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SURAT THANI: A phuyaiban, or village chief, died from his injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant in Tha Chana district on Sunday, police said.

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A manhunt has been launched to recapture a prison convict who escaped early Sunday morning from a hospital.

Police have arrested a man suspected of running a fake modelling agency that caused about 10 million baht in damages.

An American boy's challenge on Instagram has given Muay Thai a viral boost, and set a record for "likes" on a comment, said former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij.

A total of 137 clubgoers tested positive for drugs in a raid on an entertainment venue in Pathum Thani early on Sunday.

Jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will continue receiving treatment at Police General Hospital under an extension approved by the Department of Corrections after a 60-day out-of-prison period expired on Saturday.

Plastic waste is a large problem, especially in Thailand.

Thailand has accepted the United Kingdom's proposed programmes for cooperation in English studies for Thai teachers and students in Thailand.

Amazon Prime Video is bringing 13 films and series to viewers at home and abroad

The government cannot hand out 10,000 baht in digital money to people on Feb 1 as planned because it will take longer to develop a secure system, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.

The levels of ultra-fine dust, known as PM2.5, in some areas of Bangkok and several other provinces have been either moderate or unhealthy. People are advised to check the air quality before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities, said the Public Health Ministry.