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Khaosod English is the English-language arm of Khaosod (ข่าวสด), one of Thailand's most popular newspapers and part of the Matichon Group.

04/06/2026

"I have no doubt that one day, Thai-Cambodian relations will be normalised. However, it is up to us, sensible Thais and Khmers, to try to steer our relations back on track sooner rather than later, because we stand to lose more otherwise."

Column by Pravit Rojanaphruk

04/06/2026

Thai authorities have arrested an Israeli businessman in Pai district on allegations of illegally operating a studio business through nominee arrangements and providing false information in official registration documents.

04/06/2026

a 700-kilogram albino buffalo has gone viral in the Bangladesh for its distinctive blond forelock, which resembles the hairstyle of U.S. President Donald Trump. The buffalo has become the newest star attraction at the Bangladesh National Zoo after being moved there last week.

04/06/2026

Democrat MP Chaichana Detdecho staged a 30-second silent protest on the House floor today before launching a fierce debate against the government's 400-billion-baht Emergency Loan Decree, dubbing it the "Future Generations' Burden Decree."

Chaichana warned that the massive borrowing will saddle every Thai citizen with an immediate debt burden of roughly 164,800 baht, meaning even newborn babies will enter the world heavily in debt. He criticized coalition MPs for promoting the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" cash handouts without transparently telling voters it is borrowed money that citizens must ultimately repay.

Instead of piling on national debt, the Democrat Deputy Leader argued the administration should focus on direct structural relief: cutting electricity bills, lowering fuel costs, and capping consumer goods prices.

04/06/2026

Ruling Bhumjaithai Party MP Supachai Jaisamut came out in support of establishing an extraordinary committee to track the government's 400-billion-baht Emergency Loan Decree, insisting that the executive branch welcomes intense parliamentary scrutiny.

Defending the decree against opposition critics, Supachai argued that the massive loan is a necessary, urgent measure to protect jobs and stabilize the economy. However, he stressed that the separation of powers must be respected, stating that the fund is "not a blank check" and promising that the government will face full accountability if any corruption is uncovered.

04/06/2026

Police in Bangkok have arrested a security guard accused of stealing cash from donation boxes at Wat Pho after he allegedly climbed over the temple wall, covered his head with a cloth and recited what he described as a spell to conceal himself before carrying out the theft.

04/06/2026

A patient at Khon Kaen Hospital says he warned staff that the surname being called was not his — but was injected anyway after a nurse mixed him up with another patient who had the same first name.

The hospital director has apologised, saying the fluid was only saline solution. A formal investigation into the mistake and possible staff negligence is now underway.

04/06/2026

Democrat MP Korn Chatikavanij pushed for an extraordinary committee to block the government’s 400-billion-baht Emergency Loan Decree, branding it an unconstitutional move.

Brandishing historic economic data—including a record-breaking 10 trillion baht in foreign reserves and tax revenues exceeding targets by 31 billion—Korn declared that Thailand is nowhere near a national security crisis.

He slammed the administration’s focus on a "cost-of-living crisis" as mere political wordplay, urging them to lower fuel and electricity prices instead of sinking the country into unnecessary debt.

04/06/2026

Thailand’s livestock and aquaculture industries defended plans to import feed corn from the United States, arguing that the move would reduce production costs, ease environmental pressures and would not harm domestic corn farmers.

04/06/2026

A Chinese student was rescued safely in Thailand after scammers allegedly ordered her to stage her own kidnapping — buying rope, body paint and red lipstick before filming images to extort her family.

Her father had already transferred HK$1.4 million (about 5.8 million baht) before the gang demanded a further HK$3 million (about 12.5 million baht) in ransom.

Thai police say the case involved “virtual kidnapping” — psychological coercion carried out remotely, without a physical abduction.