July 21, 2025

Minister Narumon’s Casual Attire Sparks Social Media Criticism During Southern Visit

Bangkok: Deputy Minister of Education clarifies that Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat’s recent trip to the southern provinces did not emphasize ceremonial aspects, and there was no need for formal attire from teachers and students during her visit. According to Thai News Agency, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Suthep Kaengsanthia, addressed the criticism surrounding Minister Narumon’s choice of attire

Thai Students Encouraged to Compete in PMWC 2025 World Mathematics Contest

Bangkok: The Ministry of Education is motivating Thai students to participate in the PMWC 2025 World Mathematics Competition, recognizing the efforts of 93 students who have gained international acclaim. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Minister of Education, addressed a group of 12 Thai student representatives who will participate in the 2025 Po Leung Kuk 25th Primary Mathematics World Contest (PMWC

Inspection Underway for Financial Documents at Wat Nakhon Sawan

Nakhon sawan: Deputy Commander of the Anti-Corruption Division led a team to inspect the financial documents of “Wat Nakhon Sawan”. Initially, almost all of them have been collected, with a detailed inspection scheduled for tomorrow. According to Thai News Agency, officials from the Anti-Corruption Commission (AC), the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), and the Nakhon

Jeans Trader Shoots and Wounds Competitor Before Killing Himself

Bangkok: A second-hand jeans vendor grabbed a gun and shot a rival vendor selling the same pair of jeans in the middle of a market, injuring two after he thought his opponent was dead before shooting himself. Rat Burana Police Station received a report of a shooting incident with injuries and deaths. The incident occurred at a market in Soi

NACC Investigates ‘Tid Srit’s’ Money Trail for Potential Temple Corruption and Misconduct

Nakhon sawan: The commander of the Anti-Corruption Division convened a meeting with the working group to explore potential links between ‘Tid Srit’s’ financial activities and alleged temple corruption or misconduct involving a wealthy woman. The investigation team has been dispatched to the temple in Nakhon Sawan for a detailed fact-finding mission. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Col. Prasong Chalermphan,

ONCB Intensifies Crackdown, Arrests Members of ‘Ai Yi So’ Drug Network

Bangkok: The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has expanded its operation to dismantle the ‘Ai Yi So’ drug trafficking network, resulting in the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of significant quantities of narcotics and assets in Samut Prakan Province. The operation yielded 150 kg of ketamine and 5 kg of crystal methamphetamine, with assets valued over

Nakhon Sawan Temple Ready to Explain Financial Accounts After Former Abbot Disrobes

Nakhon sawan: Nakhon Sawan Temple is ready to explain all issues, preparing financial documents for inspection after the former abbot disrobed. Phra Khru Suthithambandit, assistant abbot, has prepared for the inspection of the temple’s income and expenditure accounts and nearly 20 bank books from 2021 to the present so that the committee from the Office of Buddhism and the district

Deputy Commander Confirms Wat Muang Was Not Abandoned; Gold Discovered

Bangkok: Deputy Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has confirmed that Wat Muang, a temple embroiled in a financial scandal, was not abandoned, and some gold has been recovered. The temple’s abbot, Phra Ratcha Wachiraphatthanathorn, known as Chao Khun Narong, is reportedly experiencing memory loss but does not have Alzheimer’s. An investigation into the temple’s finances is ongoing. According