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Jun 15, 2023

School Clarifies Situation Regarding Alleged Expulsion of Teen Accused of Lese Majeste

Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong clarified on Wednesday that a 15yearold girl, who was released on May 18 after being detained for 51 days on a charge of royal defamation, had not been expelled from school. This clarification came in response to the girl's Facebook post, in which she claimed that she had been expelled and was now "an outsider".

Jun 15, 2023

Illegal Sale of Seized Frozen Fish Leads to Arrests

A recent case of illegal sale of frozen fish has led to the arrest of five state officials and two civilians in Thailand. The individuals were allegedly involved in the sale of frozen fish confiscated from an illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU) vessel. The suspects include a former director of the Bangkok Port Customs Office and senior customs officials.

Jun 15, 2023

Fishermen Protest the Seizure of Boats in Satun, Thailand

In Satun, Thailand, local fishermen have staged a protest by blocking the entry to the Pak Bara canal in Langu district with their boats. This demonstration was initiated in response to the confiscation of three fishing boats and the detention of 12 crew members on Sunday.

Jun 15, 2023

Rescued Macaques: A Glimpse of Hope Amidst Cruelty

On June 14, 2023, twelve captured wild macaques were discovered inside a bag at a mango plantation in Doem Bang Nang Buat district. Tragically, three of the apes had already died. Kalayakorn Titwattana, chief of Moo 11 village in tambon Khao Din, reported the find to Anan Sriphudpong, chief of the Bung Chawak Wildlife Reserve Office.

Jun 14, 2023

Tragic Incident at a Phuket Shooting Range

A heartbreaking incident unfolded at the Sai Yuan shooting range in Muang district, Phuket, on a recent Tuesday afternoon. A Belgian tourist, later identified as 52yearold Christian Richard Cerfontaine, reportedly took his own life at the shooting facility. A heartbreaking incident unfolded at the Sai Yuan shooting range in Muang district, Phuket, on a recent Tuesday afternoon. A Belgian tourist, later identified as 52yearold Christian Richard Cerfontaine, reportedly took his own life at the shooting facility.

Jun 14, 2023

Taxi Driver Arrested for Robbing Sleeping Passenger in Bangkok

A 45yearold taxi driver, identified as Sirichai, was recently arrested in connection with the theft of valuables worth 1.2 million baht from a Japanese businessman in Bangkok. The businessman, identified as Nammo, had fallen asleep in the taxi after a night out in the city. Sirichai was taken into custody from his room on Ekachai 40 Road in Bang Bon district.

Jun 14, 2023

Exploring Gemstone Mining Activities at Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Seven individuals were apprehended in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, located in Prachuap Khiri Khan, due to allegations of illegal gemstone mining at Tham Mung Korn. This activity is considered a breach of the National Parks Act. The park's chief, Pongsathorn Promkhuntod, stated that the arrests were made after the park's SMART Patrol system detected rockcutting activities within its boundaries.

Jun 14, 2023

Welcome Ceremony for Songkhla Municipality Study Group at Koh Samui Municipality Office

The article discusses a study visit by the Songkhla Municipality delegation to Koh Samui Municipality Office. The purpose of the visit was to learn from the management and administrative practices at Koh Samui Municipality to enhance the performance of Songkhla City Municipality officials.

Jun 13, 2023

MFP Contemplates Legal Action Over 'Modified' iTV Meeting Minutes

The Move Forward Party (MFP) is currently exploring legal action against individuals involved in purported attempts to resuscitate the defunct media company iTV. The objective of these attempts is to use the company to bar party leader Pita Limjaroenrat from becoming prime minister. MFP secretarygeneral Chaithawat Tulathon claims that a video taken during iTV's online shareholders' meeting in April contradicts the official minutes, revealing crucial information about efforts to revive the delisted company and portray it as an active media organization.

Jun 9, 2023

B1.2m Healthcare Fraud: Man Arrested After Hundreds of Hospital Visits

A 58yearold man, identified as Sukho, was arrested by police on suspicion of healthcare fraud, causing damages of over 1.2 million baht to the National Health Security Office (NHSO). The suspect was apprehended at a hospital in Ratchathewi district of Bangkok after Crime Suppression Division (CSD) investigators received a tipoff about his upcoming visit.

Jun 9, 2023

Thai Driver and 13 Illegal Migrants Detained in Songkhla

In a recent incident, a Thai driver and 13 illegal migrants from Myanmar were detained in the Rattaphum district of Songkhla, a southern province in Thailand. Immigration police followed and intercepted a sport utility vehicle on a highway at Khuha intersection in Rattaphum district on Thursday evening.

Jun 7, 2023

Overview of Public Health and Environment Initiative

A recent initiative launched by the Sanitation and Environmental Health Division aims to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of vendors in public places. The program focuses on promoting waste segregation, grease trap installation, and the use of environmentally friendly containers and packaging.

Jun 7, 2023

Tourists Escape Burning Bus on Bangkok Expressway

A group of Polish tourists narrowly escaped a potentially disastrous situation when their doubledecker bus caught fire on the Si Rat Expressway in Bangkok's Chatuchak district. The bus was en route to Ayutthaya, carrying 15 tourists from Poland and their Thai guide.

Jun 7, 2023

Ayutthaya Tourism Boosted by Blackpink's Lisa

Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of the popular South Korean girl group, Blackpink, recently visited the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. She shared photos from her trip on her Instagram account (@lalalalisa_m), which boasts 94.5 million followers. Lisa explored various ruins and temples in Ayutthaya after the Blackpink World Tour [BORN PINK] Bangkok concerts in late May.

Jun 7, 2023

Massive Methamphetamine Seizure in Saraburi Province

A major drug bust in Saraburi province led to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of 8 million methamphetamine pills worth an estimated 50 million baht. The suspects are believed to be members of the Jae Cake Sanam Chai drug trafficking network.

Jun 7, 2023

Govt Eyes UNESCO Spot for Late King

In an effort to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great's birth in 2027, the Thai government recently approved an Education Ministry proposal to submit his name to UNESCO for listing among the world's eminent personalities.

Jun 6, 2023

Man Seeks Justice Over Unlawful Sale of Car by ONCB

Mai Wongwiangkham, a 55yearold Lao tour guide, found himself in a predicament after being charged by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) for possessing 14kg of heroin in 2016. The ONCB accused Mai of smuggling the drugs into the kingdom while driving to Nong Khai to pick up Thai tourists bound for Laos. As part of the prosecution efforts, the ONCB impounded Mai's Chery sedan, valued at approximately 350,000 baht.

Jun 5, 2023

Crackdown on Tour Scam: Six Arrested in Surat Thani

Six individuals, including three men and three women, were recently arrested in Surat Thani for their involvement in a fraudulent tour operation. The suspects allegedly sold fake overseas tour packages, scamming their customers out of roughly 27 million baht. The arrests took place at the suspects' office in Phun Phin district in the Southern Thai province.

Jun 5, 2023

Police Takedown of Chiang Rai Scam Ring

In a recent operation, officers from Provincial Police Region 5 and the Immigration Bureau arrested a Chinese national and 12 accomplices on charges of running an online scam. Pol Lt Gen Piya Tawichai, the Provincial Police Region 5 commissioner, reported that the arrest was made after receiving a tipoff about a group of scammers operating in Chiang Rai city.

Jun 4, 2023

Royal Celebration in Koh Samui

On June 3, 2023, a grand ceremony was held at Kanchanaphisek Meeting Hall in Group 3, Ang Thong Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province, to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. The event commenced at 18:00 hrs, and Mr. Chayaphon Intrasupa, the District Chief of Koh Samui, presided over the ceremony. Distinguished guests, including Mr. Suthamma Samthong, Deputy Mayor, and Mr. Pakorn Kanchanaphon, Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Koh Samui, attended the event. Representatives from various government agencies, state enterprises, executives, officials, civil servants, and residents of Koh Samui District also participated in the ceremony, showcasing their unity and continued support for the monarchy.