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Illegal Bar Raided in Downtown Chiang Mai, 12 Undocumented Migrant Workers Arrested
Tourist Police raided a Chiang Mai bar and arrested 12 Myanmar workers whose permits didn't match their registered employers, violating work authorization rules.
Major Fire Engulfs Used Car Lot in Samut Sakhon, Nine Vehicles Destroyed
A fire destroyed three vehicles and damaged six others at a used car lot in Samut Sakhon on May 23, with the blaze believed to have started from faulty wiring or an engine spark in one of the parked cars.
Tragedy as 13-Year-Old Boy Drowns While Attempting to Rescue Struggling Friend
A 13-year-old boy drowned while attempting to rescue his 14-year-old friend who was struggling in strong currents at Tharuean Pier in Bangkok; both bodies were recovered after more than two hours of searching.
Dr. Joh Promotes Bangkok Studio Policy to Develop Vocational Schools and Create Jobs and Income for Bangkok Residents
Bangkok governor candidate Chaiyawat Sathawarwijit unveiled a "Bangkok Studio" plan to transform vocational schools into job-matching hubs that connect trainees with employers and boost resident income.
Two Students Granted Bail of 50,000 Baht Each in High-Speed Crash Case Against Traffic Police
Two university students were released on 50,000-baht bail each after a vehicle struck a traffic police officer at a checkpoint in Bangkok on May 22, seriously injuring him during a reckless driving incident.
Indian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan for Posting Gun-Toting Videos on Social Media, Found Dealing Drugs at Parties
Indian national arrested on Koh Phangan after posting armed videos on social media while dealing drugs at parties; police seized methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine and a firearm from his residence.
PM Assures Thai Expats in Paris: Border Gates Will Not Open, Warns UNESCO to Inspect Thai Territory if Cambodia Requests World Heritage Survey
Thai PM Anutin vowed during a Paris visit that Thailand will never surrender territory to Cambodia, warning UNESCO to inspect Thai border areas if the neighboring country requests surveys of damaged heritage sites.
Pattani Advances to Thai League After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Nongbua
Pattani FC secured their first-ever promotion to Thailand's top division after defeating Nongbua Pitchaya on penalties in a League 2 playoff final, winning 5-4 in the shootout after the aggregate score remained 3-3.
Thawee flags 400 billion baht borrowing as potential fiscal misconduct; insists aid must reach all groups as entire nation bears debt burden
Opposition leader Thawee Sodsong questions whether the government is legally using 400 billion baht in emergency borrowing to fund welfare payments, arguing the entire nation will bear the debt burden while aid may not reach those most in n
Turkish Man Dies in Hotel Room After Swallowing Drug Capsules That Ruptured in His Stomach
A 24-year-old Turkish man died in a Samut Prakan hotel room after drug capsules he swallowed ruptured in his stomach, causing cardiac arrest. Over 50 packages were found scattered in the room after he ingested them to smuggle past customs.
May 24 National Community Forest Day: Campaign to Raise Awareness and Conserve Forests
Thailand celebrates National Community Forest Day on May 24 to promote conservation and raise awareness of over 12,000 community forests that support 5 million households across the country.
Forum Discusses Thailand's Political Transition (or Lack Thereof): Perspectives from 2023-2026
Thai political experts discussed how the country experienced two elections between 2023-2026 but failed to achieve meaningful democratic transition, with the rigid 2017 Constitution perpetuating the power structure established by the 2014 c