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Bangkok's New City Plan Reshapes Housing Market Competition
Bangkok's relaxed zoning rules are allowing developers to build cheaper housing in the capital, pulling buyer demand away from expensive suburban markets in nearby provinces like Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani.
Restaurant Display Payment Program Sign But Won't Process It
A Prachuap Khiri Khan restaurant displayed a Thai Help Thai Plus subsidy sign but couldn't process payments through the program, telling the customer they weren't yet set up despite promoting it outside.
Swimming Instructor Offers to Return Only Half of Money
A swimming instructor who met a subdistrict officer through a dating app in June allegedly defrauded him of over 514,800 baht by concealing her recent marriage and divorce, then offered to repay only half when confronted in August.
Thailand Tackles Oil Vulnerability With Energy Transition Plan
Thailand's current account deficit of 17-18 billion baht in the second quarter has exposed economic vulnerability to oil prices, prompting the government to accelerate energy transition projects in public transport and renewable energy inst
Mother Claims Car Intentionally Rammed Motorcycle With 7-Month-Old Aboard
A mother filed a police complaint after dashcam footage showed a white sedan deliberately ramming her motorcycle carrying a 7-month-old baby on August 14 near Petchkasem Soi 69, despite the driver initially claiming he accidentally hit the
Cabinet Approves 433 Million Baht for Border Security
The Cabinet approved 433.5 million baht for Thai-Cambodian border security, funding shelters, warning towers, and communication systems across seven provinces to protect residents and officials from clashes and emergencies.
Surin Rice Farmers Face Weed Invasion After Month-Long Drought
Surin rice farmers face devastating crop losses after a month-long drought that has allowed weeds to overrun paddies, with some losing nearly 90 percent of their harvest.
Cabinet Shuffles Six Health Ministry Officials
Thailand's cabinet approved promotions and reassignments of six senior Health Ministry officials effective October 1, 2025, including new Deputy Permanent Secretaries and department directors, alongside two physician advisors promoted earli
Former MP Questions Silence on Local Exam Fraud Case
Former Phatthalung MP questions why authorities haven't used witness protection to expose higher-level officials in a local exam fraud case involving altered scores.
Woman Demands Temple Documents from Buddhist Affairs Office
A 62-year-old woman visited Thailand's National Buddhist Affairs Office seeking to verify documents about a temple's establishment in Khon Kaen Province after discovering it isn't registered in the national database.
Malaysian Tourists Threaten Hat Yai Boycott Over Traffic Fines
A Malaysian tourist's viral video claiming 17 motorcyclists were unfairly fined 15,000 baht in Hat Yai has triggered boycott calls, though police say only nine vehicles violated traffic laws with fines totaling 12,000 baht.
Thai Diving Coach Recalled to Prep Athletes for 2026 Asian Games
Thailand recalls Chinese diving coach Baiyun Ping to prepare two elite divers for the 2026 Asian Games after budget constraints prevented sending them to train in China.