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Police Charge Sun Mingchen on 7 Major Counts: Modified M4 Rifles Not Military Weapons
Thai police have charged Chinese suspect Sun Mingchen on seven major counts involving weapons, explosives, and money laundering totaling over 815 million baht in damages, with investigations revealing modified M4 rifles were illegally assem
9-Year-Old Third Grader Dies After Being Struck by Playground Train Ride; Case Stalled After 10 Months, Family Receives No Compensation
A nine-year-old student died after being struck by a playground train ride in Udon Thani in July 2023, but the case remains stalled after ten months with the family receiving no compensation or support from the school.
Immigration Police Raid Chinese Spa in Rayong Over Prostitution Services
Immigration police raided a Chinese spa in Rayong after undercover officers discovered it was operating illegal prostitution services, arresting eight foreign nationals and identifying two Vietnamese women at the scene.
German Female Artist Proposes 'Vegetarian Train Cars' in Taiwan
German artist and vegetarian food entrepreneur Tan Manran sparked backlash after proposing dedicated vegetarian train cars in Taiwan to avoid the smell of pork rib bento boxes, a cherished part of Taiwan's railway culture.
3 Thai men arrested in Ecuador with 12 rare Galápagos iguanas
Three Thai nationals were arrested at an Ecuador airport with 12 endangered Galápagos marine iguanas hidden in their luggage, one of which died during transport with bound legs.
Six-Wheel Truck Crashes Into Vehicles at Checkpoint, Killing One and Injuring Multiple
A six-wheel truck crashed into stationary vehicles at a Highway 41 checkpoint in Chumphon Province on May 21, killing the driver and injuring four others; officials suspect a burst tire and brake failure caused the collision.
Tourism Authority Eyes Summer Blast Extension, Reallocates 70 Million Baht to Attract Long-Haul Charter Flights
Thailand's tourism authority is extending its Summer Blast program through September, reallocating 70 million baht to attract long-haul charter flights as international arrivals decline 3% and Middle East conflicts drive up airline costs.
Additional charges filed against police officers implicated in detention of five Chinese nationals; extortion ring investigation underway
A fifth police officer has been charged in connection with the detention of five Chinese nationals in Sarabury province, with authorities investigating whether the case involves an organized extortion ring spanning multiple police units and
Chaloem Chachoen FC Captain Chanyonrong Undergoes Right Ankle Surgery, Expected Recovery Time Two Months
Chachoen FC captain Chanyonrong Promsikaew has completed surgery for a chronic right ankle injury and faces a two-month recovery period before returning to the pitch.
Live from City Hall – Bangkok Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Thungkhru Hospital Construction
Bangkok broke ground on a new 100-bed hospital in Thungkhru District on May 8, with construction expected to wrap by 2027 and the facility opening to the public in 2028, addressing a healthcare gap in the rapidly growing area.
Around the Amulet World – Viewing the First Edition Coin of Luang Por Poom, Year 2520
A rare first-edition coin from Luang Por Poom, cast in 1934 for a merit-making ceremony in Bangkok, is among Thailand's most prized Buddhist amulets alongside other sought-after coins from revered monks across the country.
Sacred Amulet News – Luang Pho Eia Coin B.E. 2519 Commemorating the Hall of Comparison
Luang Pho Eia Kittiko, a revered Buddhist master from Prachuap Khiri Khan who passed away in 1978, was honored with commemorative amulets for his spiritual teachings and healing work throughout Thailand's eastern border region.