June 17, 2025

Kusumalawati Petitions Prime Minister for Removal of Anutin

Bangkok: Ms. Kusumalawati Sirikomut, a former MP of Mahasarakham and former Senate candidate, has submitted a formal petition to Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra, seeking the removal of Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul from his positions as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Mr. Somkid Chuekong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, received the documents on behalf of the Prime Minister. According

First Day of Ban on Thai Workers at Cambodian Casinos Causes Major Shift in Border Dynamics

Poipet: The atmosphere at the Khlong Luek checkpoint in Sa Kaeo Province, the primary trade gateway between Thailand and Cambodia, was notably altered today due to the implementation of new measures restricting Thai nationals from crossing into Cambodia for work or leisure at casinos and entertainment venues. According to Thai News Agency, the Burapha Force’s directive resulted in a dramatic

Royal Thai Army Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Ubon Ratchathani

Ubon Ratchathani: An emergency landing was executed by a Royal Thai Army helicopter this afternoon due to a malfunction while on a supply delivery mission in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The incident occurred as the helicopter, part of the 2nd Army Region, was executing a mission to exchange personnel and deliver supplies to a base of operations in Nam Yuen District.

Jealous South Korean Man Detained After Assaulting and Imprisoning Ex-Thai Girlfriend

Pattaya: A jealous South Korean man locked his Thai ex-girlfriend in a room for nearly 24 hours and beat her badly after failing to reconcile with her and finding out that she was seeing a Chinese man. Pattaya City Police led forces to surround a room of a nail salon in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province

Famed Comedian ‘Ah Chee Siang Lo’ Passes Away at 57

Nakhon Ratchasima: The legend of ‘Ah Chee Siang Lo’, a renowned comedian, has come to an unexpected end. He passed away from sudden heart failure at the age of 57. His family and colleagues are struggling to come to terms with the loss, as they were planning for his return to the entertainment scene. According to Thai News Agency, the

World Desert and Drought Day 2025: Land Development Department Promotes Global Land Restoration Efforts

Bangkok: The Land Development Department organized the World Desert and Drought Day 2025, promoting the concept of land restoration, creating economic opportunities, emphasizing the integration of all sectors, and developing sustainable agriculture and the environment. Ms. Anongnat Chakaew, Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, presided over the opening ceremony of ‘World Desertification and Drought Day’ 2025 under the

Impact of Border Trade at Chong Chom, Surin Province

Chong Chom: Vegetable and fruit vendors at the Chong Chom border market in Kap Choeng District, Surin Province, are anxiously waiting to see whether they will be able to export to Cambodia tomorrow (18 June) after Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, threatened to stop importing vegetables and fruits if Thailand does not reopen the border as normal, which

Raid on Gambling Den and Call Center Gang in the Middle of Pattaya

Pattaya: Immigration, Pattaya police and local government officials join forces to raid a gambling den and call center in the middle of Pattaya, arresting more than 50 foreign suspects. According to Thai News Agency, the coordinated operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies targeting illegal activities in the city. The raid resulted in the arrest of over 50 foreign nationals who