Bangkok: Seven Central Traffic Police officers have come under scrutiny after allegedly attacking an innocent driver during a routine checkpoint operation intended to test for alcohol on Prasertmanukit Road. The victim’s family has filed a formal complaint against the officers, citing excessive force and wrongful arrest. According to Thai News Agency, the incident occurred at approximately 2:14 a.m. when the

Bangkok: The Meteorology Department has issued a weather alert indicating that the southern region of Thailand is set to experience heavy rainfall in certain areas, while Bangkok will see a slight rise in temperatures alongside morning fog. According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department has reported that the lower South will be subjected to heavy rain, prompting residents in

Bangkok: The Minister of Justice, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, officially opened the Anti-Corruption and Ethics Promotion Week for the fiscal year 2025, advocating for a policy of “Justice Against Corruption, Transparency, No Corruption.” He emphasized the need for newborn generations to be educated against supporting corruption and misconduct in any form. He also highlighted the responsibility of parliament, government, courts,

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

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: 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.

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: 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