Calls for tougher punishments for serious crimes committed “intentionally” by juvenile delinquents are gaining momentum as more parliamentarians expressed their support for such a move on Thursday. Thai Teens Exposed in Brutal Assault and Murder of Mentally Ill Woman in Sa Kaeo The calls come in the wake of the brutal slaying of a middle-aged […]
In an urgent response to the escalating air pollution crisis in Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has tasked the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with implementing comprehensive measures to address the situation. Bangkok on High Alert for Rising Dust Pollution Levels The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) this week reported alarming levels of […]
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has reported a surge in cybercrime in Thailand, with losses amounting to 6.76 billion baht over the last 70 days. While the bureau noted a decrease in call center scams, there has been an increase in fraudulent activities related to extra income opportunities and loan scams, which are frequently […]
BANGKOK, Jan 17 (TNA) – The Criminal Court has acquitted 32 leaders and members of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) of insurrection charges in connection with the seizure of Don Mueang Airport during their anti-government protest in 2008. Court postpones ruling on PAD core members regarding airport seizures in 2008 However, the court decided […]
The Foreign Ministry invites the Israeli Ambassador to Thailand to a meeting to express its dissatisfaction with her embassy’s campaign last week for the release of those, including Thai nationals, still held hostage by Hamas, stating that it could affect the ongoing negotiations, said Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara in Switzerland. Eight Thai hostages still remain […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is distributing agricultural land title deeds to 25,000 farmers across the country today (Jan 15), converting the “Sor Por Kor 4-01” documents, previously issued as permits for land use in reform areas, into official land titles. Thai government prepares land ownership papers for farmers This change […]
BANGKOK, Jan 15 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has traveled to attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, emphasizing Thailand’s potential and readiness to drive global issues. World Economic Forum calls to raise retirement age to at least 70 The prime minister posted a message on X while traveling from Suvarnabhumi […]
Long Covid-19 infections and multiple Covid-19 vaccinations might let hidden diseases surface, weaken immunity and lead to cancer and brain disorders, according to authorities from Chulalongkorn and Rangsit universities. Highly transmissible but mild Covid strain now dominant The warning came from Prof Dr Thiravat Hemachudha, director of the Thai Red Cross Emerging Infectious Diseases Health […]
