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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 […]
Myanmar Worker Douses Colleague in Petrol, Sets Him Alight and Beats Him to Death in Samut Prakan
SAMUT PRAKAN – A 23-year-old Myanmar construction worker has been arrested after allegedly dousing a fellow worker in petrol, setting him on fire, and beating him to death at a workers’ camp in the early hours of February 17, 2026. Four Myanmar Men Beat American Man to Death in Bangkok Following Romantic Dispute Police at […]
Four Myanmar Men Beat American Man to Death in Bangkok Following Romantic Dispute
BANGKOK – Four Myanmar nationals have been arrested for the fatal beating of a 55-year-old American man in Bangkok’s Chom Thong district on Monday evening, in an incident police say stemmed from a prolonged romantic dispute. Officers from Bang Mod Police Station were alerted to a violent assault in Soi Suksawat 26 at approximately 6 […]
Inmate Dies of Mpox at Bangkok Prison, Dozens Monitored
BANGKOK – A 44-year-old male inmate with underlying health conditions including HIV has died of mpox (monkeypox) at Thonburi Remand Prison, with approximately 100 other inmates and personnel now under observation, health authorities confirmed. Thailand detects a suspected case of the new Mpox Clade1 variant Dr Montien Kanasawat, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, […]
Gas Explosion in Samut Prakan Injures Man, Damages Three Homes
SAMUT PRAKAN — A man suffered severe burns Wednesday evening when a cooking gas cylinder exploded while he was frying rice at his home, causing extensive damage to his property and affecting neighboring houses. Five hurt in Bangkok restaurant gas explosion The explosion occurred at approximately 7:35 p.m. on February 11, 2026, at a house […]
Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach Blanketed by Garbage, Tourists Driven Away
PATTAYA — A thick blanket of garbage washed ashore at Jomtien Beach on Sunday, transforming one of Pattaya’s most popular stretches of sand into an unsightly mess that sent tourists fleeing and raised urgent questions about marine pollution along Thailand’s eastern gulf coast. About 110 Tons of Garbage Found Dumped in Phuket The rubbish extended […]
ASOS Co-Founder Quentin Griffiths Dies After Falling from 17th Floor Balcony in Pattaya
PATTAYA — Quentin Griffiths, a co-founder of the British fashion giant ASOS, has died in Thailand after falling from the 17th floor of a condominium building in the coastal resort city of Pattaya, police confirmed on Friday. American Man Falls to His Death from Pattaya Condominium Authorities identified the deceased as the 58-year-old British businessman, […]
Three Killed, Sixteen Injured in Head-On Minivan Collision on Si Racha Highway
SI RACHA, Chon Buri — A devastating chain-reaction crash on Sukhumvit Road in the early hours of February 19 has left three people dead and sixteen others injured after a minivan lost control on a curve, crossed into oncoming traffic, and collided head-on with another van before a following car plowed into the wreckage. The […]
Teacher Arrested in Chonburi for Duping Boys into Filming Pornography
CHONBURI – A 27-year-old male computer teacher at a secondary school in Ko Chan district has been arrested for allegedly luring male students, most aged 14, into filming pornographic content of themselves in exchange for a promised payment of 10,000 baht, which he never paid, police confirmed on Tuesday. Uthai Thani Teacher Brutally Attacked by […]
Ukrainian Woman Arrested in Phuket Over Major Ponzi Scheme, Losses Exceed $340 Million
PHUKET — A Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with a sprawling international Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded victims of more than 340 million US dollars has been arrested at a condominium in Phuket, Thai authorities announced Thursday. The arrest marks a significant victory for international law enforcement cooperation in the battle against transnational cybercrime and […]
Phuket Ceramics Shop Owner Charges 40 Baht Entry Fee – Officials Rule It Legal
PHUKET – A ceramics shop in Phuket’s Old Town that sparked outrage after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee has been inspected by commercial officials, who confirmed the fee is legal provided proper signage is displayed. Tourism Policy Committee Set to Decide on 300 Baht Tourist Entry Fee The controversy erupted on Sunday […]
Passenger from Portugal Arrested with 3.1kg of Cocaine at Phuket Airport
PHUKET – Customs officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a male passenger attempting to smuggle 3.1 kilograms of cocaine into Thailand, with an estimated street value of approximately 9.3 million baht, authorities confirmed. French Arab Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Airport The arrest took place on February 12, 2026, following enhanced passenger risk profiling […]
Phuket Police Arrest Nine African Women in Bangla Road Prostitution Crackdown
PATONG, PHUKET – Tourist police in Phuket arrested nine foreign women during an early morning crackdown on alleged prostitution activities in the Bangla Road entertainment district on February 13, 2026, with two of those detained found to have overstayed their visas. Pattaya Clean-Up Continues as African Prostitutes Rounded Up The operation was conducted by officers […]
African Man Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Hospital in Drug Crackdown
PHUKET – A 26-year-old Ivorian national has been arrested at Patong Hospital on charges of possessing cocaine for sale and personal use, marking the latest operation in an intensified crackdown on drugs and organised crime in the province. Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested on Koh Phangan After Evading Court The arrest occurred on February 12 under […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Manhunt Underway in Phang Nga After Deadly Shooting Forces Four Schools to Close
PHANG NGA — A massive manhunt is underway in Kuraburi district following a deadly shooting spree Friday morning that left one man dead and prompted the closure of four local schools as a precautionary measure, police confirmed. Briton Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Thai Wife in Maha Sarakham Authorities were alerted to the shooting at […]
German Influencer Hospitalized After Monkey Attack in Krabi
KRABI – A prominent German social media influencer, known for sharing her global travels with more than 4 million followers, recently found herself in a precarious situation during a solo excursion in Krabi, Thailand, which necessitated an urgent hospital visit. The influencer, identified as J. W., encountered a troop of monkeys while walking along a […]
Siberian Husky Set on Fire in Songkhla; Owner Seeks Public’s Help
SONGKHLA – The owner of a Siberian Husky is appealing for public assistance to identify an individual who allegedly poured gasoline on his dog and set it alight in Muang district last Friday night, Thai PBS reported. Zambian Man Arrested on Charges of Animal Cruelty, Overstaying According to a Facebook post shared on Sunday, the […]
Thai Navy Finds Newly Planted Landmines on Trat Border
TRAT – The Royal Thai Navy has accused unidentified opposing forces of planting deadly anti-personnel landmines in a disputed border area, calling the discovery a “grave violation” of international law, MCOT reported. Soldier Injured in Landmine Blast in Sisaket Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Parach Rattanachaiyapan confirmed that a clearing operation on Saturday, February 14, uncovered […]
Dozens Injured as Phuket–Betong Bus Overturns in Trang
TRANG – A bus travelling on the Phuket–Betong route overturned on Phetkasem Road in Huai Yot district in the early hours of February 15, leaving 30 people injured, including the driver who suffered the loss of his left leg. School Bus Overturns in Roi Et, Injuring 16 An investigator at Huai Yot Police Station stated […]
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…
Spanish Father and Three Children Victims in Indonesian Tourist Boat Sinking
A family vacation in Indonesia turned to tragedy when a…
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 […]