Sisaket: Over eight tense hours unfolded as a drug dealer, armed with an AK-47 assault rifle, threatened to shoot police officers in a dramatic standoff in Sisaket Province. The standoff, involving the 238 Task Force and local authorities, concluded with the suspect’s surrender. According to Thai News Agency, the incident began when 35-year-old Wirasak, who has a history of drug

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has revealed signs of a storm forming in the South China Sea between September 25 and 26. The department is closely monitoring the possibility of a storm hitting Thailand. The department emphasizes the need to watch out for heavy and accumulated rainfall from September 22 to 25, which could trigger flash floods, mudslides, and flooding in

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that Thailand is expected to experience increased rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain anticipated in certain areas of the eastern region and along the western coast of the southern region. This warning specifically highlights the provinces of Ranong, Phang Nga, Chanthaburi, and Trat, urging residents to exercise caution. According to Thai

Bangkok: The Royal Irrigation Department has announced an increase in the water discharge rate through the Chao Phraya Dam to 2,100 cubic meters per second, beginning at 11:00 a.m. today, in an effort to maintain control over water levels upstream. The department is also deploying water-pushing equipment and accelerating the flow of water into the Tha Chin River to mitigate

Bangkok: The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has delivered a verdict in a high-profile extortion case involving Mr. Srisuwan Janya, Mr. Jeng Dokjik, and five others accused of extorting money from the Director-General of the Rice Department. The court sentenced Mr. Jeng Dokjik to six years in prison, while Mr. Srisuwan and his associates received four-year sentences

Bangkok: The Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau has initiated an investigation into the potential misuse of donations received by Wat Na Pa Pong, raising questions about the management of the temple’s financial affairs. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, reported progress following a complaint filed with the

Bangkok: The court has granted bail to Jeng Dokjik and Srisuwan with a surety of 600,000 baht each, under the condition that they do not leave the country. Both individuals are preparing to appeal their case, expressing confidence that the court will deliver justice. According to Thai News Agency, Jeng Dokjik, also known as Mr. Yosawarit Chuaklom, expressed his respect

Pathum thani: Attorney Ananchai asserts that the case against a famous monk in Pathum Thani will not be 100% successful. Attorney Ananchai has 100% confirmed the case of a famous monk transferring over 12 million baht to Germany. He urged the police to expedite the investigation into the financial connections of a close female devotee. According to Thai News Agency,