Regional

NACC Scrutinizes B495M in Phuket Public Projects

The National Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating nearly B500 million in Phuket public projects, warning officials to prevent costly infrastructure from becoming abandoned after completion.

31 Jul The Phuket News

PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has placed nearly B500 million worth of Phuket public projects under scrutiny, warning that authorities must ensure very expensive developments do not become wasteful public investment abandoned after construction.

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National

Thailand Deploys Drones to Restore Phichit's Polluted Bung Sai Lake

Thailand's environment ministry is deploying drones to survey Bung Sai Lake in Phichit province after water quality severely deteriorated, with tests showing the lake's central area in critical condition.

31 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Myanmar Woman Arrested For Illegal Work In Chalong

PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested a Myanmar national accused of working outside the conditions of her work permit after she was found selling goods and serving customers at a grocery store.

31 Jul The Phuket News

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National

Two Senators File Defamation Complaint Against iLaw Director

Senator Sompan Palasak filed a defamation complaint against iLaw director Yingluck Achananth over Facebook posts he claims falsely questioned his qualifications to serve as senator. Sompan says his candidacy was properly verified by the Ele

31 Jul Khaosod

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National

World Rugby Endorses Union Cup for Global Rankings

World Rugby has officially recognized the Union Cup, a regional 15s rugby championship in Asia, allowing match results to count toward global rankings. The tournament, backed by Southeast Asian nations and now featuring teams from across As

31 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thailand Fast-Tracks Overhaul of 100+ Laws to Boost Competition

Thailand is fast-tracking amendments to over 100 laws to boost business competitiveness, with the government working directly with industry groups to identify and revise problematic regulations. The reforms aim to reduce operating costs in

31 Jul Khaosod

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Community

Veteran Comedian Moved by Ill Friend's Daughter's Homecoming

Veteran comedian Tua Raem visited his ill friend Do Doksadao and witnessed an emotional moment when Do's daughter returned from abroad to show her father her diploma at his bedside. Despite requiring a tracheotomy, Do is recovering with rob

31 Jul Khaosod

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Police

University Lecturer Bitten by Neighbor's Dogs in Rubbish Dispute

A Naresuan University nursing lecturer is recovering from dog bite injuries to his neck after his neighbor allegedly released two dogs during a dispute over trash burning in Phitsanulok province, leaving him unable to work.

31 Jul The Thaiger Crime

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National

Gold Price Falls 100 Baht Per Gram on July 31

Gold prices dropped 100 baht per gram on July 31, with ornamental gold trading at 65,450 baht per gram as international spot prices reached $4,083.50 per ounce.

31 Jul Khaosod

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Regional

Phuket Prison Opens Family Visits for King's Birthday

PHUKET: More than 300 relatives visited inmates at Phuket Provincial Prison this week as the prison opened a series of special family visitation sessions to mark His Majesty the King’s birthday.

31 Jul The Phuket News

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National

Land Transport Department Clarifies Fuel-Powered Tuk-Tuks Not Yet Banned

Thailand's Land Transport Department is only consulting the public on a potential future ban of fuel-powered tuk-tuks from central Bangkok, not implementing one yet. Any restrictions on combustion-engine vehicles would include a transition

31 Jul Khaosod

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