November 27, 2025

Severe Flooding Persists in Southern Provinces as Some Areas Begin to Recede

Bangkok: The flood situation in several southern provinces remains concerning, although some areas are beginning to return to normal. In Trang Province, flooding has begun to recede in several areas, particularly in Na Yong, Ratsada, Huai Yot, Wang Wiset, Sikao, Palian, and Yan Ta Khao districts. However, the situation has not yet returned to normal and requires continued vigilance. In

Order for Hat Yai Police Superintendent Transfer Amid Flooding Issue

Hat yai: The “Superintendent of Hat Yai Police Station” has been reassigned to the Songkhla Provincial Police Operations Center, effectively removing him from his previous role. This decision comes in response to the ongoing flooding situation in the area. According to Thai News Agency, the transfer was formalized under Songkhla Provincial Police Order No. 1219/2025, which outlines the reassignment of

Flooding in Hat Yai Causes Widespread Damage as Water Recedes

Hat yai: Floodwaters in Hat Yai have begun to recede, revealing extensive damage across the region. Some areas, including the Khuan Lang Subdistrict Municipality and Hat Yai City Municipality, have experienced nearly complete destruction. According to Thai News Agency, the receding waters have laid bare the scale of devastation in affected areas. The two municipalities are among the hardest hit,

Kim Yong Market Suffers Heavy Damage Following Floods

Hat yai: ‘Kim Yong Market’, the economic center of Hat Yai, suffered heavy damage. A survey conducted after the flood situation began to ease revealed substantial destruction to buildings, shops, vehicles, and personal belongings. The residents of the area have been severely affected by the floodwaters. According to Thai News Agency, the aftermath of the flooding has left the community

Court Grants Bail to Premchai and Kriangsak in Auditor General Building Collapse Case

Bangkok: The Criminal Court has granted bail to Premchai Karnasuta and Kriangsak Kowatana, defendants in the Office of the Auditor General’s building collapse case, resulting in their release from prison. According to Thai News Agency, the Criminal Court issued a temporary release order for Premchai, the 17th defendant, and Kriangsak, the 20th defendant, in the case concerning the collapse of

ONCB Intercepts Transnational Vietnamese Network Smuggling Heroin to Australia

Bangkok: The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has successfully intercepted a transnational Vietnamese network involved in smuggling heroin to Australia. According to Thai News Agency, the operation began with the interception of an international outbound parcel at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where officers discovered 1.52 kilograms of heroin concealed within the package. This discovery led to an extensive investigation aimed

Corrupt Revenue Department Officials Arrested for Extortion Scheme

Bangkok: An accountant operating at the Bangkok Revenue Office was arrested for inflating taxes before extorting money from business operators in exchange for not paying taxes to the government. Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, Deputy Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, led a force from three agencies, including the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), and the

Thaksin Shinawatra Enjoys Family Reunion During New Year’s Visitation

Bangkok: Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited his family for the 20th time since his incarceration, as the country’s provincial prisons organized a day of in-person visits as part of a traditional New Year’s celebration. This occasion allowed families to dine together at the same table, and members of the Shinawatra family, including former Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra (“Ing”), Panthongtae