Regional

Phuket Underpass Contractor Seeks B7 Million Penalty Waiver

PHUKET: The contractor behind Phukets delayed underpass smart-lighting project is seeking to have more than B7 million in late-completion penalties waived or reduced, but officials say no decision has yet been made.

Police

Former Lam Singer Dies in Monk Procession Truck Crash

A former lam singer and father of young singer Oy Saengsilp died when a pickup truck struck a monk procession in Maha Sarakham Province, killing dozens of monks in the tragic accident.

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Police

Smuggled Cigarettes Top Contraband Cases in June

Thailand's Excise Department arrested over 3,100 contraband cases in June 2024, with smuggled cigarettes accounting for nearly two-thirds of violations as trafficking networks increasingly exploit border zones and storage facilities to evad

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Police

Police Deploy Officers At University Freshman Orientation

Police deployed officers at Phranakhon Rajabhat University's freshman orientation in Bangkok to prevent violence, hazing, and alcohol-related incidents among new students.

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National

Thailand's First Homemade Train Delivered to State Railway

Thailand delivered its first domestically manufactured train to the State Railway on July 3, featuring 100% local design and engineering at 30% lower cost than imported alternatives.

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Police

Former Phuket Governor Charged Over Illegal Hotel License

Former Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada has been charged with criminal misconduct for approving a hotel license for a luxury resort that allegedly violated environmental compliance requirements.

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