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Khaosod English

Airport Rail Link Halved to One Train Per Hour Amid Ongoing Repairs

Bangkok's Airport Rail Link (ARL) has drastically reduced its service to one train per hour due to a technical issue with its reversing track system at the depot. Repairs are ongoing after more than 10 hours, and passengers are advised to seek alternative transport.

MGR Online (Regional)

Thailand Orders 90-Day Intensive Crackdown on Narcotics

Thailand's Minister of Public Health, while directing security policy in Chonburi Province, has ordered a 90-day intensive crackdown on narcotics across all provinces, aiming to address the escalating drug problem within the country.

Thai Newsroom

Southern Thailand Car Bomb Linked to Two IEDs, Authorities Intensify Probe

A car bomb explosion in Thailand's southern Narathiwat province has been found to contain two improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Authorities are investigating a link to an individual with an outstanding arrest warrant, as fake license plates were used. Security agencies have heightened surveillance.

INN News

Pol. Gen. Sarang appointed as 16th National Police Chief

The Royal Thai Police selection committee unanimously approved Pol. Gen. Sarang Nuanma, current Deputy Commissioner-General, as the 16th Commissioner-General. The selection was based on seniority, capability, and experience, as stipulated by law, following a prime ministerial nomination. Emphasis was placed on maintaining organizational unity.

Bangkok Post

PM to Sue iLaw Chief Over Senate Election Collusion Claims

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced his intention to file a defamation lawsuit against the head of iLaw over allegations of involvement in manipulating the Senate election. iLaw had named the PM and eight other senior Bhumjaithai Party figures.

Thai Enquirer

Bhumjaithai's Defamation Suits: A Test Case for Public Scrutiny

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party has filed defamation lawsuits against iLaw for compiling a report on alleged Senate election collusion. While the party denies it's a SLAPP, concerns are rising about its impact on public scrutiny of a consequential investigation.

MGR Online (Regional)

Nakhon Pathom Man Accuses 'Khru Preecha' of Impersonating Anutin's Secretary for Case Bribes

A man in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, has accused an individual named 'Khru Preecha' of fraud. The accused allegedly impersonated a secretary to the former Minister of Interior, demanding 300,000 baht per case for expedited legal processing. The accuser claims to have paid nearly 50,000 baht without results and has been unable to recover the funds.

INN News

Floral Exhibition 'Sissang Pannamai' Honors Queen Sirikit

An exhibition titled 'Sissang Pannamai' will be held in Bangkok to honor Queen Sirikit. In collaboration with 33 organizations, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the event celebrates the Queen's benevolence.

Bangkok Post

Thailand Revises Land Bridge Plan, Accelerates Regional Transport Links

The Thai government has ordered a revision of its massive land bridge project while accelerating efforts to fill 'missing links' in existing land and sea transport networks connecting China, Laos, Malaysia, and Singapore. The move aims to reduce logistics costs and attract investment.

Thai Newsroom

Airport Rail Link Faces Major Disruption Due to Technical Glitch

Bangkok's Airport Rail Link significantly reduced its service to one train per hour from the usual four or five due to a technical malfunction early on July 22. Authorities are working on repairs and have arranged alternative bus services, but a full recovery is not yet confirmed.

Khaosod English

Bangkok to Launch App Feature for Adult Diaper Requests

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to launch a new feature on its Traffy Fondue app by August 1, allowing residents to request adult diapers for elderly individuals and long-term care patients, with medical verification and data privacy being key.

Khaosod English

78-Year Wait Ends as Hill-Tribe Woman Receives Thai ID Card

A 78-year-old Indigenous hill-tribe woman in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, has finally received her national identification card after nearly eight decades without civil registration, granting her access to previously unavailable healthcare and welfare benefits.

Hua Hin Today

Thailand Seizes 1.6 Tons of Cannabis in Anti-Drug Crackdown

Thailand has seized 1.6 tons of cannabis, a significant development in its ongoing anti-drug efforts. This operation highlights the country's intensified focus on combating illicit substances amidst other key news, including rising fuel prices, bank profits, and prison rehabilitation programs.