BANGKOK — The Bank of Thailand (BOT) will meet with commercial banks and the Anti-Online Scam Operations Centre (AOC) on Monday to address growing complaints about the wrongful freezing of bank accounts in the fight against online fraud. The move comes after small retailers and individuals reported being abruptly cut off from their funds without […]
BANGKOK — Three passenger boats were gutted by fire on the Chao Phraya River near Asiatique The Riverfront on Sunday evening, causing significant damage but no injuries. The blaze, which erupted around 6:43 p.m., spread rapidly between vessels moored at Wat Ratchasingkhon pier in Bang Kholaem district. Two foreigners and three Thais injured in Chao […]
SAMUT PRAKAN — A major collision involving an 18-wheel truck and a passenger songthaew (shared taxi) on Sukhumvit Road left 12 people injured on Thursday morning, with two victims sustaining serious wounds. The accident occurred near the Bang Pu Highway Police Station in Mueang District, prompting a large-scale emergency response. Phitsanulok: ‘Dizzy’ songthaew driver rear-ends […]
BANGKOK — Four freshmen from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) are being celebrated as heroes after intervening to protect a woman from a voyeur secretly filming under her skirt on a public bus Thursday night. The incident, captured on video by a passenger, has sparked widespread praise for their courage and […]
PATTAYA — A 65-year-old British tourist was hospitalized with severe head injuries after being attacked by a group of four individuals in a Pattaya condominium early Friday. The assault followed a dispute over demands for payment after the victim had sought companionship services. Indian Robbed of 150,000 Baht Gold Necklace in Pattaya by Suspected Transgender […]
BANGKOK — Thailand has officially abolished its decades-old ban on alcohol sales in restaurants between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., a move expected to increase industry revenue by 25% and enhance the country’s appeal as a top global tourist destination. The decision, backed by both ruling and opposition parties, marks a significant shift from the […]
PHUKET — An Indian national was arrested in Kamala district after allegedly stalking a Thai woman and engaging in indecent acts outside her home, prompting intervention by local administrative officers and residents. The suspect was escorted to Kamala Police Station following the incident, which has reignited concerns about women’s safety in tourist areas. Three Indian […]
BANGKOK — State-owned Transport Co Ltd has launched trial express bus services from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket, aiming to reduce travel time and enhance passenger comfort with streamlined routes and onboard meals. The trial will run until March 8, with plans for permanent implementation based on passenger feedback, the Bangkok Post reported. Thailand […]
