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Night view of the Pattaya city sign from Pattaya beach.

Pattaya

July 15, 2025

American Tourist Attacked by Two Transgenders in Pattaya After Alleged Theft Attempt

PATTAYA — An American visitor was hospitalized following a violent confrontation with two transgender individuals in central Pattaya early Monday morning, prompting a police investigation into assault and theft allegations. Transgender Woman Strikes Sri Lankan Tourist in Beachfront Altercation in Pattaya Incident Details The victim, identified only as Mr. S., reported to Pattaya City Police […]

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Train crossing Asok-Din Daeng Road at Makkasan Station. The Airport Link trains run above

Bangkok

July 15, 2025

Foreign Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Train in Bangkok

BANGKOK — A foreign tourist faces serious charges after allegedly spray-painting a State Railway of Thailand (SRT) express train, causing damage to state property and disrupting rail services. The incident occurred on July 13 beneath a railway bridge on Kanchanaphisek Road in Taling Chan district. Two Russian Men Arrested for Spraying Graffiti in Phuket SRT […]

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Prasat Ta Muen Thom Khmer temple in Surin, Thailand.

Isan

July 15, 2025

Border Tensions Flare at Thai-Cambodia Temple, Tourists Evacuated

SURIN — A heated confrontation between Thai and Cambodian troops at the historic Ta Muen Thom Temple forced the evacuation of tourists and temporary closure of the site today, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of the incident that nearly escalated into physical violence. Google doesn’t decide who owns disputed ruins in Surin: Thai Army […]

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Chiang Mai

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Chiang Mai Police Crack Down on Chinese Crime Syndicate After Brutal Murder

CHIANG MAI — Thai authorities have launched a major operation targeting Chinese criminal networks operating in northern Thailand following the kidnapping and murder of a Chinese national whose body was discovered in Mae Rim forest. The victim, identified as Yang, was allegedly lured to his death by associates involved in transnational illegal activities. Chinese Tourist […]

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Cars and motorbikes driving on a Pattaya street at night.

Pattaya

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Pattaya Police Crack Down on Noisy Middle Eastern Bike Gangs, Seize 14 Motorcycles

PATTAYA — A pre-dawn police operation targeting disruptive motorcycle racing by Middle Eastern tourists has resulted in the confiscation of 14 bikes, as authorities ramp up efforts to address chronic noise complaints in central Pattaya. The raid, conducted around 2:50 AM Monday in Soi Yensabai, focused on riders from Kuwait and neighboring Gulf states accused […]

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Police booth and traffic lights in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai

July 15, 2025

Drunk Man Arrested for Attacking Autistic Child in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI — A violent early-morning assault outside a Bo Sang department store has sparked outrage after a heavily intoxicated man allegedly kicked a 7-year-old autistic boy to the ground before turning on the child’s aunt when she intervened. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Ek, was arrested hours later following a police manhunt. Foreigner Sought […]

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Venomous Portuguese man-o-war which is not a jellyfish but a siphonophore

Phuket

July 15, 2025

Venomous Portuguese Man o’ War Wash Ashore at Phuket’s Kata Beach, Prompting Safety Warnings

PHUKET — Marine experts have issued urgent safety advisories after several highly venomous sea creatures, including the notorious Portuguese Man o’ War and the striking Blue Dragon sea slug, were discovered washed up on Kata Noi Beach. The Andaman Coastal Resources Research Center confirmed the unusual sightings following reports from local lifeguards and marine patrols. […]

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra poses in front of a column.

News

July 14, 2025

Thailand’s Anti-Graft Agency Launches Probe Against Suspended PM Paetongtarn

BANGKOK — Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has escalated its investigation into suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, approving a full panel inquiry into allegations of ethical misconduct related to her handling of a sensitive border dispute. The move marks the latest legal challenge for the embattled leader, who was temporarily removed from office earlier this […]

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