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Government Urged to Address Root Causes of QAnon Beliefs Through Societal Reforms.

Bangkok: The complexity of the problem and the sensitivity of those who believe in the transnational fake news community QAnon, the far-right conspiracy theory, cannot be defeated by facts alone. It arises from bias, distrust of the government and various social institutions. According to Thai News Agency, anthropologists suggest that the government needs to restructure society, reduce inequality, and ensure

ONCB Secretary-General Launches Nationwide Campaign to Combat Drug Crisis.

Bangkok: Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat Lakboon, has inaugurated a collaborative effort with governors from 77 provinces aimed at expediting treatment and social rehabilitation in response to the drug crisis. This initiative, which involves the Operation Center for Accelerating Treatment, Social Rehabilitation, and Narcotics Prevention and Suppression, marks the commencement of

Trang Villagers Boost Economy with Popular Sun-Dried Catfish Production.

Trang: A group of enterprising villagers in Trang Province has found a lucrative venture in the production of sun-dried catfish, which has become so successful that it has led to an increase in catfish farming in the region. This initiative has created jobs and significantly boosted the local economy, generating tens of thousands of baht in additional income each month.

Justice Minister Announces New Regulations on Detention Outside Prisons Expected by Year-End.

BANGKOK: The Minister of Justice anticipates that the regulation of detention outside prisons will be implemented by the end of this year, following directives to investigate a case of alleged extortion at the Bangkok Special Prison. Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, the Minister of Justice, addressed concerns raised by Mr. Thanakun Jit-Issara, President of the Santi Prachadham Club, who filed a

Krabi’s Coral Reefs Show Promising Signs of Recovery After Bleaching Event.

Krabi: Officials from Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi Province surveyed shallow-water coral reefs in Zone 4 of the park’s islands and found that coral reefs were beginning to recover, the water was clear, and there were many schools of beautiful fish. It is expected that early next year, the area will be open for tourists

Commander Confirms Film Ratthaphum Yet to Postpone Charge Acknowledgement.

Bangkok: The Commander of the Crime Suppression Division has disclosed that Film Ratthaphum has not yet taken steps to delay acknowledging charges against him. Meanwhile, authorities are prepared to address any complaints regarding Madam Oi’s will, should she choose to file. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Col. Montree Thesakan, who leads the Crime Suppression Division, stated that no representative

Man Accepts Punishment for Killing Brother-in-Law in Nonthaburi Province.

Nonthaburi: The man who shot his brother-in-law has accepted punishment for his actions. The suspect, identified as Mr. Jakkapan or Por, aged 25, was involved in the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law, Mr. Chakrawat, aged 35, in a rice paddy. In a moment of grief, Mr. Jakkapan poured out his tears in front of his mother before bowing down to

Operation Grey Dragon’s Den: Major Crackdown on Nominee Businesses in Thailand.

Bangkok: Launching a historic operation to dismantle the grey dragon’s nest, authorities in Thailand have initiated a large-scale crackdown on the nominee business of horse companies. This operation has resulted in the uncovering of 442 companies involved, the arrest of more than a thousand suspects, and the identification of over 3 billion baht in circulated money. According to Thai News