August 16, 2025

TAT Commemorates 65th Anniversary with ‘OSOTHO & FRIENDS Garden Fair’

Bangkok: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is celebrating its 65th anniversary by inviting people to the ‘OSOTHO and FRIENDS Garden Fair’ at the Museum of Siam. According to Thai News Agency, the event will take place from August 15-17, featuring a green-themed garden fair aimed at promoting eco-friendly tourism and celebrating TAT’s history. The fair, organized by TAT, includes

Wat Khrueawan’s Former Treasurer Accused of Embezzling 56 Million Baht

Bangkok: Wat Khrueawan held a press conference to clarify the legal proceedings against the former treasurer for embezzling 56 million baht from temple funds. A 10-year background check revealed 240 instances of forging the abbot’s signature. The abbot admitted to being disappointed and regretful for having trusted someone close to him. According to Thai News Agency, the temple’s legal secretary

ASEAN Diplomatic Delegation Visits Phu Makhuea for Mine Clearance Observation

Phu makhuea: “Maris” leads the ASEAN diplomatic delegation from the Ottawa Convention to visit Phu Makhuea area. Mr. Maris Sengiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with a delegation of diplomats from 33 ASEAN member countries and states party to the Ottawa Convention, one organization, and two international organizations, visited the area near the Phu Makhuea Operations Unit, Kantharalak District, Sisaket

Modified Sedan Crash Causes Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up on Expressway

Nonthaburi: A modified sedan lost control and crashed into 10 cars on the expressway, causing a major traffic disruption. The accident took place at the Muang Thong Thani entrance heading towards Bang Pa-in, as captured by a dashcam at 12:59 AM. According to Thai News Agency, three white sedans were racing at high speeds when they collided, resulting in a

People’s Party Fields Suthat Yala for Chiang Rai District 7 MP Race

Chiang rai: The People’s Party has announced Suthat Yala as their candidate for the upcoming MP election in Chiang Rai District 7, challenging the incumbent Pheu Thai Party for the seat. According to Thai News Agency, the Election Commission opened registration for the Chiang Rai Constituency 7 election on August 13th, with the process taking place at the Chiang Saen

Raid on Illegal Chinese Pub Uncovers Over 300 Patrons in Bangkok

Bangkok: Police from Huai Khwang Police Station and related agencies raided a Chinese pub illegally operating and found over 300 tourists, with six testing positive for drugs. According to Thai News Agency, last midnight, officers from Huai Khwang Police Station, along with several agencies including the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, the Women and Child Protection Division, and the

Police Raid Unlicensed Bangkok Venue, Arrest 41 Myanmar Nationals After Drug Tests

Bangkok: Wang Thonglang Police Station officers raided a drug party involving Myanmar nationals. Urine tests revealed 41 people tested positive for drugs. They responded to the ‘NO Drugs NO Dealers’ campaign and raided an unlicensed entertainment venue. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Siam Bunsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, along with other senior police officials, ordered

Arrest of Illegal Myanmar Labor Smuggling Ring

Kanchanaburi: Soldiers, police, and the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission join forces to arrest a gang smuggling 20 illegal Myanmar workers into Thailand. On August 16, 2015, Maj. Gen. Atsawut Panyarachun, Commander of the 9th Infantry Division and Commander of the Surasee Force, along with Mr. Athit Intra, Governor of Kanchanaburi Province, received a tip from local sources that there would