Ex-legal officer caught for embezzling 10 million baht in Bangkok
Police have arrested a former senior legal officer of the Social Security Office, accused of embezzling over 10 million baht from the social security fund. The suspect, who had been…
Restaurants back easing booze laws
The Thai Restaurant Association has expressed support for the government’s review of the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon, suggesting that lifting the restriction could benefit restaurants and convenience…
Thailand Imposes Yearlong Freeze on Gun Carry Permits Amid Rising Violence
In an effort to tackle escalating gun violence, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have enacted a one-year suspension on new gun carry permits, effective February…
Bangkok Police Crack Down on Prostitution and Drugs in Nana Tourist Hotspot
Bangkok police have intensified efforts to clean up the Nana area, a well-known nightlife hub for foreign tourists, by cracking down on prostitution and drug-related activities. In a recent operation,…
Students who burnt peer with soup denied bail
Eight suspects involved in a physical assault and extortion case against a Bangkok University student have been denied bail. The first two suspects, Rasipa “Preem” Satchawan, 22, and Chakatpol “Oshi”…
Thai factory closures likely to worsen
According to the Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research), more Thai factories are expected to close this year than in the past two years, driven by a weakening manufacturing sector and ongoing…
Line BK targets double-digit loan gain
Line BK, the social banking platform under Kasikornbank (KBank), is aiming for double-digit loan growth this year despite a sluggish economic environment. The joint venture between KBank and Line Corp…
Bangkok Bus Ends Up Dangling in Mid-Air After Freak Accident
Late Monday night, emergency responders rushed to a bizarre accident scene in Bangkok—a city bus left hanging meters above the road, its front end tangled in overhead cables. The drama…
Four Japanese Men Arrested at Thailand-Myanmar Border for Alleged Crimes
Four Japanese men were caught in Mae Sot, Thailand, after illegally crossing the border into Myanmar. Thai police say they had active arrest warrants in Japan for drug-related crimes. The…
New SIM Registration Rules to Shrink Thailand’s Mobile Market
Thailand’s mobile market is about to take a hit as the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) rolls out stricter biometric authentication rules for SIM card registration. The goal? To…