PHETCHABUN - An official working for the Wichien Buri municipal office has been temporarily relieved from duty pending an investigation into his alleged connection with a major cheating scandal involving exams for local governments nationwide.

The Customs Department is cancelling reward money for its executives from seizures of smuggled goods and imports that violate tariffs to prevent conflicts of interest, says director-general Phantong Loykulnanta.

CARACAS - Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.

The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and the Thai Frozen Foods Association began direct purchases of shrimp from farmers on Wednesday to mitigate the effects of Malaysia's suspension of Thai shrimp imports.

The Bank of Thailand has upgraded its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 2.3% from 1.5%, attributed to strong exports, government stimulus and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The Department of Business Development (DoBD) has intensified its crackdown on nominee shareholding schemes and illicit financial activities, uncovering alleged links between several businesses in Huai Khwang district and online gambling networks.

An open hearing will be held later this week for all stakeholders involved in the long-running Thap Lan land dispute, as the government presses ahead with plans to revise parts of the national park's boundaries.

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally accepted a foreign exchange (forex) investment fraud case as a special investigation, citing extensive online solicitation and evidence of widespread financial damage.

Adm Phairoj Fueangchan, the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Navy Adm Phairoj Fueangchan, on Wednesday visited naval personnel undergoing training as royal barge rowers and reviewed preparations for the upcoming royal barge procession in November...

Rock singer Seksan Sookpimay, better known as “Sek Loso”, has been released from prison on special parole, with electronic monitoring, after serving 13 months of a 3-year sentence for weapons and drug offences.