BANGKOK: Myanmar workers in Thailand will gain greater access to social security benefits under a renewed labour agreement aimed at improving welfare protection and promoting legal employment.
BANGKOK: Myanmar workers in Thailand will gain greater access to social security benefits under a renewed labour agreement aimed at improving welfare protection and promoting legal employment.
A private car was completely destroyed by fire on the Si Rat Expressway near Bangkok's Prachanukun toll plaza on Friday morning, causing severe traffic congestion before firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Bangkok — A private car was nearly completely destroyed after catching fire on the Si Rat Expressway on Friday morning, causing severe traffic congestion near the Prachanukun toll plaza. The 199 emergency hotline received a report of the fire at 09:05. Firefighters from Bang Son Fire and Rescue Station, assisted by expressway rescue personnel, were dispatched to the scene with fire engines. The incident occurred on the four-lane expressway near the entrance to the Prachanukun toll plaza, where a white Bangkok-registered passenger car caught fire in the engine compartment while stopped in the far-right lane. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about 10 minutes, but the vehicle was almost entirely destroyed. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The incident caused severe congestion on the expressway as traffic backed up for a considerable distance. Expressway rescue officers later removed the burned-out vehicle to reopen the route, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
A motorcyclist dragged a black Labrador for several kilometers before abandoning the injured dog near a market in Lampang on August 6; police are investigating using CCTV footage to identify the suspect.
CCTV footage has captured a man on a motorcycle dragging a black Labrador along a road for approximately 2–3 kilometres before abandoning the injured animal near a market in central Lampang on August 6, 2026. The dog, named Tang Tang, was rescued by Lampang Municipality officials at around 3:35 a.m. and taken to Lampang Animal Hospital, where vendors at a nearby market contributed funds for emergency treatment. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the middle-aged suspect, who is believed to have picked up the dog near Tha Ma-O Bridge or behind Surasak Montri Camp before leaving it at the market; the dog's actual owner has filed a formal complaint with Mueang Lampang police.
A shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi left multiple casualties on August 7, prompting Deputy PM Yodchayan Wongsawat to pledge full assistance and safety measures for students and staff.
Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat expressed deep sympathy for families of victims and the injured following a shooting incident at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, which resulted in multiple casualties. Officials have secured the scene, and authorities urged the public to avoid the area.
On August 7, 2025, Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, posted on Facebook addressing the school shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi. In his statement, he said: "I wish to express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, the injured, and all those affected by this tragedy at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi. Authorities have now taken control of the situation, and I am personally monitoring developments closely. As the deputy premier overseeing the Ministry of Education, I have instructed that maximum safety measures be implemented and that full assistance be provided to all students, teachers, and staff in resolving this crisis comprehensively.
I also request the public's cooperation in avoiding roads and areas surrounding the school to allow emergency personnel to conduct their operations smoothly. Please refrain from sharing images or videos of the incident to respect the rights and mental wellbeing of the affected families and those impacted by this tragedy."
A male student opened fire at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi on August 7, killing seven people including three teachers and three fellow students before shooting himself. Fifteen others were injured in the attack at the Bangkok-area school.
Seven people have died in a shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, comprising three teachers, three students, and the gunman, with 15 others injured and hospitalized. On August 7, 2026, a male student opened fire inside Thepsirin School in the Bang Kruai area of Nonthaburi Province, initially injuring 15 people with one critically wounded and two teachers killed immediately. The incident caused severe alarm among school staff, students, and personnel, leading to rapid evacuation of uninvolved people from the area while relevant authorities moved in to contain the situation. The student gunman subsequently died after shooting himself, with his body discovered in a classroom. After the incident was brought under control, Nonthaburi Police confirmed the final casualty count: 15 injured, 2 critically wounded, and 7 dead—comprising 3 teachers, 3 students, and 1 gunman.
Under the Royal Patronage: Prachuapkhirikhan Heritage & Tourism Festival 2026 Join the celebration of local heritage and tourism from August 10 to 18, 2026, at Hua Hin Railway Station. This 9-da...
Under the Royal Patronage: Prachuapkhirikhan Heritage & Tourism Festival 2026 Join the celebration of local heritage and tourism from August 10 to 18, 2026, at Hua Hin Railway Station. This 9-da...
Thai authorities are cracking down on a foreign nominee network operating across Phuket, with over 100 companies traced to the scheme generating more than 5 billion baht in revenue. Deputy PM Pol Perm vowed to expand the investigation natio
On August 7, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Pol Perm Suvanachaleui spoke at Government House about an operation conducted in Chalong Subdistrict, Kathu District, Phuket to inspect and regulate foreign business operations. Following a confrontation with Israeli nationals on July 25, the investigation expanded to reveal over 100 companies connected to the nominee network, with traced revenues exceeding 5 billion baht from the previous year.
The businesses involved are diverse, ranging from car rental services to tour operations, which authorities suspect include zero-dollar tours. The investigation is expected to expand across tourist islands and accommodations nationwide. Pol Perm instructed the Department of Internal Administration to coordinate with the Ministry of Justice to trace the financial sources.
Further investigation will determine whether Thai shareholders and foreign facilitators are fronting for foreign capital. If confirmed as nominee operations, full legal action will be taken regardless of Thai citizenship status. Authorities also uncovered educational institutions linked to Canadian nationals operating as nominees and will continue expanding the investigation until all violators are removed from the country.
When asked about concerns regarding a repeat of Chinese national cases, Pol Perm stated authorities will examine how these individuals obtained Thai nationality, their supporting documents, and their origins. Some may have acquired intermediate nationalities before applying for Thai citizenship to facilitate the process. He instructed the Department of Internal Administration to review naturalization procedures and documentation standards.
Pol Perm expressed concern that such individuals deliberately cycle through multiple nationalities to exploit Thailand's system—using earlier nationalities to conduct illegal business, then obtaining Thai citizenship to further operations and extract Thai wealth. The Interior Ministry aims to protect genuine Thai entrepreneurs from foreign exploitation. He acknowledged that some of these networks may be entrenched but emphasized the Prime Minister's clear policy: illegal operators and exploitative foreigners must be removed immediately. The investigation requires time to trace financial sources and asset origins before enforcement actions.
Thailand plans to add 35 cities to Unesco's Creative Cities Network by 2037, targeting two new designations every two years as part of a sustainable tourism strategy.
BANGKOK: Thailand aims to secure Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) recognition for two new destinations every two years as part of a national strategy to have at least 35 Thai cities designated by 2037, according to the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).
LAM Sip & Sound: Thai Charm - Feel All The Feelings @ Lampang Province Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)Baan Phraya Suren by Madame Musur Saturday, August...
LAM Sip & Sound: Thai Charm - Feel All The Feelings @ Lampang Province Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)Baan Phraya Suren by Madame Musur Saturday, August...
A 15-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district on Thursday morning, killing two teachers and injuring 15 others as police secured the area.
2 teachers reported dead at Nonthaburi school shootingLegacyA shooting at a school in Nonthaburi province on Thursday morning left two people dead and 15 others injured, according to initial reports. The suspected gunman is a 15 year old student, while officers continued responding to the incident. The Nonthaburi school shooting was first reported at around 10.30am after local news outlets shared updates from the scene. The school was later identified as Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi. Officers from Plai Bang Police Station and rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation were dispatched to the school following reports of gunfire. According to DailyNews and Matichon, between 15 and 20 people were injured in the attack, while two victims were pronounced dead. Matichon reported the deceased were teachers at the school and that three of the injured were in critical condition. Photo via DailyNews Rescue teams initially could not reach the victims due to safety concerns while the operation was under way. Authorities later began evacuating some of the injured, who received first aid before being transferred to nearby hospitals. Students were gradually evacuated from the school as officers secured the area. Police remained at the scene as the operation continued. According to Matichon, the suspected gunman was believed to be inside the school’s pink building at the time of the latest reports. Photo via DailyNews Authorities also urged members of the public and nearby residents not to livestream the police operation, warning that doing so could interfere with efforts to bring the situation under control. The incident remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released further details about the motive or confirmed the final number of casualties. The story 2 teachers reported dead at Nonthaburi school shooting as seen on Thaiger News.
BANGKOK: Thailand and Myanmar signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) yesterday (Aug 6) aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in labour, transboundary water quality management and space technology.
BANGKOK: Thailand and Myanmar signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) yesterday (Aug 6) aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in labour, transboundary water quality management and space technology.