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Australian Held in Pattaya Murder Claims Self-Defence, Offers Apology

Suspected Muslim Insurgent Attacks Kill Defence Volunteer, Injure Family in Thai Deep South

Omani Tourist Injured, Mahout Killed in Phang Nga Elephant Rampage

Turkish Arrested at Suvarnabhumi After 12kg Cocaine Found in Food Packaging

Court Upholds Dismissal of Former Deputy Police Chief ‘Big Joke’ Surachate

BANGKOK – The Supreme Administrative Court today upheld the dismissal of former deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, rejecting his appeal to be reinstated to the police service. ‘Big Joke’ Faces Lawsuit for Calling Police ‘Criminal Organisation’ Surachate was dismissed approximately two years ago following his indictment on charges of money laundering and […]

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Thailand Protests to Cambodia After Mortar Incident, Vows Proportional Response

BANGKOK – Thailand has formally protested to Cambodia following an incident this morning in which a Cambodian mortar round landed on Thai territory, injuring a Thai soldier. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the diplomatic démarche after chairing the weekly Cabinet meeting, stating that Thailand is seeking clarification from Cambodia and is prepared to respond if […]

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US Incursion Into Venezuela Fuels Thai Baht Rally

The Thai baht strengthened significantly this week, trading between 31.00 to 31.85 against the US dollar, as global markets reacted to geopolitical tensions following a US military incursion into Venezuela. The move triggered a surge in gold prices and spurred capital inflows into Thailand’s financial markets, the Bangkok Post reported. Thailand Tightens Reporting on Non-Resident […]

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Thailand Shuts Over 7,000 Cannabis Shops Amid Regulatory Overhaul

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has confirmed the closure of more than 7,000 cannabis shops following a sharp decline in license renewals under a newly implemented regulatory framework. As of January 5, 2025, Cabinet-approved regulations have introduced stricter controls over the cannabis industry, resulting in widespread closures across the country. New Thai Law […]

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The unprecedented kidnapping of Maduro

The opinions expressed in this article are personal and do not reflect those of Thailand News. Written By Isidoros Karderinis – The unprecedented kidnapping in the world annals, in the manner in which it took place, of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro constitutes not only a military intervention in a sovereign and independent country in violation […]

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