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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: 9 hours ago

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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: 9 hours ago

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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: 13 hours ago

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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: 15 hours ago

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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: 15 hours ago

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'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: 16 hours ago

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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: 19 hours ago

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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: 23 hours ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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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: 1 day ago

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