August 21, 2025

Paethongtarn Audio Clip Case: Political Outcome Remains Unchanged Amidst Uncertainty

Bangkok: Academics have voiced their perspectives on the “Paethongtarn” audio clip case, suggesting that the political outcome is poised to remain unchanged, irrespective of whether Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra survives the legal scrutiny. They highlight the challenges facing the Prime Minister’s political future and the potential impact on the Pheu Thai Party and Thai politics overall. Should the government persist,

RBC Meeting Remains Silent, No Sign of Cambodia Participating

Sa kaeo: The RBC meeting remained quiet, with no sign of Cambodian participation. The Commander of the 19th Military Circle said he would definitely attend, but he didn’t know at what time. According to Thai News Agency, reporters reported at 9:30 p.m. the latest developments at the Officers’ Club, 19th Military Circle, Sa Kaeo Province, after the Army Spokesperson Team’s

Four Vietnamese Arrested with Ketamine and Ecstasy in Joint Operation

Bangkok: Four Vietnamese individuals were apprehended in a joint operation by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and Vietnamese authorities, leading to the seizure of ketamine, ecstasy, ecstasy powder, and a pill press. The operation highlights an ongoing effort to combat transnational drug trafficking networks. According to Thai News Agency, the arrest was announced by Pol. Lt. Gen.

Highway Police Arrest Man Smuggling Over a Million Methamphetamine Pills

Chumphon: Highway police intercepted a drug trafficking network carrying over a million methamphetamine pills intended for distribution in the southern region. The suspects involved were found to have a history of drug involvement. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Maj. Gen. Kongkrit Lertsitthikun, Commander of the Highway Police, along with relevant officials, announced the arrest of Mr. Suriya, a 49-year-old

ONCB and Department of Provincial Administration Collaborate to Tackle Drug Issues Through Centralized Data System

Bangkok: The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has partnered with the Department of Provincial Administration to integrate data into a centralized information system to combat drug-related issues effectively. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the ONCB, and Mr. Nirat Phongsithipaworn, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, have formalized this collaboration by

“Bhumtham” Sends Lawyer to Sue “Thanapon” for Defamation Over Criticism

Bangkok: Phumtham Wechayachai, serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior and currently acting as Prime Minister, has initiated legal action against Thanaporn Sriyakul, an academic and political analyst, for defamation. The lawsuit was prompted by Thanaporn’s critical remarks made during a television interview, where he commented on Phumtham’s handling of a situation on the Thai-Cambodian border, suggesting

Complaint Filed Against Government Lottery Office for Allowing Salak Plus to Compete with Small Investors

Bangkok: “Achariya” has lodged a formal complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against the Government Lottery Office, citing unfair practices in the distribution of lottery ticket quotas. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Atchariya Ruangrattanapong, who serves as the president of the Crime Victim Assistance Association, took the matter to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). He filed a complaint with

War Room Center Cracks Down on Call Center Gangs, Hunts Down Victims to Recover Money

Bangkok: Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelabutr, Inspector-General of the Royal Thai Police, in his capacity as Commander of the International Anti-Scam and Human Trafficking Syndicate Command Center (IAC) and Director of the Technology Crime Suppression Center, Royal Thai Police Headquarters, held a press conference on “Warroom Center Suppresses Call Center Gangs, Hunts Down Money to Repay Victims, MONEY CASH BACK, Close