National

Education Minister Pushes Stricter School Safety Rules

Thailand's Education Minister is pushing stricter school safety rules that would let designated teachers search for and confiscate weapons, following recent school violence in Nonthaburi.

11 Aug The Phuket Express

Thailand – Education Minister Prasert Chandraruangthong has said he plans to seek Cabinet approval for tougher school safety rules that would allow designated teachers to inspect for and confiscate weapons following the recent violence at a school in Nonthaburi. Prasert is expected to submit the proposed Ministry of Education rules to the Cabinet today (Aug […]

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Commerce Ministry Raids Hua Hin Over Fake Thai Nominee Scheme

Commerce Ministry raids in Hua Hin uncovered a scheme using Thai nominees to illegally transfer real estate companies to foreigners, resulting in dozens of arrests and summons across cases valued over 300 million baht.

11 Aug Khaosod

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National

PM Orders Strict Gun Ban Outside Home, Prison Terms Enforced

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced strict new firearms controls requiring all civilian guns to remain stored at home, with no carrying outside and no bail for violations. Permit renewals are suspended pending a new law with toughe

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MEA Warns of Fake LINE Accounts Impersonating Staff

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Geely Riddara Hits Fourth-Ranked Pickup Sales for Second Month

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11 Aug Khaosod

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Dragon 5 Member Mourned as Funeral Rites Begin

Dragon 5 member Tae, 46, was remembered during funeral rites at Bua Khwan Temple in Nonthaburi on August 11, with all bandmates present to pay their respects to the late musician and console his grieving family.

11 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Durian Orchard Fire Destroys Crops Worth 300,000 Baht

A fire destroyed over 70 durian trees worth 300,000 baht at a Phatthalung orchard on August 10, with the owner suspecting arson due to an ongoing land dispute with a neighbor.

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National

Thailand Tightens Airport Baggage Screening From October

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11 Aug TAT Newsroom

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Illegal Taxi Driver Refunds Overcharged Lao Passenger

An unlicensed Ubon Ratchathani taxi driver refunded 3,600 baht to a Lao passenger after charging him nearly double the fair rate for a 94-kilometre trip to the Thai-Lao border. The driver was fined 2,000 baht and had his licence temporarily

11 Aug Khaosod

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National

Former MP Fined for Smoking in Government Building

Former MP Chalerm Riawreng was fined 5,000 baht for smoking at Rattanadhivet Police Station in August, with the station commander also penalized for allowing it in a no-smoking area.

11 Aug Khaosod

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