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…
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,…
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…
Netflix Thailand Unveils Exciting 2025 Lineup with Six Films and Three Series
Following the success of last year’s Tee Thai Tee Mun campaign, which showcased eight locally produced hits, Netflix Thailand has announced an ambitious slate of six films and three series…
Wallet scheme to resume in 2nd quarter
The third phase of the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout program is set to launch in the second quarter of this year, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. The fund distribution…
New Bangkok Speed Limit Faces Enforcement Challenges
Bangkok’s new speed limit has been in effect for over a month, but traffic police are still waiting for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to install artificial intelligence (AI) security…
Police Arrest Teen for Possession of Hand Grenade in Bangkok
Police officers from Khlong Tan Police Station and the Metropolitan Police Bureau arrested an 18-year-old, identified as Siripong, for possession of a hand grenade on February 7 at 8:30 PM.…