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Police Nab BMW Driver Using Fake License Plates
A 51-year-old man was arrested on Highway 344 in Chon Buri province driving a white BMW with forged license plates that actually belonged to a pickup truck. Police discovered the fake plates after an innocent vehicle owner received a traffi
Café Amazon Expands to Bangladesh With Eight New Stores
Thai coffee chain Café Amazon has launched its first store in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka through a partnership with local conglomerate Bashundhara Group, with plans to open eight locations across the country by 2025. The expansion features
Thai Public Broadcaster Auctions 50-Acre Bangkok Land for 9 Billion Baht
Thai state broadcaster MCOT is leasing a 50-acre Bangkok property valued at 9 billion baht to developers, with bidding open through August 2025 as part of its strategy to monetize assets and fund new media ventures.
Man Arrested on Motorcycle With Loaded Handgun
A 59-year-old man was arrested on a motorcycle in Bangkok with a loaded unlicensed .32-caliber handgun and ammunition hidden under the seat after police spotted suspicious behavior during a routine patrol.
Bioengineered Gum Shows Promise Against Oral Cancer
A University of Pennsylvania research team has developed a bioengineered chewing gum containing a bean protein that reduced HPV levels in saliva by up to 93% in lab tests. The gum awaits FDA approval for human trials and could eventually be
Woman Dies After Motorcycle Cuts Off Pickup Truck on Chonburi Bypass
A woman on a motorcycle died instantly after cutting in front of a pickup truck on Chonburi's bypass on August 17; the truck driver could not brake in time to avoid the collision.
People's Party Picks Decharat for Nonthaburi PAO Chief Race
The opposition People's Party has nominated Decharat Sukkamnerd, director of its Think Forward Center, as its candidate for Nonthaburi PAO chief in a by-election scheduled for September 20, promising 20 policies to improve the province's qu
Parit Awaits EC and DSI Clarification on Withaya's Election Fraud Response
An MP and People's Party spokesman is seeking clarification from election authorities and the DSI after a local leader admitted appearing in video evidence related to alleged senator election fraud at a Bangkok hotel.
Chiang Mai Heritage Craft Event Showcases Lanna Culture
Chiang Mai held a heritage craft event showcasing Lanna culture through artisans and traditional products, as the city awaits a decision on World Heritage Site designation expected later this year.
Industry Minister Orders Tighter Mining Oversight Nationwide
Thailand's Industry Minister has ordered stricter oversight of mining operations nationwide after toxic contamination was detected in the Kok River, with authorities confirming the pollution originates from areas outside Thai territory and
Police Arrest Two Youths for Drive-By Shooting in Samut Prakan
Police arrested a 16-year-old and 19-year-old in Samut Prakan for a drive-by shooting that left two youths critically injured; seven more teenage suspects remain at large and investigators are tracing illegal online gun sales.
Hospital Denies Staff Abused Patient Before Death
Khon Kaen Hospital denies staff abused a 50-year-old patient who died after suffering cerebral hemorrhage and collapsing at home following discharge, stating all medical care followed standard protocols.