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When Proposing Amendments to the Law Becomes a Legal Risk
National

When Proposing Amendments to the Law Becomes a Legal Risk

Ten opposition MPs face potential political bans for proposing amendments to Thailand's strict royal defamation law, raising concerns that legislators are being punished for their core duty to propose legal changes.

Police Announce Month-Long Drug Crackdown Results: 63 Million Methamphetamine Pills Seized, 5 Tons of Ice Confiscated, 442 Million Baht in Assets Frozen
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Police Announce Month-Long Drug Crackdown Results: 63 Million Methamphetamine Pills Seized, 5 Tons of Ice Confiscated, 442 Million Baht in Assets Frozen

Police seized 63 million methamphetamine pills and 5 tons of crystal meth during a month-long nationwide drug crackdown ending April 27, arresting nearly 15,000 suspects across 16,283 cases.

Tragic: Second-Year Student from Prestigious Private University Dies After Being Struck by Truck on Road
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Tragic: Second-Year Student from Prestigious Private University Dies After Being Struck by Truck on Road

A 20-year-old university student died when her motorcycle was struck by a container truck in a construction zone on a Pathum Thani road on April 27, with investigators examining whether the truck's rear wheel caused the fatal impact.

'DE Fund Clinic' Sparks Thailand's Digital Economy, Creating New Opportunities for Sustainable Future
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'DE Fund Clinic' Sparks Thailand's Digital Economy, Creating New Opportunities for Sustainable Future

The Digital Economy and Society Fund held a 'DE Fund Clinic' in Chiang Rai on April 24 to help organizations access digital financing for sustainable development projects. The event provided consultations and guidance on the fund's 2025 app

Teacher Phassara Mourned After Senseless Shooting; Father Demands Maximum Punishment, Not Mercy
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Teacher Phassara Mourned After Senseless Shooting; Father Demands Maximum Punishment, Not Mercy

Teacher Phassara, 44, was shot and killed by a drug-intoxicated motorcycle driver in Ayutthaya on April 27; her father demands maximum punishment and refuses mercy for the senseless attack.

No Holds Barred – Victim Loses Patience and Files Charges Against Alleged Mastermind
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No Holds Barred – Victim Loses Patience and Files Charges Against Alleged Mastermind

Narathiwat MP Kamolsak Leewamaue, who survived an assassination attempt, filed charges against alleged masterminds after believing the official investigation stalled, citing evidence of involvement by high-ranking military officials from th

Editorial – The Land Bridge Project
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Editorial – The Land Bridge Project

Thailand's government is moving forward with the Land Bridge Project to establish itself as a regional logistics hub, but faces scrutiny over environmental impacts, local community effects, and decision-making transparency from opposition M

Young Elephant Games 12th Edition Concludes: Border Patrol Region 4 Secures Royal Trophy for Third Consecutive Year
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Young Elephant Games 12th Edition Concludes: Border Patrol Region 4 Secures Royal Trophy for Third Consecutive Year

Border Patrol Police Region 4 won the 12th Young Elephant Games for the third straight year, securing the Royal Trophy at a closing ceremony in Phetchburi Province on April 25 with 30 gold, 30 silver, and 23 bronze medals.

Petchmorakot Returns Home to Sisaket After Successfully Defending IBF World Title
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Petchmorakot Returns Home to Sisaket After Successfully Defending IBF World Title

Thai boxing champion Petchmorakot Ginchanok knocked out Mexican challenger Sergio Mendoza in the second round to successfully defend his IBF light-flyweight world title in Japan on April 13, extending his undefeated record to 26 fights.

ATTA-TTAA Propose Three-Point Strategy to Government for Managing War Crisis Impact on Tourism
Tourism

ATTA-TTAA Propose Three-Point Strategy to Government for Managing War Crisis Impact on Tourism

Tourism industry groups propose 7 billion baht in government support including charter flight subsidies, domestic travel incentives, and suspension of outbound travel taxes to counter the crisis impacting Thailand's tourism sector.

They've Arrived! International Olympic Committee Delegation Visits Bangkok and Chonburi April 28-30
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They've Arrived! International Olympic Committee Delegation Visits Bangkok and Chonburi April 28-30

An International Olympic Committee delegation led by Danka Hrbékova arrived in Thailand April 28-30 to evaluate the country's bid to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, inspecting venues and assessing organizational readiness.

Woman Struck by Lightning While Rescuing Cattle from Storm Dies Instantly; Family Mourns
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Woman Struck by Lightning While Rescuing Cattle from Storm Dies Instantly; Family Mourns

A 40-year-old woman in Udon Thani province died instantly when struck by lightning while herding cattle to shelter during a storm on April 26. Her family held a brief funeral ceremony following local customs for deaths by unnatural causes.