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Officials Intervene to Defuse Old Town Dispute, Safeguard Tourism Image
Phuket authorities intervened to resolve a dispute between a local shop owner and Chinese tourists that went viral on social media, aiming to protect the island's tourism reputation.
Even the Monastery Couldn't Keep Him! Young Man with Mental Illness Rejected for Ordination, Goes into Violent Rage and Attacks His Mother at Temple
A young man with mental illness attacked his mother at a temple in Phayao's Chiang Muang District after monks refused to ordain him, citing concerns about his emotional instability and potential danger to the community.
First Night of Merit-Making Ceremony for 'Nong Rose', Victim of Train-Bus Collision; Friends Express Gratitude for Her Friendship
A merit-making ceremony was held May 20 at a temple in Ubon Ratchathani for Wipharaksa "Nong Rose," 25, who died in a train-bus collision four days earlier. Friends gathered to honor her memory and express gratitude for her friendship.
Phuket MP Demands Criminal Charges Against Senior Forestry Official Over Illegal Freedom Beach Land Title Issuance Despite Still Receiving 67,000 Baht Monthly Pension
A Phuket MP is demanding criminal charges against a dismissed Royal Forest Department official who illegally issued a land title for Freedom Beach yet continues receiving 67,560 baht monthly pension, with no prosecution despite the case dat
BEM Now Hiring: Technician Positions
BEM is holding walk-in job interviews for technician positions on June 6 at Ratchadamri MRT Station, with openings across rail maintenance, signaling, electrical systems, and other technical roles.
Behind Bars: Former World Champion Boxer Amnart Ruenrueng Remanded in Custody After Family Exposes Drug Use Video
Former IBF flyweight champion Amnart Ruenrueng was remanded in custody after his family posted a video exposing his drug use, following a positive test in Sri Racha. Authorities are now considering revoking his deferred sentence.
Phuket Provincial Deputy Governor and Five District Officers Transferred Following Bribery Complaints from Business Operators
Phuket's deputy governor and five district officers were transferred pending an investigation into bribery complaints from entertainment business operators who alleged extortion demands. The transfers, effective from May 25, aim to ensure a
Disabled Mother Weeps Over Lack of Money for School Uniform as First-Grader Wears Kindergarten Clothes to Class; Teacher's Home Visit Reveals Heartbreaking Struggle
A first-grader in Ratchaburi was wearing his old kindergarten uniform because his deaf mother couldn't afford a new one after his father's death. Teachers and colleagues rallied to help the struggling family with uniforms, shoes, and emerge
Taekwondo Poomsae Team Closes Out with 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze at Asian Championships, Eyes World Title Next
Thailand's taekwondo poomsae team won 2 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze at the Asian Championships in Mongolia, with the men's team and mixed freestyle team claiming gold as they prepare for the world title in South Korea next September.
Variegated Syngonium Podophyllum Plants Find International Success with Exports to Japan, China, Europe, and Middle East
Thai ornamental plant grower Udom Thitiwattanaskul exports variegated Syngonium Podophyllum plants globally, with 70% of his production reaching Japan, China, Europe, and the Middle East, though the rare variegation only succeeds in about 1
Shocking Results! Drug Testing of 298 Railway Staff Uncovers 2 Positive Cases
Drug testing of 298 railway staff at Bangkok Central Station revealed two positive cases—a locomotive driver and a crossing attendant—while all employees tested negative for alcohol.
Phuket on High Alert: Heavy Rain, Flash Floods, and Rough Seas
Phuket authorities issued a disaster alert for May 19-21, 2026 as heavy rain and flash floods threaten the province, with all agencies ordered to maintain round-the-clock vigilance.