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Military Kills 4 Drug Smugglers in Border Firefight
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Military Kills 4 Drug Smugglers in Border Firefight

Thai military forces killed four armed drug smugglers in a firefight near the Myanmar border in Chiang Mai, seizing over a million methamphetamine pills along with heroin and raw opium.

SEC Files Civil Case Against Five For VL Stock Manipulation
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SEC Files Civil Case Against Five For VL Stock Manipulation

The SEC is pursuing civil lawsuits against five individuals who refused to accept penalties for manipulating V.L. Enterprise stock prices, seeking combined compensation of over 5 million baht plus maximum trading bans.

Germany, Poland Seize 1.2 Tons of Cannabis Shipped from Thailand
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Germany, Poland Seize 1.2 Tons of Cannabis Shipped from Thailand

German and Polish authorities seized 1.2 tons of cannabis worth €12 million hidden in shipping containers that originated in Thailand and passed through Hamburg port destined for Poland.

Hundreds Protest Shrine Owner's Knife Threat at School
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Hundreds Protest Shrine Owner's Knife Threat at School

Over 100 residents protested at a shrine owner's home in Satun Province after she allegedly brandished a machete and threatened female students at an adjacent school on July 1. The dispute stems from months of complaints over school noise,

Teacher Found Dead In Car With Dog And Mother's Ashes
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Teacher Found Dead In Car With Dog And Mother's Ashes

A 47-year-old schoolteacher was found dead in a parked car in Lopburi province on July 3, alongside her deceased dog and her mother's ashes, with six farewell letters discovered inside. Authorities suspect death by asphyxiation and noted th

Police Chief Denies Political Link To Doctor's Resignation
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Police Chief Denies Political Link To Doctor's Resignation

Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kittarat denied any political involvement in a senior police doctor's resignation, though he avoided questions about whether disappointment over a missed promotion played a role.

University Finds Three Fraud Risks In Local Civil Service Exam
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University Finds Three Fraud Risks In Local Civil Service Exam

Srinakharinwirot University identified three fraud risks in a local civil service exam, including suspicious contact from an outside person attempting to control score compilation and result announcement. The university has submitted all ev

Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Six on Petchkasem Highway
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Six on Petchkasem Highway

A Bangkok-bound passenger bus collided with a truck on Petchkasem Highway in Prachuap Khiri Khan on July 3, injuring six people including one seriously; heavy rain and road construction contributed to the multi-vehicle crash.

Former Buddhist Affairs Chief Charged Over Temple Kickback Scheme
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Former Buddhist Affairs Chief Charged Over Temple Kickback Scheme

Former National Office of Buddhism director Panom Srasil was charged with embezzling 2.3 million baht in temple subsidy funds in Narathiwat, with the NACC finding he and associates created fake committee approvals to allocate money to templ

26 Tons Of Illegal Meat Seized At Samut Sakhon Cold Storage
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26 Tons Of Illegal Meat Seized At Samut Sakhon Cold Storage

Authorities seized 26 tons of illegally imported beef, buffalo meat, and organ parts from a cold storage facility in Samut Sakhon province, with no valid import documentation found on the premises.

Police Find No Drug Residue In Car Tied To Heroin Delivery
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Police Find No Drug Residue In Car Tied To Heroin Delivery

Police found no drug residue in a gray Toyota Yaris used to deliver heroin to a flight attendant at a condominium, prompting investigators to rely on DNA, fingerprints, and CCTV footage instead.

PM Mobilizes All Agencies Against Drug Trafficking Networks
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PM Mobilizes All Agencies Against Drug Trafficking Networks

Prime Minister Anuthind Chanyaweerakul convened an emergency meeting to intensify the fight against drug trafficking, vowing to dismantle criminal networks at their source rather than pursue street-level arrests, citing Thailand's national