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National

Village Security Chief Wields Giant Cleaver at Concert

An assistant village headman in Udon Thani went viral after patrolling a concert stage armed with a giant cleaver instead of a firearm, following a no-guns policy.

Village Security Chief Wields Giant Cleaver at Concert
18 Aug Khaosod

An assistant village headman in Udon Thani drew widespread online attention after a video showed him patrolling the area in front of a concert stage while carrying a giant cleaver. The clip was posted by the Chief Sam Achisawat Udon Thani Facebook page with the caption: "Following the government policy, no guns allowed." Social media users joked that the official resembled a Soul Reaper captain from the anime and manga Bleach, wielding a soul-cutter sword to protect the stage area. The humorous video quickly went viral, with viewers praising his unconventional but creative approach to security.

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National

Parliament Chief Enforces ID Cards, Weapons Ban, Vehicle Inspections

Parliament enforces new security protocols requiring all visitors, including lawmakers, to carry ID badges, surrender weapons, and pass through X-ray screening without exception starting immediately.

Parliament Chief Enforces ID Cards, Weapons Ban, Vehicle Inspections
18 Aug Khaosod

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National

Bangkok's New City Plan Reshapes Housing Market Competition

Bangkok's relaxed zoning rules are allowing developers to build cheaper housing in the capital, pulling buyer demand away from expensive suburban markets in nearby provinces like Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani.

Bangkok's New City Plan Reshapes Housing Market Competition
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Community

Restaurant Display Payment Program Sign But Won't Process It

A Prachuap Khiri Khan restaurant displayed a Thai Help Thai Plus subsidy sign but couldn't process payments through the program, telling the customer they weren't yet set up despite promoting it outside.

Restaurant Display Payment Program Sign But Won't Process It
18 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Swimming Instructor Offers to Return Only Half of Money

A swimming instructor who met a subdistrict officer through a dating app in June allegedly defrauded him of over 514,800 baht by concealing her recent marriage and divorce, then offered to repay only half when confronted in August.

Swimming Instructor Offers to Return Only Half of Money
18 Aug Khaosod

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National

Thailand Tackles Oil Vulnerability With Energy Transition Plan

Thailand's current account deficit of 17-18 billion baht in the second quarter has exposed economic vulnerability to oil prices, prompting the government to accelerate energy transition projects in public transport and renewable energy inst

Thailand Tackles Oil Vulnerability With Energy Transition Plan
18 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Mother Claims Car Intentionally Rammed Motorcycle With 7-Month-Old Aboard

A mother filed a police complaint after dashcam footage showed a white sedan deliberately ramming her motorcycle carrying a 7-month-old baby on August 14 near Petchkasem Soi 69, despite the driver initially claiming he accidentally hit the

Mother Claims Car Intentionally Rammed Motorcycle With 7-Month-Old Aboard
18 Aug Khaosod

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National

Cabinet Approves 433 Million Baht for Border Security

The Cabinet approved 433.5 million baht for Thai-Cambodian border security, funding shelters, warning towers, and communication systems across seven provinces to protect residents and officials from clashes and emergencies.

Cabinet Approves 433 Million Baht for Border Security
18 Aug Khaosod

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Regional

Surin Rice Farmers Face Weed Invasion After Month-Long Drought

Surin rice farmers face devastating crop losses after a month-long drought that has allowed weeds to overrun paddies, with some losing nearly 90 percent of their harvest.

Surin Rice Farmers Face Weed Invasion After Month-Long Drought
18 Aug Khaosod

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National

Cabinet Shuffles Six Health Ministry Officials

Thailand's cabinet approved promotions and reassignments of six senior Health Ministry officials effective October 1, 2025, including new Deputy Permanent Secretaries and department directors, alongside two physician advisors promoted earli

Cabinet Shuffles Six Health Ministry Officials
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Police

Former Teacher Admits Scam, Sold Motorcycles While Posing as Educator

A former contract teacher admitted to scamming a subdistrict officer out of over 514,000 baht by posing as single on a dating app in June 2025, while secretly married to a naval officer she was divorcing.

Former Teacher Admits Scam, Sold Motorcycles While Posing as Educator
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