Delay defended

Delay defended

Police say they delayed their response for 14 hours before killing a gunman in Phetchaburi because he was not an “active shooter” targeting people at random.

19:04

Follow the money

Crusading lawyer Sittra Biabangkerd accuses whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit of accepting money from an allegedly corrupt policeman he targeted. Mr Chuvit says he gave all the money to two hospitals.

18:10 4
Follow the money

Answers, please

Prachin Buri residents demand a full and transparent national-level investigation into the disappearance of dangerous caesium-137 from a local power plant and its after-effects.

15:47 13
Answers, please

Mae Sot raid

Authorities detained illegal migrants from Myanmar and seized military equipment and medical supplies during a raid on buildings in Mae Sot on Wednesday.

13:20 23
Mae Sot raid

Man in shooting rampage killed

A man who went on a shooting rampage, killing three people, at a housing estate in Phetchaburi on Wednesday, was killed by commando police in a shoot-out early on Thursday.

10:53 16
Man in shooting rampage killed

Prayut's poll plans stir speculation

All eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, chief strategist of the United Thai Nation Party to see if he will be listed first in the party-list system.

04:05 36
Prayut's poll plans stir speculation

Radiation 'poses no threat' to local food produce

The agriculture minister assured that produce from Prachin Buri is 100% safe for consumption, following health fears sparked by a missing tube of caesium-137 in the province.

06:02 22
Radiation 'poses no threat' to local food produce

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A land of giants

A land of giants

Eco-friendly tours at Elephant Kingdom in Surin help protect the pachyderm and local culture.

05:00 1
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