Khao Sod English

Khao Sod, which translates to "fresh news" in Thai, is a daily newspaper that serves readers across Thailand. Launched on April 9, 1991, it is the newest member of the Matichon Publishing Group, which also includes two other daily papers, Matichon and Prachachat. Khao Sod aims to reach a broader audience and has a particular focus on readers in rural areas, setting it apart from its sister publications. It boasts impressive circulation figures, with around 300,000 copies sold each day. While it covers a variety of topics, including crime, local news, and entertainment—similar to other leading national newspapers like Thai Rath and Daily News—Khao Sod also addresses important political and social matters, aligning with the editorial direction of Matichon and Prachachat. The newspaper is under the management of Kanchai Boonparn, who also oversees the entire Matichon Group.

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Why Is the Thai-Cambodian Relationship the Most Toxic and Complex, Far Beyond Just Border Disputes?

1 week ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The Thai-Cambodian conflict is far more complex than mere border disputes that is a burning issue for both nations at the moment, driving ultranationalist groups in both Thailand and Cambodia, with their insatiable patriotism (or fanaticism), wish to escalate the conflict, and urging their respective governments to adopt extreme measures. This is now concretely impacting the economies and a segment of the populations of both countries.
Time for Thai and Cambodian Patriots to Speak Out

2 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

I n less than two weeks, the Thai-Cambodian border conflict is already spilling out of control and, if not handled calmly, will lead to a toxic legacy that would affect Thais and Cambodians alike for a generation, if not more. What began as a border dispute, with one Cambodian death, has now led to the Thai side choosing to shut down some border checkpoints, beginning to affect trade and cross-border movements of people between the two neighbouring nations.
Bangkok Bank Chief: Thailand Must Adapt to Four Major Disruptors

3 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

BANGKOK — Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President of Bangkok Bank, delivered a stark message at the elite+ Magazine 11th Anniversary Dinner, emphasizing that Thais cannot afford complacency as the nation grapples with an aging society, the middle-income trap, and four major disruptors. Speaking to an audience of local business leaders and ambassadors, Chartsiri acknowledged, “We have to face it.
Thais and Cambodians Should Be Wary of Ultranatiinalism

3 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The unfortunate clash between Thai and Cambodian soldiers at a disputed area along the border near Chong Bok, Ubon Ratchathani province, at dawn on Wednesday led to the death of one Cambodian soldier. Both sides insist it was the other side which opened fire first, and I think that without any concrete evidence, it would be best not to jump to any conclusion, even though I am Thai. Many Thais simply believe what the Thai government has told them, however.
Political “Honeymoon” Between Thaksin and Conservative Royalist Camps Now Over

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

This week’s ruling on May 22 by the Supreme Administrative Court against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, ordering the former premier (who is a fugitive) to pay 10 billion baht in damage compensation incurred by her rice-pledging scheme, was a clear reminder that her elder brother, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who is widely regarded as the real PM today, is not in full control of Thailand.
Proposed Entertainment Complex: Itself a Gamble

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The meeting between Deputy Finance Minister Julphan Amornvivat and prominent casino and entertainment complex developer Chris Gordon, President of Wyn Development, on Friday suggests that the Pheu Thai government will continue to push for the possible construction of an entertainment complex, which includes a casino. This initiative aims to attract big gamblers and more high-spending tourists to Thailand, despite opposition from various groups, including religious organizations citing morality.
Norwegian Salmon Mania in Thailand Keeps Growing

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

BANGKOK — Thais love salmon and saba, which may be an understatement. The exports of fresh Norwegian salmon, mackerel (saba), and fjord trout to Thailand continues to grow, with a 12 percent growth in 2024, according to Ashild Nakken, Norwegian Seafood Council’s Director for Southeast Asia on Thursday.
Why We Can't Be Optimistic About Peace in Pattani

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The issue of the three southern border provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat, and Yala) is a complex issue and involves deeply challenging core issues. In light of the recent deadly attacks on civilians, predominantly non-Malay and non-Muslim, the public’s attention was drawn to the protracted conflict in the deep south anew. First, what is the truth?
Not All Those Charged Under the Lese Majeste Law Are Created Equal

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

It is highly likely that pressure both domestically and especially internationally was a significant factor leading to the Attorney General’s decision not to indict Thailand-based American scholar Paul Chambers under lese majeste law (and the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision to allow the removal of the EM anklet), this week. All in all, Chambers was detained for one night.
Revising Thailand’s Visa-Free Entry Scheme Should Be Handled Carefully

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

Finally, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has given a green light for the visa-free entry scheme to be revised, said the Public Relations Department today, April 27, on its FB page.