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Cabinet Appoints Chokechai Wichiernchai Deputy Minister of Social Development

The Cabinet appointed Chokechai Wichiernchai as permanent secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security on August 11, denying speculation about other high-level personnel changes at the Energy Ministry.

Cabinet Appoints Chokechai Wichiernchai Deputy Minister of Social Development
11 Aug Khaosod

The Cabinet on August 11, 2025, approved the appointment of senior civil service officials, including Chokechai Wichiernchai as permanent secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. Regarding speculation about transferring Nattapol Rangsitpol from his post as permanent secretary of the Ministry of Industry to lead the Ministry of Energy, the government confirmed that this matter was not discussed at today's Cabinet meeting.

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National

Phuket Marks National Mother's Day with Government Closures

PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket will close today (Aug 12) as Thailand observes the birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, with the day also celebrated nationwide as National Mother’s Day.

Phuket Marks National Mother's Day with Government Closures
11 Aug The Phuket News

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National

Former Interior Minister Kriang Kalptinan Dies

Kriang Kalptinan, former Deputy Interior Minister and longtime Ubon Ratchathani MP, died at a Bangkok hospital on August 11 following a prolonged illness. The Pheu Thai politician, who earned the nickname "Commander of the Northeastern Regi

Former Interior Minister Kriang Kalptinan Dies
11 Aug Khaosod

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National

Court Delays Ruling in Election Commission Chief Fraud Case

Thailand's Corruption Court postponed a hearing in a fraud case against Election Commission Chairman Nrong Klanyvarinthorn and seven other officials accused of adding unnecessary QR codes to ballots, rescheduling the decision to October 7.

Court Delays Ruling in Election Commission Chief Fraud Case
11 Aug Khaosod

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National

Egg Hoarding Pushes Prices to 6.20 Baht Per Unit

Middlemen are hoarding eggs and panic-buying, pushing prices to 6.20 baht per unit despite adequate production, according to the Central Region Small-Scale Layer Chicken Traders Association in Thailand.

Egg Hoarding Pushes Prices to 6.20 Baht Per Unit
11 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Man Surrenders After Stabbing Mother's Boyfriend Over 10 Times

A 29-year-old man stabbed and shot his mother's boyfriend over 10 times in Songkhla province before surrendering to police; neighbors say he had disputed the victim's frequent visits to their home.

Man Surrenders After Stabbing Mother's Boyfriend Over 10 Times
11 Aug Khaosod

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National

Cabinet Appoints Piyapong Jiwattanakul as New Transport Secretary

Piyapong Jiwattanakul has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, taking over from the retiring Chayatherm Phrommasr on September 30. The 50-year-old former Director-General of the Department of Highways

Cabinet Appoints Piyapong Jiwattanakul as New Transport Secretary
11 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Nonthaburi Health Officials Fine Ex-Official for Smoking in Government Office

Nonthaburi health officials fined a former provincial official 5,000 baht and Rattanathepisek Police Station 3,000 baht after photos showed smoking in the government office during an interrogation on August 11, violating Thailand's smoke-fr

Nonthaburi Health Officials Fine Ex-Official for Smoking in Government Office
11 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Police Refer Local Exam Fraud Case to National Graft Watchdog

Police have forwarded a high-profile exam fraud case involving 13 suspects—including two senior officials from the Department of Local Administration and a university testing center—to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for further inv

Police Refer Local Exam Fraud Case to National Graft Watchdog
11 Aug Khaosod

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National

Singer Win Weekin Drops Upbeat Third Single, Handles Bullying With Grace

Thai pop singer Win Weekin releases an upbeat third single on September 3rd, marking a shift from his previous sad-song image after positive fan feedback on his first two releases.

Singer Win Weekin Drops Upbeat Third Single, Handles Bullying With Grace
11 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Autopsy Shows Nonthaburi Administrator Shot in Neck

Autopsy results confirm that Nonthaburi PAO chairman Thongchai Yen Prasert died from a gunshot wound that severed his carotid artery, causing massive blood loss. Forensic pathologists have completed the examination and released the body to

Autopsy Shows Nonthaburi Administrator Shot in Neck
11 Aug Khaosod

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