KOH PHANGAN, Surat Thani — Thai police launched a major coordinated operation on Koh Phangan on May 13, raiding 32 companies suspected of using Thai nominees to illegally hold land on behalf of foreign investors, in one of the most significant enforcement actions targeting foreign property ownership violations in the island’s history. Koh Phangan Praises […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand — An American man wanted in the United States on serious charges of assault and stalking was detained in Chiang Mai on May 12 following a coordinated operation between Thai authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to official statements from the Royal Thai Police. American man arrested in Chiang Mai […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the country from Thursday through Monday next week, warning residents and travelers to prepare for potential flash floods, surface run-off, and hazardous marine conditions. Severe Flooding Halts 10 Southern Train Services, Routes Adjusted Sugunyanee […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — The South Korean government has placed Thai agricultural workers from four northeastern provinces—Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, and Maha Sarakham—on a blacklist after approximately 16 individuals from a cohort of 80 farmhands abandoned their employers in violation of their employment contracts, according to Thailand’s Employment Department. Thai Tourists riled by South Korea’s […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has implemented enhanced screening measures for travelers arriving from 13 South American countries to monitor for potential hantavirus infections, authorities announced this week, as part of a proactive strategy to safeguard public health while maintaining secure international travel corridors. Thailand on alert for rodent-linked disease Although […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A Thai man who intervened to de-escalate a dispute in Phuket’s Patong district was allegedly assaulted by a group of Indian tourists in the early hours of the morning, prompting police investigations and renewed discussion about visitor conduct in one of Thailand’s most popular nightlife destinations. Indian Tourist, 30, Pronounced Dead After […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Nine individuals have been arrested and 250 kilograms of African ivory confiscated in a coordinated law enforcement operation spanning seven provinces, authorities announced Monday, marking a significant breakthrough in efforts to combat the transnational wildlife trafficking network smuggling illicit tusks into Thailand via Vietnam. Thai Police Seize over 9.9 Tons of Ivory […]
NAN, Thailand — A 74-year-old retired British aviation engineer was found dead in his rented room in Nan province, northern Thailand, on Monday, May 11, 2026, just days after finalizing his divorce from his Thai wife, according to local police and verified media reports. British Man Found Dead on Stairwell in Pattaya Building The man, […]
