National

People’s Party calls for overhaul of Elite Card

The People's Party is demanding a major overhaul of Thailand's Elite Card visa programme, citing security concerns that criminal networks and illicit money are exploiting gaps in the system.

26 May The Phuket News

BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has called for a comprehensive review of Thailand’s long-term visa schemes and the Thailand Elite Card programme, warning that regulatory loopholes are being exploited by grey capital and transnational criminal networks.

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National

Government Postpones Hat Yai Mobile Cabinet Meeting Scheduled for June 8-9, Awaiting Further PM Consultation

The government has postponed a mobile cabinet meeting in Hat Yai, Songkhla originally set for June 8-9, pending further consultation with the Prime Minister on a new date.

26 May Khaosod

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Community

Music News - LYKN Feat. BOW Maylada Surprise New Single 'Lokhmong'

Boy group LYKN collaborates with actress BOW Maylada on energetic T-POP single "Lokhmong," a vibrant love song about finding the perfect person amid many attractions.

26 May Khaosod

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National

Prayut Challenges Anutin to Resign if Bhumjaithai Constitution Draft Fails Second Referendum

Pheu Thai deputy leader Prayut challenges PM Anutin to resign if Bhumjaithai's constitution draft fails a second referendum, citing international precedent for accountability when governments lose public votes.

26 May Khaosod

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Police

Former F1 Driver Mika Salo Injured in Suspected Bangkok Knife Attack

Former F1 driver Mika Salo required 28 stitches after a suspected knife attack by a motorcycle rider in Bangkok, with hospital staff reporting multiple similar slash wound cases that evening.

26 May Khaosod

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Police

Ko Pha-ngan Police Arrest British Man for Drunk Driving Hit-and-Run Against Renowned Doctor, Seek Detention and Oppose Bail

A 51-year-old British man was arrested in Ko Samui on charges of drunk driving, hit-and-run, and cocaine possession after striking a renowned doctor on Ko Pha-ngan on May 23; police oppose bail citing serious offenses and flight risk.

26 May Khaosod

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National

Education Minister Prasert Concerned About Children's Heavy Social Media Use, Attention Span Issues; Declares Urgent Priority with Two-Track Solution

Thailand's Education Minister warns that excessive social media use is damaging children's attention spans and declares the issue an urgent priority, proposing separate protective and educational strategies for younger and older students.

26 May Khaosod

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Police

Family Buries Teacher Killed by Four Armed Men in Disguise; Infant Child Out of Danger

Teacher Fatimah Yango was shot dead by four armed assailants outside a school in Pattani Province while picking up her child on May 26, leaving her injured infant daughter hospitalized but out of danger. The educator was buried following re

26 May Khaosod

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Police

Prasit Urges Election Commission to Send Senate Vote-Buying Case Involving 229 People to Court, Cites Strong Evidence

Pheu Thai deputy leader Prasit Chawansakul urged the Election Commission to refer a vote-buying case involving 229 people—including over 130 senators—to court, citing strong evidence of identical ballot numbers and financial trails.

26 May Khaosod

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Regional

Phuket college launches Thai-Korean AI youth exchange initiative

Phuket Vocational College partnered with South Korean educators to launch an AI-focused youth exchange program designed to prepare students for global careers through technology and cross-cultural learning.

26 May The Phuket News

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Police

Deputy National Police Chief Coordinates with Chinese Embassy and Police to Rescue Four Chinese Citizens Deceived into Call Center Scam Operations in Myanmar

Thai police rescued four Chinese nationals deceived into a Myanmar call center scam operation after they entered Thailand legally in early May; authorities are investigating whether human trafficking charges apply.

26 May Khaosod

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