National

Democrats launch AI platform to fight graft

BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has launched “Song Rat” (scan the state), an AI-based platform designed to detect irregularities in government projects, starting with procurement linked to artificial intelligence initiatives.

26 May The Phuket News

BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has launched “Song Rat” (scan the state), an AI-based platform designed to detect irregularities in government projects, starting with procurement linked to artificial intelligence initiatives.

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Police

Thai woman in South Korea driven to suicide by financial pressure from creditor

A 40-year-old Thai woman in Seoul died by suicide after allegedly being driven to financial despair by excessive interest charges and public shaming from a creditor over a 650,000-baht debt.

26 May The Thaiger Crime

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National

CBRE Reports Sustained Bangkok Office Market Recovery as 'Flight to Quality' Drives Premium Grade Buildings, Rental Rates Jump 79.3%

Bangkok's office market continues recovering with occupancy rates climbing to 79.3% in Q1 2025, driven by tenants moving to premium-grade buildings in the CBD while older properties face mounting pressure.

26 May Khaosod

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National

Royal Decree: Lieutenant General Released from Royal Protection Service Duty

Lieutenant General Pongsak Prom Thongsuk has been released from his position in Thailand's Royal Protection Service, effective May 21, 2025, according to a Royal Gazette decree.

26 May Khaosod

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Police

Japanese Police Hunt Suspect After Pepper Spray Incident at Tokyo Shopping Center Injures 19

A man sprayed an irritant substance believed to contain capsaicin at an ATM in Tokyo's Ginza Six shopping center on Monday, sending 19 people to hospitals with severe throat and respiratory irritation.

26 May Khaosod

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National

Petpattaya Tests His Strength Against Julius in The Inner Circle Battle This Friday, June 26

Thai boxer Petpattaya faces Brazilian Muay Thai champion Julius in a bantamweight clash Friday at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, with both fighters seeking ONE Championship contracts after recent winning streaks.

26 May Khaosod

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National

Royal Gazette Announces Guidelines for Designating Alcohol Sales Prohibition Areas Near Educational Institutions

Thailand's Disease Control Department has established guidelines for designating alcohol sales prohibition zones near schools, with exemptions for existing licensed retailers and large commercial establishments operating before specified da

26 May Khaosod

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Community

Chathurongk Reveals How a Legendary Dance Teacher Constantly Asked Him for Money Until His Dying Days—Industry Friends Knew Him Well

Comedian Chathurongk Mokchok revealed he was coerced into a sexual encounter by a prominent dance teacher at age 19 in the lukthung music scene, who later repeatedly solicited money from him for years.

26 May Khaosod

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Tourism

Thai Airways Celebrates 33 Years of Royal Orchid Plus with Exclusive Member Benefits

Thai Airways celebrates the 33rd anniversary of its Royal Orchid Plus loyalty program with enhanced benefits, including a new "Rise to GOLD" campaign that makes it easier for Silver members to achieve Gold status and access premium travel p

26 May Khaosod

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Police

Road Collapses into Sinkhole Near Soi Lang Wang 2, Traffic Closed with Urgent Warning

A road collapsed into a sinkhole near Soi Lang Wang 2 in Bangkok's Bang Kok Noi District on May 26, with authorities closing the center lane and warning of potential further collapse.

26 May Khaosod

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National

Cambodia's King Pardons Kem Sokha, Former Opposition Leader, Shortly After Court Upholds 27-Year Prison Sentence

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni has pardoned opposition leader Kem Sokha from sedition charges weeks after his 27-year prison sentence was upheld, ending his house arrest since his controversial 2023 conviction.

26 May Khaosod

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