Thai Police Address Arrest of Abbot for Alleged Sexual Harassment of Novice Monks and...
Chiang Mai—
On December 8th, 2023, Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakparn, the Deputy National Police Chief, held a press conference on the arrest of an abbot who allegedly sexually harrassed novice monks and orphans at a...
Thai Prime Minister Leads Celebration Recognizing Songkran as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
National—
At 6:00 PM, on December 7th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, presided over the Songkran celebration of being officially recognised as UNESCO's intangible humanity's cultural heritage at the city square, Bangkok...
Thai Government Initiates ‘Give Birth, Great World’ Campaign to Address Declining Birth Rates and...
National—
On December 6th, 2023, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, and relevant agencies held a conference on promoting “Give Birth, Great World”, heading to the destination, Ayutthaya.
Dr. Cholnan publicly revealed that...
Nakhon Phanom Shines with Spectacular Bike Lane Tunnel Along Mekong River
Nakhon Phanom—
On December 7th, 2023, Nakhon Phanom reporters publicly revealed efforts for the Nakhon Phanom Municipality and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote tourism along the Mekong River with a Bike Lane Tunnel...
Over 1.3 Million Amphetamine Pills Seized in Lampang, Two Suspects Arrested
Lampang—
On December 6th, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Kritthaphon Yisakorn, the Deputy Commander of Provincial Police Region 5, and relevant officials held a press conference on the arrest of two alleged drug smugglers with more...
Thai Students’ Performance Dips in PISA 2022, Lowest Scores in 20 Years
National—
On December 6th, 2023, the Thai Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) publicly revealed a result of the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) of 15 years of age...
Update: Thai Engineers Investigate Factors Behind Fatal Coach Bus Crash in Prachuap Khiri Khan...
Prachuap Khiri Khan—
On December 5th, 2023, automotive engineers, the Thai Department of Land Transport, and relevant agencies performed a field inspection of a Bangkok-Nathawi coach bus that had crashed into the roadside trees at...
Thai Government Unveils Comprehensive Measures to Tackle Forest Fires and Air Pollution
National—
On December 6th, 2023, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, publicly revealed policies for preventing and solving problems of forest fires, smog, and PM 2.5 smoke proposed by...
Massive Drug Bust: Thai Authorities Seize 2 Tonnes of Methamphetamine, Capture 13 Suspects in...
Chachoengsao—
At 9:30 PM, on December 4th, 2023, Thai Marine Police, Narcotics Suppression officers, and relevant officials raided an international drug smuggling operation at the TNS Bangpakong jetty in Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao. There were 13...
Songkran Festival Receives UNESCO Recognition as Humanity’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
National—
On December 5th, 2023, Mr. Kowit Phakamas, the Director-General of the Thai Department of Cultural Promotion, publicly announced the registration of the Songkran Festival in Thailand as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by...
