July 21, 2025

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

Cyber CAT Initiative Shields Students from Online Fraud

Chiang mai: The 4th Regional Office of the Royal Thai Police has announced the successful outcomes of the Cyber CAT project, which aims to protect students from online fraud. This initiative is part of a broader strategy implemented by the Technology Crime Suppression Division 4, under the direction of Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiwpaen, to empower students and youth with

Push for the ’20 Baht Maximum Electric Train Policy’ to Be Implemented by October 1st

Bangkok: “Suriya” thanked the Bangkok governor after discussions to reach an understanding and provide full cooperation, joining forces to push for the “20 baht maximum electric train policy” to be implemented by October 1st. He stated that the latest is to accelerate the creation of a joint ticket promotion fund, drawing accumulated revenue from the MRTA to compensate for the

Comptroller General’s Department Clarifies Single Bidder Procurement Process for 157 Billion Baht Stimulus Budget

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has clarified that only one bidder will not automatically secure the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget job. According to Thai News Agency, Mrs. Patricia Mongkolvanich, Director-General of the Comptroller General’s Department, addressed reports suggesting that procurement could proceed by submitting a single bidder who would receive the work immediately. Mrs. Mongkolvanich referred to a

Ekanat’s Initiative Leads to Closure of Illegal Factories in EEC

Chachoengsao: Ekkanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, has taken decisive action in line with government policy, deploying ‘Team Sud Soi’ to dismantle illegal factories in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The initiative aims to combat the industrial waste import gang and address the covert burial of toxic waste in Chachoengsao-Rayong, under the directive ‘Close the Door and Beat the Devil’. According

SME D Bank Launches Initiative to Support Northern Region Entrepreneurs

Chiang mai: SME D Bank is taking a significant step to assist entrepreneurs in the northern region by organizing the event ‘Government Banks Help the People’ in Chiang Mai Province. This initiative aims to provide Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to low-interest loans and additional promotional benefits. According to Thai News Agency, the Small and Medium Enterprise Development