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PM Cracks Down on Bang Tao Beach, Vows Zero Tolerance for Gangsters and Warns They'll Face Real Consequences
Prime Minister Anuthon Cracks down on illegal encroachments at Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, vowing zero tolerance for gangsters intimidating residents and pledging severe consequences for criminal elements operating in the area.
PM Anutin Inspects Phuket to Address Illegal Beach and State Land Encroachment at Bang Tao and Freedom Beaches
Prime Minister Anutin inspected Phuket's Bang Tao and Freedom beaches on May 10 to address illegal encroachment on public beaches and state forest land, with authorities discovering solid structures at Bang Tao and 23 forestry violations af
Two Villagers Insist Armed Men Were Cambodian Soldiers Who Opened Fire and Crossed into Thailand, Claim They're Former Rangers with Different Accents
Two villagers from Buriram's border area insist armed men who fired at them on May 8 were Cambodian soldiers, not Thai troops as the military claims, citing their ability to distinguish accents and military uniforms.
Koh Pha Ngan resort crackdown probes nominee ownership claims
Officials arrested three hotel operators on Koh Pha Ngan during raids on four resorts in Sri Thanu, investigating unlicensed businesses and possible foreign ownership violations through nominee arrangements.
Jarumsuk Knocks Out Punyai to Successfully Defend Rajadamnern 118-Pound Championship with 350,000 Baht Bonus
Jarumsuk defended his Rajadamnern 118-pound boxing title with a second-round knockout of Punyai at Rajadamnern Stadium, earning a 350,000 baht bonus in the process.
Pattani FC and Nongbua Pitchaya Advance to Thai League 2 Playoff Finals
Pattani FC and Nongbua Pitchaya secured spots in the Thai League 2 playoff finals after winning their semifinal matchups, with Pattani defeating Chainat Hornbill 5-2 on aggregate and Nongbua staging a comeback to beat Police Tero 4-3. The c
63-Year-Old Man Hunted for Fish but Caught in Crossfire with 10 Cambodian Soldiers, Barely Escapes
A 63-year-old fisherman from Buriram province narrowly escaped after encountering 10 armed Cambodian soldiers near a village dam, abandoning his motorcycle and catch as gunfire erupted during his retreat.
Udon Thani Governor Orders Swift Resolution to Ban Kaeng Krachan Conflict, Merges Two Groups to End Dispute
Two community groups clashing over ban sai sales at Kham Chao Nod Island in Udon Thani have agreed to merge into a single enterprise under the village headman's leadership, ending a dispute that threatened tourism at the sacred site.
Thai EOD teams clear remaining BM-21 rockets in Surin
Thai bomb disposal teams are excavating remaining unexploded BM-21 rockets from border clashes in Surin province's farmland before farmers can safely return to their fields. At least 189 rockets have been identified in one district alone, w
Transport Minister Orders Urgent Repairs at Trang Airport After Roof Leaks and Ceiling Collapse During Heavy Rain
Heavy rain caused water leaks and ceiling damage in Trang Airport's new terminal on May 7, prompting the transport minister to order urgent repairs and a full inspection of the drainage system.
Siam Fluek Posts Farewell to Neighbor as Ratchaburi Face Relegated Phang Nga in Season Finale
Ratchaburi FC chairman posted an emotional farewell to relegated neighbor Phang Nga FC ahead of their season finale on May 10, reflecting on their 16-year rivalry and shared western region roots.
Philanthropic Businessman Donates Nearly 100 Million Baht on Birthday, Purchases Ambulances for Hospitals to Aid the Blind and Support Buddhist Monks
Businessman Chiewchai Konglim donated nearly 100 million baht on his birthday, including 31 ambulances to hospitals and funds for schools and temples in Nakhon Ratchasima province.