SURIN – The ancient Ta Kwai temple in Surin province, heavily damaged during recent Thai-Cambodian border clashes, is now at risk of structural collapse, authorities warned on Tuesday. Public access remains strictly prohibited due to both the unstable ruins and uncleared landmines in the surrounding area. Border Clashes Escalate as Cambodian Rockets Strike Surin’s Ta […]
PHUKET – A Dutch tourist was evacuated in a challenging five-hour rescue operation after sustaining injuries while hiking near Bang Pae Waterfall in Phuket. The woman slipped on uneven terrain in a remote, forested area, breaking her arm and bruising her leg, leaving her unable to walk out unassisted. Volunteer lifeguards rescue tourist family from […]
HAT YAI, Songkhla – An express train traveling on the Padang Besar–Hat Yai line collided with a pickup truck at a railway crossing in Sadao district on Saturday morning, leaving one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred around 10:55 a.m. at the Ban Bang Khwai crossing. Train Hits Pickup at Unbarricaded Crossing in […]
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, […]
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 […]
HUA HIN – A Swedish national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for drug-related offenses has been arrested in Hua Hin, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced on Thursday. The suspect was detained at a condominium in Prachuap Khiri Khan province following complaints from local residents about suspicious behavior and cannabis use. Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested on […]
PHUKET – A foreign man was seen rolling on a busy road near the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand 2026 festival in Phuket, nearly causing a traffic accident and drawing widespread attention on social media. The incident occurred on the night of January 17 on Ban Don-Cherngtalay Road in Thalang district. Music Festival Marred by […]
BANGKOK – The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has issued a strong warning regarding false information circulating online about a supposed cap on visa-free entry into Thailand. The fake announcement claimed foreigners would be limited to just two visa-free entries per year. Thailand Launches National Crackdown on Foreigners Abusing Visa-Free Entries In a statement, […]
