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Lat Phrao Pub Fire Death Toll Rises to 38
BANGKOK, Thailand – A further person has died following the fire at the entertainment venue on Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, taking the confirmed death toll to 38, according to the latest update from the Erawan Centre on August 12, 2026. Death Toll In Bangkok Rong Beer Na Fire Reaches 37 The latest […]
Ugandan Ex-Footballer Arrested in Bangkok for Overstay
BANGKOK, Thailand – Immigration police have arrested a 29-year-old Ugandan former footballer accused of overstaying his visa and offering sexual services through a dating application used by foreign gay men. Ugandan Women Pocketed 500K Baht Monthly in Koh Phangan Vice Trade The suspect, identified only as Mr M, was detained at a hotel in central […]
Ex-Dragon 5 Band Member Found in Chao Phraya with Cement Block in Backpack
BANGKOK, Thailand – The body of Thaman Taepun, a 46-year-old former member of the popular 2000s Thai boy band Dragon 5, was discovered floating in the Chao Phraya River beneath the Rama VII Bridge, concluding a brief but intense search prompted by his sudden disappearance. French Tourist and Thai Rider Rescue Transgender Woman from Chao […]
Suvarnabhumi Staff Disciplined After Viral Altercation with Celebrity Supporters
BANGKOK, Thailand – Suvarnabhumi Airport has issued a formal apology and taken disciplinary action against a security officer following a viral video showing an altercation with a group of passengers. The incident, which occurred late last month, involved fans of a Chinese artist attempting to bypass security protocols to follow the celebrity onto an international […]
Bangkok Police Hunt Norwegian National Over Random Attack on Commuters
BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok authorities have launched a search for a Norwegian national accused of an unprovoked physical assault and making death threats against two local office workers near a popular pedestrian skywalk in the Bang Na district. Manhunt Underway for Foreigner in Horrific Acid Attack on Worker in Pattaya The incident reportedly occurred at […]
Bangkok Police Smash Counterfeit Currency Ring, Arrest 4 Africans
BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok police have arrested four foreign Africans following a sophisticated undercover operation targeting an alleged counterfeit currency scam, in which suspects claimed ordinary paper could be chemically transformed into genuine United States dollar bills. Tourists in Pattaya Circulating Counterfeit Dollar Bills in Social Media Stunt The arrests were the culmination of a […]
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 […]
Australian Man, 69, Dies in Fall from Sriracha Condominium
SRIRACHA, Thailand – A 69-year-old Australian man has died after falling from the sixth floor of a condominium in Si Racha, Chon Buri, early on August 11, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Woman Critically Injured In 10-meter Fall From Pattaya’s Big Buddha Viewpoint Rescuers from the Sawang Pratheep Si Racha unit and […]
Student Charged with Murder in Sattahip Stabbing of Chinese Man
SATTAHIP, Thailand – A 20-year-old college student has been charged with murder after a 20-year-old Chinese man was stabbed to death in a room in Na Jomtien, Sattahip district, Chonburi, on August 8. Daughter Stabs Naval Officer Father During Domestic Dispute in Sattahip Na Jomtien police said the victim, identified as Mr Cao Ke, was […]
Oil-Like Slick Washes Ashore on Koh Larn Beaches
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has ordered an urgent inspection after an oil-like substance washed ashore along more than one kilometre of beaches on Koh Larn, prompting concerns over pollution and tourist safety. Ferry to Koh Larn Sinks After Striking Pier, All Passengers Safe The residue was reported on the afternoon of August […]
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 […]
Russian Man, 19, Hospitalised After Self-Harm Incident in Phuket
PHUKET, Thailand – A 19-year-old Russian man is receiving close medical care at Vachira Phuket Hospital after an emergency at a house in Phuket’s Sam Kong area on Tuesday morning, following an apparent self-harm incident. Chinese man self-harms in Pattaya, prompting emergency response Kathu Police were notified at approximately 10 AM on August 11 that […]
German Tourist Drowns Off Phuket Beach
PHUKET, Thailand – The body of 30-year-old German tourist J. J. K., who was swept out to sea by strong waves at Freedom Beach in Phuket on August 10, 2026, was recovered by rescue teams on August 11, 2026. Indian Tourist in Critical Condition After Ignoring Red Flags in Phuket Local police, disaster-response personnel, and […]
Irish Man Found Dead in Phuket Lagoon, Prompting Police Investigation
PHUKET, Thailand – An Irish national has been found dead in a lagoon in Phuket, prompting a full police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise. The body of 28-year-old S. J. R. L. was discovered floating in a water reservoir in the Cherng Talay area on Thursday morning. One Boy Rescued from Drowning, One […]
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 […]
Chiang Rai Gold Shop Robbed; Gunmen Escape Across Mekong
CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Two armed men fired a warning shot to incite panic before robbing a gold shop in a Chiang Rai shopping center, escaping with multiple trays of jewelry and prompting an international border manhunt. The brazen heist occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. on August 4, 2026, in the Chiang Khong district, leaving […]
Heavy Rainfall in Myanmar Puts Mae Sai on Flood Watch
MAE SAI, Thailand — The border district of Mae Sai in Chiang Rai province has been placed on high alert following a significant rise in the water levels of the Sai River, driven by heavy rainfall in neighboring Myanmar. Local authorities and residents are actively implementing precautionary measures to mitigate the risk of potential flooding. […]
Thai Army Technician Loses Foot in Landmine Blast on Sa Kaeo Border
SA KAEO, Thailand — A Thai Army demining technician suffered severe injuries, including the loss of his left foot, after stepping on a landmine during a hazardous clearance operation in Sa Kaeo province on July 29. Two Thai Soldiers Injured By Old Landmine Near Cambodian Border The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. in a […]
Tour Van Brake Failure on Phetchabun’s Mountain Road Leaves 6 Injured
PHETCHABUN, Thailand — A tour van suffered a suspected brake failure on Sunday, resulting in a severe multi-vehicle collision on a notoriously dangerous mountain road in Phetchabun province that left six people injured. School Van Crashes in Chiang Mai, 14 Injured With Driver in Critical Condition The accident occurred at approximately noon at the infamous […]
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 […]
Two Thai Soldiers Injured By Old Landmine Near Cambodian Border
SISAKET, Thailand — Two Thai soldiers sustained minor injuries after accidentally detonating an old anti-personnel landmine at a military installation near the Thai-Cambodian border in the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket. Thai Army Blames Own Landmine, Denies Cambodian Attack Allegations According to a report from the Second Army Region, the incident occurred at approximately […]
School Bus Crash In Surin Injures 57 Students And Teachers
SURIN, Thailand — A school tour bus carrying 51 students and six teachers overturned on a highway in Surin province on Friday, resulting in minor injuries to all 57 occupants but miraculously avoiding any fatalities or severe casualties. 15 Wounded in Chaiyaphum Bus Crash into Parked Trailer The incident occurred at approximately 11:22 a.m. on […]
German Fugitive Wanted For Severe Child Abuse Apprehended In Buriram
BURIRAM, Thailand — A German national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for severe child sexual abuse offenses has been arrested in Buriram province after allegedly hiding in Thailand for several years. Thai immigration authorities confirmed that the high-priority fugitive is now being prepared for extradition to Germany to face criminal proceedings. English Child Abuser […]
Van Driver Injured in Rayong Collision with Wild Elephant
RAYONG, Thailand – A food vendor was injured when the van she was driving struck a large wild elephant crossing Route 344 in Rayong, with the elephant also hurt before disappearing into nearby forest following the collision. Collision Between Car And Elephant On Kanchanaburi Highway Leaves One Dead, Two Injured The crash occurred at approximately […]
Jealous Son, 29, Stabs and Shoots Mother’s Boyfriend in Songkhla
SONGKHLA, Thailand – A 29-year-old man stabbed his mother’s new partner at least 10 times before shooting him dead with his own handgun on Sunday night, in a violent confrontation reportedly fueled by jealousy and family tensions. Student Charged with Murder in Sattahip Stabbing of Chinese Man Muang Songkhla police were alerted to the events […]
13 Foreigners Arrested in Hua Hin Property-Nominee Crackdown
HUA HIN, Thailand – Thirteen foreigners were arrested on Monday during a police raid on a housing and pool-villa estate in Hua Hin after they were found to have used Thai nominee shareholders to purchase properties on their behalf. Police Seize 33 Chinese-Owned Luxury Homes Worth 1.2B Baht in Nominee Crackdown The arrests were made […]
South African Ex-Teacher Placed on Watch List After Gun Threats
SONGKHLA, Thailand – A former foreign teacher at Hatyai Wittayalai School in Songkhla province who allegedly posted gun threats following his termination has left Thailand, with authorities placing him on a watch list and stepping up security around the school, police confirmed today. Eight Dead and At Least 22 Injured in Nonthaburi School Shooting, Grandparents […]
Security Forces Kill Two Suspects Linked to Fatal Tak Bai Police Attack
NARATHIWAT, Thailand – Two suspects connected to the recent fatal shooting of two police officers in Tak Bai were killed during a pre-dawn shootout with security forces in Narathiwat province, while authorities apprehended a third individual accused of aiding their escape. Two Police Officers Killed, Three Injured in Narathiwat Drug Raid Ambush The joint operation […]
Public Hearing Halted for Yala Flood Retention Plan Amid Widespread Protests
YALA, Thailand – A public hearing for a controversial water retention project designed to prevent flooding in southern Yala city has been suspended following mounting opposition from community leaders and environmentalists. The Water Resource Department announced on Monday the cancellation of the hearing for the Phru Lan Kwai scheme, which was originally scheduled to take […]
Severe Turbulence on Phuket-Delhi Flight Injures 12
PHUKET, Thailand – Twelve people sustained injuries after an Air…
Thai Courier Busted in Japan After Meth Discovered in Coffee Packets
FUKUOKA, Japan / BANGKOK, Thailand — A 28-year-old Thai woman…
CCTV Shows Package Delivery to THAI Attendant Before Australia Drug Arrest
BANGKOK, Thailand — Surveillance footage from the residence of a…
Thai Woman Detained In Myanmar Following Death Of American Diplomat In Yangon
YANGON, Myanmar — A Thai woman has been taken into…
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 […]
Historic Death Railway Station Emerges From Kanchanaburi Reservoir
KANCHANABURI, Thailand — A long-submerged station on World War II’s infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced from beneath a reservoir in western Thailand, prompting historians and researchers to race against time to survey the remnants of Nithe Station before the site is once again submerged. Kanchanaburi to seek recognition of Death Railway as a World Heritage […]
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 […]