August 8, 2025

Raid Uncovers Corruption in Land Reform Office Benefiting Capitalists

Saraburi: “Big Tao” led a force to arrest officials from the Saraburi Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) and the village headman for colluding in the corruption of ALRO title deeds for 600-700 rai of land, benefiting investors who were building luxury homes. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, and

Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu Clarifies Use of Donated Funds

Lopburi: Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu has responded to recent inquiries concerning the allocation of its donated funds, amid ongoing discussions regarding the necessity of continued care for HIV patients at the temple. According to Thai News Agency, the temple has been at the center of public scrutiny following reports that prompted questions about how donations are being utilized. Wat

Thunderstorms Expected to Affect 60% of Bangkok and Surrounding Areas

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued an alert indicating a 60% chance of thunderstorms in Bangkok and its surrounding areas. This weather condition is expected to bring significant rainfall to the region, with the possibility of waves reaching over 2 meters in areas experiencing thunderstorms. According to Thai News Agency, the forecast for the next 24 hours highlights the impact

MCOT Celebrates Queen Mother’s Birthday with Alms-Giving Ceremony

Bangkok: MCOT Public Company Limited organized a special ceremony to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s birthday on August 12, 2025. The event featured a merit-making alms-giving ceremony for monks from Wat Phra Ram 9 Kanchanaphisek. This significant occasion was attended by Mr. Phatiyuth Jaisawang, Acting President and CEO, along with company executives and staff members. The ceremony

Ramkhamhaeng University Revokes Honorary Degree of Samdech Hun Sen

Bangkok: Ramkhamhaeng University has unanimously decided to revoke the honorary doctorate of philosophy degree previously awarded to Samdech Hun Sen. This decision was made during the university council’s 9/2025 meeting held at the Academic Resources and Administration Building. According to Thai News Agency, the honorary doctorate in political science was originally granted to Samdech Hun Sen during the university council’s

Cambodian Workers Returning Home in Large Numbers, Impacting Thai Construction Sector

Bangkok: Concerns over Cambodian news reports that land confiscation and citizenship will be revoked if people do not return to their country have led to a large number of Cambodian workers returning home, which is beginning to have an impact on Thailand, particularly in the construction sector. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labor has held a meeting to address the issue

Former Volunteer Testifies in Police Investigation Regarding Dr. B’s Donation Practices

Bangkok: Former members of the volunteer team of “Dr. B” secretly met with the police to give further testimony, confirming that the behavior regarding the 70:30 donations was as he had seen. According to Thai News Agency, a former volunteer team member of Dr. B’s, who appeared on the “Hon Krasae” program on August 6, 2015, arrived to give a

Cyber Police Submit Audio Clip of Hun Sen Ordering Dissident Hunt to NACC

Bangkok: Cyber police have submitted an audio clip of Hun Sen ordering the hunt for Cambodian political dissidents in Thailand to the Attorney General for consideration as to whether it constitutes an extraterritorial case. Police believe the accused in the audio clip may be involved in the case of ordering the murder of Lim Kimya. According to Thai News Agency,