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Democratic Republic of Congo Overwhelmed by Ebola Crisis as Dozens of Patients Flee Hospitals, Death Toll Reaches 220
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 220 people as hospitals in Ituri Province face attacks and patient escapes, with the rare Bundibugyo strain now classified as a major international health emergency.
Chinese suspect vanishes after violent attack on transwoman in Pattaya
A Chinese man fled Thailand after allegedly assaulting a transgender woman in a Pattaya hotel room, leaving her with injuries requiring 30 stitches before escaping through a fire exit and departing via Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Phipat Confused by Thawee's Remarks Calling Phuea Thai an Agent of the Blue Regime, Throws Question Back
Deputy PM Phipat dismissed accusations that opposition Phuea Thai is an agent of the ruling regime as normal politics, saying both government and opposition must perform their duties.
PMUFF Submits Draft Land Amnesty Bill for Poor Communities, Urges Government and Opposition to Fast-Track Legislation
A grassroots movement submitted a draft land amnesty bill to Parliament seeking justice for over 10 million poor families prosecuted under forest and state land policies that displaced them from ancestral settlements.
Well-known wild elephant "Plai Kor Kaew" shot dead in Chanthaburi
A well-known wild elephant named Plai Kor Kaew was found shot dead in a Chanthaburi orchard, bearing at least six gunshot wounds and reigniting concerns over escalating human-wildlife conflict in eastern Thailand.
Brutal Stepfather Confesses to Murder of Stepdaughter, Body Left in Bathroom; Child's Mother Beaten
A 38-year-old man has confessed to murdering his 13-year-old stepdaughter by binding and gagging her in a bathroom in Nong Bua Lamphu Province on May 25, while also severely beating the girl's mother, who was found unconscious after two day
Monastic Order Transfers Monk Accused of Drug Use; Complaining Monk Also Transferred
A monk accused of drug use and inappropriate behavior at a Buriram temple has been transferred to his original monastery in Pathum Thani following a monastic investigation; the complaining monk was also relocated.
Thai man kills 12 year old stepdaughter and attacks wife with knife
A man was arrested in Nong Bua Lamphu province after allegedly killing his 12-year-old stepdaughter and attacking his wife with a knife; the ex-convict confessed to both crimes.
NESDB Secretary Confident Thai Help Thai Plus Will Boost GDP by 0.4%, Submits Royal Decree Clarification to Deputy PM Pichai
The NESDB expects Thailand's Thai Help Thai Plus stimulus program to boost GDP by 0.4% and submitted a royal decree clarification to the Constitutional Court, with about 200 billion baht allocated to ease living costs and inflation pressure
BEM Reiterates: Old MRT Cards and MRT Plus Will No Longer Be Valid Starting June 1
Bangkok's MRT system will stop accepting old-model and MRT Plus cards from June 1, 2026, shifting entirely to EMV Contactless payments via credit and debit cards.
PM Discusses with French President to Elevate Thai-French Relations, Push Forward on Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement
Prime Minister Anutin met with French President Macron in Paris to boost bilateral trade in renewable energy and aerospace while advancing Thailand-EU free trade agreement negotiations, with both nations committing to strengthen their partn
Out-of-Control Van Crashes Into Stranded Bus in Pakistan, Killing 17 People
A runaway van struck a disabled bus and waiting passengers near Peshawar on May 25, killing at least 17 people who were standing outside the stalled vehicle.