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Thousands of fake health certificates to be annulled
Thousands of fake health certificates to be annulled
Wednesday 27 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has ordered that thousands of fake medical certificates issued for migrant workers be annulled and legal action taken against the hospitals and doctors involved.
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
Tuesday 26 August 2025 09:10 AM
BANGKOK: Second Army commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said yesterday (Aug 25) he had authorised immediate retaliation by Thai soldiers if Cambodian troops were spotted encroaching on Thai sovereign soil.
Suspended Thai PM set to submit closing statement to court
Suspended Thai PM set to submit closing statement to court
Monday 25 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: Suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will submit her closing statement to the Constitutional Court today (Aug 25). Judges are considering a petition concerning a leaked recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Immigration Bureau cancels 10,000 temporary stay permits
Immigration Bureau cancels 10,000 temporary stay permits
Sunday 24 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: 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) has said.
Cops bust network selling ‘illegal abortion drugs’
Cops bust network selling ‘illegal abortion drugs’
Saturday 23 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) have successfully dismantled an illegal network selling abortion drugs online, arresting seven suspects and confiscating over 3,000 items in coordinated raids in three provinces.
Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges
Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges
Friday 22 August 2025 12:46 PM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared today (Aug 22) of royal defamation charges, relieving one of the threats to his embattled dynasty which has dominated Thai politics for two decades.
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
Friday 22 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court finished hearing testimony yesterday (Aug 21) from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra about her leaked phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen, and confirmed it would announce its ruling on Aug 29 as scheduled.
Thai government issues new rules for SIM cards
Thai government issues new rules for SIM cards
Thursday 21 August 2025 09:57 AM
BANGKOK: The government has announced stricter measures for SIM card registration to combat rising online fraud, following cases in which criminals have exploited SIM-swap scams to steal from victims.
SAO ridiculed after ‘transparency’ award
SAO ridiculed after ‘transparency’ award
Wednesday 20 August 2025 01:00 PM
BANGKOK: The State Audit Office (SAO) has come under heavy criticism after being named the most transparent independent organisation in this year’s Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA).
ASEAN military team visits border
ASEAN military team visits border
Wednesday 20 August 2025 10:03 AM
UBON RATCHATHANI: Thailand has dismissed Cambodia’s objection to the visit of an team of ASEAN military observers to Chong Arn Ma in Ubon Ratchathani province, reaffirming that the area lies within Thai territory and that the trip was legitimate.
Cambodia using civilians to invade Thai territory, says Thai army
Cambodia using civilians to invade Thai territory, says Thai army
Tuesday 19 August 2025 09:17 AM
BANGKOK: Cambodia is using its civilian population to invade Thai territory in the eastern border province of Sa Kaeo, according to the Royal Thai Army (RTA).
Loan shark arrested for charging 3,400% annual interest
Loan shark arrested for charging 3,400% annual interest
Monday 18 August 2025 11:30 AM
NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA: A 37-year-old recently-released inmate has been arrested for running illegal money lending services with annual interest rates as high as 3,400%, Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) officers said yesterday (Aug 17).
Hospital’s new AI model is a boon for diabetics
Hospital’s new AI model is a boon for diabetics
Monday 18 August 2025 10:00 AM
LAT BUA LUANG: Lat Bua Luang Hospital in Ayutthaya’s Lat Bua Luang district has unveiled an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) model aimed at enhancing diabetes care through real-time health data monitoring.
Thai universities go global in rankings
Thai universities go global in rankings
Saturday 16 August 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: In the heart of Bangkok, the campus of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand’s oldest university, is becoming more international as it welcomes an increasing number of foreign students every year.
Probe into temple funds intensifies
Probe into temple funds intensifies
Saturday 16 August 2025 10:11 AM
BANGKOK: Authorities are intensifying an investigation into Wat Phrabat Namphu amid allegations of large-scale corruption, focusing on the temple's affiliated foundation as a potential “loophole” for embezzlement.
Border with Cambodia ‘is not ready to reopen’
Border with Cambodia ‘is not ready to reopen’
Friday 15 August 2025 02:05 PM
BANGKOK: Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of the Second Army Region, said his forces were not ready for a reopening of the border with Cambodia, joking that it may remain closed “until his retirement”.
Supreme Court denies bail for ‘Uncle Phol’ in toddler’s murder
Supreme Court denies bail for ‘Uncle Phol’ in toddler’s murder
Friday 15 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has rejected a bail request for Chaiphol “Uncle Phol” Wipha, convicted in the murder of a three-year-old girl, citing the severity of the offence and flight risk.
Government given failing grade on corruption
Government given failing grade on corruption
Thursday 14 August 2025 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has criticised the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration’s first year in power as lacking a clear direction, effective mechanisms and a genuine commitment to tackle corruption.
Paetongtarn court ruling set for Aug 29
Paetongtarn court ruling set for Aug 29
Thursday 14 August 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court announced yesterday (Aug 13) that it will rule this month on a case seeking to oust Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her handling of a diplomatic spat with Cambodia.
Probe sought into pupil attack on teacher
Probe sought into pupil attack on teacher
Wednesday 13 August 2025 01:30 PM
BANGKOK: Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat has instructed the Office of the Private Education Commission (Opec) to investigate an incident at a private school in Uthai Thani in which a Matthayom 5 student assaulted a female teacher after being upset with his exam scores.

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