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Singapore Referee Radi's Controversial Calls Lead Thai Sepaktakraw Team to Protest and Withdraw from Finals
Thailand withdrew from the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup final in Malaysia after a controversial call by Singapore referee Radi denied what appeared to be a winning spike at a crucial moment in the deciding match against hosts Malaysia.
Illegal Bar Raided in Downtown Chiang Mai, 12 Undocumented Migrant Workers Arrested
Tourist Police raided a Chiang Mai bar and arrested 12 Myanmar workers whose permits didn't match their registered employers, violating work authorization rules.
Major Fire Engulfs Used Car Lot in Samut Sakhon, Nine Vehicles Destroyed
A fire destroyed three vehicles and damaged six others at a used car lot in Samut Sakhon on May 23, with the blaze believed to have started from faulty wiring or an engine spark in one of the parked cars.
Police Uncover 32 Nominee Firms, Arrest 22 Foreigners in Koh Phangan Land Scam
Police arrested 22 foreigners and shut down 32 nominee companies used to illegally control land and businesses on Koh Phangan in a major crackdown involving over 300 officers.
Forestry Department Orders Urgent Demolition of Illegal Structures at Nui Beach
The Royal Forestry Department has ordered the removal of 11 illegal structures from a protected forest zone at Nui Beach in Phuket, with a deadline of June 5th, 2026.
Tragedy as 13-Year-Old Boy Drowns While Attempting to Rescue Struggling Friend
A 13-year-old boy drowned while attempting to rescue his 14-year-old friend who was struggling in strong currents at Tharuean Pier in Bangkok; both bodies were recovered after more than two hours of searching.
Dr. Joh Promotes Bangkok Studio Policy to Develop Vocational Schools and Create Jobs and Income for Bangkok Residents
Bangkok governor candidate Chaiyawat Sathawarwijit unveiled a "Bangkok Studio" plan to transform vocational schools into job-matching hubs that connect trainees with employers and boost resident income.
Two Students Granted Bail of 50,000 Baht Each in High-Speed Crash Case Against Traffic Police
Two university students were released on 50,000-baht bail each after a vehicle struck a traffic police officer at a checkpoint in Bangkok on May 22, seriously injuring him during a reckless driving incident.
Indian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan for Posting Gun-Toting Videos on Social Media, Found Dealing Drugs at Parties
Indian national arrested on Koh Phangan after posting armed videos on social media while dealing drugs at parties; police seized methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine and a firearm from his residence.
PM Assures Thai Expats in Paris: Border Gates Will Not Open, Warns UNESCO to Inspect Thai Territory if Cambodia Requests World Heritage Survey
Thai PM Anutin vowed during a Paris visit that Thailand will never surrender territory to Cambodia, warning UNESCO to inspect Thai border areas if the neighboring country requests surveys of damaged heritage sites.
Pattani Advances to Thai League After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Nongbua
Pattani FC secured their first-ever promotion to Thailand's top division after defeating Nongbua Pitchaya on penalties in a League 2 playoff final, winning 5-4 in the shootout after the aggregate score remained 3-3.
Thawee flags 400 billion baht borrowing as potential fiscal misconduct; insists aid must reach all groups as entire nation bears debt burden
Opposition leader Thawee Sodsong questions whether the government is legally using 400 billion baht in emergency borrowing to fund welfare payments, arguing the entire nation will bear the debt burden while aid may not reach those most in n