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Parliament Co-op members urge probe into embezzlement case
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
Members of the Parliament Savings Cooperative cry foul over 14-million-baht fraud, urge external agencies to investigate. Meanwhile, the Board confirms the fraud, has dismissed the financial officer, and filed a police complaint.
Over 250 killed in 1,495 road accidents during Songkran holiday
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
Most crashes involved motorcycles and occurred on straight roads
Thailand, Malaysia to build Golok River Bridge to enhance connectivity
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
The project is expected to begin later this year and be completed within three years.
Malaysia and Thailand Forge Alliance on US Trade, Eye Broader ASEAN Strategy
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur seek joint ASEAN response to American tariffs and push for enhanced strategic partnership
Karen offensive shakes Thaksin’s Myanmar peace ambition
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
As the Thingyan festival celebrations continued in parts of Myanmar, the Karen National Union (KNU) launched a pre-dawn assault on Myanmar military forces on April 15, 2025. The clash took place approximately 40 kilometres from the Thai border in Mae Sot District, Tak province.
Health authority warns of “Labubu” drug outbreak during Songkran
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
Of the reported cases, two users have died, and one remains in the ICU
Arrest warrants imminent in SAO building collapse, says PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
Arrest warrants for those linked in the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building will be issued soon, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Malaysia Seeks to Bridge Myanmar Divide with 'Inclusive' ASEAN Approach
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
Malaysian PM outlines three-point plan following unprecedented discussions with military leader and shadow government
'Resist protectionism,' China's Xi tells Cambodia as Phnom Penh seeks loans
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged Cambodia to "resist protectionism" as he arrived in Phnom Penh on Thursday at the end of a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia, with US tariffs threatening the economies of both countries.
More than 1 million revellers attend Maha Songkran Festival
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
More than one million revellers took part in the Maha Songkran World Water Festival, generating over one billion baht in tourism revenue, according to the Thai government
DKBA sends 277 foreigners linked to call centre scams to Myanmar
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
The Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) sent 277 foreigners, linked to call centre scams, to immigration officers in Myawaddy, Myanmar, on Friday.
Measures for southern unrest to be finalised after visit: Phumtham
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
Measures to resolve unrest in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces are expected to be finalised following the Defence Minister’s visit on April 26–27.
3.6-magnitude quake recorded in Laos, 225 km from Chiang Rai
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
The epicenter was located at approximately 225 kilometers northeast of Chiang Khong District in Chiang Rai Province.