Future Forward Leader Hit With Sedition Charge
BANGKOK — Another serious legal threat has hit the leader of Future Forward Party, this time an accusation of sedition.
German programmer found dead at Pathum Thani home with note
PATHUM THANI — 7 June 2026, A German man was found dead at his home in Pathum Thani province on Sunday morning, his body...
Thailand Announces 60-Day Visa Exemption for 90 Countries
Regarding the screening of tourists entering the country, Prime Minister Srettha said that we started implementing this last year by offering visa exemption
Gov’t Rejects Proposal to Postpone May Holidays
BANGKOK — The Cabinet on Tuesday voted down a proposal by the coronavirus taskforce to postpone all public holidays in May.
The iCon Group “18 Bosses” Are Arrested and Spend a Night in Cell
At least 18 "bosses" of Di Icon Group, a direct sales business accused of operating a ponzi scheme, have been arrested. Among them are Boss Paul Waratphon Waratthawarakun, 41, and three famous celebrities.
Holiday Set to Observe Royal Cremation of King Bhumibol
BANGKOK — His Majesty the Late King’s cremation on Oct. 26 will be marked with a national public holiday, the interim cabinet announced Tuesday.
Tributes pour in for school director who died after shielding students in Hat Yai...
HAT YAI — Tributes have poured in for Mrs. Sasipatchara Sinsamosorn, director of Patong Prathan Khiriwat School, who died after being shot while volunteering...
King’s Death Left ‘Hole in Heart’ of Loyalist Critic Sulak
BANGKOK — For 100 days, the old man will wear white, even at home. He will observe basic Buddhist precepts and avoid meat, all in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away two weeks ago.
Bounty Hunters Turn in Friends, Bloggers Who Post Booze Pics
BANGKOK — An admin who ran a Facebook page educating Thais on different types of craft beer said he was surprised health officials demanded a fine of 50,000 baht for “advertising” alcohol on social media. Officials told him they received a tip-off from someone.
Policeman Rewarded 10,000 Baht For Declining Bribe
BANGKOK — In a new effort to combat corruption among Thailand’s law enforcement agencies, the Metropolitan Police department has started giving out monetary rewards to officers who refuse to accept bribes.
