees at the provincial hall on Tuesday, after 167 people tested positive, incuding local leaders and a monk, during last month’s random testing in all 32 districts of the province. 
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Waiting passenger beaten up by railway station guards
A 57-year-old man was beaten by two security guards at a Surat Thani train station because he lay down and took a rest while waiting for a late-night train home after attending a family dinner.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Youth HIV Infections Surge
BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – Thailand is seeing a significant surge in HIV infections, particularly among young people, attributed by health authorities to evolving sexual attitudes, decreased condom use, and a perception among Gen Z that HIV is treatable. The National Health Security Office (NHSO) reported over 547,000 cumulative HIV
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Arrest warrant out for Cambodian casino owner
The Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Cambodian property owner Kok An, accused of backing scam centres in Poipet. 
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
U.S. to Impose 36% Tariff on Thai Imports, Effective Aug 1
BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – The United States will implement a 36% import tariff on all Thai products starting August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a letter dated July 7 to Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit. The move, also shared on Truth Social, aims to address
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Thai Enquirer News Summary – July 8, 2025
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – July 8, 2025 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thai Enquirer Summary
Workers sought for Japan scheme
Japan has begun recruiting workers for the "IM Japan" programme with free applications, training, and career support, says government spokesman Jirayu Huangsap.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Phumtham questions BJT-PP pact
Veteran Pheu Thai politician Phumtham Wechayachai cast doubt on the People's Party's (PP) plan to form an alliance with the Bhumjaithai Party to push its attempt to rewrite the constitution, saying the former coalition partner had a track record of undermining its efforts to revise the charter.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
'Buddhist Bank' mooted to rein in fraud
Suchart Tancharoen, the minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has proposed a bold initiative to establish a "Buddhist Bank" to manage temple assets and address a growing crisis of faith caused by financial mismanagement and misconduct in the monastic community.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post
Andaman provinces to ramp up disaster planning
The governors of six provinces on the Andaman Sea coast have been ordered to boost their preparations for natural disasters, with Deputy Interior Minister Theerarat Samrejvanich saying that any inadequacies in their plans will not be tolerated.
Published on: 2025-07-08
Source: Bangkok Post