National

Cabinet Approves Seven-Point School Safety Plan

The Cabinet approved a seven-point safety plan for schools nationwide, including mandatory weapons and drug screening at entrances, following a shooting at a Bangkok school last week.

12 Aug The Phuket News

BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved seven urgent measures to strengthen safety at schools nationwide yesterday (Aug 11) following last week’s shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, including screening for weapons, illegal items and drugs before anyone enters school premises.

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National

Gold Prices Surge 450 Baht in Hour-Long Rally

Gold prices jumped 450 baht on August 12 following four rapid adjustments within an hour, with ornamental gold now trading at 69,950 baht per baht weight according to the Gold Traders Association.

12 Aug Khaosod

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National

Prime Minister Leads Alms-Giving Ceremony for 193 Monks

Prime Minister Anuthit Charnvirakul led an alms-giving ceremony for 193 monks at Sanam Luang on August 12 to honor the late Queen Sirikit's birthday and National Mother's Day. The event drew senior government officials, military leaders, an

12 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Sedan Crashes After Rear-End Hit, Bursts Into Flames

A sedan caught fire and burned completely after being rear-ended by a pickup truck on Praseritmanukit Road early August 12, leaving the ride-hailing driver injured. Police are searching for the hit-and-run pickup truck using CCTV footage.

12 Aug Khaosod

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National

Does Frequent Teeth Picking Cause Cancer? Doctor Sets Record Straight

A 31-year-old man developed a facial tumor coinciding with frequent toothpick use, prompting discussion about cancer risk. Dr. Chattrapol clarified that teeth picking itself doesn't cause cancer, which is mainly linked to smoking, alcohol,

12 Aug Khaosod

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National

Failing to Pay Expressway Toll Is a Criminal Offense

Motorists with unpaid expressway tolls face criminal charges and fines up to 10 times the toll amount per crossing, with authorities urging immediate payment to avoid legal action.

12 Aug Khaosod

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National

IRPC Posts 2.92 Billion Baht Profit as Q2 Oil Markets Roil

IRPC reported 2.92 billion baht Q2 profit, down 63% from the previous quarter due to volatile crude markets and geopolitical tensions, while expanding into solar energy with a planned 98-megawatt facility in Songkhla.

12 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Man in Pink Shirt Disrupts Two Schools, Nearly Hits Officers

A man in a pink shirt on a motorcycle disrupted two schools in Nonthaburi Province on August 11, nearly hitting officials and students while driving erratically around the grounds. Authorities are hunting the suspect, who was reportedly arm

12 Aug Khaosod

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National

Local Government Department Opens Score Review Center for Failed Exam Candidates

The Department of Local Administration opened a score review center for candidates who failed the 2568 local government civil service exam, available at its Bangkok headquarters or provincial offices through August 31.

11 Aug Khaosod

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Police

67-Year-Old Man Dies in Rubber Plantation Hut Fire

A 67-year-old man died in a rubber plantation hut fire in Surat Thani province on August 11, with police suspecting his drug-addicted son may have caused the blaze.

11 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Interpol-Wanted Ukrainian Arrested in Phuket

PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Police have arrested a 26-year-old Ukrainian man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged fraud involving fake cryptocurrency trading platforms.

11 Aug The Phuket News

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