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Teen caught with modified gun, bullets
An 18-year-old was arrested at a Phuket police checkpoint in Ratsada with a modified firearm and bullets in his possession.
Thai Minister Orders Public Access Restored at Nui Beach in Phuket
Thailand's environment minister ordered public access restored at Nui Beach in Phuket after locals complained about illegal toll collection and restricted entry to the Karon shoreline.
Residents Criticize 100 Million Baht Sculpture Project at Trang Bypass Intersections as Deterioration Begins
Trang residents are criticizing a 120-million-baht sculpture project at four bypass intersections after sculptures began crumbling months after installation, with locals questioning the massive budget and poor construction quality.
PM Anuthin Orders Natural Resources Minister Suchati to Lead Team in Reclaiming Noi Beach in Phuket, Sets 7-Day Deadline for Illegal Structure Demolition and Forest Restoration
Prime Minister Anuthin has ordered the Natural Resources Ministry to demolish illegal structures at Noi Beach in Phuket within seven days and restore the encroached national forest reserve to state control.
Motorcycle Repair Shop Hit With Shocking 40,000 Baht Water Bill for Two Months Using 920,000 Liters Despite Normal Meter and No Leaks
A motorcycle repair shop in Udon Thani received a shocking 40,000-baht water bill for two months after consuming 920,000 liters, despite no visible leaks and a normally functioning meter. Officials are investigating the discrepancy after th
Dr. Thon Explains Three-Phase Timeline of Black-Chin Tilapia Invasion at Pattaya Beach, Calls Eradication Difficult as Dangerous Alien Species
Invasive black-chin tilapia are spreading rapidly from coastal canals to Thailand's open waters in three phases, with experts warning that eradication is nearly impossible once the alien fish establish themselves in marine ecosystems.
Buriram United Vice President Posts Fiery Comments After Nine-Man Team Advances to AFC Club Championship Final
Buriram United advanced to the AFC Club Championship final despite playing with nine men for much of their 4-3 aggregate victory over Johor Darul Takzim, prompting the club's vice president to post fiery comments about cheating.
Patong nightlife operators protest extortion, licensing delays
Nightlife venue operators in Patong rallied against alleged extortion and slow licensing approvals, demanding government action to tackle official corruption and streamline the permit process.
Jackson Acknowledges Buriram's Heavy Losses as Two Key Players Face Championship Final Ban
Buriram United advanced to the AFC Champions League Cup final despite losing key players Bissoli and Causic to suspension, with coach Jackson acknowledging their absence will significantly impact the team ahead of the May 13 final against S
Yala Transport Office Addresses Crowding as Residents Rush for Driver's License Queue Numbers, Announces New System
Yala Provincial Transport Office expanded driver's license services to weekdays and Saturdays after viral videos showed residents rushing and falling during queue scrambles. The office now uses an online booking system and walk-in queue man
Swede’s Patong locker found with five guns, 100 bullets
Police found five guns and 100 bullets in a Patong storage locker rented by a Swedish national who stopped paying rent months ago, triggering an investigation into the weapons' origin.
Shock as Python Flees into Car Engine, Locals Rush to Check Lucky Numbers
Rescue units captured a large python from a vehicle's engine compartment in Nakhon Ratchasima after it fled into the truck at a rental home; locals subsequently sought lucky lottery numbers from the incident's details.