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Aug 29, 2023

PM Srettha Announces Finalized Cabinet Line-up

Newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Monday that his cabinet lineup has been finalized. This comes amid speculation that the new defense minister could be a civilian member of the prime minister's Pheu Thai Party. Newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Monday that his cabinet lineup has been finalized. This comes amid speculation that the new defense minister could be a civilian member of the prime minister's Pheu Thai Party.

Aug 29, 2023

Vietnamese Nationals Arrested for Operating Online Gambling Website in Pattaya

In the early hours of Tuesday, 13 Vietnamese nationals were arrested by investigators from the Metropolitan Police Division 5 and Pattaya police for operating an online gambling operation. The illegal activity took place in three hotel rooms located on Pattaya Sai 3 road in Bang Lamung district. The police raided these rooms shortly after midnight, leading to the arrest of the suspects.

Aug 29, 2023

Family Tragedy Linked to Crushing Debt and Call Scam

In a horrific turn of events, a 41yearold father in Samut Prakan, overwhelmed with mounting family debt, is suspected of killing his wife and two sons before attempting to take his own life. It is believed that a call scam, which cost the wife 1.7 million baht she had borrowed, pushed the man over the edge.

Aug 29, 2023

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Collaborates with Airlines for High Season Tourism Plans

Newlyappointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a meeting with representatives of eight airlines on Monday to discuss strategies for capitalizing on the expected increase in tourist arrivals during the high season. The CEOs present at the meeting included: Newlyappointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a meeting with representatives of eight airlines on Monday to discuss strategies for capitalizing on the expected increase in tourist arrivals during the high season. The CEOs present at the meeting included:

Aug 27, 2023

Srettha Plans Small Mobile Cabinet Meetings in Provinces

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed his intention to hold small mobile cabinet meetings in various provinces to better understand the problems and needs of local residents. Following his recent trip to Phuket, where he pledged to boost tourism, Srettha visited Phangnga to meet with entrepreneurs and the local business community.

Aug 27, 2023

Mobile Cabinet Meetings: A New Approach for Local Connectivity

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed a keen interest in connecting with the needs and concerns of local communities throughout the country. With this goal in mind, he plans to establish small mobile cabinet meetings in various provinces. These meetings are designed to allow the Prime Minister and his team to listen to the issues faced by locals and address their needs in a more direct manner.

Aug 27, 2023

Bhumjaithai Party's Strong Position in Coalition Government

Bhumjaithai, the secondlargest party in the government coalition, has demonstrated its political strength, as it is poised to secure several crucial cabinet positions. The party, which holds 71 seats in parliament, played a strong hand in negotiations and even threatened to leave the coalition if they didn't get their desired positions.

Aug 26, 2023

Managing Monkey Populations in Lop Buri

In Lop Buri, a province in the Central Plains of Thailand, authorities have launched a sterilization campaign to control the evergrowing monkey population. With numbers estimated to be above 2,000, the campaign targets the reduction of the monkey population and alleviating the negative impact of these animals on locals and tourists.

Aug 26, 2023

Request to Remove Controversial 'Demon' Statue from Bazaar Hotel Bangkok

A significant shareholder of the Bazaar Hotel Bangkok has filed a petition with the court, seeking the removal of the contentious Khru Kai Kaeo statue from the hotel premises located on Ratchadaphisek Road. Phairoj Thungthong, who owns an 80% share in Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadapisek Co Ltd, registered in 2009 with a capital of 780 million baht, claims that the company is currently undergoing a rehabilitation process due to the impact of the Covid19 pandemic.

Aug 25, 2023

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's Visit to Phuket and Phang-nga

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently embarked on a twoday visit to the southern provinces of Phuket and Phangnga. The purpose of this visit was to engage with locals and gather opinions from the private sector to explore ways of promoting tourism in these regions.

Aug 25, 2023

Torsak Sukvimol Set to Become New National Police Chief

Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol is expected to become the new national police chief, replacing Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas. According to a police source, Torsak's name is among a list of reshuffled officers awaiting vetting and endorsement by the Police Commission. The commission, chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha, is scheduled to meet on Friday.

Aug 25, 2023

Nigerian Man and 13 Thais Arrested for Multi-Million Romance Scam

A Nigerian man and 13 Thais were arrested for their involvement in a romance scam gang that defrauded victims of approximately 800 million baht (around $24 million) over three years. The arrests took place after police conducted operations across seven provinces in Thailand.

Aug 25, 2023

Local Performance Assessment (LPA): A Comprehensive Overview

The Local Performance Assessment (LPA) is a crucial annual evaluation conducted by the Department of Local Administration to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of local government organizations across the country. This article delves into the LPA's objectives, assessment areas, and its impact on local government organizations.

Aug 25, 2023

Certificate Presentation Ceremony for Community Committees in Maret and Na Mueang

The Community Committee Training Project is an initiative designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of community administration and management. Recently, the community committees of Maret and Na Mueang subdistricts successfully completed the training for the year 2023. The Community Committee Training Project is an initiative designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of community administration and management. Recently, the community committees of Maret and Na Mueang subdistricts successfully completed the training for the year 2023.

Aug 24, 2023

Woman Arrested for Pyramid Scheme in Nakhon Ratchasima Province

A 34yearold woman, Kanittha Senkhoksung, has been arrested for operating a pyramid scheme that caused more than 9 million baht in damages. The scheme lured in over 100 investors, who were then victimized by the fraudulent operation. A 34yearold woman, Kanittha Senkhoksung, has been arrested for operating a pyramid scheme that caused more than 9 million baht in damages. The scheme lured in over 100 investors, who were then victimized by the fraudulent operation.

Aug 24, 2023

Thaksin Shinawatra: Medical Ward Residence in Bangkok Remand Prison

Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister of Thailand, has been assigned a private room on the medical ward of Bangkok Remand Prison due to his underlying health conditions. At 74 years old, Thaksin has four known health issues, including heart and lung problems. The Department of Corrections has stated that Thaksin's health will be closely monitored to provide proper medical care and ensure his safety.

Aug 24, 2023

Introducing the English Traffy Fondue App for Foreigners in Phuket

Phuket provincial office has recently launched an English languagesupported version of the Traffy Fondue application, aiming to assist foreign visitors in reporting issues related to the local environment and public services. The app has received positive feedback from locals who hope for a quicker resolution to everyday problems.

Aug 22, 2023

Honest Taxi Driver Returns Wallet with Over 370,000 Baht

An exemplary act of honesty occurred last Saturday when taxi driver Pornsak Phunee returned a wallet containing a significant sum of money to a Bangladeshi tourist. The wallet, which was left in Pornsak's cab, contained over 370,000 baht in foreign currencies, photos, and a credit card belonging to Jahirul Islam Munshi.

Aug 22, 2023

Crackdown on Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries in Phuket

Phuket, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, is home to a growing number of cannabis dispensaries. As of now, there are 1,701 registered cannabisrelated businesses on the island, with 1,451 of them being dispensaries. These shops are spread across different districts: 502 in Kathu district, 222 in Thalang district, and the remainder in Muang Phuket district.

Aug 22, 2023

Out-of-Court Settlements: A Boon to the Economy

Outofcourt settlements have significantly benefited the economy since the law facilitating them took effect on May 23, 2019. According to the government, a total of 53,030 civil and 353 criminal cases have been settled without court involvement. This approach has saved people about 6.88 billion baht in court fees for civil cases, while outofcourt settlements in criminal cases have saved the state up to 27 billion baht.