Article Archive
Major Drug Bust: 8 Million Methamphetamine Pills Seized in Phetchabun as Four-Vehicle Convoy Intercepted
Police intercepted a four-vehicle drug trafficking convoy in Phetchabun on April 28, seizing 8 million methamphetamine pills and arresting five suspects from Chiang Mai.
Fill Up Today: Petrol and Gasohol Prices Rising Another 0.85 Baht Per Liter Tomorrow
Petrol and gasohol prices jump 0.85 baht per liter starting May 1st at 5 AM, with diesel rising 0.60 baht, prompting motorists to fill up today before the increases take effect.
A New Chapter in Real Estate History! Sansiri Teams Up with SCB and KTB for the First Time with "Zero Payments for Up to 48 Months"
Sansiri partners with Siam Commercial Bank and Krung Thai Bank to offer zero payments for up to 48 months on over 100 residential projects, the longest payment relief promotion available. The limited-time offer runs through June 30, 2025, w
London Abuzz! Statue of Suited Man Holding Flag Covering Face Appears in City Center—Suspected Banksy Work
A mysterious bronze statue of a suited man holding a flag over his face appeared on London's Waterloo Place, with "Banksy" inscribed on its base fueling speculation the elusive street artist created the work.
Thai Women's Badminton Team Eliminated in Quarterfinals of 2026 World Team Championships
Thailand's women's badminton team lost to Japan 1-3 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Team Championships in Denmark on April 30, with top singles player Ratchanok Intanon defeated and the doubles pairs unable to maintain momentum.
Police Committee Approves New Evaluation Standards for Investigators, Fast-Tracks Female Officer Appointments to Handle Year-End Operations
Thailand's police committee approved revised evaluation standards for investigators and fast-tracked appointments of female officers to key units ahead of year-end operations and state ceremonies.
Organ Transplant Recipients Petanque Asian Open Championship Kicks Off Second Edition
Organ transplant recipients from nine countries competed in the 2nd Petanque Asian Open Championships held in Bangkok, with 119 athletes participating across multiple categories in the Royal Cup tournament.
Summer Storm Topples Hundred-Year-Old Tamarind Tree, Crushing Ancient Sala Sheltering 1,300-Year-Old Reclining Buddha at Wat Phra Chao Tho
A powerful summer storm toppled a century-old tamarind tree at Wat Phra Chao Tho in Chiang Mai on April 30, crushing an ancient sala that shelters a 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha image from the Dvaravati period. Authorities are assessing
Bank of Thailand warns of elevated economic risks, government stimulus could boost GDP growth by 0.5-0.7%
Thailand's central bank warned of elevated economic risks from Middle Eastern tensions and trade uncertainties, but said government stimulus of around 300 billion baht could boost GDP growth by an additional 0.5-0.7% this year.
Police Raid Shop on Moha Road, Arrest 21-Year-Old for Illegally Selling Kratom Water to Youth
Police arrested a 21-year-old shop owner on Moha Road in Khon Kaen after finding him illegally selling kratom water to youth, with 20 bottles seized as evidence.
End of an Era: Dunkin' Donuts' Original Nakhon Ratchasima Location Closes After 34 Years as Sales Fall Short
Dunkin' Donuts' original Nakhon Ratchasima location closed on April 30 after 34 years, unable to sustain operations as sales fell short of targets.
Record-Breaking Heat! Dove Launches Hair Sunscreen Innovation to Protect Strands from UV Damage
As UV levels reach record highs in April 2025, Dove launches the first hair sunscreen product line with HPF70 protection to shield strands from UV damage, which harms hair four times more severely than heat styling.