September 29, 2025

Chiang Mai Governor Prepares for Tropical Storm Bualoi, Expects Heavy Rain Tonight

Bangkok: Many areas are bracing for heavy rain due to Tropical Storm Bualoi. Chiang Mai has opened all floodgates to expedite the drainage of the Ping River into Doi Tao Lake and drained water from the Mae Ngad Dam in preparation for heavy rain expected tonight. Meanwhile, in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, water is overflowing from the spillway, warning residents to

Navy Soldiers Clear Minefield and Push Back Opposing Forces in Ban Chamrak

Trat: Navy soldiers successfully cleared a minefield in Ban Chamrak, Trat Province, effectively pushing back opposing forces and demolishing three buildings that had encroached on Thai sovereignty. In a separate development, villagers from Nong Chan, Sa Kaeo Province, provided food to frontline soldiers, and no unusual activity was reported. According to Thai News Agency, Admiral Jirapol Wongwit, Commander-in-Chief of the

DSI Launches Operation DEV Shutdown Targeting Inwiptv Copyright Infringement Network

Bangkok: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is cracking down on all forms of online crime. Operation “DEV Shutdown” was launched to disrupt the inwiptv copyright infringement website network, linked to online gambling websites, causing hundreds of millions of baht in damages. According to Thai News Agency, the DSI is advancing its policy, which aims to prevent and suppress online

Thai Authorities Seize Half a Ton of Crystal Methamphetamine in Phuket Waters

Bangkok: The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and the Royal Thai Navy have successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment, seizing half a ton of crystal methamphetamine and apprehending several suspects aboard a vessel off the coast of Phuket. According to Thai News Agency, the operation was announced by Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the ONCB. The

Parent Sentenced for Confrontation with Police Officer Outside St. Gabriel’s School

Bangkok: A male parent received a two-year prison sentence, suspended for one year, and a fine of 22,000 baht after an incident involving a police officer outside St. Gabriel’s School on Sam Sen Road. The confrontation occurred when the parent’s car, parked for five minutes to drop off his child, had its wheel locked, leading to the parent insulting the

Former Office of Buddhism Director Brought to Court in Temple Fund Embezzlement Case

Bangkok: Public prosecutors have taken Nopparat, the former director of the Office of Buddhism, to court over an alleged temple fund embezzlement case. They have opposed granting bail due to Nopparat’s previous flight to the United States and subsequent extradition back to Thailand for prosecution. According to Thai News Agency, Nopparat Benjawattanan, the former Director-General of the National Office of

Giant Sinkhole Repair Nears Completion in Front of Vajira Hospital

Bangkok: Prepare to fill the giant hole tomorrow. The road is expected to be opened on October 9. According to Thai News Agency, the Engineering Institute of Thailand has announced plans to begin filling the giant sinkhole tomorrow, marking positive progress over the past six days. To ensure the road’s readiness for public use, trucks will be employed for testing