BANGKOK – Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has granted incentives for the organization of the globally renowned Tomorrowland music festival in Chonburi province in December 2026. This marks the festival’s first entry into Asia and is projected to generate an economic impact of approximately 21 billion baht over a five-year period. Thailand to Make History […]
Thailand has officially activated its New Year 2026 Road Safety Accident Prevention and Reduction Command Centre, intensifying nationwide measures to protect travelers during the high-risk holiday period. The centre was opened on Monday, December 29, at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, under the leadership of the Ministry of Interior and partner agencies. New […]
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the royal cremation ceremony for Private Thanaphat Nanthawong at Wat Chuak Nok in Amnat Charoen province on Tuesday, honoring the soldier who was killed while serving along the Thai-Cambodian border. The ceremony was attended by senior government and defense officials, civil servants, and members of the public. […]
PHETCHABUN – A Swiss man with Alzheimer’s disease who went missing from his home in northeastern Thailand has been found safe approximately 250 kilometers away after being discovered by local residents in Phetchabun province. The man, identified as Mr. E, was located on December 29, 2025, wandering confused and unable to communicate in Lom Sak […]
PATTAYA — A motorcycle taxi driver turned himself in to police on Sunday morning after allegedly stabbing an Indian tourist, claiming he had been frightened by the noise of birthday fireworks. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Thanwa, turned himself in to Pattaya City Police shortly before 4 a.m. on December 28. Teenager, 16, Stabs 53-Year-Old […]
BANGKOK – Bangkok police have arrested a Cambodian national found in possession of a firearm and explosive materials, thwarting what investigators believe was a planned revenge attack. The operation, conducted on December 27, was led by senior Metropolitan Police commanders including Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom. Cambodia Flies Over 250 Drones Across Thai Border, Violating […]
A 53-year-old man died after being stabbed by a 16-year-old boy following a confrontation over the teenager’s behavior near a temple in central Bangkok. The fatal attack occurred on the afternoon of December 27, with the victim succumbing to his injuries in hospital despite emergency intervention. Chinese Nationals Stab Three Nightclub Guards in Pattaya Brawl […]
BANGKOK – Cambodia has violated the ceasefire agreement reached just two days ago by flying more than 250 drones over multiple Thai border areas, the Royal Thai Army announced on Monday. Army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvaree stated that the incursions occurred on Sunday night and represent a serious provocation. Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire Takes Effect, to […]
