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Norwegian Homeless in Thailand Returns Home After 2 Years
A 44-year-old Norwegian man who spent over two years homeless in Nonthaburi is finally returning home after Thai immigration helped him contact his embassy and arrange departure following the loss of his documents.
Education Minister Plans Stricter School Safety With Full Search Powers
Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing stricter school safety measures nationwide, including giving teachers search powers and banning weapons, drugs, and tobacco products. The move follows an escalation of security protocols announc
Opposition Set to File No-Confidence Motion Against Government
Opposition parties plan to file a no-confidence motion against the government in the next parliamentary session, with timing to be determined after consultation among coalition partners and Parliament's schedule review.
Opposition Reveals 860,000 Baht Transfer to Election Official
Opposition leaders presented evidence of 860,000 baht transferred to an Election Commission investigator during Senate elections, alleging coordinated fraud across multiple provinces including suspicious payments to candidates in Nakhon Pha
Anti-Corruption Group Proposes 7 Solutions to Fix Thai Registry Fraud
A Thai anti-corruption group has identified nine methods of registry fraud, including fraudulent paternity claims and fake marriages used to illegally obtain Thai citizenship, warning the scheme threatens national security and economic comp
Thai Government Holds Candle-Lighting Ceremony for Buddhist Lent
Thai government officials led a candle-lighting ceremony marking the start of Buddhist Lent 2026 at a Bangkok temple, with Deputy Prime Minister Thongsak Thongsri representing the lay congregation in the traditional Phansa observance.
Transport Ministry Upgrades Udon Thani Rail System for Year-End Expo
Thailand's Transport Ministry is building a temporary railway platform and two level crossings near Udon Thani to handle increased train traffic during the World Horticultural Expo, scheduled to run from November 2024 to March 2025.
PM Announces 20 Million Baht Medical Fund for Ranong Hospital
Prime Minister Anuthins Charnveerakul announced a 20 million baht medical fund for Ranong Hospital during a merit-making ceremony on August 9, with strict oversight to ensure all donations purchase medical equipment for the region's healthc
Thailand Pumps 5.8 Billion Baht Into Industrial Future
Thailand is investing 5.8 billion baht to strengthen the Industrial Economics Office's role in shaping industrial policy and driving growth in advanced sectors including electric vehicles, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence through
Ex-Senate Candidate Exposes Paid Campaign Scheme Linked to Phiphat
Former Senate candidates revealed a paid recruitment scheme involving disqualified husband-and-wife pairs filing simultaneously, with allegations linking payments to a senator in Region Four's 2567 Senate election.
Thai Windsurfers Seize Title and Four Podiums at Asian Championship
Thai windsurfers won one gold and four silver medals at the Techno 293 Asian Championship in Langkawi, Malaysia, with Palm Suphachai Chueatathong claiming the men's under-19 title and three teammates medaling in their divisions.
Chinese Embassy Urges Citizens to Respect Thai Laws at Events
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has urged citizens traveling to the country to respect local laws and customs following incidents at cultural events involving clashes and airport disruptions. The embassy advised visitors to familiarize them