NARATHIWAT — Four paramilitary rangers were wounded in a coordinated attack involving a roadside bomb and subsequent gunfire in Su-ngai Padi district on Wednesday morning. The assault occurred at approximately 7:53 a.m. during a routine security patrol, highlighting ongoing unrest in Thailand’s southern border provinces. Two Insurgents Killed in Songkhla Clashes Amid Southern Violence The […]
TRANG — Thailand is poised to launch trial seaplane services in Trang province later this year, aiming to transform tourism by connecting remote islands with major destinations like Bangkok and Phuket. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), in partnership with Siam Seaplane and Thai Seaplane, will initiate test flights from Koh Kradan—an island renowned […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration announced on Wednesday that customers caught drinking in pubs after legal operating hours will face fines of up to 10,000 baht starting November 8. The measure, introduced through an amendment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, aims to strengthen enforcement of the country’s alcohol sales restrictions. Thailand Lifts […]
SA KAEO — Thai anti-riot troops employed rubber bullets and tear gas on Wednesday to repel a violent crowd of Cambodian protesters attempting to disrupt the installation of border fencing in Khok Sung District. The clash, which injured at least five Thai soldiers and nearly 10 Cambodians, marks a severe escalation in tensions along the […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s poverty rate stood at 3.41% in 2023, affecting more than 2.39 million people, according to research unveiled at the “Fighting Poverty” seminar on September 9. The Northeast region remains the hardest hit, with 31.71% of the nation’s poor residing there, followed by the South. Bangkok reported the lowest rate at 1.6%. Only […]
BANGKOK — A BBC documentary titled “Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise” has sparked a fierce backlash from expatriates and long-term foreign residents who accuse the broadcaster of presenting a distorted and biased portrayal of the country. The film, which critiques Thailand’s tourism industry, has been met with accusations of sensationalism and historical prejudice, drawing […]
UTHAI THANI — A two-month-old girl died on Tuesday after being mauled by a pit bull at a rice mill in Uthai Thani province, where her mother was collecting scrap metal. The infant was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital, with severe head injuries inflicted by the dog. Dog attack leaves 84 year […]
BANGKOK — Overflowing rivers triggered widespread flooding across 12 provinces in Thailand’s North, Central Plain, and East regions on Tuesday, resulting in three fatalities and affecting approximately 161,000 residents, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Heavy Flooding Paralyzes Samut Prakan and Pattaya, Teenager Electrocuted The northern provinces of Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Phichit, and […]
