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Chiang Mai Officials Summoned Following Gambling Den Raid
The Department of Provincial Administration has ordered key Chiang Mai district officials to explain their conduct after a gambling operation was discovered in their jurisdiction.
Thai Post ·
Phuket Governor Replaces Territorial Defense Unit Following Extortion Allegations
Phuket authorities have replaced a local Territorial Defense unit in Thalang district after reports surfaced of officers allegedly extorting money from citizens at drug checkpoints.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Thai Civil Servants May Soon Gain Flexibility in Healthcare Benefits
The Comptroller General's Department is drafting amendments to allow civil servants to choose between their standard benefits and the 'Gold Card' universal healthcare scheme.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Chiang Mai Officials Under Investigation Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Dens
The Department of Provincial Administration has ordered local officials in Chiang Mai to explain the reported operation of two major gambling dens in the city center.
Matichon Online ·
Phuket Governor Investigates Chabad Patong Over Business Operations
Phuket authorities have launched an investigation into the Chabad Patong center following a seven-day inspection, focusing on business practices and potential links to a Jewish cemetery.
Thai Post ·
Chiang Mai Police Chief Suspends Chang Phueak Station Commander Following Gambling Raid
The Chiang Mai Provincial Police Commander has ordered the transfer of the Chang Phueak Police Station chief after authorities discovered a large-scale illegal gambling operation in the area.
Thai Post ·
Four Monks Arrested in Buriram Drug Operation
Thai authorities have arrested four Buddhist monks in Buriram following a drug investigation that uncovered a significant trafficking network.
Khaosod English ·
Taiwanese man arrested following discovery of Thai woman's body
A 43-year-old man has been taken into custody in Taiwan after the remains of his 36-year-old Thai girlfriend were discovered in a freezer.
Khaosod English ·
43-Year-Old Man Arrested for Motorcycle Theft Ring in Sisaket
Police in Sisaket have apprehended a 43-year-old man accused of stealing motorcycles across the province to trade for methamphetamine.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Phuket Governor Orders Replacement of Thalang Volunteer Defense Corps Following Extortion Allegations
The Governor of Phuket has ordered the immediate replacement of the entire Thalang Volunteer Defense Corps unit following reports of extortion at a drug checkpoint.
Matichon Online ·
Abbot and Monk Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession in Buriram
A local temple in Buriram has suspended its religious activities following the arrest of its abbot and a monk on drug-related charges.
Thai Post ·
Wang Thonglang Police Conduct Inspections of Local Establishments
Police in Bangkok's Wang Thonglang district have launched proactive inspections of local businesses to enforce strict prohibitions against illegal drugs and firearms.
Matichon Online ·
Debate Continues Over 'Social Peace' Bill and Lèse-Majesté Cases
A legal expert suggests that the proposed Social Peace Enhancement Act could offer alternative measures for Section 112 cases, even if they are not explicitly granted amnesty.
Matichon Online ·
Senator Thewarit Expresses Confusion Over Inclusion in Senate Election Collusion Case
Senator Thewarit has publicly questioned his inclusion in a list of individuals cleared in a Senate election collusion case, stating he was never investigated or charged.
Matichon Online ·
Suan Dusit Poll Reveals Declining Public Trust in Thai Justice System
A recent survey by Suan Dusit Poll indicates that a significant portion of the Thai public is expressing growing skepticism toward the national justice system.
Thai Post ·
Election Commission Moves to Prosecute 36 Senate Candidates Over Collusion Allegations
Thailand's Election Commission has officially moved to prosecute 36 candidates for alleged collusion in the recent Senate election, while dismissing complaints against 135 others.
Matichon Online ·
Taiwanese Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Thai Woman
A 43-year-old Taiwanese man has been detained following the discovery of a 36-year-old Thai woman's body in a freezer at his workplace in Taichung.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Customs Region 2 Seizes Contraband Worth Over 238 Million Baht
Thai Customs Region 2 has confiscated a large shipment of foreign-origin goods, including clothing and electronics, valued at over 238 million baht.
Thai Post ·
