PHUKET – Immigration police have arrested an Indian national for overstaying his visa by 107 days during a targeted operation in Phuket. The arrest comes as part of a broader crackdown on foreign nationals violating immigration laws in the popular tourist province. Chinese National Arrested in Pattaya After 678-Day Visa Overstay The suspect, identified as […]
BANGKOK – The Criminal Court on Tuesday handed down prison sentences to 11 former “red shirt” protesters for their roles in the 2010 anti-government demonstrations, a prolonged period of political unrest that ended in a deadly military crackdown. The defendants were convicted of violating emergency regulations imposed during the protests, which sought to overthrow the […]
RAYONG – A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Rayong province on animal cruelty charges after local residents reported he was routinely slaughtering and butchering stray dogs to consume as a side dish while drinking. Police apprehended the suspect, identified as Mr. Phet, following complaints supported by video evidence from neighbors. Teachers, medical practitioners join […]
Residents in the border provinces of Buri Ram, Sisaket, and Surin have begun receiving government relief payments intended to alleviate hardships caused by recent unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border. Many recipients were seen withdrawing funds from local ATMs, expressing their intention to use the financial assistance for daily necessities and agricultural supplies. Numerous residents conveyed […]
PATTANI – In a late-night attack on Monday, suspected insurgents detonated an ATM at an Islamic Bank of Thailand branch in Yarang district but failed to access the cash inside. The assailants, however, escaped with two shotguns seized from campus security guards. Insurgent Attacks Target Security and Economic Sites in Southern Thailand According to Yarang […]
SUPHAN BURI – A passenger van transporting ten people to a hospital crashed into a six-wheel truck making a U-turn on Monday morning, resulting in one fatality and nine injuries. The accident occurred at approximately 7:05 AM near Wat Laothong in the Mueang district. Four Danish Tourists Injured after Minivan Crash in Phuket Police investigator […]
BANGKOK – A fire broke out late Monday afternoon at a storage warehouse belonging to the iconic Route 66 nightclub, located in the Huai Khwang district. The blaze, which ignited around 5:10 PM in Soi Soonvijai–Rama IX, was brought under control within 30 minutes, though the burning of soundproofing and decorative materials released toxic fumes […]
BANGKOK – For the first time in ten years, direct air connectivity between Thailand and the United States will be reestablished on October 25, with United Airlines launching a daily service between Bangkok and Los Angeles. The airline becomes the first carrier to operate a direct link since the route was suspended in 2015, a […]
