Month: September 2025

Navy Soldiers Clear Minefield and Push Back Opposing Forces in Ban Chamrak

Trat: Navy soldiers successfully cleared a minefield in Ban Chamrak, Trat Province, effectively pushing back opposing forces and demolishing three buildings that had encroached on Thai sovereignty. In a separate development, villagers from Nong Chan, Sa Kaeo Province, provided food to frontline soldiers, and no unusual activity was reported. According

DSI Launches Operation DEV Shutdown Targeting Inwiptv Copyright Infringement Network

Bangkok: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is cracking down on all forms of online crime. Operation “DEV Shutdown” was launched to disrupt the inwiptv copyright infringement website network, linked to online gambling websites, causing hundreds of millions of baht in damages. According to Thai News Agency, the DSI is

Thai Authorities Seize Half a Ton of Crystal Methamphetamine in Phuket Waters

Bangkok: The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and the Royal Thai Navy have successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment, seizing half a ton of crystal methamphetamine and apprehending several suspects aboard a vessel off the coast of Phuket. According to Thai News Agency, the operation was announced by

Former Office of Buddhism Director Brought to Court in Temple Fund Embezzlement Case

Bangkok: Public prosecutors have taken Nopparat, the former director of the Office of Buddhism, to court over an alleged temple fund embezzlement case. They have opposed granting bail due to Nopparat’s previous flight to the United States and subsequent extradition back to Thailand for prosecution. According to Thai News Agency,

Giant Sinkhole Repair Nears Completion in Front of Vajira Hospital

Bangkok: Prepare to fill the giant hole tomorrow. The road is expected to be opened on October 9. According to Thai News Agency, the Engineering Institute of Thailand has announced plans to begin filling the giant sinkhole tomorrow, marking positive progress over the past six days. To ensure the road’s

Deputy Prime Minister Inspects Samsen Road Collapse Repairs to Meet October 8 Deadline

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, accompanied by Mr. Chaiyatham Promsorn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, visited the site of the Samsen Road collapse in front of Vajira Hospital to assess the ongoing repair efforts. The collapse, which took place on the morning

End of an Era: Yamo City Mourns the Loss of ‘Jay Kiao’, Tour Bus Queen

Bangkok: Mourning has enveloped the Cherdchai family and the wider community following the peaceful passing of Mrs. Suchinda Cherdchai, affectionately known as ‘Jay Kiao’, at the age of 88. The legendary figure, celebrated as the queen of Thai tour buses, died on the afternoon of September 27, 2025, at Bangkok