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British Man Caught Selling Cocaine in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A 64-year-old British man has been arrested in Bangkok after police allegedly caught him selling cocaine to tourists in the Sukhumvit area, seizing approximately 400 grams of the drug along with other narcotics in one of the capital’s busiest nightlife districts. Officers detained the suspect, identified as P. T. L., near Sukhumvit Soi […]
Australian Drug Fugitive Arrested in Bangkok
BANGKOK — An Australian national wanted on drug charges in his home country has been arrested at a condominium in Din Daeng district of Bangkok, marking another success in Thailand’s efforts to prevent the kingdom from becoming a safe haven for international fugitives. Immigration officers apprehended the suspect, identified only as Isaac, 44, on Friday […]
Chinese Call Centre Gang That Fled Cambodia Arrested in Nonthaburi
NONTHABURI — Police have arrested 14 Chinese nationals believed to be members of a call centre gang who fled Cambodia and were hiding in a hotel in the Ngamwongwan area of Nonthaburi, seizing 52 mobile phones and SIM cards during the operation. Chinese Social Media Influencer Rescued from Cambodian Streets Following Job Scam The arrests […]
Don Mueang Launches 24-Hour Automated Departure Gates
BANGKOK — Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok will launch its new 24-hour Automated Border Control (ABC) passport gates for departures this Thursday, aiming to reduce queues and enhance convenience for passengers traveling through the capital’s second major international gateway. Thailand Immigration Bureau to Enhance Services at Suvarnabhumi Airport with Advanced Technology The round-the-clock operation […]
Nigerian Man Arrested in Nonthaburi for Visa Overstay Following Complaints from Concerned Residents
NONTHABURI — Police have arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian man in Nonthaburi province after local residents reported that his alarming and disruptive behavior, including excessive noise and threatening conduct, had caused fear among others living in his condominium complex. Officers subsequently confirmed that his permission to stay in the kingdom had expired, leading to his detention […]
Schools Suspend Classes Amid Hunt for Armed Man in Pathum Thani
PATHUM THANI – At least 17 schools in Pathum Thani and adjacent Nonthaburi were ordered to suspend classes on Wednesday as authorities intensified efforts to track down an armed man believed to be on the run following a series of violent incidents stemming from a family dispute. Teenage Gunman Surrenders After Deadly School Siege in […]
British Man Attacked Inside a Beer Bar in Pattaya
PATTAYA — A British man was injured after being attacked by other British nationals inside a beer bar’s office in Pattaya shortly after midnight, early morning on March 8, 2026, in an incident that left the victim with a severe facial wound requiring approximately 20 stitches. French and British Citizens Stabbed in Dispute Over Thai […]
Tortured Body of Hanged Foreigner Discovered in Pattaya
PATTAYA — A man found hanged outside a hotel in Pattaya had what appeared to be traces of torture on his body, police said on Thursday, raising suspicions of foul play in what initially appeared to be a suicide. Russian Man Found Hanged in Pattaya Forest A motorist spotted the body at approximately 9 a.m. […]
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 […]
Drunk Indian Jet Ski Rider Injures Russian Tourist in Pattaya
PATTAYA — A 65-year-old Russian tourist sustained a serious head injury after being struck by a jet ski operated by an intoxicated Indian man who illegally entered a designated swimming area at Jomtien Beach on Monday morning, leading to the rider’s arrest and renewed calls for stricter enforcement of water safety regulations. Chinese tourist dies […]
Israeli Tourist Assaults Elderly Man in Phuket Over Middle East Politics
PHUKET — An Israeli national allegedly assaulted a European man on Bangla Road, Phuket, following a dispute related to the escalating Middle Eastern conflict, with the confrontation reportedly involving aggressive behavior toward a Thai police officer who attempted to intervene. US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes Against Iran, Trump Vows to Destroy Missile Program The […]
Foreign Tourists Sunbathing Naked at Rawai Beach Spark Concerns in Phuket
PHUKET — Residents of Rawai have raised concerns about foreign tourists sunbathing and swimming naked on a public beach, urging authorities to investigate the issue and take action to preserve local cultural norms and Phuket’s tourism image. Koh Phangan Cracks Down on Nude Sunbathing as Tourists Flout Decency Laws Images posted on a Facebook page […]
Bangladeshi Woman Arrested at Phuket Airport With Cocaine and Forged Documents
PHUKET — A 26-year-old Bangladeshi woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after immigration officers discovered she was travelling with forged official documents and cocaine concealed in her shoulder bag, authorities confirmed. Bangladeshi Man Arrested for Illegal Entry in Sa Kaeo, 11 Mobile Phones Seized The arrest took place at approximately 2:30 p.m. on February […]
Turkish Man Beats Australian Tourist to Death in Phuket Following Road Rage Confrontation
PHUKET — A 58-year-old Australian tourist died after a violent assault on Patong beach on Wednesday night, with police arresting a 29-year-old Turkish man with Swedish nationality on Thursday in connection with the deadly confrontation that began as a minor road rage incident. The Turkish man had been convicted of aggravated sexual assault and drug-related […]
Oil Spill Reaches Koh Hae, Threatening Phuket’s Coral Island Ecosystem
PHUKET — The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc has reached the shores of Koh Hae, a popular tourist island off Phuket’s southeast coast known internationally as Coral Island, prompting urgent calls for emergency management and intensified clean-up operations on Thursday. Oil Spill From Sunken Cargo Ship Unlikely to Reach Phuket Shoreline: […]
Seven Arrested in Bangkok Businessman’s Abduction, Suspected Murder
BANGKOK — Police have detained seven people suspected of kidnapping the manager of a Bangkok medical instrument company, who was then believed to have been killed and his body burned in Lop Buri province in a case allegedly motivated by a love triangle. Nine people were initially involved in the plot, including one mastermind and […]
Students Clash with Weapons in Ayutthaya, Sparking Public Alarm
AYUTTHAYA — A disturbing video showing two rival groups of students engaged in a violent confrontation on Rojana Road in Ayutthaya province was widely circulated on social media on February 23, prompting public alarm and an immediate response from local authorities. The clash involved teenagers wielding dangerous weapons including knives and sickles, creating chaos along […]
Bangladeshi Man Arrested for Illegal Entry in Sa Kaeo, 11 Mobile Phones Seized
SA KAEO — A 38-year-old Bangladeshi man has been arrested in Sa Kaeo province after allegedly entering Thailand illegally from Cambodia, with officers discovering 11 mobile phones concealed among his belongings during a routine checkpoint inspection, immigration police confirmed. 27 Bangladeshi Nationals Caught in Sa Kaeo Attempting Illegal Entry into Thailand The arrest took place […]
Five Dead, Six Injured in Chainat Pickup Crash After Driver Runs Red Light
CHAINAT — Five people were killed and six others injured in a devastating road traffic collision in Sapphaya district early Saturday morning, after a pickup truck lost control, ran a red light, and slammed into an electricity pole, police confirmed. One killed, 17 hurt in pickup truck crash in Chai Nat The crash occurred at […]
Forest Fires Rage Across Northern Thailand, PM2.5 Levels Surge Beyond Safety Threshold
MAE HONG SON – Forest fires, suspected to have been caused by human activity, are burning uncontrollably across the provinces of Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang and Mae Hong Son, driving PM2.5 levels well beyond the 37.5-micron safety standard, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment reported. Loei Battles Wildfires and PM2.5: 33 People Arrested, Fined […]
Three Medical Personnel Killed in Highway Collision with Parked Truck
NAKHON SAWAN – A public health van crashed into a parked tree-trimming truck on Highway 1 Tuesday afternoon, killing three medical personnel and injuring seven others, the Bangkok Post reported. BMW Crashes into Karaoke Bar in Samut Prakan, Eight Injured The deceased have been identified as Dr. Waranya Rojanabutr, 36, nurse Kesara Umjui, 46, and […]
Buriram Woman Marries Two Foreigners in One Ceremony
BURIRAM — A 37-year-old Thai woman has drawn widespread attention after marrying two Austrian men in a single ceremony in Prakhon Chai district, Buriram province, in what is believed to be the first such case in the province. Ladyboy-Tomboy Join Pattaya Mass Wedding Duangduan Ketsaro, also known as Gig, wed Roman, a retired Austrian police […]
Thai Soldier Injured by Explosive Trap on Cambodia Border in Buriram
BURIRAM — A Thai soldier was injured on Tuesday after triggering a concealed explosive device while on patrol near the Cambodian border, marking another incident along the tense frontier between the two neighboring countries. Thai Navy Finds Newly Planted Landmines on Trat Border Sergeant Thanaphon Mudyadam, a soldier with the First Army Region, sustained injuries […]
Furious Elephant Attacks Owner During Forced Breeding in Buriram
BURIRAM – A bull elephant attacked its owner and damaged two vehicles while being forced to mate in a field outside an elephant village in northern Buriram province on Monday, WorkpointNews23 reported. Wild Elephant Kills Tourist in Khao Yai National Park The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. in a dry paddy field in Ban […]
Aerial Operations Deployed to Contain Wildfire in Nakhon Ratchasima
NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has ordered the immediate deployment of aircraft to support wildfire suppression efforts at the Sakaerat Environmental Research Station, as firefighting operations continue to contain the blaze. Fishing Boat Destroyed by Fire Off Nakhon Si Thammarat Coast The Deputy Prime Minister […]
Fuel Tanker Truck Explosion Kills One in Khon Kaen
KHON KAEN – A fuel tanker truck exploded inside a private oil depot in Kranuan district on Monday morning, triggering a massive fire that killed one worker and forced the evacuation of a nearby school. Seven injured in a sidecar explosion in Narathiwat province Flames engulfed the tanker and surrounding area, requiring multiple fire engines […]
German Tourist Tasered After Naked Rampage on Koh Tao
KOH TAO — A German tourist was tasered by police after allegedly going on a bizarre rampage on the island of Koh Tao, during which he reportedly stole a mobile phone, a motorcycle, and a kayak before attempting to escape into the sea, authorities said. Teen Arrested for Sexual Assault on Canadian Tourist on Koh […]
Arsonists Target Surveillance Network in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT — Arsonists targeted surveillance infrastructure across three districts in Thailand’s southern province of Narathiwat overnight, damaging at least 24 locations in what appears to be a coordinated attack on security monitoring systems, local police said on Thursday. Bomb Attacks Target 11 PTT Stations in Thailand’s Deep South, Four Injured The attacks, which began late […]
Hua Hin Court Sentences Irish Fugitive to 18 Years Over Fake Passport
HUA HIN — An Irish man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Hua Hin Provincial Court after posing as a deceased person and using a fake passport to enter and exit Thailand 28 times, culminating a decade-long international manhunt. Sri Lankan Arrested at Phuket Airport Using Fake Passport Paul Noel Casey, […]
Ugandan Women Pocketed 500K Baht Monthly in Koh Phangan Vice Trade
SURAT THANI — Two Ugandan women have admitted to each earning approximately 500,000 baht per month working as prostitutes on the island of Koh Phangan, leading to their arrest following a complaint from an Israeli customer who reported being robbed while availing himself of their services, the Bangkok Post reported. Phuket Police Arrest Nine African […]
Drunk Arab Tourist Arrested in Krabi After Refusing to Pay Bar Bill
KRABI — An intoxicated Arab tourist was arrested by police in Krabi after allegedly refusing to pay his bill at a local bar and becoming aggressive, throwing beer bottles onto the street and causing a public disturbance that prompted immediate intervention by authorities. French Arab Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Airport The incident occurred at […]
Foreign Fishing Boat Sinks After Clash With Royal Thai Navy Off Koh Lipe, Three Detained
KOH LIPE, SATUN — A foreign fishing vessel sank following a confrontation with the Royal Thai Navy off the coast of Koh Lipe on February 20, 2026, resulting in the detention of three crew members and one injury after authorities responded to reports of illegal fishing within Thai territorial waters. Naval officers fired warning shots […]
Pakistan and Afghanistan at War Again: Cross-Border Conflict Escalates
ISLAMABAD/KABUL — Pakistan and Afghanistan are once again at war,…
Thai Woman Killed in South Korea; Boyfriend Arrested
MOKPO, South Korea – A Thai woman has died in…
Chinese Social Media Influencer Rescued from Cambodian Streets Following Job Scam
BANGKOK – The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia announced on January…
New Scam Center Discovered in Cambodia Following Thai Border Crackdown
BANGKOK – Cambodian authorities, in coordination with Thai officials, have…
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 […]
TAT Invites Visitors to follow Footsteps of ‘LISA’
TAT Invites Visitors to follow Footsteps of “LISA”, The Amazing Thailand Ambassador, in a Journey exploring Landmarks presented in TVC: “feel all the feelings” Bangkok, 3 February 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites everyone to visit the Thai locations featured in its latest commercial, “feel all the feelings”, which portrays a journey […]
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. […]
Facebook Search Glitch Exposes Thai Users to Pornographic Content
BANGKOK – Thai Facebook users have reported a disturbing technical malfunction on the social media platform, where searches for the common name and month “May” are returning explicit pornographic video results. The issue, which emerged on Tuesday, affects both mobile and desktop versions of the platform, triggering widespread concern about the effectiveness of the platform’s […]