Regional

Phuket, Pengerang Explore Sister-City Partnership

Phuket officials met with Pengerang's mayor to explore a sister-city partnership, discussing tourism and urban development between the Thai and Malaysian municipalities.

14 Aug The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket officials welcomed the mayor of Pengerang in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor yesterday (Aug 13) for talks on tourism, urban development and the possibility of closer long-term cooperation, including a potential sister-city relationship.

No. 01 of ∞ Read at source → Next

Police

Two Foreign Teens Evade Police, Kick Officer Off Bike, Later Caught

Two Emirati teens were arrested in Phuket after evading police, kicking an officer off his motorcycle, and crashing twice during a pursuit on August 13. The 20 and 21-year-old suspects abandoned their bike and were apprehended on foot near

14 Aug Khaosod

Read this story →

National

Anti-Corruption Office Ramps Up Local Exam Fraud Investigation

The National Anti-Corruption Commission is intensifying its investigation into a widespread local government exam cheating scandal, with evidence divided into multiple groups requiring examination of 800,000 answer sheets over three to six

14 Aug Khaosod

Read this story →

Police

Police Arrest Influencer for Posting Illegal Betting Links

Police arrested 23-year-old influencer Suthida, known as "Maprang," for promoting illegal betting websites to her 280,000 followers during the World Cup, receiving a four-month sentence after pleading guilty.

14 Aug Khaosod

Read this story →

National

Thailand Launches Major Push for Tapioca Export Growth

Thailand's government launched Thai Tapioca Nexus 2026 in Bangkok to boost cassava exports by connecting domestic producers with international buyers and promoting high-value, sustainable tapioca products that meet global quality and enviro

14 Aug Khaosod

Read this story →

National

Major Energy Seminar Planned for August 26

Thailand's top energy experts and government officials will gather August 26 in Bangkok for a seminar on the country's energy transition, electric vehicles, and Net Zero plans.

14 Aug Khaosod

Read this story →

National

Cardiologist Warns HYROX Racers After Athlete Collapse

A cardiologist warns HYROX competitors to race within their training limits after a participant suffered cardiac arrest, noting that sudden cardiac events occur in roughly 1 in 5,000 people aged 50 and over during intense endurance competit

14 Aug Khaosod

Read this story →

National

PM Vows No Favoritism in Local Exam Fraud Probe

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged that an investigation into local government exam fraud will result in prosecution regardless of rank or connections, with multiple agencies coordinating the probe into allegations involving a Satun

14 Aug Khaosod

Read this story →

Regional

Phuket's Freedom Beach Closed After Tourist Drowning

PHUKET: Freedom Beach has been temporarily closed to visitors and swimming during the monsoon season after a German tourist was swept out to sea and later found dead at the Phuket beach.

14 Aug The Phuket News

Read this story →

National

Thai Actress Acquitted In 2.4 Billion Baht Forex Fraud Case

Thai actress Savika Chaiyadej was acquitted in a 2.4 billion baht Forex-3D Ponzi scheme case, while five core operators received 20-year sentences for defrauding nearly 10,000 investors.

14 Aug The Thaiger Crime

Read this story →

National

Abbot Adul Vows Not to Leave Temple Amid Safety Concerns

Abbot Phra Kru Adul Saranit says he will remain at his Khon Kaen temple despite safety concerns, with police monitoring the site and the monk implementing strict precautions including not traveling alone.

14 Aug Khaosod

Read this story →