April 6, 2025

Death of Phongsri Woranuch, Thailand’s First Queen of Luk Thung, Saddens Entertainment Industry

Bangkok: The entertainment industry mourns the loss of Phongsri Woranuch, a revered national artist and Thailand’s first Queen of Luk Thung, who passed away peacefully at the age of 85 after battling lung cancer. According to Thai News Agency, Phongsri Woranuch, renowned for her contributions to Thai country music, succumbed to her illness after receiving treatment for a prolonged period.

OBEC Begins Accepting Applications for Basic Education Knowledge Level Examination

Bangkok: The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) is now accepting applications for the Basic Education Knowledge Level Examination, inviting Thai students and the general public to participate in this opportunity to gain educational qualifications. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Non-Formal Education (DNF) is facilitating the application process for the first round of registered subjects from

DSI Director-General Challenges Attorney General’s Decision in Icon Group Case

Bangkok: The Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has expressed disagreement with the Attorney General’s decision not to indict two key figures from The Icon Group Company Limited in a high-profile fraud case. The case involves the company and 19 other suspects accused of violating the Royal Decree on Fraudulent Loans to the Public B.E. 2527, among other

Family Seeks Justice After Police Shooting of 63-Year-Old Man

Bangkok: The family of a 63-year-old man who was shot and killed by police officers from Tao Poon Police Station are taking legal action, accusing the officers of using excessive force during the incident. The man, who was reportedly intoxicated and threatening his wife, was fatally shot when he allegedly attempted to attack the police with a knife. According to

Rescue Teams Recover More Bodies from Collapsed State Audit Office Building

Bangkok: Rescue teams have successfully recovered additional bodies from the site of the collapsed Office of the Auditor General building. On the ninth day of an intensive search operation, rescue workers and officials entered the designated search area to continue efforts in locating individuals trapped under the rubble. The latest developments in the operation have led to the retrieval of

Governor Chadchart Anticipates Highest Casualty Count in Zone C of Collapsed Building

Bangkok: Entering the 10th day of searching for victims in the collapsed Office of the Auditor General building, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt expects Zone C to hold the highest number of fatalities. Approximately 10-20 bodies have initially been discovered in this area. Meanwhile, “Chang Bird,” an electrical system worker, has disclosed ongoing disputes with the hiring company over unpaid wages despite

Heavy Machinery Intensifies Efforts in Zone D to Find Missing Persons

Bangkok: Heavy machinery continues to work, focusing on demolishing the remains of buildings in Zone D. This afternoon, the machinery resumed work, focusing on clearing and demolishing the remains of buildings in Zone D, and drilling holes to find more missing persons. According to Thai News Agency, progress in the search operation for the missing persons and the demolition of

Bangkok Building Collapse Death Toll Confirmed at 16: Further Search Efforts Underway

Bangkok: The deputy governor of Bangkok revealed that the number of people who died in the collapsed building, whose identities have been verified, is 16, with 78 more still under search. He also explained that the method of reporting the number of people who died will be adjusted so that the forensic department can confirm first. According to Thai News