Government tightens rules to prevent illegal work by foreign students

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation ( MHESI) has updated the laws to stop foreign students from taking short courses in Thailand as a cover for illegal work. All institutions are required to submit their little program curricula for review as soon as possible.
These suggestions, according to Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi, aim to ensure that foreign students studying in Thailand adhere to the laws and partnerships between MHESI and the Immigration Bureau.
She claimed that the regulations impose strict standards on institutions, including reporting to the government, managing foreign students, and education quality.
Among the most important items are:
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To uphold the standards of Thai education, institutions offering little courses must show expertise and readiness in the articles, instructors, and obvious learning outcomes.
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Institutions are required to provide MHESI with in-depth training data, including the program name, the relevant department, and instructors. They must also provide the goals, construction, and content as well as the training strategies, with at least 60 % on-site and no more than 40 % online learning. They are required to list the course’s length ( never exceeding 180 times ), daily and weekly schedule, attendance data, student qualifications, application deadline, foreign student enrollment, language of instruction, location, and analysis methods.
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Institutions may concern certificates and obtain temporary home permits for international students based on the course’s necessity, not exceeding 180 days per instance, and check educational records if the student has recently studied at any higher education institution.
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Institutions must notify MHESI of international student information within 30 days of receiving approval from the Immigration Bureau for home to examine the course.
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Institutions must establish procedures to track foreign students ‘ presence and send monthly progress reports detailing current students, graduates, and those who have already graduated using MHESI’s foreign scholar tracking database.
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If an establishment doesn’t follow the guidelines, MHESI will contact the university’s council to discuss rescheduling the course.
” These new rules will make sure that international students ‘ residence and study in Thailand are lawfully compliant, increase confidence in Thailand’s short-course system, gain international reputation, and encourage more foreign students to study there under a clear and effective technique,” said Ms. Supamas.
Arrest warrants issued for Premchai, 16 others over SAO building collapse

In connection with the decline of the 2.1 billion-baht State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which was caused by the 7.7-magnitude disaster in northern Myanmar on March 28, the Criminal Court on Thursday approved arrest warrants for 17 people, including building billionaire Premchai Karnasuta.  ,
Premchai, 71, the 71-year-old executive director of Italian-Thai Development Plc, and the other 16 defendants are accused of professional negligence causing death under parts 227 and 238 of the Criminal Code.  ,
Engineers, supervisors, and contractors from three organizations: those in charge of the ITD-CREC joint venture ( Italian-Thai Development Plc and China Railway No. 1 ), design firms ( Forum Architect, Meinhardt Thailand ), and construction supervision firms. 10 Thailand ).
The property’s design, according to police investigators, had fundamental flaws in the primary lift shaft and subpar concrete and steel, which were in violation of safety standards.  ,
92 people died, nine were injured, and four were missing as a result of the 30-storey building’s decline.  ,
The research team, led by Pol Maj Gen Somkhuan Phuengsap, deputy director of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, requested permission from the Criminal Court on Tuesday to make the arrest of the 17 defendants.
In February 2018, the Supreme Court sentenced Premchai to a three-year and two-month prison word for shooting in the Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary.
Armed and disturbed man did not surrender all day long in Bangkok

After a person who had been hiding in a house of relatives since Thursday morning, he constantly shot his weapon skywards and was trying to get him to surrender in Bangkok Noi district on Thursday evening.
Police officials tried valiantly to persuade Tay Watyang, 31, to turn himself in from the night until about 6 p.m. As he hid in a two-story residence on Soi Wat Lakhon Tham in Bangkok Noi, the man claimed to have a pistol, a weapon, and an improvised explosive system.
Local residents reported to the police that the drug-addict and smuggler had attempted to break into their homes at 7am.
At 8o’clock in the morning, he suddenly broke into his family’s home and shot back at him in the skyward. Four of the family members were present, and they eventually were released. He even shot at the scene’s approaching officers, but no one was hurt.
His spouse Sommut claimed to police that the man lost power because he was abusing the drug unrestrained. Before he used the weapon on Thursday night, they had fought for four weeks.
His parents, 68, claimed that Mr. Nathawat had two children and frequently quarreled with his wife after using drugs.
Commandoes were on hand at the picture as senior officers officials made an effort to calm him down. He continued to refuse to turn himself in at 6o’clock. Police intended to have his mom assist in the negotiations with his child.
Broker arrested in Pattaya over funds from Wat Rai Khing abbot

Authorities in Pattaya have detained a seller associated with an online gambling syndicate who allegedly received illegal funds from the abbot of Wat Rai Khing and later admitted guilt to the police.
The abbot, Phra Dhammawachiranuwat ( Yaem Kittindharo ), was escorted on Thursday by his lawyer and supporters to the Bangkok Anti-Corruption Division.
Investigators discovered temple funds that were transferred to the abbot’s personal profile and then to Aranyawan Wangthapan, who was being taken from Pattaya to the Central Investigation Bureau for questioning.
The 28-year-old agent was recently detained last year for allegedly working with the Lagalaxy911 gambling website, and he was eventually released on bail.
She is currently facing costs of supporting criminal offenses, including wrongdoing and larceny.
The abbot, age 70, will be defrocked following legitimate procedures, with continuing questioning.
After the quake: What we must know when the world shifts
What are the main conclusions from the 2025 Bangkok Post Knowledge Forum?

Researchers gathered to discuss how Bangkok you better know and prepare for the geological risks it faces at the Bangkok Post Knowledge Forum 2025, which took place on Thursday at Chulalongkorn University.
, , the website featured insights from leading voices in engineering, industrial advancement, and communication.
- The AIT’s Structural Engineering Program is led by Pennung Warnitchai, AIT Chair.
- Thailand Structural Engineers Association ( TSEA ), President Amorn Pimanmas
- Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Deputy Dean of Research and International Affairs at Chulalongkorn University’s University of Communication Art, is Chulalongkorn University’s assistant professor of study and foreign affairs.
- Sansiri Plc’s Chief Strategy Officer Poomipak Julmanichoti.  ,
Together, they provided a multi-dimensional view of the city’s geological risks and what must be done before the next earthquake strikes.
Bangkok experienced the earthquake, but why?
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Although the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Myanmar on March 28 was far away from Thailand, Bangkok is also affected by its impact.
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Long-period floor movement, which travels great distances, swept over the city and swayed tall buildings.
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These long-period waves, especially those constructed on smooth ground, are strong enough to cause high-rise structures to vibrate, intensifying the quivering.
Strong shaking in gentle land
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The soft-soil valley that surrounds Bangkok.
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This dirt increases seismic waves by up to four times, causing stronger tremors than in local provinces with harder surface.
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The phenomenon primarily affects large buildings because their swaying frequency aligns with long-period waves in their natural way.
How do houses react?
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Large buildings in Bangkok are constructed to move while never breaking during tremors.
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Current engineering includes:
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Accommodating bones
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Reinforced practical core
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Fluid-viscous valves and energy-absorption devices, such as
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Controlled swaying is a security function, not a defect.
Building standards and geological districts in Bangkok
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Geological style standards were developed in 2007 and updated in 2021.
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Based on disaster risk, Bangkok is divided into 10 regions.
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New buildings must adhere to stringent standards in order to withstand geological troops.
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Although not all of the older houses are required to be retrofitted, some are being reviewed.
Assessment results: Generally healthy, with some exceptions
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Authorities inspected almost 500 houses following the earthquake.
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Most institutions were intact, but only a few managed to break through.
- In Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, a brand-new, under construction State Audit Office ( SAO ) building completely collapsed, bringing up issues with design and construction oversight.
True danger, but tolerable.
What facts if residents and developers be aware of?
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Building level alone does not guarantee safety; engineering excellence is essential.
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Also in the event of remote earthquakes, well-built high-rises remain secure.
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Long-period waves are less harmful to low-rise properties, but they should still adhere to strict fundamental guidelines.
Advice for a stronger sense of endurance
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Improve open knowledge of building sway’s mechanisms.
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Ensure greater control of building websites, especially for finished structures.
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As technology and data develop, keep updating geological standards. Encourage the installation of damping networks in important buildings and equipment.
Don’t wait for the upcoming earthquake.
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Although they are uncommon in Bangkok, they are also a possibility.
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The most recent tremor was a wake-up contact: the city may remain organized.
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Experts urge continued consideration of geological health, not just when the ground shakes.
Thai court issues warrants over deadly quake tower collapse
Bangkok: A Thai court issued arrest warrants for 17 persons on Thursday ( May 15 ) for a building collapse in Bangkok that had collapsed in a major disaster, killing dozens of employees. When a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck neighboring Myanmar on March 28, killing dozens in Thailand’s wartorn neighbor, theContinue Reading
Police arrest suspect in connection with YouTube like-clicking scam

Police have taken down a hoax system that enticed victims to click” Like” on YouTube using fictitious beautiful Series profiles, resulting in loss of over 1.5 million ringgit.
At a press conference on Thursday, Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiwphan, commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, stated that scammers had opened an investigation after using a LINE account called” Tor ( Nattapoom )” with a profile picture of a handsome young man to contact victims without knowing.
The scammers then had conversations, slowly establishing trust, and finally persuaded victims to put money into a side-income scheme by depositing money into the platform and making money off of YouTube videos by liking the videos.
Victims ‘ initial rewards gave them more confidence in the program. They then engaged in many financial transactions totaling 1, 546, 836 ringgit, but afterwards discovered they couldn’t withdraw their funds and realized they had been defrauded, according to Pol Lt Gen Trairong.
Saranya Kaewmuen, a 33-year-old Songkhla resident who was a member of the fraud network, was later arrested as a result of additional police investigation. She was seized in Chon Buri county after evidence was collected to get an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court.
Ms. Saranya admitted to receiving 2, 000 ringgit per accounts while interrogating her.
Fraud and computer-related offenses, including entering false or misleading details into a computer program that may damage the general public, were brought against the person.
Taiwan cannot rule out China holding more drills as president marks a year in office
A senior government official said on Thursday ( 15 May ) that Taiwan cannot rule out China holding additional military exercises to” stir up trouble” around the one-year anniversary of President Lai Ching-te’s election. Lai’s opening took place on May 20, but his office has not yet disclosed how theContinue Reading
Over 1,000 e-vaporisers and related components found in car after fatal Punggol accident
More than 1, 000 e-vaporizers and related components were discovered in a car involved in a fatal accident, according to the Health Sciences Authority ( HSA ) on Thursday ( May 15 ). The collision, which involved a car and a bus traveling public, took place on Tuesday at aroundContinue Reading
Singapore Airlines posts record annual profit of S$2.8 billion
Singapore Airlines ( SIA ) reported a record-setting annual net profit on Thursday ( May 15 ), helped in part by a one-time gain recognized as a result of the merger of Air India and Vistara, even as passenger yields were under increased pressure from heightened competition. In contrast toContinue Reading