National

Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi’s sentence

Myanmar's military leader and president has enacted a blanket sentence reduction of one-sixth for all prisoners. The measure is expected to further shorten the detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to sources close to her.

30 Apr The Phuket News

YANGON: Myanmar’s coup-chief turned president cut all prisoners’ sentences by one-sixth yesterday (Apr 30), a blanket measure a source close to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi said would further shorten her detention.

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Name's Out Now—Other Parties Should Withdraw! Palang Prachachat Party Reveals Bangkok Governor Candidate on May 10

Palang Prachachat Party will announce its Bangkok Governor candidate, identified only as 'J', on May 10, with party officials claiming the revelation will prompt rival parties to withdraw from the race.

30 Apr Khaosod

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National

Thailand U-17 National Team Announces 23-Player Squad for AFC Championship Quest to World Youth Cup

Thailand's U-17 national team has announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Championship in Saudi Arabia this May, with hopes of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

30 Apr Khaosod

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Breaking

Tensions Rise at Sa Kaeo Border as Cambodia Refuses to Release 635 Thai Citizens as Scheduled

Cambodia blocked the release of 635 Thai citizens at the Sa Kaeo border crossing on April 30, refusing to open gates despite prior agreement and leaving returnees stranded in the heat at Poipet immigration facility.

30 Apr Khaosod

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Community

Jass Teaches His Daughter to Give Clear Answers After Thang Thai Faces Questions About Her Dad's Wealth

Entertainer Jass teaches his daughter Thang Thai to give straightforward answers about their family's wealth, telling curious peers they're "middle class," while preparing her to handle social media criticism with emotional resilience.

30 Apr Khaosod

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National

Labor Minister Chulphan Vows to Enroll Over 200,000 Riders and Motorcycle Taxi Drivers into Social Security Before Year's End

Thailand's Labor Minister pledges to enroll over 200,000 motorcycle taxi and ride-hailing drivers into the social security system by year's end, launching a road safety campaign to protect workers in a profession with significant accident r

30 Apr Khaosod

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Regional

Governor holds consul talks to tackle bad tourist behaviour

Phuket's governor met with foreign consuls and officials to address inappropriate behaviour by some tourists, warning all visitors must strictly follow Thai law.

30 Apr The Phuket News

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Tourism

Hotel Bookings Plunge Across Thailand as Middle East Conflict and High Airfares Hit Tourism

Thai hotels are seeing sharp booking declines starting in May, with European destinations like Phangnga facing drops of up to 50% amid Middle East tensions and elevated airfares.

30 Apr The Phuket Express

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National

Diamond Narakorn Releases New Single After a Year with Explosive 'Diamond ComeBack Stage' Performance

Thai pop star Diamond Narakorn returned after a year with energetic new single 'UP', showcasing hip-hop and EDM sounds at his comeback stage event. His debut full-length album is coming soon with producer Hai-Thanwa Gatsuwan.

30 Apr Khaosod

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Police

Gunman Shoots Palm Oil Plantation Owner Dead in Orchard

A 57-year-old palm oil plantation owner was shot dead in his orchard in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province on April 30; police suspect the assailants were acquaintances and are investigating debts and personal disputes as possible motives.

30 Apr Khaosod

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Local

Family Shocked as Gold Buddha Hair Ornament Turns to Brass After 8 Years, Contains Only 2-3% Gold

A family's sacred Buddha hair ornament donated with nearly 50 baht of gold turned out to be mostly brass after testing revealed only 2-3% gold content, prompting an abbot to file a police report over the 3.5-4 million baht loss.

30 Apr Khaosod

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