April 21, 2025

OBEC Confirms Over 300,000 Vacancies for Mathayom Students in Thailand

Bangkok: The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has announced that there are over 300,000 vacancies available for students in Mathayom 1 and Mathayom 4, ensuring that all students will have a place to study. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Col. Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary-General of OBEC, reported that the selection process for students entering Mathayom 1 and Mathayom

Senator Premsak Criticizes Senate Casino Committee Over Concerns of Budget Waste

Bangkok: Senator Dr. Premsak Pirayura has raised concerns about the Senate Casino Committee, highlighting potential issues of budget waste and political maneuvering. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Premsak expressed skepticism over the committee’s purpose and the lengthy six-month consideration period. He suggested that the committee might be more focused on political negotiations rather than effective legislation. Dr. Premsak voiced

Three Thais Deny Allegations of Being Nominees in China Railway Co., Ltd. Case

Bangkok: Three Thai citizens accused of being nominees in holding shares for China Railway Co., Ltd. have denied the charges, asserting they are not acting on behalf of another entity. All three individuals acknowledged knowing each other, though the extent of their connection to a Chinese national involved in the case remains under investigation. According to Thai News Agency, Pol.

Three Thai Nationals Surrender in China Railway Company Nominee Case

Bangkok: Three Thai nationals involved in the China Railway Company’s nominee case have surrendered to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). According to Thai News Agency, the surrender comes after the DSI arrested Mr. Chuanling Zhang, a Chinese national and director of China Railway Number 10 (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Mr. Zhang was sent to court for detention, prompting the three

Inspector Prepares Clarification Letter Amidst NHRC Petition to Revoke Prison Regulations

Bangkok: The inspector is preparing to send a letter to the relevant persons to clarify after the NHRC petitioned the court to revoke the prison regulations, specifically the procedure for allowing former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to stay on the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital. The request challenges the validity of the Corrections Department’s procedures, citing potential human

Narcotics Suppression Police Arrest 2 in Massive Methamphetamine Smuggling Operation

Bangkok: Narcotics Suppression Bureau police have announced the arrest of two suspects involved in smuggling over 13 million methamphetamine pills, highlighting the increasing use of youths in drug transportation due to tightened border controls. The police revealed statistics on nationwide drug suppression operations from October 1, 2024, to the present, which have resulted in the arrest of over 100,000 suspects