National

Debt And Poor Habits Block Thai Mortgage Approvals

Thai homebuyers are facing mortgage rejections due to excessive household debt and poor financial habits, even when they have sufficient income, according to the Government Housing Bank.

5 Aug The Phuket News

BANGKOK: Homebuyers are increasingly being rejected for mortgages not because they lack income, but because poor financial habits and high household debt are making it harder to qualify for housing loans, according to Government Housing (GH) Bank.

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National

Grandmother Dreads Funeral Day as Hlun Solo's Body Returns Home

Content creator Hlun Solo's remains are returning to his hometown in Kalasin Province, where his grandmother and community prepare for funeral rites, though she worries about her strength when the body arrives. The family awaits clarificati

5 Aug Khaosod

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National

PM Insists on Following Law as NBTC Chair Continues Attending Meetings

PM Anutin Charnvirakul says his government will follow all legal procedures as NBTC Chairman Dr. Sorn Bunybaichaipruksà continues attending board meetings despite qualification concerns.

5 Aug Khaosod

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Local

FIKA Bakery Offers Free Coworking on Long Beach Through September

FIKA Bakery on Long Beach offers free coworking space through September to customers who purchase food or beverages, with air conditioning and reliable wifi available Monday to Saturday.

Photo: FIKA Bakery

5 Aug Lanta News

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Police

Songkhla Police Chief Orders Officer's Suspension Over Abuse Scandal

A Songkhla police officer has been suspended after multiple female victims, including a 4-year-old child, accused him of coercing them into filming explicit videos sold online, affecting over 20 people. The case was exposed when an ex-girlf

5 Aug Khaosod

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Regional

Phuket Closes 40 Shops in Big Buddha Forest Probe

PHUKET; More than 40 shops and businesses along the road to Phuket’s Big Buddha are under investigation after officials launched a major operation targeting alleged encroachment on protected forest land.

5 Aug The Phuket News

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National

PM Willing to Fly F-16 Fighter for Border Inspection

PM Anutin said he's willing to fly an F-16 fighter jet to inspect military readiness at Wing 1 in Nakhon Ratchasima on August 14, pending military approval and safety clearance.

5 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Two Arrested Installing Starlink Equipment on Fishing Boats in Songkhla Lake

Marine police arrested two fishing boat owners in Songkhla Lake for illegally installing Starlink satellite equipment and signal amplifiers on their vessels without telecommunications permits.

5 Aug Khaosod

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National

Thailand Relaxes Vehicle Age Rules for Welfare Card Holders

Thailand is relaxing vehicle age requirements for welfare card holders, automatically exempting cars over 20 years old and motorcycles over 15 years old from inspections for more than one million cases. The integration of the Land Transport

5 Aug Khaosod

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National

Senator Denies Leading Unauthorized Network in Bid Controversy

Senator Praporn Tangsrikeatkul denied leading an unauthorized faction tied to irregular senatorial elections, calling the accusations from former subordinates unfounded and asking authorities to investigate.

5 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Police Launch Investigation Into Government Officials' Data Breach

Police have launched an investigation into a data breach affecting government officials' personal information, with preliminary evidence pointing to compromised systems at the Department of Land Transport and Department of Interior.

5 Aug Khaosod

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