National

Thailand Tightens Cash Deposit Rules Above 5 Million Baht

Thailand's banks will require customers to disclose the source of cash deposits exceeding 5 million baht starting in the fourth quarter, part of a crackdown on undeclared income and money laundering.

13 Jul The Phuket News

BANGKOK: Customers depositing more than B5 million in cash will be required to disclose the source of the funds from the fourth quarter as part of tighter measures to curb the grey economy and illicit financial activities, according to Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Vitai Ratanakorn.

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National

MEA Warns of Scammers Posing as Staff to Collect Fees

Scammers are impersonating MEA staff and calling residents to demand fees for Smart Meter upgrades or medical equipment exemptions, which are always free; MEA urges people to verify information through official channels before paying anythi

13 Jul Khaosod

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Breaking

Sister Hopes Missing Woman Survived Bangkok Bar Fire

A sister searches for her younger sibling missing after a devastating fire at a Bangkok beer bar that killed 27 people and left 45 unaccounted for, hoping she survived the Jatujak district blaze.

13 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thai Boy, 12, Wins Gold in International Coding Olympiad

A 12-year-old Thai student won gold and silver medals in coding at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Final in Rome, competing against 714 participants from 54 countries in Python programming challenges.

13 Jul Khaosod

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National

Securities Regulator Opens Investigation Into False Stock Report

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating false stock filings by Supaprorn Pimpongse and has removed the disputed information from its public system while coordinating with police to verify the suspect's identity and purs

13 Jul Khaosod

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Regional

Sea Snake Washed Up on Kamala Beach

PHUKET: A sea snake washed ashore on Kamala Beach on Saturday afternoon (July 11), prompting concern among tourists before lifeguards safely captured the animal and released it back into the sea.

13 Jul The Phuket News

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National

Charity Helps Disabled Man Trapped in Loan Fraud Scheme

A disabled man's wife in Huayracha district became trapped in a fraudulent loan scheme when a creditor refused to cancel paid debts and instead used outdated contracts to seize her farmland, leaving her bedridden husband severely stressed f

13 Jul Khaosod

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Police

PM Awaits Police Inquiry Into Ladprao Beer Hall Fire

A beer hall fire in Bangkok's Ladprao area killed 27 people and injured 34, with Prime Minister Anutin visiting the scene and ordering police to investigate claims that fire exits were locked.

13 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Foreigner Seriously Hurt After Rooftop Fall in Phuket

PHUKET: A foreign man was seriously injured after falling from the roof of a two-storey commercial building in Wichit on Sunday night (July 12) after climbing onto the roof while intoxicated and throwing bottles into the street.

13 Jul The Phuket News

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National

Energy Commission Opens Public Input on Four Electricity Rate Options

Thailand's Energy Regulatory Commission is opening public input on four electricity rate proposals for September–December 2025, with average rates ranging from 3.95 to 4.73 baht per unit, accepting comments until July 20.

13 Jul Khaosod

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National

PM Anutin Teams With Bangkok Governor on Quality-of-Life Plan

PM Anutin and Bangkok's governor announced a collaboration on July 13 to improve residents' quality of life, with plans including cheaper transit fares, an integrated ticketing system, and better flood prevention and infrastructure across t

13 Jul Khaosod

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