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Homeless Man Found Dead In Pond At Benjasiri Park In Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand – A homeless man was arrested on Saturday morning after another man was found dead in a pond at Benjasiri Park in Klong Toey district, with the suspect reportedly confessing that he had thrown the victim into the water following a quarrel over the latter’s behaviour. Police and rescuers were called to the […]
American man arrested after Bangkok police officer slashed in the neck
BANGKOK, Thailand – A 29-year-old American man has been arrested after a police officer was seriously injured in the neck while intervening in an alleged theft at a convenience store in Bangkok’s Suea Pa district on August 22, with the suspect detained in less than 30 minutes following the attack. Police identified the suspect as […]
Seven arrested in Bangkok over fake pink ID card network for migrant children
BANGKOK, Thailand – Seven suspects, including three government officials, have been arrested in a major crackdown on an organised network specialising in the fraudulent issuance of pink identity cards to children of migrant workers, with investigators uncovering mass registrations of foreign nationals at cramped apartments in the Din Daeng area. Child migrants rescued from begging […]
Suvarnabhumi Airport to expand Auto Gate access to 31 additional nationalities
BANGKOK, Thailand – Suvarnabhumi Airport is preparing to allow travellers from 31 additional nationalities to use its Auto Gate immigration lanes by the end of August, a move intended to ease pressure at Thailand’s busiest international arrival point and streamline entry procedures for millions of visitors. Phuket Airport Debuts International Arrivals Autogates Deputy Prime Minister […]
South African fitness coach dies after collapsing at HYROX Bangkok event
BANGKOK, Thailand – South African fitness coach Leroy Saunders has died after collapsing while competing in the BYD HYROX Bangkok 2026 event at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, with the 41-year-old losing consciousness during the competition on August 13 and later passing away in hospital despite emergency assistance and CPR from event staff. His […]
Couple and 30 cats perish in Nonthaburi house fire
NONTHABURI, Thailand – A couple and approximately 30 pet cats died in a house fire in the early hours of Monday, with rescuers later discovering a charcoal stove and a petrol container in the bedroom, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the blaze. 21 cats die in terraced house fire in Don Mueang area last […]
DSI cracks down on nominee scheme with raids on three Pattaya locations
PATTAYA, Thailand – Officials have raided three locations in Pattaya and seized computers and documents linked to a suspected nominee scheme concealing foreign ownership of land and businesses, as the Department of Special Investigation, Interior Ministry, and police officers conducted searches to gather evidence concerning suspected violations of the Foreign Business Act of 1999. Deputy […]
Four Missing Divers Found Safe in Chonburi
CHONBURI, Thailand – Four foreign divers reported missing in the Samae San sea area of Chonburi have been found safe after drifting in the water to a beach near Sattahip, bringing an end to a multi-agency search that lasted several hours. Twelve Rescued After Longtail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast Naval special warfare divers located […]
Pattaya Police Arrest Ugandan Woman Over Hotel Safe Theft
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist Police in Pattaya have arrested a 36-year-old Ugandan woman after a US tourist reported money missing from the safe in his South Pattaya hotel room. Ugandan Women Pocketed 500K Baht Monthly in Koh Phangan Vice Trade The suspect, identified only as F.N., was detained at approximately 11 AM on August 14 […]
Oil Slick Spreads from Koh Larn to Jomtien Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – The oil slick previously reported in waters around Koh Larn has now been found floating in the sea and washing ashore at Jomtien Beach, Chon Buri, on Monday, prompting authorities to warn residents and tourists not to swim while the substance is assessed. Oil-Like Slick Washes Ashore on Koh Larn Beaches Pattaya […]
Phuket lifeguards rescue tourist who ignored red flag warnings
PHUKET, Thailand – A foreign tourist was rescued from heavy seas at Patong Beach after ignoring red flags and lifeguards’ whistles, having confidently declared himself a strong swimmer before being swept out by waves and currents and unable to return to shore. The rescue took place on the evening of August 20 at the popular […]
Middle Eastern beggar accused of spitting at Phuket travel agency worker
PHUKET, Thailand – A Thai travel agency worker in Patong has alleged that a foreign woman spat at her after being told to stop asking customers for money near the business, in an incident that has drawn attention to the presence of foreign beggars operating in the popular tourist area. The confrontation reportedly took place […]
Emirati Tourists Arrested After Fleeing Phuket Checkpoint Injuring Policeman
PHUKET, Thailand – Two Emirati tourists were arrested after allegedly fleeing a police checkpoint in Kathu district, kicking a pursuing officer’s motorcycle and causing him to crash during a chase, police said on Friday. The incident occurred around 1 PM on Thursday as officers from Kathu police station were manning a traffic checkpoint near the […]
Israeli Tourist Accused of Threatening Tuk-Tuk Driver in Phuket
PHUKET, Thailand – A Patong tuk-tuk driver has accused an Israeli tourist of threatening him during a dispute over a fare on Phuket’s Thawiwong Road on August 9, with footage from the driver’s dashboard camera later posted online and attracting widespread criticism. Interior Ministry Probes Israelis’ Thai Citizenship Cases The confrontation, involving an Israeli family […]
Ukrainian Scam Suspect Arrested in Phuket
PHUKET, Thailand – Immigration police on the southern island province have arrested a 26-year-old Ukrainian national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for his alleged role in an international cryptocurrency investment scam. The suspect, whose name and the location of the bust have not been disclosed by authorities, is accused of involvement with a gang […]
Man Burns ATM In Chachoengsao After Fight With Girlfriend
CHACHOENGSAO, Thailand – A 27-year-old man has been detained after an ATM in Chachoengsao was set on fire shortly after midnight on August 22, with police saying the suspect told them he acted following an argument with his pregnant girlfriend and wanted to be sent to prison. The blaze damaged the bank ATM outside Wisdom […]
Flash Floods Cut Off 1,000 Households in Nan’s Wiang Sa District
NAN, Thailand – Floodwaters flowing down the Nan River inundated five sub-districts in Wiang Sa district of Nan province overnight, with water levels reaching between 1.5 and 3 metres and marooning more than 1,000 households. As the final bottleneck for mass runoffs originating from Pua, Tha Wang Pha, and Muang districts before heading downstream into […]
Residents Near Nan River Urged to Prepare for Evacuation
NAN, Thailand – The first 26 vulnerable people in Muang district of Nan province have been evacuated to a temporary shelter as authorities map out contingency plans to cope with flooding from the swollen Nan River, which is threatening to inundate areas in Muang and Wiang Sa districts. A total of 12 sub-districts in Pua […]
Ancient Temple Tree Collapses On Spanish Tourists In Ayutthaya
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand – Five Spanish tourists were injured when a large flame tree collapsed inside the historic Wat Phra Si Sanphet temple complex in Ayutthaya on August 16, sending panic through the crowds of visitors gathered to view the ancient monuments. The tree fell at approximately 12:30 p.m. near the wall of the historic temple, […]
Car Plows Into Kanchanaburi Nursery School, Injuring 15 Toddlers
KANCHANABURI, Thailand – Fifteen young children were injured this afternoon when a sedan crashed into a child development center in Kanchanaburi province, striking the facility while toddlers were sleeping during their afternoon nap. Pakistani Rider And Thai Passenger Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Pattaya Home The collision occurred at the Ban Nong Song Ton Child […]
Uthai Thani Wildlife Sanctuary Closed After Tiger Attack
UTHAI THANI, Thailand – The Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary has suspended all tourism activities following a rare and fatal tiger attack on a wildlife ranger. The unprecedented incident has triggered a comprehensive scientific investigation and heightened security measures across the reserve to protect staff and determine the cause of the anomalous animal behavior. 72 […]
Sakon Nakhon police rescue boy clinging to ice truck for 10 kilometres
SAKON NAKHON, Thailand – Traffic police in Sakon Nakhon rescued a four-year-old boy found clinging to the rear of an ice delivery truck on August 17, after the vehicle had travelled more than 10 kilometres with the child gripping the back steps unnoticed by the driver. The child was spotted at approximately 12:20 p.m. at […]
Four-year-old boy needs 30 stitches after dog attack in Korat
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – A four-year-old boy required 30 stitches after a dog lunged at him and bit his head and left forehead in a community in Nakhon Ratchasima, leaving the child traumatised and his family demanding action as the animal remains at large. Woman found dead with dog bites in Phuket house The attack […]
Six Injured in Shotgun and Knife Attack at Nakhon Ratchasima District Fair
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – Six people were injured when a group of assailants attacked fairgoers with knives and a homemade shotgun in Dan Khun Thot district late on Wednesday, August 12, in an incident that police believe stemmed from an attempted motorcycle theft. Amulet Trader Arrested After Deadly Shooting at Nakhon Pathom Concert Restaurant The […]
Nakhon Phanom Flooded, South on Alert for More Rain
NAKHON PHANOM, Thailand – Overnight downpours have left roads submerged and homes and businesses inundated in this northeastern border province, prompting emergency drainage operations as authorities warn of further heavy rain across the region. Thailand Braces for Severe Super El Niño Next Year Heavy falls brought by a monsoon trough stretching across upper northern Thailand […]
Massive Blaze Sweeps Newly Formed Mekong River Island On Thai-lao Border
NAKHON PHANOM, Thailand — A large-scale fire has swept across approximately two kilometers of a newly formed sand island in the Mekong River along the Thai-Lao border, prompting emergency preparedness measures from local authorities in Nakhon Phanom province. Tragic Bangkok House Fire Claims Two Lives And Dozens Of Pets The blaze ignited on the afternoon […]
Coordinated multiple attacks rock Thailand’s southern border provinces
YALA, Thailand – Security authorities reported at least 51 incidents of unrest across Thailand’s three southern border provinces on Saturday night, prompting the military to impose a curfew and increase patrols and security measures across the region. The attacks, which began around 8 p.m. and continued over several hours, involved explosions, gunfire, arson, and damage […]
One Briton, five Spaniards arrested on Koh Tao for illegal diving jobs
KOH TAO, Thailand – Six foreign nationals, one Briton and five Spaniards, have been arrested on Koh Tao for allegedly working as diving instructors without work permits, with authorities stating the suspects were using Destination Thailand Visas intended for remote work but had been teaching diving at businesses on the island without authorisation. Three Russians […]
Israeli Man Fined Over Threats to Koh Samui Zoo
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – The Koh Samui Provincial Court has fined an Israeli man 5,000 baht for threatening the life of the owner of Samui Exotic Park, a zoo on the island in Surat Thani, following a complaint filed over a Facebook post that threatened the owner. Koh Samui police said the man, identified only […]
Malaysian bikers’ fines spark debate over Thai traffic enforcement
HAT YAI, Thailand – A dispute over traffic fines issued to Malaysian motorcyclists has drawn attention to enforcement practices in this southern border city, after a viral social media post accused police of unfairly targeting foreign tourists, though authorities have since defended their actions as routine and lawful. Senior Sergeant Major Weerasak Phansalaeman, a traffic […]
French businessman under investigation for using Thai nominees on Koh Samui
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – Surat Thani Immigration Police are investigating a 74-year-old French businessman accused of using Thai nominees to control businesses and land on Koh Samui, including a 12-room property allegedly operating without a hotel licence, in the latest phase of a crackdown on foreign nominee networks. 13 Foreigners Arrested in Hua Hin Property-Nominee […]
Twelve Rescued After Longtail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast
KRABI, Thailand – Twelve people, including ten Indian tourists, were rescued after their longtail tour boat capsized in heavy seas off the coast of Krabi on August 15, officials confirmed. 12 Tourists Rescued After Long-Tail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast The vessel was travelling from Ao Nang to Hong Island when it encountered large waves […]
Chiang Rai gold shop heist suspects captured in Laos
CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Two suspects wanted in connection with…
Old ordnance blast injures six Thai workers in Israel, two seriously
BANGKOK, Thailand – Six Thai agricultural workers were injured when…
Strong 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake in Northern Sumatra Felt Across Southern Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand – A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck northern Sumatra,…
Severe Turbulence on Phuket-Delhi Flight Injures 12
PHUKET, Thailand – Twelve people sustained injuries after an Air…
Phu Langka’s ‘Naga Eye’ Emerges After the Rain
BUENG KAN, Thailand – The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has extended an invitation to tourists to witness the so-called “Naga Eye,” a natural wonder set amid the rocky landscape of Phu Langka National Park in Bueng Khong Long district of Bueng Kan province, a phenomenon that only reveals its full beauty […]
Wat Mahathat Worawihan: Phetchaburi’s Ancient Architectural Gem
PETCHABURI, Thailand — Rising majestically from the heart of Phetchaburi’s town center, the gleaming white prang of Wat Mahathat Worawihan stands as a testament to the region’s rich architectural heritage and spiritual significance. Situated along the banks of the Phetchaburi River, this historic temple complex serves as both a sacred Buddhist site and a navigational […]
Thailand Rolls Out First Locally Built Luxury Passenger Train
BANGKOK, Thailand — The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is preparing to launch a new era of luxury charter tourism with the introduction of the country’s first domestically manufactured passenger train prototype. The innovative carriage, officially named “Beyond Horizon,” was recently handed over to the SRT following its inaugural journey from Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong […]
Thailand Targets 33 Million Visitors Under New ‘quality Tourism’ Strategy
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand is actively repositioning itself as a premier global destination under a new value-over-volume strategy, having already welcomed over 14 million international arrivals in the first five months of 2026. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has expressed strong confidence that the Kingdom will exceed a total of 33.2 million foreign visitors […]
Koh Samui Crowned Best Island In Asia-pacific At Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026
BANGKOK, Thailand — Koh Samui has been named the best island in the Asia-Pacific region in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026, leading a strong showing for Thailand with three of its islands ranked among the top ten in the category. The recognition underscores the Kingdom’s continued dominance in the global luxury travel […]
Repids: Turning Used Cooking Oil into Organic Insecticide
Repids, a Chulalongkorn University innovation, turns used vegetable cooking oil into a non-toxic organic insecticide, helping address pollution from grease-clogged drainage systems and improper used cooking oil management while creating an alternative organic insecticide for farmers. The technology embodies circular economy principles aimed at fostering sustainable communities and a healthier environment. Chula’s CUSAT Team Reaches […]
Chula’s CUSAT Team Reaches Space Milestone, Sets 2028 CUSAT-1 Launch
Students from Chulalongkorn University’s Satellite and Space Technology Club (CUSAT) have made history by winning the 9th KiboCUBE Programme, a joint initiative by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The official announcement was made on June 10, 2026, in Vienna, Austria, during the COPUOS 2026 Side Event. The team will now move forward […]
Global Outage Hits Meta’s Instagram And Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Millions of users across the globe experienced widespread disruptions on Meta’s flagship social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, following a sudden and significant service outage. According to data from the specialized tracking website Downdetector, thousands of users reported being unable to access or navigate the applications normally during the incident. […]
Thailand Consumers Council Sues Meta, LINE, And Apple Over Online Investment Scams
BANGKOK, Thailand — The Thailand Consumers Council has filed civil lawsuits against major global technology platforms, including Meta, LINE, and Apple, alongside several commercial financial institutions, alleging severe negligence in facilitating online investment fraud. The council is seeking 230 million baht in collective compensation on behalf of 10 claimants who were defrauded through deceptive digital […]
From Mussel Shell Waste to Bio-Responsive Ventilation Blocks
Chulalongkorn University researchers have developed “Bio-Responsive Block,” a ventilation block made from mussel shells. Crushing rather than burning mussel shell waste from coastal communities helps reduce carbon emissions. Designed to be both attractive and practical, the product adds value while promoting a circular economy at the community level. Along Thailand’s coastlines, millions of kilograms of […]
Microsoft Invests $1 Billion to Boost AI Infrastructure in Thailand
BANGKOK – Microsoft has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in Thailand between 2026 and 2028, focusing on cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure as well as ongoing operations, marking a significant commitment to the country’s digital transformation. OpenAI researchers warned of ‘powerful discovery’of artificial intelligence threatening humanity The announcement followed a meeting in […]