Police

Two Airport Taxi Drivers Charged With Meth Possession

Two airport taxi drivers tested positive for methamphetamine at Phuket International Airport, undermining a newly launched safety campaign that reported zero drug-impaired drivers found.

31 Jul The Phuket News

PHUKET: Two public transport drivers have tested positive for methamphetamine outside Phuket International Airport just days after the launch of the airport’s annual ‘White Airport 2026’ safety campaign – a programme that once again failed to report finding a single drug-impaired driver.

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National

Commerce Ministry Tightens Rules Against Shell Company Loopholes

Thailand's Commerce Ministry tightened rules against nominee company loopholes by requiring foreign investors to submit investment justification letters and bank statements, effective August 1, targeting the 119,116 Thai-registered companie

31 Jul Khaosod

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National

Interior Ministry Vows Local Exam Fraud Probe Results Within Week

Thailand's Deputy Interior Minister pledged to deliver results within a week on an ongoing investigation into fraud allegations in local government recruitment exams, vowing swift action against any officials or individuals involved in corr

31 Jul Khaosod

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National

Election Official Asks Thai EC to Probe Orange-Slate Candidate Collusion

A civil society leader asked Thailand's Election Commission to investigate whether 300 orange-slate Senate candidates engaged in illegal coordinated activity, arguing that similar conduct by opposing groups has been treated differently unde

31 Jul Khaosod

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National

PromptPay Surges 13% in June with 2.39 Billion Transactions

Thailand's PromptPay digital payment system processed 2.39 billion transactions in June, a 13% surge year-on-year, with registered accounts reaching 83.15 million as the system strengthens its role in the country's financial infrastructure.

31 Jul Khaosod

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National

Lawmaker Urges Strict Review of Duplicate Government Spending

A Bangkok MP is pushing for stricter scrutiny of government spending, flagging wasteful seminars, public relations campaigns, and consultant fees that lack clear public benefit ahead of the 2570 budget approval.

31 Jul Khaosod

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National

Politician Flags Stalled Local Exam Fraud Case After 40 Days

An MP has called out stalled progress in a 5-billion-baht local government exam fraud investigation after 40 days, alleging a premeditated conspiracy involving collusion between the Department of Local Administration and Srinakharinwirot Un

31 Jul Khaosod

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National

EXIM Bank Launches 2% Export Credit Program for Thai SMEs

EXIM Bank launches a 2% export credit program for Thai SMEs at Franchise Expo Thailand 2026 (August 6–9), offering loans, insurance, and special discounts to help small businesses access global markets with reduced financing costs.

31 Jul Khaosod

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Regional

Bangkok Hospital Opens Phuket Cancer Institute

Bangkok Hospital Group consolidates cancer care across three Phuket hospitals under a new unified institute, strengthening the island's medical tourism appeal.

31 Jul The Phuket News

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National

Koh Kret Red Tea Earns Geographic Indication Status

Koh Kret red tea, made from local red mulberry leaves using traditional Mon methods, has earned geographic indication status as Nonthaburi's fifth GI product, generating over 8 million baht annually while preserving community heritage.

31 Jul Khaosod

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Community

Joey Phuwasit Launches Third Album With Fan Meet and New Music Video

Thai singer Joey Phuwasit launched his third album "Sanathana Suk" at a Bangkok fan meeting featuring a music video premiere, mini-concert, and interactive activities. The event transformed the venue into a celebration space with games, mer

31 Jul Khaosod

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