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Thailand's Former Defence Chief to Become Acting PM

Thaksin Shinawatra · Bangkok

Thailand's Former Defence Chief to Become Acting PM

56% Center coverage: 25 sources

Thailand’s former defence chief is set to be appointed acting Prime Minister today, capping a colourful career for the political heavyweight once nicknamed...See the Story

ICONSIAM in Collaboration with Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group Brings China’s Most Iconic Lantern Festival to Thailand for the First Time

Asia · Bangkok

ICONSIAM in Collaboration with Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group Brings China’s Most Iconic Lantern Festival to Thailand for the First Time

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

“Yuyuan Lantern Festival 2025” Lights Up Bangkok to Celebrate 50 Years of Thai–Chinese Diplomatic Ties See the Story

New Rules to Tone Down Too-Bright Bangkok Billboards

Asia · Bangkok

New Rules to Tone Down Too-Bright Bangkok Billboards

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved a draft regulation to control the intensity of light from illuminated billboards to protect people’s eyes.See the Story

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Thailand's Former Defence Chief to Become Acting PM

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Thailand's Former Defence Chief to Become Acting PM

Gamblers Flee in Panic as Bangkok Casino Busted in Dramatic Raid

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Gamblers flee in panic as Bangkok casino busted in dramatic raidLegacyA special operations team from the Department of Public Administration carried out a raid on a gambling den in Bangkok yesterday, located near a metro station. Acting on a direct order from Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, officials swooped in to enforce social order as part of the newly launched crackdown dubbed “Shut Down Saphan Mai Casino.” …Bangkok · Bangkok See the Story

DSI Raids Migrant Work Permit Firms in Alleged Bribery Scandal Worth Millions of Baht

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Picture courtesy of Matichon. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) launched coordinated raids on four locations in Bangkok linked to a suspected bribery and money laundering ring involving the renewal of work permits for Cambodian migrant workers. The case, which potentially involves over 700 million baht in illegal transactions, is also under investigation for ties to high-ranking Cambodian officials and Thai labour ministry person…Money Laundering · Bangkok See the Story

72 Gamblers Arrested and Sent to Court at Saphan Mai Gambling Den, Most of Whom Were Elderly

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Investigators arrange vehicles to detain 72 gamblers and send them to Don Mueang District Court after they were arrested at the Saphan Mai gambling den. Most of them were elderly. Relatives revealed that many people went to gamble.Bangkok · Bangkok Read Article

ARV rolls out AI tech to prevent disasters

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

AI and Robots Ventures Co (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Plc, is using artificial intelligence technology to grow its business by offering Bedrock data analytics software to state agencies, which handles a range of tasks from tax collection to disaster prevention.Artificial Intelligence · Bangkok Read Article

Scam Team Leader Arrested at Bangkok Airport En Route to Birthday Celebration Abroad

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Officers from The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrested a key figure in the notorious “Mae Manee” pyramid investment scheme at Suvarnabhumi Airport on 3 July, as she attempted to board an international flight to celebrate her birthday. The suspect, identi...Bangkok · Bangkok Read Article

ITA Airways Expands Rome – Bangkok Service From Dec 2025 — AeroRoutes

Published at 1000PDT / 1700GMT 04JUL25ITA Airways during Northern winter 2025/26 season plans to expand service to Thailand, where it schedules 7 weekly Rome Fiumicino – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi flights from 01DEC25, instead of 5 weekly. Airbus A330-900neo operates this route.AZ758 FCO1510 – 0810+1BKK 339 DAZ759 BKK1215 – 1855FCO 339 DBangkok · Bangkok Read Article

Creamfields festival to make Thailand debut

UK festival Creamfields is set to make its debut in the Thai capital of Bangkok later this year. The Thailand edition is scheduled for December 13-14 at Muang Thong Thani, and is being held in partnership with Live Nation Electronic Asia, Live Nation Tero, UTA Ventures and Nation Group. The festival will have a capacity of 50,000 across four stages, and will take over Impact Exhibition Center Hall 5-10. Creamfields first staged an Asian event in…Bangkok · Bangkok Read Article

Bangkok Tailor Arrested for Thieving From Unlocked Cars Amid Debt

Pictures courtesy of DailyNews In a startling series of thefts in Bangkok, a 48-year-old tailor, Weerachai—known as Noom—has been arrested by Bang Khun Thian Police for allegedly stealing from unlocked cars to address his mounting debts. The announcement came during a late-night press conference held by Police Major General Khomsit Rangsai. Weerachai targeted vehicles parked in the Ekachai area, seizing items worth over 130,000 baht (app…Theft · Luxembourg City See the Story

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