Phuket Suspends Eight Cannabis Shop Licences

Woman Arrested in Phuket Hookah Equipment Raid

PHUKET: A woman has been arrested after officials raided an entertainment venue in Ratsada and seized illegal hookah and electronic hookah equipment worth about B130,000.

3 Aug The Phuket News

Youth Describes Encounter With Armed Man Posing as Police Before Five Murders

A 19-year-old claims he encountered an armed man impersonating police on a dark road in Huai Yai before five people were murdered in the area, with potential witnesses spotted nearby.

3 Aug Khaosod

Gunfight Erupts in Yala, Security Forces Tighten Operations

A gunfight erupted near Lam Mai police station in Yala on August 3, prompting security forces to heighten operations and establish checkpoints throughout the region.

3 Aug Khaosod

Thai Politicians Defend Party Leader Over Shorts Controversy

Thai politicians defended a party elder who faced online criticism for wearing shorts at a shrine ceremony, with the prime minister and lawmakers arguing casual dress is harmless compared to corruption.

3 Aug Khaosod

Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with Parked Pile-Driver Truck

A motorcyclist died early August 3 after colliding with a parked pile-driver truck on a Rayong roadside in the pre-dawn hours, despite CPR efforts by rescue teams.

3 Aug Khaosod

Government Urges 5.2 Million to Review Welfare Card Benefits

About 5.2 million Thais can still appeal for welfare card benefits before the August 31, 2026 deadline, while nearly 1 million new cardholders must complete identity verification to maintain eligibility.

3 Aug Khaosod

Weather

PM Orders Flood-Risk Provinces to Prepare for Landslides and Flash Floods

Prime Minister orders flood-risk provinces nationwide to prepare emergency response plans as above-normal rainfall and rough seas are forecast across western, northern, and eastern Thailand through early August. Health facilities must stock

3 Aug Khaosod

Government Launches Savings+ Bonds Through Stock Accounts

Thailand's stock exchange is offering government Savings+ bonds through stock accounts for the first time, with a 2 billion baht allocation and minimum investment of just 1,000 baht. Two fixed-rate options are available: 1.8% for three year

3 Aug Khaosod

Breaking

Young Actor JorJay Dies; Mother Posts Heartbreak

Phumi Hirun, a young actor known for Boys Vibe The Project and Love Sick The Series 2024, has died at an undetermined age. His mother announced his passing on social media, with colleagues from the entertainment industry sharing heartfelt t

3 Aug Khaosod

Gold Price Drops 100 Baht on August 3

Gold prices dropped 100 baht per gram on August 3, with ornamental gold now trading at 64,900 baht per gram as global spot prices held at $4,055 per ounce.

3 Aug Khaosod