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Record 3.1 Million Revellers Flood Bangkok Streets for Songkran
BANGKOK — More than 3.1 million people poured onto the capital’s streets for the Songkran water festival from April 10 to 14, according to official data released by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, as the Thai New Year continues to solidify its reputation as one of the world’s premier travel events. Three French Men Arrested in […]
Chinese Man Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport for Stealing 65,000 Baht on a Flight
BANGKOK — A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft at Suvarnabhumi Airport for allegedly stealing money from his compatriots during a flight from Vientiane to Bangkok, the Bangkok Post reported. Chinese Duo Arrested for Mid-Flight Theft on Macau-Bangkok Route Zheng Xiaobo, 57, was arrested on Monday at the capital’s main international […]
Indian Man Held With Gibbons, Chameleons at Suvarnabhumi Airport
BANGKOK — An Indian national has been arrested for attempting to smuggle protected wildlife out of Thailand through Suvarnabhumi International Airport, in a case that has underscored the persistent challenge of illegal animal trafficking passing through the kingdom’s main gateway. Sri Lankan Wildlife Smuggler Caught with Pythons Hidden in Underwear at Bangkok Airport Santanee Phairattanakorn, […]
Bangkok Police Arrest Foreign Man for Molesting Women at Silom Songkran
BANGKOK — A foreign man was arrested by police after allegedly molesting a woman during Songkran celebrations in the Silom area of Bangkok on April 13, in an incident that has prompted authorities to reiterate the importance of vigilance during the busy holiday period. Teen Girl Sexually Assaulted During Songkran The incident occurred at approximately […]
Naked Chinese Man Found With Throat Wound After Falling to His Death in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A 35-year-old Chinese man was found dead after falling from a high-rise condominium in the Asok-Rama 9 area of Bangkok, with unexplained injuries to his neck that have left investigators searching for answers. 37-Year-Old Woman Dies After 14th-Floor Fall From Pattaya Condo The victim, identified as Mr. Sun Jie, was discovered naked with […]
Bangkok Police Arrest German Man Facing 74 Cybercrime Warrants
BANGKOK — Police in Bangkok have arrested a 27-year-old German man facing 74 arrest warrants issued in Europe in connection with ransomware and cyberattack-for-hire platforms that caused widespread global damage, authorities announced over the weekend. Cybercrime in Thailand Claims Almost 7 Billion Baht in 70 Days N. C. was apprehended at a condominium on Thong […]
French Arabs Attempt to Surround and Attack Woman on Motorcycle in Pattaya
PATTAYA — A group of French Arab men allegedly attempted to surround and attack a Thai woman riding a motorcycle in a late-night incident that has fueled growing anger among local residents and raised fresh concerns about the behavior of certain foreign tourists in Thailand’s popular beach destinations, . Three French Men Arrested in Phuket […]
Ferry to Koh Larn Sinks After Striking Pier, All Passengers Safe
CHONBURI — A three-deck ferry partially sank after slamming into a pier structure while docking at the popular tourist island of Koh Larn on Wednesday, sending a wave of panic through passengers before all on board were safely evacuated without injury, the Bangkok Post reported. Body of Myanmar National Recovered at Base of Cliff on […]
Russian Woman Seriously Injured in Fourth-Floor Fall in Pattaya
PATTAYA — A 52-year-old Russian woman was seriously injured after falling from the fourth floor of an apartment building in the Naklua area of Bang Lamung district during the early hours of April 14, landing on the roof of a parked van and leaving investigators searching for answers as to what caused the plunge. British […]
Motorbike Taxi Drivers Assault Tourists During Songkran in Pattaya
PATTAYA — A group of motorcycle taxi drivers was filmed assaulting foreign tourists during Songkran celebrations on April 13, sparking widespread online criticism and raising concerns about public safety in one of Thailand’s busiest tourist destinations during the traditional New Year festival. Foreign Suspect Flees After Assaulting and Robbing Bangkok Motorcycle Taxi Rider The attack […]
Three French Men Arrested in Phuket for Attack on Thai Man During Songkran
PHUKET — Three French nationals of Arab origin have been taken into custody following a violent attack on a Thai man in Patong, an assault reportedly triggered by anger after the victim asked the group to stop spraying water during Songkran celebrations. Arab Tourists Arrested for Spraying Police With Water in Phuket Police say the […]
Arab Tourists Arrested for Spraying Police With Water in Phuket
PHUKET — Police in Patong have arrested a group of foreign tourists after they used high-pressure water guns to spray officers on duty during Songkran celebrations, an act that authorities say crossed the line from festive fun into deliberate harassment and posed a risk of injury to those tasked with maintaining public safety. French-Arab Wanted […]
Portuguese Man Charged After Spray-Painting Muslim Cemetery Wall in Phuket
PHUKET — A Portuguese man has been charged by police for spray-painting the wall of Ao Makham cemetery in Wichit subdistrict, an act that has sparked anger among local residents and Islamic religious leaders who view the site as a place of profound community significance. Young Thai Muslims launch campaign seeking ‘oxygen’ for victims of […]
Fire at Landfill in Phuket Extinguished After 30-Hour Battle
PHUKET — Firefighters have finally extinguished a blaze at the Phuket City municipal landfill after a battle lasting 30 hours, authorities announced on Monday. Chiang Mai Ranks as World’s Most Polluted City as Wildfires Blanket Northern Thailand Phuket City Mayor Supachok La-ongpetch said the fire was declared completely put out with no smoke remaining at […]
‘French’ Tourists Fined for Public Sex on Phuket Beach
PHUKET — Two “French” tourists have been arrested and fined after being caught engaging in sexual activity in public at Layi Beach in Kamala, Phuket, in an incident that circulated widely on social media and led to swift police action. Saudi Tourist Fined, Visa Revoked for Public Indecency in Phuket The arrests took place at […]
Two Teens Killed in Fall From Pickup Truck While Returning From Songkran Celebrations in Uthai Thani
UTHAI THANI — Two teenagers are dead and another injured after falling from the back of a pickup truck while returning from Songkran festivities, in an incident that has deepened the sense of tragedy in a community already mourning the third road fatality of the holiday period. Songkran Road Toll Reaches 191 in Five Days […]
Second Volunteer Firefighter Fatality Reported in Ongoing Thailand Wildfire Response
PHRAE – A volunteer firefighter has been discovered dead in Wang Chin district of Phrae province after going missing while battling a forest fire, marking the second such fatality in northern Thailand within a single week. The body of Decha Tathika was found near his cashew plantation close to a community forest, following an extensive […]
Passenger Van Crashes into Parked Truck in Tak, Five Killed
TAK — Five people were killed and nine others injured after a passenger van crashed into the rear of a ten-wheeled truck on Highway 12 along the Mae Sot–Tak road in the Mae Tho area of Mueang Tak district on April 6, 2026. Van Driver Arrested in Phuket After Allegedly Raping Ukrainian Tourist The collision […]
Myanmar Stray Bullets Hit Thai Homes in Mae Sot, Troops Fire Warning Shots
TAK — Thai troops fired warning shots after stray bullets from fighting in Myanmar crossed the border into Mae Sot district on March 31, injuring a Myanmar worker and alarming residents along the frontier. Myanmar Mortar Fire Injures Four in Thai Border Village The incident occurred at approximately 4:10pm, according to Maj. Gen. Maitree Chupreecha, […]
Lucky Escape: Pilot Survives Saraburi Light Plane Crash
SARABURI – An ultralight aircraft crashed into a large tamarind tree outside a roadside shop in Phra Phutthabat district, Saraburi province, on the evening of March 15, leaving the 75-year-old pilot with minor injuries and causing widespread damage to electricity lines that cut power across a wide area. Ultralight Plane Crash in Phuket Leaves Two […]
Elephant Kills One in Nakhon Nayok, Patrols Stepped Up
NAKHON NAYOK – Authorities have ramped up surveillance measures in Nakhon Nayok province following a tragic incident in which a wild elephant fatally attacked an elderly man near his home late yesterday evening. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has instructed officials to tighten monitoring of wild elephants that may stray into […]
Fire Ravages Cannabis Drying Warehouse in Nakhon Ratchasima Industrial Estate
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A massive fire tore through a cannabis drying and storage warehouse in the Suranaree Industrial Estate in Muang district on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to the facility before firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported, though officials are still evaluating the full extent of the financial and […]
Power Bank Explosion Causes Condo Blaze in Nakhon Ratchasima
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A power bank explosion early this morning triggered a fire at a condominium in Mueang district, forcing an emergency evacuation of residents as flames tore through a sixth-floor unit in the heart of the northeastern city. Police say mobile phones and power bank chargers used to commit arson in South The incident […]
British Man Attacks American in Udon Thani
UDON THANI — A 29-year-old British man allegedly attacked a 65-year-old American with a wooden pestle at his home in Nong Wua So district on April 3, in what police describe as an attempted robbery, leaving the victim with a head wound requiring stitches and injuries to his eye. British Tourist Attacks Thai Police Officer […]
Man Arrested in Udon Thani for Cooking Dog
UDON THANI — Police in Chiang Yuen district arrested a 49-year-old man on April 2, 2026, after he was found preparing parts of a dog carcass and cooking at his home, an incident that sparked outrage among animal lovers and went viral on social media. Udon Thani Man Vows to End Dog Meat Consumption After […]
Nigerian Arrested in Nong Khai Crystal Meth Crackdown
NONG KHAI — Immigration police and narcotics control officers have dismantled parts of a transnational drug network in a coordinated operation that resulted in two major arrests on April 1, seizing 6 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and detaining a Thai woman linked to a 3.4 million meth pill smuggling case. Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested on […]
Missing Boy, 12, Found Dead Inside Abandoned Car in Yala After Three-Day Search
YALA — A 12-year-old special needs boy who had been missing for three days has been found dead inside an abandoned car in Betong district, in a case that has devastated the local community and left authorities searching for answers. Polish Tourist Reported Missing in Pattaya After Alleged Theft The boy, known affectionately as Nong […]
Sri Lankan Teen Arrested With 2.44 kg of Heroin at Hat Yai Airport
HAT YAI — An 18-year-old Sri Lankan man has been arrested at Hat Yai International Airport in southern Thailand for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of drugs, in a case that highlights the kingdom’s ongoing battle against international narcotics trafficking networks using Thailand as a transit hub. Bangkok Pub Raid Nets Nigerian Dealer, Dozens […]
Thai Tourist Found Dead With Bullet Wound in Phatthalung
PHATTHALUNG — A Thai tourist who had been missing for seven days has been found dead in a remote forest area above the Khlong Hua Chang reservoir in Tamot district, with a bullet later discovered lodged inside his skull during an initial examination at the scene. Japanese Tourist Injured in Rider Gang Attack in Pattaya […]
Authorities Probe Mystery Loss of 57 Million Litres of Fuel in Surat Thani
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation is probing the mysterious disappearance of approximately 57 million litres of fuel oil during sea transport from a refinery to oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat announced today. Diesel Prices Rise Again, Bus Fares Set to Increase A total of 217 […]
Village Headman Shot Dead in Pattani
PATTANI — A village headman was shot and killed in Sai Buri district early Wednesday morning while traveling to a mosque to attend prayers, in the latest violent incident to strike Thailand’s restive southern border region. Gunmen Kill Two in Deadly Ambush in Narathiwat The attack occurred while Reeya Salae, headman of village Moo 3 […]
Gunmen Kill Two in Deadly Ambush in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT — The assistant district chief of Ra-ngae and a woman were killed in an ambush by unidentified gunmen on a road in Ja-nae district early Wednesday morning, in the latest violence to rock Thailand’s restive southern border provinces. Arsonists Target Surveillance Network in Narathiwat An initial police report said the officer, Monchai Chitkamonkarn, who […]
Inside the ‘Scam City’ with Torture Cells Uncovered on the Thai-Cambodian Border
SURIN – Deep in the borderlands of Surin province, along…
Brit Busted: Heroin Smuggling Plot Foiled on Thailand-Australia Flight
BANGKOK — A British national has been charged after allegedly…
Remains Found on Thai Ship Struck Near Hormuz as Search for Missing Crew Continues
BANGKOK — Human remains have been discovered during a second…
Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Triggers Small Tsunami Waves
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesian…
Thai Tourism Sector Could Lose 15-17% of Revenue If Baht Strengthens Beyond 30 Per US Dolla
BANGKOK – Thailand’s tourism sector could lose 15-17 percent of its revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand has warned, as industry stakeholders also forecast a slowdown in Songkran bookings amid rising costs and environmental concerns, the Bangkok Post reported. Thailand to Launch […]
Where is LISA? TAT extends ‘feel all the feelings’ Campaign
Bangkok, 19 February 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) continues to drive tourism momentum following the grand launch of the “Amazing Thailand: feel all the feelings” TVC in late January, featuring Lalisa “LISA” Manobal as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador, showcasing Thailand’s immense charm. Most recently, TAT has invited everyone to participate in an […]
Thailand’s Foreign Tourist Arrivals Drop 7.6% in Early 2026
BANGKOK – Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals fell by 7.59 percent year-on-year during the period from January 1 to February 15, totaling approximately 5.07 million visitors, the Tourism Ministry reported on Tuesday. Thailand Records 1.1 Million Tourist Arrivals in First 11 Days of 2026 China remained the largest source market with 770,427 arrivals, followed by Malaysia […]
Thailand Surpasses 4 Million Visitors in Early 2026
BANGKOK — Thailand welcomed more than 4.18 million international tourists between January 1 and February 8, 2026, generating an estimated 207.07 billion baht in revenue, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports on February 10. Thailand Expands Visa Measures to Boost Tourism and Attract Long-Term Visitors The 4,185,291 arrivals […]
Grand Opening of Amazing Thailand Ambassador is Stunning with Spectacular Drone and Fireworks Show over Wat Arun
Bangkok, 3 February 2026 – A breathtaking spectacle to be etched in every memory, the launch night of “Lalisa LISA Manobal,” a world-renowned rapper, singer, dancer and actor, as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador unfolded at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan—a historic and cultural landmark that embodies the timeless beauty of Thailand. TAT Invites Visitors to follow […]
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 […]
Mor Prom launches a LINE tool to track the effects of PM 2.5 on health
Mor Prom, an application launched by the Ministry of Public Health, has introduced a new LINE official account to help track and respond to health issues caused by rising air pollution. As PM 2.5 levels increase during the winter months, the tool offers a fast and accessible way for individuals to report symptoms potentially linked […]
Yahoo Search Ceases Operations in Thailand
BANGKOK – Yahoo has discontinued its search engine services in Thailand, effectively blocking users with Thai IP addresses from accessing the platform without technical workarounds. According to the Bangkok Post, attempts to visit Yahoo Search from Thailand now result in a redirect to sg.search.yahoo.com, which operates under Singaporean jurisdiction. Google, Microsoft and AWS to invest […]
Thailand Considers Social Media Limits for Minors Amid Global Trend
BANGKOK – As countries worldwide grapple with the impacts of social media on youth, Thailand is witnessing growing public support for restricting underage access to platforms—a measure already enacted in Australia and under consideration in several nations. Thai Public Health Minister says he was ‘setup’ after kids spotted smoking pot on Pattaya Beach Australia made […]
Major Cloudflare Outage Disrupts X, ChatGPT and Multiple Online Services
BANGKOK – A widespread technical failure at internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare caused significant disruptions across multiple high-profile platforms on Tuesday, including X and ChatGPT. The outage began around 11:30 GMT when thousands of users began reporting inaccessible services through Downdetector and other monitoring platforms. Distributed malware attacks Dyn DNS, takes down websites in US Cloudflare […]
Google Warns of New AI-Powered Malware Capable of Rewriting Its Own Code
BANGKOK – Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has issued a warning about a new generation of malware that uses artificial intelligence to dynamically rewrite its own code during execution, creating a significant challenge for traditional cybersecurity defenses. These AI-powered threats can adapt their behavior in real-time to evade detection while systematically harvesting data from compromised systems. […]