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Local Exam Cheating Scandal: Official Burni Set to Testify
A senior Department of Local Administration official will testify about her alleged role in altering exam files, as a parliamentary committee investigates who designed and enabled a major cheating scandal rather than just prosecuting indivi
Democrat Party Pushes Recidivist Crime Bill, Blocks Sentence Reductions
Thailand's Democrat Party unveiled a draft law to prevent repeat serious crimes, barring sentence reductions and royal pardons for repeat offenders convicted of murder, rape, or robbery.
Thailand Ranks Fourth Best Global Retirement Destination
Thailand ranks fourth globally as a retirement destination in a new independent index of all 192 UN member states, behind Malaysia, Panama, and Portugal, credited for its accessible retirement visas and strong healthcare-to-cost-of-living v
BKS Launches Express Parcel Service Nationwide
Transport operator BKS launches "BKS Express," a parcel delivery service nationwide using its existing bus network, with same-day delivery available and plans to expand internationally.
ORI Completes Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sale, Redeploys Capital
ORI has sold the Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit hotel to the Sevatsamphop family investment group for over 550 million baht, the second major property sale this year as part of its asset cycling strategy.
Cabinet Secretary Plans First Mobile Cabinet Meeting in Hat Yai Late August
Thailand's cabinet will hold its first mobile meeting in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, around late August after being rescheduled from June, with organizers planning to focus on regional economic development.
Health Minister Defends Gold Card Fund Distribution
Thailand's Health Minister defended the 60 billion baht Gold Card fund distribution for 2025, explaining that public hospitals receive roughly 120 billion baht total to serve 80% of the nation's population. The ministry ordered detailed fin
Panel Approves Report on Local Exam Cheating Scandal
A government fact-checking panel approved its report on civil service exam cheating at local government recruitment, with findings awaiting submission to the Prime Minister after final revisions.
Thailand Voids Positions of 5,925 Local Officials Over Exam Fraud
Thailand has voided positions of 5,925 local government officials caught cheating on employment exams, with authorities planning to remove them from office this month and prosecute those involved in the widespread fraud scheme.
Thai Airways Delays New Royal Orchid Plus Rules
Thai Airways has postponed new Royal Orchid Plus membership criteria originally scheduled for August 2026, with current rules remaining in effect during the delay.
Thai Doctor Honors Late YouTuber's Promise to Fund Afghan Student's Medical Education
A Thai doctor is honoring the late YouTuber Hlun Solo's pledge to fund an Afghan student's medical education after Hlun passed away, with efforts underway to locate the boy in a remote area without internet access.
True Corporation Posts Strong Q2 Profit Amid Economic Volatility
True Corporation reported 6.6 billion baht net profit in Q2 as revenue growth across mobile, broadband and 5G services offset economic headwinds, with the telecom operator adding 479,000 mobile subscribers and announcing plans to expand AI