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Police Arrest Congolese Woman and Salon Owner in Bangkok
BANGKOK – Immigration police arrested a 22-year-old Congolese woman and a Thai salon owner on February 9, 2026, for illegally operating an African-style hair braiding business in the Ratchaprarop area of Bangkok. Money Launderer from Congo Arrested in Pattaya for Fake Passport Scam The operation was conducted by Immigration Division 1 under the supervision of […]
Fire Destroys 28 Stalls at Chatuchak Weekend Market; Electrical Fault Suspected
BANGKOK – A fire broke out at the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market on Monday night, destroying 28 stalls before being brought under control. Preliminary investigations suggest the blaze was caused by an electrical short circuit—the second such incident at the market in a matter of days. Fishing Boat Destroyed by Fire Off Nakhon Si Thammarat […]
Dome Collapses at MEA Training Center in Samut Prakan, Four Injured
SAMUT PRAKAN — A dome-shaped structure at the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) Training and Electrical Skills Testing Center collapsed around noon today, injuring at least four people. Tower Crane Collapse at Asok Intersection in Bangkok Injures Two Workers The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. in the Bang Sao Thong district. Initial reports confirmed four […]
Tower Crane Collapse at Asok Intersection in Bangkok Injures Two Workers
BANGKOK – Two construction workers were injured, one critically, after a tower crane collapsed at a busy construction site near the Terminal 21 shopping mall at Asok intersection on Saturday morning, the Bangkok Post reported. Crane Collapse on Rama II Road in Bangkok, Kills Two The incident occurred at 10:27 a.m. at the site on […]
German Man Detained for Damaging Election Banners in Nonthaburi
NONTHABURI – A 61-year-old German national was detained on February 4 for tearing down political campaign banners supporting People’s Party candidate Sutat Meesiri in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi. The vandalism occurred on two consecutive days, prompting the candidate to file a complaint with local police. German Man Arrested for Pro‑Gaza Graffiti Spree on Koh Phangan […]
Myanmar Worker Dies in Bangkok Cable Tunnel Collapse
BANGKOK – A Myanmar construction worker died late Wednesday when a trench collapsed at an underground electrical cable project near Bangna BTS station in Bangkok’s Bangna district, prompting authorities to suspend work and launch a safety investigation. Construction Worker Falls into 19-Meter Deep Pit at Bangkok Orange Line Site The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. […]
German Fraud Suspect Arrested in Pattaya After Eight Years in Thailand
PATTAYA, Chonburi – Immigration police have arrested a 43-year-old German national wanted in his home country for fraud and money laundering, ending an eight-year stay in Thailand that included a visa overstay of more than 2,500 days. Iranian Arrested in Bangkok Over Pickpocket Scam Targeting Tourists The suspect, identified only as Mr S. S. , […]
Foreign Woman Found Dead off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Chon Buri – Police are investigating the death of an unidentified foreign woman whose body was discovered floating off Jomtien’s Dongtan Curve beach on the morning of February 9. British Tourist and Thai Woman Arrested for Public Indecency on Pattaya Beach The body was spotted around 8 a.m. approximately 50 meters from the shoreline, […]
Chinese Drug Dealer Arrested in Pattaya for Selling Ketamine Vape Pods
PATTAYA – A Chinese national was arrested on Tuesday for selling ketamine-filled vape pods, commonly known as “zombie pods,” to tourists in Pattaya. The suspect, identified as Y. K., 34, was apprehended in tambon Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, following a police sting operation. Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested on Koh Phangan After Evading Court Acting […]
Two Russians Arrested Over Murder, Dismemberment of Russian National in Chon Buri
CHONBURI – Police arrested two Russian men on Sunday in connection with the murder and dismemberment of a compatriot, whose remains were discovered buried in multiple locations in Bang Lamung district. Russian National Found Murdered, Dismembered Remains Discovered in Pattaya The suspects, aged 35 and 38, were apprehended at a hotel on Sukhumvit 71 in […]
Russian Tourist Killed in Bus Collision on Phuket’s Beach Road
PHUKET — A 39-year-old Russian tourist died Sunday afternoon after being struck by a smart bus while attempting to cross a coastal road in Karon, authorities said, marking another fatal pedestrian incident in one of Phuket’s busiest tourist corridors. Russian Tourist Killed in Apparent Cliff Fall at Koh Samui Scenic Viewpoint The collision occurred at […]
Two Turkish Nationals Arrested at Phuket Airport for Using Fake Entry Stamps
PHUKET – Two Turkish men have been arrested at Phuket International Airport for allegedly using counterfeit immigration stamps and overstaying their visas in Thailand for more than two and a half years, according to Phuket Airport Immigration. Five Bangladeshi Men Arrested at Phuket Airport Using Fake Visas The suspects, both aged 30, were detained in […]
Oil Spill From Sunken Cargo Ship Unlikely to Reach Phuket Shoreline: Authorities
PHUKET – The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has stated that an oil spill from a sunken Panama-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Phuket is projected to move away from Thai shores, with current seawater quality at popular beaches remaining normal, NBT WORLD reported. Sriracha oil spill under control PCD Director-General Surin Warakitthamrong reported that […]
Iraqi Tourist Fatally Shot in Phuket; Colombian Suspect Captured
PHUKET – A Colombian national has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out the fatal shooting of an Iraqi tourist in Phuket, in what police believe was a premeditated, contracted killing. Scottish Tourist Shot in Mae Hong Son Road Rage Incident The victim, identified as 24-year-old Ameer Mundher Mamood, was shot once in the back […]
French Arab Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: A 46-year-old French man is in police custody after being caught with multiple sachets of cocaine at Phuket International Airport, leading to the discovery of additional drugs at his residence. French-Arab Arrested for High-Value Burglary on Koh Samui The arrest occurred late Thursday night after airport security personnel found 10 small press-seal sachets containing […]
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 […]
Thai Woman Injured in Cross-Border Shooting at Disputed Tak Frontier
TAK – A Thai woman was shot and wounded by Myanmar military personnel while illegally crossing back into Thailand through a contested border zone in Tak province, an incident that has sparked local concern over the use of force. Myanmar Mortar Fire Injures Four in Thai Border Village The victim, a resident of Mae Sot […]
Suphan Buri Fireworks Blast Kills One, Hurts Three
SUPHAN BURI – A powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in Don Chedi district on Friday morning, killing one person and injuring three others. The blast occurred around 7 a.m. at the facility in Rai Rot subdistrict, prompting a large emergency response. Two dead and four badly injured in fireworks explosion in Kalasin Police, […]
11-Year-Old Finnish Girl Rescued from Alleged Abuse in Sa Kaeo
SA KAEO – An 11-year-old Finnish girl has been rescued from a house in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province after she emailed police in Finland to report she was being confined and tortured by two Finnish adults, the Bangkok Post reported. The dramatic international operation unfolded on Thursday night following a request from the Embassy of […]
Pickup Carrying Lao Workers Crashes, Four Killed in Sa Kaeo
SA KAEO – A deadly collision between two pickup trucks in Sa Kaeo province on Saturday evening left four people dead, including an unborn child, and several others injured. The crash occurred on the road between Khlong Hat and Watthana Nakhon districts around 6:20 p.m. on January 18, 2026. 29 illegal migrants arrested after pickup […]
Woman Found Dead at Ayutthaya Historical Site, Suicide Suspected
AYUTTHAYA – The body of a 51-year-old woman was discovered against a wall at the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya historical park on Friday morning, along with a handwritten letter asking her family to sell her sewing machines to pay off debts. Ancient Ayutthaya Palace Walls Defaced with Graffiti The caretaker of the site, Urakit Meechusin, […]
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 […]
Wild Elephant Kills Tourist in Khao Yai National Park
NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A wild elephant killed a 69-year-old tourist during a morning walk near his tent at a campground in Khao Yai National Park on Monday. Thailand Administers Contraceptive Vaccine to Wild Elephants for Population Management The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. at the Kho Yor 4 (Khlong Pla Kang) campground in Wang Nam […]
Briton Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Thai Wife in Maha Sarakham
MAHA SARAKHAM – A British national has been arrested in Khon Kaen for the fatal shooting of his Thai wife in Maha Sarakham on Tuesday. The incident occurred in front of the victim’s homestay in Village Moo 4, Tambon Khok Ko, Muang district. Foreigner Punches Transgender Woman Unconscious in Pattaya Walking Street Police responding to […]
Boat Crashes Into Riverside Restaurant Raft in Surin
SURIN – A boat collided with a floating restaurant raft in Surin province on January 21, causing panic among diners and prompting a rapid rescue effort by customers and locals. The incident occurred along a river where such floating eateries are popular, though no serious injuries were reported. Fishing Boat Destroyed by Fire Off Nakhon […]
Famous Korat Band Leader Shot Dead on Roadside
NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A prominent local musician was shot and killed in a targeted roadside attack in Dan Khun Thot district early Friday morning, sparking an urgent police manhunt. The incident, which occurred around 4:45 a.m. on the Dan Khun Thot–Thepharak road, is believed to be linked to a professional dispute. Two Teenagers Shot Dead […]
Three Civilians Injured in Roadside Bombing in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT – Three civilians were injured on Wednesday afternoon when a large roadside bomb detonated in Rueso district, apparently mistiming an attack intended for a passing police patrol. Suspect Held Over Petrol Station Toilet Bombing in Narathiwat The explosion occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. on February 11 in Gado village. Police investigators reported that the […]
Teenage Gunman Surrenders After Deadly School Siege in Hat Yai
HAT YAI, Songkhla — An 18-year-old gunman who stormed a school, fatally shot the director, and held hundreds of students hostage surrendered Wednesday evening after police shot and wounded him to end a three-hour standoff, authorities confirmed. Bangkok school shooting injures two students The assailant, identified as Khemanan Kescharoen, entered the Patongprathankiriwat School at approximately […]
Four Small Quakes Recorded in Surat Thani; No Damage Reported
SURAT THANI — Four minor earthquakes were detected in Ban Ta Khun district on Wednesday morning, according to the Earthquake Observation Division. Bangkok slightly shaken by Myanmar earthquake The tremors, ranging from 1.9 to 2.9 in magnitude, occurred between 8:58 a.m. and 9:58 a.m. in tambon Khao Phang. No injuries or property damage have been […]
Suspect Held Over Petrol Station Toilet Bombing in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT – Security forces have arrested a male suspect in connection with a bomb attack on a petrol station toilet in Sisakhon district last evening, an incident that injured three women. Anti-Government Banners, Suspected Explosives Found in Narathiwat Ahead of Election The explosion occurred at approximately 6 p.m. inside a female restroom at a PTT […]
Anti-Government Banners, Suspected Explosives Found in Narathiwat Ahead of Election
NARATHIWAT – Security forces are on high alert after the discovery of multiple anti-government banners and objects resembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) across this southern province, in what officials believe is an attempt to disrupt Sunday’s general election. Bomb Defused At Pattani Bus Terminal; Authorities Warn Of Possible Further Devices Provincial police commander Pol Maj […]
Two Foreign Tourists Safely Rescued After Getting Lost on Koh Phangan
KOH PHANGAN – Two foreign tourists were successfully rescued by authorities on Sunday night after becoming lost in a forested area near Ban Haad Rin on Koh Phangan. All 33 Crew Rescued After Fishing Vessel Sinks Off Chonburi Coast The Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan National Park received an emergency request for assistance at approximately 9:30 p.m. […]
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…
Spanish Father and Three Children Victims in Indonesian Tourist Boat Sinking
A family vacation in Indonesia turned to tragedy when a…
Four Cambodian Men Charged in South Korea for Assault on Thai Nationals
BANGKOK – Four Cambodian men have been arrested and formally…
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 […]
TAT partners with LISA Manobal, unveils the New TVC ‘Feel All The Feelings’
TAT partners with Lalisa ‘LISA’ Manobal, Amazing Thailand Ambassador, to invite Tourists to discover the Multitude of Feelings upon travelling in Thailand, unveiling the New TVC “Feel All The Feelings” Reinforcing Thailand’s position as a trusted, high-quality destination through emotion-driven storytelling Tourism Surges at Thailand’s Red Lotus Lake After Lisa TAT’s Promotion Bangkok, 30 January […]
Tourism Surges at Thailand’s Red Lotus Lake After Lisa TAT’s Promotion
UDON THANI – A promotional campaign featuring K-pop icon Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal of Blackpink has sparked an extraordinary tourism boom at the Red Lotus Lake in Udon Thani, with daily boat tour bookings quadrupling in just three days. TAT Releases Teaser of ‘Feel All The Feelings’, featuring LISA as Amazing Thailand Ambassador Following the release […]
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 […]