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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.
Floodwaters begin to ease in South after record rain
Floodwaters begin to ease in South after record rain
Friday 12 June 2026 11:42 AM
BANGKOK: Floodwaters began receding across parts of the South yesterday (June 11) after days of torrential rain caused severe flash flooding in Phang Nga and Krabi, affecting hundreds of households and prompting emergency evacuations.
Situation ‘fragile’ at border as Chinese tanks arrive
Situation ‘fragile’ at border as Chinese tanks arrive
Thursday 11 June 2026 10:51 AM
BANGKOK: The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remains fragile, but is still under control, says National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad.
Co-payment for food deliveries ‘next week’
Co-payment for food deliveries ‘next week’
Wednesday 10 June 2026 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme will be available on four food delivery platforms from June 15, allowing participants to use government subsidies when ordering meals online, deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana said yesterday (June 9).
New southern peace negotiator promises to be open-minded
New southern peace negotiator promises to be open-minded
Wednesday 10 June 2026 10:30 AM
PATTANI: Thailand's new lead negotiator in the southern peace process has pledged cooperation with all sides in what he termed a long process in a new push to end the conflict in the violence-plagued region.
Brit in doctor’s death case faces nominee business charges
Brit in doctor’s death case faces nominee business charges
Tuesday 9 June 2026 10:03 AM
KOH PANGAN: A British motorcyclist charged in the death of a prominent doctor on Koh Phangan will also face charges of running a tour boat business through a Thai nominee.
Thousands use up monthly co-pay quota in first week
Thousands use up monthly co-pay quota in first week
Monday 8 June 2026 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: More than 21.2 million people have spent money under the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Help Thais) co-payment scheme, with 142,610 users exhausting their full monthly entitlement of B1,000 during the programme’s first week, the Ministry of Finance said on Saturday (June 6).

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