Category: General

Mother Shocked as Son Steps on Landmine in Surin Province

Surin: A mother was left in shock after not speaking with her son for a day, only to discover he had stepped on a landmine and seriously injured his left ankle while patrolling the Ta Muen Thom temple area in Surin province. The incident involved seven soldiers patrolling the area

Thailand Calls for Global Attention as Cambodia Continues Landmine Deployment

Bangkok: Thailand has urged the international community to closely monitor Cambodia’s continued deployment of landmines along the Thai border. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to lead a diplomatic mission to Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket. Military observers are scheduled for deployment on August 18, demanding Cambodia halt its violations

Surrogate Mother Broker Arrested While Traveling to Hong Kong

Bangkok: DSI, together with Immigration Bureau 2, arrested a broker who arranged for women to be hired as surrogates while traveling to Hong Kong at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The Department of Special Investigation’s Trace and Intelligence Center, in conjunction with officers from the Crime Suppression Division, Immigration Bureau Division 2, Suvarnabhumi

Dr. B’s Lawyer Defends Use of Donated Funds Amid Misuse Allegations

Bangkok: Dr. B’s lawyer has asserted that the funds donated to his client were used appropriately, despite donors’ intentions for a different project. The lawyer, Mr. Santi Panyachairaksa, representing Mr. Seksan (Dr. B), emphasized that there was no misuse of funds, stating that cash was utilized as there was no

Suebphong Testifies in Perjury Case Against Ramkhamhaeng University Acting President

Bangkok: Suebphong Prabyai, the former president of Ramkhamhaeng University, appeared in court for the first witness hearing in the case against the acting president of the university, Wuttisak Lapcharoensap, and his associates for perjury. The lawsuit, initiated by Suebphong, was filed in 2022 and accuses the university officials of false

Sakon nakhon: Another incident has emerged in the Buddhist community as police uncovered a monk and a laywoman together in a sedan parked on the side of a canal in Ban Phan, Khamin Subdistrict, Mueang District, Sakon Nakhon Province. The monk, identified as Phra Chainarong, 53, was from a temple in So Phisai District, Bueng Kan Province. Upon discovery, authorities performed a disrobing ceremony for the monk at a nearby temple and conducted a urine test, which returned negative for drugs. However, the vehicle was found to have a fake license plate, prompting its seizure for further investigation.

According to Thai News Agency, reporters visiting the Khumin Police Station observed the sedan parked among evidence storage. The vehicle’s side and rear windows were heavily tinted, while the front window remained clear, revealing the interior. Inside, a pile of monk’s robes belonging to Tid Chainarong was found on the

Police Investigate Financial Irregularities at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu

Bangkok: Police are intensifying their investigation into the financial dealings of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu, focusing on the donation money trails spanning 20-30 years. The inquiry follows revelations that funds were channeled to multiple accounts, including foundations and various individuals, prompting authorities to seek information from the abbot. According

Border Situation Risks Second Round of Clashes

Surin: Multiple sources confirm that the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border will escalate in the next two days, risking a second round of clashes. Surin provincial authorities have therefore issued warnings to village headmen and subdistrict heads, urging villagers to prepare for emergencies. According to Thai News Agency, a news