BANGKOK — Immigration police have arrested a 31-year-old Azerbaijani man accused of raping a Thai woman he met through a dating application, as part of a broader crackdown on foreign nationals committing crimes in Thailand, Siam Rath reported. Azerbaijani Tourist Stabbed in Phuket Over 60 Baht Fruit Dispute The suspect, identified only as Yousef, was […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday ousted Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office after finding her guilty of gross ethical misconduct for comments made during a private conversation with Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a deadly border clash. The ruling also dissolved her entire cabinet. Constitutional Court Accelerates Timeline in Paetongtarn-Hun Sen Call Case […]
PHUKET — A group of Kuwaiti tourists assaulted lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach on August 18 after being warned not to enter the water during a red-flag safety closure. The incident, captured in a viral video, has ignited public anger and calls for stricter enforcement of beach safety laws. Phuket Lifeguard Saves French Children from […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Supreme Commander Gen. Songwit Noonpackdee voiced strong support on Wednesday for the construction of permanent fences along the Cambodian border to prevent incursions and protect Thai sovereignty, following recent clashes and landmine incidents that have heightened tensions between the two nations. Thai Soldier Loses Foot in Landmine Blast Near Cambodian Border Speaking […]
BANGKOK — Two suspects tied to a Vietnamese drug network operating in Thailand have been arrested after customs officials at Suvarnabhumi Airport intercepted a parcel from the United States containing three kilograms of cocaine valued at 10 million baht. Australian Senior Arrested with 4.26kg of Crystal Meth at Suvarnabhumi Airport The shipment, declared as a […]
PHUKET — Two foreigners are under police investigation after a video surfaced showing them performing dangerous drifting maneuvers in a pickup truck in a Bang Tao convenience store parking lot, sparking widespread condemnation from local residents and Thai netizens. Saudi National Arrested in Phuket for Reckless Driving The footage, shared widely on social media on […]
SURIN — A Thai soldier stepped on an anti-personnel landmine near the Ta Kwai temple ruins in Surin province on Wednesday afternoon, becoming the sixth military casualty of landmine explosions since border tensions with Cambodia flared in July. Thailand Warns Hun Sen to Relocate Cambodians from Disputed Border Zone The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. […]
PHUKET — Phuket authorities have issued over 17,000 fines to foreign tourists caught driving without licenses this year, as part of a intensified campaign to improve road safety on the island. The crackdown, highlighted in a recent provincial meeting chaired by Governor Sophon Suwannarat, underscores persistent challenges despite ongoing enforcement efforts. Reckless ‘French’ Biker Fined […]
