Thailand’s Transport Minister Orders Halt to All Elevated Road and Rail Projects

SAMUT SAKHON – Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered an immediate suspension of all elevated road and rail construction projects nationwide pending a comprehensive review of safety standards. The announcement came during a television interview on Friday, following the second fatal crane collapse in 24 hours. Crane Collapse on Rama II Road in Bangkok, Kills […]

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Crane Collapse on Rama II Road in Bangkok, Kills Two

SAMUT SAKHON – A construction crane collapsed onto the busy Rama II Road southwest of Bangkok on Thursday morning, killing two people and injuring two others. The accident marks the latest in a series of incidents that have raised serious safety concerns along this critical highway. Train Collides with Collapsed Crane in Korat, Killing at […]

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US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for Nationals of 75 Countries, Including Thailand

BANGKOK – The U.S. Government under Donald Trump will suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries, including Thailand, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday, marking one of the Trump administration’s most drastic measures in its immigration crackdown. Trump Imposes 19% Tariff on Thailand, Cambodia Following Peace Deal The spokesperson […]

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Thailand Records 1.1 Million Tourist Arrivals in First 11 Days of 2026

BANGKOK – Thailand welcomed over 1.1 million international visitors in the first 11 days of 2026, generating approximately 55.03 billion baht in tourism revenue, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Although the figure represents a 7.02% decrease compared to the same period last year, the sustained volume underscores the country’s ongoing recovery and […]

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Train Collides with Collapsed Crane in Korat, Killing at Least 32

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A passenger train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani collided with a collapsed construction crane on Wednesday morning, killing at least 32 people and injuring many others, Khaosod English reported. Some victims are still trapped inside the carriages. The incident occurred at approximately 9:05 a.m. in Ban Thanon Kod, Sikhiu district. Train […]

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Drunk Foreign Tourist Forcibly Removed from Train After Causing Disturbance

BANGKOK – A foreign tourist was removed from a train in Thailand following a late-night disturbance in which he insulted passengers, praised Cambodia, and became physically aggressive. The man, traveling with his Thai wife, reportedly smashed a train window and demanded alcohol during the altercation. Drunk Foreigner Disrupts Bangkok Collapse Rescue Site in Bizarre Taxi […]

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