National

Thailand Government Clarifies Self-Defence Rights in Gun Control Debate

The Thai government clarified that proposed gun-control measures won't eliminate self-defence rights, emphasizing no blanket firearms ban is planned while public consultation continues.

12 Aug The Phuket News

BANGKOK: The government sought to allay concerns yesterday (Aug 12) that proposed gun-control measures would undermine the public’s right to self-defence, stating that no decision has been made to impose a blanket ban on firearms and that public feedback is being considered.

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Thailand Imposes Blanket Ban on Carrying Firearms Outside Home

Thailand has imposed a complete ban on carrying firearms outside the home with no exemptions for shooting sports athletes, prompting the Thai Shooting Sport Association to hold an urgent meeting with media on August 13 to discuss how compet

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Police

Three Missing National Park Rangers Found Safe in Kanchanaburi

Three national park rangers missing for days in Kanchanaburi's mountainous Phlok Kee forest have been found safe after a large-scale search operation involving nearly 50 personnel.

12 Aug Khaosod

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Community

Singer Builds Dream Home for 70-Year-Old Mother in Rice Field

Country singer Kantong Thungyai built a modest home for her 70-year-old mother in a rice field in Ubon Ratchathani Province, fulfilling a dream born from years of savings and dedication to honor her elderly parent.

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National

Family Claims Ownership of Disputed Temple Land in Khon Kaen

A family in Khon Kaen claims ownership of land occupied by Paa Adulyaram Temple, asserting a 1990 conditional deed transfer was never completed after the original owner died. The heir is registering a new title deed while police investigate

12 Aug Khaosod

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National

Thai Universities Face Teacher Surplus as Student Numbers Plummet

Thai universities face a severe shortage of students and mismatch in academic disciplines as birth rates decline and enrollments shift away from needed STEM fields toward teacher education and social sciences. Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat Uni

12 Aug Khaosod

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Weather

Mekong Nears Critical Flood Level in Nakhon Phanom

The Mekong River near Nakhon Phanom reached near-critical flood levels on Wednesday, inundating a Thai-Lao border market and over 100 rai of agricultural land with water depths reaching 1.5 metres in some areas.

12 Aug Khaosod

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Community

Thai Singer Sunari Begins Rehab After Intestinal Surgery

Thai singer Sunari Ratchasima is recovering well from intestinal surgery, progressing to liquid foods and beginning physical therapy with significantly reduced pain.

12 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Labor Department Raids Construction Site, Arrests 24 Undocumented Workers

Labor authorities arrested 24 undocumented foreign workers at a construction site in Rayong's Ban Chang district, charging them and three employers under immigration laws after receiving public complaints.

12 Aug Khaosod

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National

Clean Energy Powers Rural Herb Business in Ang Thong

Solar power systems installed in Ang Thong Province are transforming rural herb production and farming, cutting fuel costs by tens of thousands of baht annually while reducing emissions. The Energy Ministry-backed projects have equipped two

12 Aug Khaosod

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