Bangkok Post – Thai News Reports

Driving licence point deductions to start Jan 9

A points deduction system for traffic violations will begin on Jan 9 next year, with the loss of all points resulting in a 90-day suspension of drivers’ licences, according to officials.

Published on: 5 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Policewoman, boyfriend arraigned in court for abuse of maid

A policewoman whose alleged abuse of her soldier-maid made headlines three months ago, and her boyfriend, have been arraigned in court on charges including human trafficking.

Published on: 6 hours ago

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Aed Carabao cleared of encroachment allegation

The Royal Forest Department has cleared musician Yuenyong Opakul, aka Aed Carabao, of an allegation that two blocks of land he owns in Saraburi encroach on protected forest.

Published on: 8 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Passenger killed, 9 hurt when crane hits minibus

A woman was killed and nine other passengers injured when a minibus was hit by the hanging pendulum hook of a mobile crane emerging from a side street in Ban Bung district of Chon Buri on Wednesday night.

Published on: 10 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Police shut down 16 illegal rubbish dumps in Bangkok

Police have shut down 16 illegal garbage dumps in nine districts of Bangkok and arrested seven people for operating them.

Published on: 11 hours ago

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South islands see tourist numbers spike

The southern region's islands are expected to record a dramatic rise in tourist numbers this year, with the islands off the Surat Thani coast set to enjoy a 60% rise in arrivals compared to the middle of the year.

Published on: 16 hours ago

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Anutin blasts NHSO budget

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) should have done a better job before requesting help in approving its annual budget, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday.

Published on: 17 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

First XBC Deltacron Thai case recovers

The first patient diagnosed with the XBC Deltacron strain of Covid-19 in Thailand has now fully recovered as the patient did not experience severe symptoms.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

UNHCR seeks govt's help to enter temp camps

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed its admiration for the government's moral support for displaced persons who have escaped the political turmoil in Myanmar.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

'Miners' stealing electricity

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided 50 locations in Bangkok and Nonthaburi and found crypto miners had stolen electricity worth around 500 million baht over the past year.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

FFP trio will face sedition rap

The attorney-general has approved the prosecution of political figures Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and Pannika Wanich on sedition charges.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Three new cabinet ministers named

Three new cabinet members have been named in a move that could forge stability for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and better prepare it for the next polls.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Cops nab 2 over ties to 'Tuhao' ring

Another key suspect wanted by police in connection with a Chinese criminal syndicate linked to businessman Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant was detained yesterday by police.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Court opts for 100 as list divisor

The Pheu Thai Party will gain the most from the Constitutional Court's ruling to use 100 as the divisor to calculate party-list MPs, but its ambitious goal of winning a landslide victory at the next general election remains in doubt.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

FFP trio will face sedition rap

The attorney-general has approved the prosecution of political figures Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and Pannika Wanich on sedition charges.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Three new cabinet ministers named

Three new cabinet members have been named in a move that could forge stability for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and better prepare it for the next polls.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Court opts for 100 as list divisor

The Pheu Thai Party will gain the most from the Constitutional Court's ruling to use 100 as the divisor to calculate party-list MPs, but its ambitious goal of winning a landslide victory at the next general election remains in doubt.

Published on: 20 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Court grants bail for 'actress-turned-scam artist' Pinky

The Criminal Court on Wednesday granted bail to actress Savika "Pinky" Chaiyadej, who has been in custody for three months pending prosecution in a huge investment scam that allegedly bilked victims of almost 2.5 billion baht.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Northeast poll shows PPRP plunge without Prayut

The popularity of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) would plummet without Prime Minister Chan-o-cha, according to a northeastern poll that saw Paetongtarn Shinawatra leading the choice for new premier – and the main opposition parties together command almost two-thirds of the popular vote.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Another alleged Chinese triad boss arrested

Police arrested another alleged triad boss during raids in Bangkok and eight provinces on Wednesday, as the purge of Chinese gangs operating “grey businesses" in Thailand continued.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Another alleged Chinese triad boss arested

Police arrested another alleged triad boss during raids in Bangkok and eight provinces on Wednesday, as the purge of Chinese gangs operating “grey businesses" in Thailand continued.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Constitutional Court supports bill on list-MPs

The Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the bill on the election of MPs, which governs the new party-list system, did not contradict the constitution.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

One killed, 3 burned in fireworks factory explosion

One person was killed and three others suffered major burns in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Muang district of Suphan Buri on Wednesday morning.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Gang used rented cars as collateral for loans

SONGKHLA: The alleged leader of a gang of fraudsters who used rented cars as collateral to borrow money has been arrested.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Three new cabinet ministers appointed

The Royal Gazette on Wednesday announced the royally approved appointment of Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana as PM's Office minister, Sunthorn Pansaengthong as deputy agriculture minister and Narit Khamnurak as deputy interior minister.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Anti-govt trio to be prosecuted on sedition charges

The attorney-general has approved the prosecution on sedition charges of political figures Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and Pannikar Wanich.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

First patient with Deltacron covid strain in Thailand fully recovered

The first patient diagnosed with the XBC Deltacron covid strain in Thailand has fully recovered and the symptoms were not severe, the director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences said on Wednesday.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

12 tonnes of smuggled pork cuts seized in South

SONGKHLA: A large quantity of contraband frozen pork was seized and a suspected smuggler arrested in Muang district on Tuesday, the Customs Region 4 office said.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Fire destroys Hat Yai railway homes

SONGKHLA: A row of wooden houses for staff of Hat Yai railway station was destroyed by a fire early on Wednesday. Nobody was hurt.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

80% tourism jump gives Phuket boost

PHUKET: Tourism in the island province jumped 80% year-on-year from January to October, with nearly 100 billion baht now circulating in the economy, according to the Tourism Authority Office in Phuket.

Published on: 1 day ago

Source: Bangkok Post

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