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 We Can't Be Optimistic About Peace in Pattani

5 days 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 week 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

2 weeks 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.
Thai Spa Association Highlights Growth Opportunities in Wellness Tourism

3 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com

Thailand's health tourism sector has experienced remarkable growth of 120%, generating a total revenue of 431 billion baht, according to a recent announcement by the Thai Spa Association.
Why Some Thais Get Triggered When Westerners Say “Ni Hao” to Them?

3 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

Is using Chinese greeting “ni hao” (你好 or hello) on Thais by Westerners considered a racist move?
Why the Truth of the Collapsed State Audit Office Building Is Not Guaranteed

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

Although Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra had originally given 7 days for related government agencies to report to her as to why the 33-storey State Audit Office building was the only building in Thailand which collapsed due to the tremors from the deadly 7.7 magnitude quake in Myanmar two weeks ago, she has since extended the deadline to 90 days.
Lese Majeste Charge Against American Scholar Paul Chambers A New Low for Thailand

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

Long-time Thailand-based American scholar Paul Chambers on Friday, April 4, 2025, became the latest target of the archaic and controversial royal defamation law, also known as lese majeste law, after he revealed that police came to see him in Phitsanulok province, in northern Thailand, where he teaches at Naresuan University, a state university. It was agreed that he will hear lese majeste charges made against him this coming Tuesday at the provincial police station.
Thai PM Responds to Trump's 36% Tariff, Outlines Negotiation Strategy

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra addressed concerns following US President Donald Trump's announcement to impose a 36% import tariff on Thai goods
Time Running Out for State Audit Building Rescue, Says Israeli Mission Chief

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

BANGKOK — The rescue mission is running after time as six days have passed since the deadly collapse of the State Audit Office building, warns chief of the Israeli Search and Rescue mission on Thursday, April 3.
Myanmar Quake a Wakeup Call for Thailand

1 month ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The long-held belief that Bangkok is free from major earthquakes, or dangerous tremors, from neighbouring countries like Myanmar, was literally shattered on Friday afternoon as the 7.7 magnitude quake with the epicentre over 300 kilometres from the Thai border shook Bangkok, central, and northern Thailand.