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View of Sukhumvit, seen towards west - Bangkok. Sukhumvit Road is in the right margin of the image

Bangkok

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Bolt Permanently Bans Driver Following Viral Assault On Japanese Passenger In Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand — Bolt Thailand has terminated and permanently banned a ride-hailing driver accused of physically assaulting a Japanese passenger during a fare dispute in Bangkok, the company announced on Wednesday. The ride-hailing platform also confirmed it is providing comprehensive assistance to the victim following the incident, which recently sparked widespread public scrutiny on social […]

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Toyota Ambulance in Koh Samui, Thailand.

South

May 21, 2026

British Man Charged With Reckless Driving After Viral Video On Koh Samui

KOH SAMUI, Surat Thani — A British national has been arrested and charged following allegations of dangerous driving on Koh Samui, after video footage of the incident circulated widely on social media and prompted an immediate police response, according to officials from Bo Phut Police Station. British Man Arrested After Recklessly Driving a Porsche on […]

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Cars crossing a level crossing with barriers in Bangkok.

News

May 17, 2026

Bus And Train Drivers Charged Following Deadly Bangkok Level Crossing Crash

BANGKOK, Thailand — Bangkok police have formally charged both the driver of a passenger bus and the engineer of a freight train with reckless driving causing death following Saturday afternoon’s catastrophic collision at a level crossing in the Huai Khwang district that killed eight people and injured 32 others. Witness Describes Hearing Train Warning Signals […]

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SRT Dark Red Line train at Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok

Bangkok

April 9, 2026

Driver Investigated After Screaming Incident on Bangkok Red Line

BANGKOK — The Department of Rail Transport has launched a probe and suspended a female train driver following reports that she was heard screaming repeatedly while operating a commuter train on the Red Line, raising urgent questions about mental health screening protocols for the capital’s rail staff. Nakhon Nayok ambulance driver probed over snack stop […]

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Phuket

April 6, 2026

Van Driver Arrested in Phuket After Allegedly Raping Ukrainian Tourist

PHUKET — A 42-year-old van driver was taken into custody following allegations of sexual assault against a 20-year-old Ukrainian national on April 6, prompting renewed scrutiny of tourist safety protocols in the region. Female Filipino Tourist Attacked, Robbed, and Nearly Raped at Reservoir in Pattaya Area The suspect, identified as Sukarn Homsawat from Takua Pa, […]

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Cars and motorbikes driving on a Pattaya street at night.

Pattaya

March 3, 2026

Pattaya Taxi Driver Filmed Kicking Tourist in Street

PATTAYA — A disturbing video circulating on Facebook and TikTok shows a Thai man allegedly kicking a foreign tourist from behind, sending him tumbling onto a road in Pattaya, sparking widespread online criticism and raising questions about tourist safety in the popular beach destination. Drunk British Man Launches Brutal Attack on Pattaya Bolt Driver The […]

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Traffic jam next to Siam Paragon in Bangkok

News

February 18, 2026

Licence Renewal Goes Online for Thai Motorists Under 55 Starting June 2026

BANGKOK – The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), will allow drivers under the age of 55 to renew their licences online starting June 2026, eliminating the need for in-person visits for physical fitness testing. DLT issues smart driving licenses to drivers The initiative aims to streamline […]

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Motorcycle taxi driver on a motorcycle on a Pattaya street at night.

Pattaya

January 2, 2026

British Tourist Arrested After Assault on Motorbike Taxi Driver in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – A British tourist is in police custody following an alleged violent assault on a motorbike taxi driver in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The incident has brought renewed attention to tourist-related crime in the popular coastal city. Foreign Suspect Flees After Assaulting and Robbing Bangkok Motorcycle Taxi Rider According to Pattaya […]

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