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Government Officials Prohibited from Collecting ID Cards for Election Use

Bangkok: Government officials, village headmen, and sub-district chiefs are prohibited from collecting citizen identification cards for election purposes. The Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration has issued an urgent order prohibiting such actions, emphasizing strict legal consequences for violators. According to Thai News Agency, on December 26, 2025, Mr. Narucha Khosasilvilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, sent

Phuket Commemorates 21st Anniversary of 2004 Tsunami with Merit-Making Ceremony

Phuket: Phuket province held a merit-making ceremony to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the tsunami that struck the Andaman coast. According to Thai News Agency, the event was a multi-religious ceremony dedicated to those who lost their lives in the catastrophic tsunami on December 26, 2004. At the Mai Khao Cemetery in the Mai Khao Subdistrict of Thalang District, families

Israel Recognizes Somaliland as an Independent State, Ushering in New Geopolitical Dynamics

Tel aviv: Israel has become the first country in the world to officially recognize the “Republic of Somaliland” as an independent and sovereign state. This decision is seen as a potential shift in the power structure in the region and a significant test for the Somali government, which has consistently opposed independence. According to Thai News Agency, Israeli Prime Minister

Thai Crime Reporters Suspend Tradition of Nicknaming Police Officers in 2025

Bangkok: In an unprecedented move, the Association of Crime Reporters and Photographers of Thailand has announced the suspension of its long-standing tradition of assigning nicknames to police officers in 2025. This decision marks a significant shift in the relationship between the Thai media and law enforcement. According to Thai News Agency, the association released a statement on December 26, 2025,

Detective Dies After Falling From Third-Floor Balcony in Bangkok

Bangkok: A detective from the Metropolitan Police Division 5 died after falling from a third-floor balcony while attempting to move a mattress. The incident occurred at a commercial building in the Khlong Maha Nak Subdistrict, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District. According to Thai News Agency, at 8:30 PM yesterday, police at Phlapphla Chai 1 Police Station received a report about

Myanmar Elections: Time to Rebrand the Military

Yangon: In two days, Myanmar is set to hold elections despite the ongoing civil war, marking a critical moment in the nation’s tumultuous political landscape. The elections are being closely watched as the military seeks to rebrand itself amidst widespread conflict and political tension. According to Thai News Agency, the elections are taking place under extraordinary circumstances, with the military

Gunman Gan Vellfire Remanded in Custody as Police Oppose Bail

Bangkok: “Gan Vellfire,” also known as Mr. Songkran, has been remanded in custody following police concerns that he might flee if granted bail. The 37-year-old suspect, wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Criminal Court, faces charges of intentional homicide, attempted homicide, and violations of the Firearms Act. According to Thai News Agency, the incident took place in the