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Customs Chief Plans Tighter Checks On Outbound Passengers, Crew
Thailand's customs chief plans stricter checks on outbound passengers and newly deployed drug-detection dogs, though he cautioned that enhanced screening could redirect smugglers toward airline crew members who historically faced limited sc
Father Pursues Case After Vietnamese Monk Assaults 12-Year-Old Nun
A 12-year-old Thai nun ordained at a Loei temple was sexually assaulted by a Vietnamese monk in May 2026; her father is pushing authorities to expedite prosecution after senior monks attempted to settle the case internally.
Driver In Drug Delivery Case Has 20-Year Prison History
A 59-year-old driver with a 20-year drug trafficking conviction from 1997 has admitted to delivering narcotics to a Thai airline hostess arrested in Australia, leading police to investigate a broader smuggling network operating from Bangkok
Thai Shippers Push Government to Cut Energy Costs
Thai shippers forecast 8-10% export growth in 2025 despite global uncertainties, but urge the government to cut energy costs and boost local content policies to ensure foreign investment benefits domestic businesses and workers.
Tropical Storm Maysak to Boost Thailand Rainfall
Tropical Storm Maysak will strengthen southwest monsoon winds and boost rainfall across Thailand between July 4-6, though the storm itself is expected to hit Hainan Island and southern China instead.
US Monks Mourn Thai Colleagues Killed in Mukdahan Crash
US Buddhist monks from the Walk for Peace pilgrimage expressed deep condolences after nine Thai monks were killed in a vehicle crash in Mukdahan province on July 2, saying the tragedy reminded them of their own vulnerability while walking t
Police Investigate 60 Million Baht Village Fund Fraud in Chiang Mai
Police launched an accelerated investigation into the embezzlement of over 60 million baht from village cooperative funds in Chiang Mai's Doi Lo district, affecting residents across four subdistricts.
Six Political Detainees Released Under 2025 Amnesty Decree
Six political detainees were released under Thailand's 2025 amnesty decree, bringing the total number of tracked political prisoners to at least 55. The releases include individuals held under Article 112 lèse-majesté charges and other offe
Russian Climbers Arrested After Empire State Proposal
Russian base jumpers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building on July 3 and proposing at the 443-meter summit. The unauthorized stunt resulted in multiple charges including trespassing and reckle
Man Arrested In Cement-Weighted Body Murder Case
A 39-year-old man was arrested and brought to court after a body weighted with cement was found in a pond in Nonthaburi province. The suspect denies involvement in the murder and claims he's being falsely blamed for the killing.
King Extends Royal Care To Injured, Deceased Monks In Truck Crash
The King has granted royal medical care to monks injured in a pickup truck collision with a Buddhist alms procession in Mukdahan Province that killed at least 10 monks on July 2.
Manual Transmission Driver Insists 11-Year-Old Can Really Drive
A manual transmission driver claims an 11-year-old boy who crashed into ten Buddha statues after a 10-kilometer drive actually possessed real driving skills, arguing the child must have shifted gears to prevent engine stalling.