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Police Nab 15 Transnational Scam Gang Members In Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand – Fifteen non-Thai suspects, allegedly part of a transnational scam gang, were arrested in a raid on a luxury house in the Bang Bon area of Bangkok by Thai immigration police yesterday. Police Maj-Gen Panthana Nutchanart, deputy commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, said that his team also seized several cellphones, laptops, SIM cards […]
Omani Wildlife Smuggler Caught At Suvarnabhumi Airport With 22 Live Animals
BANGKOK, Thailand – An Omani man travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Muscat was arrested after officials found 22 live wild animals concealed in luggage checked in for the flight. The seizure, reported on 16 September, took place on 8 September 2026, according to Santhanee Phairattanakorn, director of the Suvarnabhumi Airport Passenger Customs Inspection Office, with […]
Electric Taxi Boats To Launch Along Bangkok Canal With 15 Piers
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Transport Ministry is pushing ahead with a taxi boat service on Klong Phasi Charoen, with electric and solar-hybrid boats planned for a route linking 15 piers. Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee said the service would provide an alternative to road travel while supporting tourism along the canal, and it is expected […]
Tolls On Bangkok’s Prachim Ratthaya Expressway To Rise On December 15
BANGKOK, Thailand – Tolls on the Prachim Ratthaya Expressway, lso known as Si Rat–Outer Ring, will increase on 15 December following a Transport Ministry announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday. Bangkok Expressway Toll Fees Increase The decision was approved on 14 July by the Expressway Authority of Thailand board during its 8/2026 meeting, […]
Bangchak Finds No Pipeline Leak Near Rama III In Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangchak Group said no leaks were found in a fuel pipeline along Chuea Phloeng Road in Klong Toey district following an inspection after thousands of litres of oil-contaminated wastewater were reported in the area, with the SET-listed energy conglomerate stating that inspections using several engineering techniques produced no abnormal results. Authorities Rush […]
Missing 17-year-old Found Working At Bangkok Restaurant After 16 Days
BANGKOK, Thailand – A 17-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Rayong province for 16 days has been found working at a restaurant in Bangkok’s Bueng Kum district, following a widespread search coordinated by police and the Mirror Foundation. The girl had left home alone on 24 August, with initial information indicating she […]
Pattaya Police Investigate Death Of 17-year-old Who Fell From Apartment Building
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 17-year-old Thai male died after falling from the 11th floor of an apartment building in Pattaya’s Soi Pratumnak 6 on 17 September 2026. Police were called at 5.35pm to the rear of the building in Chon Buri, and the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene after falling from room 1131 […]
Five Indian Tourists Allegedly Assaulted And Robbed At Pattaya Hotel
PATTAYA, Thailand – Five Indian tourists have filed a police complaint after alleging they were assaulted and forced to hand over money by a group they met near Pattaya Beach, with the men telling Pattaya City Police that around 24,000 baht in cash was missing after an alleged confrontation at a hotel in North Pattaya. […]
Chinese Murder Fugitive Arrested In Pattaya After 36 Years Using Fraudulent Thai Identity
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai police have arrested a 67-year-old Chinese man wanted in connection with a murder case who allegedly lived in Thailand for about 36 years using a fraudulently obtained Thai identity and operated several tourism businesses in Pattaya while acquiring land worth nearly 100 million baht. The fugitive, identified as Chu Che Chan, […]
British Man Injured In Attempted Phone Robbery In Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 45-year-old British man was taken to hospital after reportedly being attacked during an attempted phone robbery near Jomtien Soi 15 in Pattaya early on 15 September 2026. The victim, named as Mr Anand, suffered bruising and a cut believed to have been caused by a sharp weapon, running from his left […]
Body Of Moroccan Tourist Missing At Karon Found At Kata Noi
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket police have recovered the body of a Moroccan tourist who was swept away while swimming at Karon Beach. Ezzakani Othmane, 25, was found on Kata Noi Beach at about 6am on 16 September, two days after he disappeared in the sea off Karon. Moroccan Man Arrested After Bar Bill Dispute in […]
Phuket Jewish New Year Event Cancelled On Security Grounds After Anti-israel Rally
PHUKET, Thailand – A Jewish New Year celebration in Phuket was cancelled at the last minute on Friday evening because of concerns raised by Israeli security officials, organisers said, as an estimated 500 people, most of them Muslims, gathered about 500 metres from the Chabad House in the Patong area for a rally organised by […]
American Tourist Found Dead In Phuket Hotel Room
PHUKET, Thailand – Police in Phuket are investigating the unexplained death of an American tourist found in a Patong hotel room on 7 September, after the man had not been seen for approximately five days and had missed his scheduled checkout by one day. The deceased, later identified by authorities as J. D. G., was […]
Kuwaiti National Detained Over Pharmacy Spray Incident In Phuket
PHUKET, Thailand – Patong police have identified and detained a Kuwaiti national accused of spraying an unknown substance at a pharmacist in a Patong pharmacy on September 2, an incident that left the victim requiring hospital treatment after reporting alarming symptoms. The pharmacist, who was working at a pharmacy in Patong, experienced a numb tongue, […]
Air India Phuket flight suffered triple hydraulic failure, injuring 24
BANGKOK, Thailand – An Air India A320 flying from Phuket to New Delhi last month issued a stall warning when seatbelt signs were off, while a rapid pitch up and then down threw passengers and cabin crew against overhead bins and injured 24 people, according to Indian investigators. The Airbus plane, cruising at 36,000 feet, […]
Nan Landslide Threatens School as 100-Metre Ground Crack Expands
NAN, Thailand – Geological experts have warned of the high risk of a landslide at Ban Doi Tiew School in Nan’s Tha Wang Pha district, after ground subsidence expanded from a minor two-metre tension crack into one over 100 metres long over the past year. The finding follows an urgent inspection on Friday led by […]
Fire Destroys Latex Mattress Factory In Ayutthaya
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand – Authorities are investigating the cause of a massive fire that destroyed a large latex mattress and pillow factory in Bang Sai district, Ayutthaya, overnight, causing damage estimated at about 2 billion baht. Five Dead And Dozens Missing After Passenger Ship Catches Fire In The Philippines The blaze broke out around 10pm on […]
Ayutthaya Abbot Arrested In 92-million-baht Embezzlement And Sex Scandal
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand – A 66-year-old abbot accused of embezzling 92 million baht from a well-known temple in Ayutthaya was arrested on Thursday, along with a female aide who was seen having sex with the monk in security video taken in his quarters. Police at 6am raided the quarters of Phra Vajirayan, also known as Luang […]
High Diesel Price Forces Phitsanulok Songthaew Driver To Quit After 30 Years
PHITSANULOK, Thailand – The relentless surge in diesel prices, which have now climbed to 40 baht a litre, has dealt a severe blow to local public transport operators, forcing drivers to fold their businesses under mounting operational losses. According to Thai PBS, at the municipal market in the Muang district of Phitsanulok province, drivers operating […]
Four Graves Found At Suspected Unauthorised Jewish Cemetery In Chachoengsao
CHACHOENGSAO, Thailand – Authorities have confirmed the existence of four graves at a private plot in Bang Khla district following an inspection sparked by community complaints over an alleged illegal Jewish cemetery operating near a local school and vital water sources. The discovery came yesterday during a tightly controlled visit to the 0.96 hectare site […]
Teen Student Opens Fire At Kamphaeng Phet School, No Injuries Reported
KAMPHAENG PHET, Thailand – Police detained a 14-year-old boy on Wednesday after he entered a secondary school in Kamphaeng Phet and fired a pistol, though no injuries were reported, with the teen firing approximately eight bullets from his 9mm handgun into the sky at Wachiraprakarn Witthayakhom School at 2 p.m. Teachers and students were ordered […]
Volunteer Officer Accidentally Kills Village Headman In Nakhon Phanom
NAKHON PHANOM, Thailand – A village headman in Nakhon Phanom province has died after being struck by a bullet fired by a volunteer security officer during an attempt to restrain a man armed with a knife. Wasana Srikason, 52, headman of Moo 8 in Phon Thong subdistrict, Ban Phaeng district, was shot in the chest […]
Yasothon Hospital Apologizes After Nurse’s Assistant Severs Toddler’s Fingertip
YASOTHON, Thailand – A Yasothon hospital has apologised to the family of a one-year-old boy who lost the tip of his right index finger after an assistant nurse accidentally cut it while trying to remove tape securing his IV line, in an incident that has drawn widespread attention after the family sought help from a […]
Police Search For Foreign Man Over Udon Thani Hotel Damage
UDON THANI, Thailand – A foreign man is being sought for questioning after CCTV footage reportedly showed him damaging property outside The Pannarai Hotel in Udon Thani in the early hours of 8 September. The hotel has submitted footage and other evidence to Udon Thani Provincial Tourist Police, asking officers to identify the man and […]
17-year-old Injured After Stray Dogs Chase Her Motorcycle In Korat
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – A 17-year-old girl in Nakhon Ratchasima has been left injured and facing nearly 50,000 baht in medical costs after a large pack of stray dogs chased her motorcycle, causing her to lose control and crash. The incident occurred at approximately 11pm on 5 September along a road behind the Ban Eua […]
Female Motocross Racer Killed In Tragic Accident In Nakhon Ratchasima
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – A female motocross racer has died after being struck by a competitor during a race in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, in an incident that has sparked widespread outrage after video showed the other vehicle stopping briefly before speeding back onto the track without offering assistance. Ms Hasmah Pholpadung sustained […]
Indonesian Wildfire Haze Pushes Hat Yai Air To Unhealthy Levels
HAT YAI, Thailand – Residents in Hat Yai are being advised to wear masks during outdoor activities as haze from Indonesia has pushed PM2.5 levels in the southern city to levels that could affect public health. The Air Pollution and Health Effect Research Centre at Prince of Songkla University reported that a plume of smoke […]
Roadside Bomb Explodes Opposite PTT Gas Station In Pattani’s Panare District
PATTANI, Thailand – A roadside improvised explosive device exploded opposite a PTT gas station in Panare district in Pattani province on Thursday evening, prompting security forces to seal off the area to prevent follow-up attacks, according to the Pattani Public Relations Office. The blast occurred at approximately 7.50pm in Khuan sub-district, directly across from the […]
Hua Hin Court Hands Death Sentence To Killer Of Hotel Receptionist
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Thailand – Hua Hin Provincial Court has sentenced a man accused of killing and robbing a hotel employee in January to death, ruling that the crime was so serious and shocking that there were no grounds for leniency despite his guilty plea. The court handed down the sentence on Tuesday in a […]
Chanthaburi Woman Vanishes, Parents Fear She’s With Dangerous Boyfriend
CHANTHABURI, Thailand – The family of a woman missing for nearly a week has appealed to the public for help after her boyfriend denied seeing her, despite CCTV footage showing him picking her up on the day she was last seen. Chantra Muangkao, 50, told reporters on Thursday that her daughter Wichuda Chansungnoen left home […]
Chinese Worker Dies After Reversing Lorry Runs Him Over At Rayong Construction Site
RAYONG, Thailand – A 36-year-old Chinese construction worker has died after a ten-wheeled lorry reversed over him at a data-centre construction site in Ban Chang, Rayong, with police believing the victim may have been in the vehicle’s rear blind spot when the lorry moved backwards on September 3. Police and rescue workers were called to […]
Triple Explosion Rocks Builder Supply Store In Pattani’s Muang District
PATTANI, Thailand – Security forces cordoned off a major builder supply store in Pattani’s Muang district on Saturday evening following a coordinated attack by heavily armed insurgents that led to three explosions inside the complex, with no casualties reported. The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. when Pattani police and security personnel were alerted to the […]
Six Dead, 129 Missing After Indonesian Ship Capsizes in Java Sea
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Six people have died and 129 remain…
Five Dead And Dozens Missing After Passenger Ship Catches Fire In The Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Five people have died and 87 remain…
Thai Airlines Cancel And Suspend Jakarta Flights Following Anak Krakatau Eruption
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai airlines have cancelled or warned of…
Flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills more than 160, hundreds of tourists missing
KATHMANDU, Nepal – Massive flash floods in a border area…
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 […]
Four AI Giants Call For Slowing Development Amid Risk Of Losing Control
SAN FRANCISCO, California, – The world’s leading artificial intelligence figures have converged on an unusual point of agreement, with Elon Musk joining his rivals Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Sam Altman of OpenAI and Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind in calling for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence due to the security risks it […]
Chula Veterinary Researchers Offer New Hope for Diabetes Treatment in Pets
While diabetes is commonly associated with humans, the disease also affects dogs and cats. Its impact on the quality of life of both pets and their owners is often greater than many people realize. Chula’s CUSAT Team Reaches Space Milestone, Sets 2028 CUSAT-1 Launch In dogs, diabetes is similar to Type 1 diabetes in humans, […]
Thailand Launches TH-AI Passport, Offering Free Access To 33 Premium AI Models
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society officially launched the TH-AI Passport platform today via aipass.go.th, granting the public free access to 33 premium AI models from 14 leading global providers, following an early registration drive that began on August 19. Users can leverage the platform for advanced capabilities including image and […]
TAT partners with TikTok to advance creator-powered tourism
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand has partnered with TikTok to promote creator-powered tourism through the TikTok LIVE Community Fest 2026, an event that gathered more than 300 top live creators from Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia to experience and showcase Thailand to a global audience, NBT WORLD reported. TAT Inspires […]
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 […]