The Latest Breaking News from Interior

Romania holding suspect linked to weapons cache in Germany

BERLIN - Romania is holding a suspected “low-level agent” accused of preparing attacks, following the discovery of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, Germany’s interior minister said Friday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Photos with peace signs may reveal fingerprint data, ministry warns

A simple peace sign in a social media photo could expose sensitive biometric data to cybercriminals, Thailand’s Interior Ministry has warned, as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and smartphone camera technology make it easier to extract fingerprint details from high-resolution images.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Proxy companies probe expands into Northeast

The Interior Ministry has expanded its investigation into foreign-owned proxy companies to Sakon Nakhon, while a senior Phuket official has proposed the government stop providing welfare benefits for foreign workers who give birth at public hospitals.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

Trump picks Project 2025 author to oversee investigation into what went wrong with the Reflecting Pool

President Trump has nominated Dennis Kirk to key role, which will mean having an ally in charge of likely investigation into Lincoln Memorial renovation disaster

The Independent UK · Aug 11

BMW driver arrested with illegal firearm in car

The driver of a BMW sedan was arrested after police found a pistol and 28 rounds of ammunition concealed under his seat at a checkpoint in Phuket’s Muang district on Monday night.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

Germany to boost police anti-drone unit after airport incident, government says

Germany and other European countries have repeatedly observed UAVs flying over sensitive sites such as airports, military bases and industrial plants.

Euronews · Aug 10

Call for more help for illegal Phuket hotels

Phuket tourism operators are urging the Interior Ministry to extend the tourism clinic programme, which offers consultations to help illegal accommodation operators comply with the law, as well as extend the expired ministerial regulation that allows other building types to register as hotels while awaiting the new Hotel Act.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10

Political families tied to exam fraud

Some influential political families are involved in local-government exam fraud, with evidence forwarded to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), says the Interior Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9

Germany warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attack

Germany's Interior Minister highlighted the ongoing peril of hybrid warfare, stating that foreign entities are orchestrating covert attacks aimed at destabilizing the nation. In response to escalating threats, including a suspected drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and drone sightings near military facilities, the government is set to enhance its anti-drone…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

3,400 face the axe over exam fraud

More than 3,400 local-government officials face losing their jobs after authorities uncovered widespread score manipulation in a civil service examination, prompting the Interior Ministry to approve a new list of successful candidates.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7