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Prison for mother who forced daughter into prostitution in Japan
Prison for mother who forced daughter into prostitution in Japan
Tuesday 30 June 2026 12:23 PM
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (June 29) sentenced a 30-year-old woman to long term imprisonment after she forced her daughter into prostitution in Tokyo, Japan.
Government targets loopholes in alcohol selling rules
Government targets loopholes in alcohol selling rules
Tuesday 30 June 2026 09:06 AM
BANGKOK: The Alcohol Control Committee is reviewing regulations to tighten restrictions on self-service alcohol dispensers by expanding the legal definition of a convenience store to close loopholes exploited by some retailers.
Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia
Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia
Monday 29 June 2026 04:19 PM
MELBOURNE: Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities after a Thai air hostess was arrested and heroin seized from her bags at Melbourne airport.
Australian arrested after teen’s body found in suitcase
Australian arrested after teen’s body found in suitcase
Monday 29 June 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thai police have arrested an Australian man after the body of a 17-year-old girl was discovered in a suitcase, authorities said Saturday (June 27).
Consumers could sue over bills
Consumers could sue over bills
Friday 26 June 2026 08:27 AM
BANGKOK: Consumers may have grounds to challenge in court the inclusion of public street-lighting costs in household electricity bills, according to former Lawyers Council president Wichien Chubthaisong.
PM nullifies recruitment of thousands of officials after exam cheating scandal
PM nullifies recruitment of thousands of officials after exam cheating scandal
Thursday 25 June 2026 07:54 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the revocation of the recruitment of thousands of local administrative officials admitted through a national-level examination allegedly plagued with massive cheating.
Public input sought on cannabis law
Public input sought on cannabis law
Wednesday 24 June 2026 02:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is accepting public feedback on the draft Cannabis and Hemp Act until July 1, before submitting it to the Cabinet for consideration.
Ministry sidelines DLA chief on nationwide exam-rigging case
Ministry sidelines DLA chief on nationwide exam-rigging case
Wednesday 24 June 2026 09:21 AM
BANGKOK: The Interior Ministry has abruptly transferred Department of Local Administration (DLA) Director-General Teeruth Supawiboonpol amid a sweeping corruption scandal tied to local recruitment examinations valued at more than B4.5 billion.
Scam crackdown on track, says government
Scam crackdown on track, says government
Tuesday 23 June 2026 12:16 PM
BANGKOK: Thai police arrested about 30,000 scammers, including gang leaders, impounded about B24 billion of their assets and took legal action against 1,450 proxy companies over the past nine months.
New cannabis penalty rules introduced
New cannabis penalty rules introduced
Tuesday 23 June 2026 08:58 AM
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has issued new penalty guidelines that include licence suspensions or revocations for cannabis businesses found to breach the department’s requirements.
Cyber raids in South net 14 suspects, seize B15mn in assets
Cyber raids in South net 14 suspects, seize B15mn in assets
Monday 22 June 2026 12:47 PM
PHUKET: Cyber police have arrested 20 suspects in a sweeping crackdown across Southern Thailand, uncovering online fraud schemes linked to public losses exceeding B1.4 billion, officials announced at a press conference in Phuket yesterday (June 21).
Police captain suspended after firing shots at BJT office
Police captain suspended after firing shots at BJT office
Monday 22 June 2026 09:05 AM
SURAT THANI: A police captain has been suspended from duty and faces criminal charges after firing multiple shots at the local office of the prime minister’s Bhumjaithai Party on Saturday (June 20).
Thailand eyes Russia trade
Thailand eyes Russia trade
Friday 19 June 2026 08:04 AM
KAZAN: Thailand and Russia are seeking to strengthen trade and investment cooperation in sectors ranging from energy and fertilisers to digital technology and innovation.
Seventh day merit-making ceremony held for princess
Seventh day merit-making ceremony held for princess
Thursday 18 June 2026 10:41 AM
BANGKOK: The government held a seventh-day (Sattamavara) merit-making ceremony yesterday (June 17) to dedicate merit to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati following her passing.
Woman found dead at Thai-Cambodian border after fleeing forced labour
Woman found dead at Thai-Cambodian border after fleeing forced labour
Thursday 18 June 2026 10:00 AM
YALA: A 28-year-old woman from Yala was found dead in a canal along the Thai-Cambodian border after attempting to escape forced labour in Cambodia yesterday (June 17).
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Wednesday 17 June 2026 09:37 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered legal amendments to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals to prevent them from repeating their offences in Thailand, according to a government spokesperson.
Anutin set for ASEAN-Russia meet
Anutin set for ASEAN-Russia meet
Tuesday 16 June 2026 08:45 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Kazan, Russia, on June 17–18 to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit, where Thailand aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other economic sectors under its economic diplomacy policy.
Anutin unveils chip hub vision
Anutin unveils chip hub vision
Monday 15 June 2026 01:47 PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has unveiled a plan to position Thailand as ASEAN’s hub for advanced chip manufacturing, with the goal of producing “Made in Thailand” semiconductors by 2050.
Mourners fill Sanam Luang
Mourners fill Sanam Luang
Monday 15 June 2026 08:48 AM
BANGKOK: Thousands of Thais gathered at Sanam Luang yesterday (June 14) to pay their respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, on the first day the Royal Household Bureau opened public access for mourners to offer tribute before her portrait and sign condolence books.
PM leads national tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
PM leads national tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Friday 12 June 2026 12:57 PM
THAILAND: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has led the nation's tributes following the announcement of the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, describing the loss as “an immeasurable sorrow” felt by people across the Kingdom and praising the Princess's lifelong dedication to justice, equality and public service.