Phuket Officials Aid Struggling Family With Debt Relief

Chaiyanond Challenges Commerce Minister on 30-Baht Curry

Democrat MP Chaiyanond challenged Commerce Minister Supa over her denial of 30-baht curry, insisting the dish exists in provincial offices and schools while demanding the government set price standards and investigate why consumer goods hav

15 Jul Khaosod

Thailand Shuts Down 55,000 Illegal Betting Sites During World Cup

Thailand's Digital Economy Ministry blocked over 55,000 illegal betting sites and social media pages during the World Cup period, using AI technology to enforce a court-ordered crackdown that carried criminal penalties for participants.

15 Jul Khaosod

Two Myanmar Men Arrested Running Beauty Salon and Wedding Business

Tourist police arrested two Myanmar nationals operating an unlicensed beauty salon and wedding planning service from a rented house in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, earning up to 100,000 baht monthly from migrant workers.

15 Jul Khaosod

Lawmakers Summon Navy Arms Officials Over Missing Gun

A parliamentary committee has summoned navy officials to testify on July 24 about a missing M16 rifle allegedly used in the assassination of a Narathiwat MP, after the weapon was supposedly destroyed.

15 Jul Khaosod

Kuwaiti Tourists Claim Pattaya Police Extortion Scheme

Kuwaiti tourists in Pattaya reported being repeatedly stopped by uniformed police who demanded cash payments of 3,500-5,000 baht and issued grocery store receipts instead of official citations, refusing alternative payment methods or police

15 Jul Khaosod

Pickup Flips Over Gas Tanker in Chachoengsao Crash

A speeding pickup truck flipped over an 18-wheel gas tanker on a Chachoengsao bypass road, critically injuring a 60-year-old passenger trapped beneath the tanker after being thrown from the vehicle.

15 Jul Khaosod

Foreign Tourist Arrivals Dip 3% But Revenue Exceeds 800 Billion Baht

Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand declined 3% year-over-year but generated over 800 billion baht in revenue, with Chinese visitors leading numbers during the summer holiday season.

15 Jul Khaosod

Constitutional Court Dismisses Senator Candidate's Rights Complaint

Thailand's Constitutional Court on July 15 rejected a former Senate candidate's complaint that the Election Commission violated his rights by conducting elections without secret ballots, directing him to pursue remedies through other legal

15 Jul Khaosod

Parliament Secretary Clarifies: Salary Cuts, Not Staff Layoffs

Parliament has frozen salary increases for staff in both chambers due to economic weakness, but will not eliminate any positions starting October 1.

15 Jul Khaosod

Sister Grieves as Fire Victim's Body Released

The sister of a Ladprao beer hall fire victim claimed her body on July 15 at Police Hospital, revealing the family had no initial knowledge her sibling attended the venue. The victim, who left behind a 2-year-old daughter, was one of three

15 Jul Khaosod