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Editorial – Bangkok and Pattaya Elections
Bangkok and Pattaya will hold elections for governor and city council members on June 28, with candidate registration opening May 28 at city halls in both cities. Voters in these special-status administrations are urged to participate in th
Playing It Safe – The Waiting Opposition Party's Gamble May Not Pay Off
A Thai opposition party dubbed "green" is facing criticism for avoiding confrontation with the government on major issues like loan decrees and constitutional amendments, apparently keeping options open for future power-sharing rather than
EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger's Charging Power Bank Found in Cargo Hold
An EasyJet flight from Egypt to the UK diverted to Rome after a passenger's actively charging power bank was discovered in checked baggage, prompting an emergency landing that followed standard safety protocols for the prohibited item.
Interior Ministry Directs 25 Central and Eastern Region Governors to Establish Royal Rain Volunteer Units to Support Citizens During Drought Crisis
The Interior Ministry has ordered governors of 25 central and eastern provinces to create Royal Rain Volunteer units to help coordinate rainmaking requests and assist residents facing severe drought conditions.
What?! A 16-Year-Old Nearly Became a Nigerian Congressman by Claiming to Be 30, Before Evidence Exposed Him and His Rights Were Immediately Stripped
A 16-year-old Nigerian claimed to be 30 to run for Congress, but leaked documents and former teachers exposed his true age, leading the APC party to disqualify him for falsification.
Police Bust Tiger-Dragon Gambling Den at Popular Resort, Seize Over 5.5 Million Baht in Chips
Police raided an illegal Tiger-Dragon gambling operation at a Rayong resort on May 24, arresting 14 people and seizing over 5.5 million baht in chips and gambling equipment.
Meta Issues Statement on Explicit Sexual Livestream on Facebook, Confirms Content Removed
Meta removed explicit sexual livestreams from Facebook after content violated community standards, confirming it took action against responsible accounts and will continue monitoring the platform.
Frightening Moment: Parent Leaves 5-Year-Old Locked Inside Delivery Van, Rescue Teams Rush to Free Child Safely
A 5-year-old was rescued from a locked delivery van on Chiang Mai-Lampoon Road after the vehicle's automatic locking system engaged while a parent made a brief delivery stop. Rescue teams freed the child safely within 10 minutes with no inj
View Yaowapha Promotes Thai Boxing with Muay Thai Saturday Superfight
View Yaowapha, an Olympic bronze medalist, launched Muay Thai Saturday Superfight at Bluport Hua Hin to give local and international fighters real competitive experience while promoting Thai boxing to tourists and enthusiasts.
"Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40" Can Now Be Registered Through ATM!
Krung Thai Bank now allows citizens to register for the "Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40" subsidy program through ATMs using only a national ID card, with step-by-step verification available on both button and non-button ATM models.
17-year-old claims he was lured by 19-year-old woman to be beaten unconscious by ex-boyfriend's gang after meeting on dating app
A 17-year-old was lured to a Bangkok homestay by a woman he met on a dating app and beaten unconscious by a gang on May 23; CCTV suggests the woman set up the attack.
Dr. Oak Recommends 10 Simple Morning Habits to Prevent Blood Clots, Stroke, and Cancer Risk
Dr. Oak, who studied at Harvard Medical School, recommends 10 simple morning habits—including drinking water, getting sunlight, and breathing exercises—to prevent blood clots, stroke, and reduce cancer risk by addressing hormonal imbalance