PATTAYA — A dispute over the cost of motorcycle repairs turned deadly on Friday when a local mechanic allegedly beat a customer to death with a wooden stick. The violent altercation occurred in Soi Wat Thung Krad, leaving 33-year-old Sonthaya Nuchlek fatally injured before he could receive medical treatment. Taxi Driver Stabs to Death a […]
PHUKET — A quick-thinking lifeguard at Kata Beach sprang into action on Friday, rescuing two French children who were swept away by a powerful rip current. The dramatic incident unfolded despite clear warning flags posted along the shore, alerting swimmers to hazardous ocean conditions. Patong lifeguards rescue 17 tourists in one day The 12-year-old boy […]
At the 47th World Heritage Committee session in France, Cambodia claimed that Wat Phumanfa in Thailand’s Buriram province is an imitation of Angkor Wat, and therefore is affecting the World Heritage site’s universal value. The Cambodian representative then requested UNESCO to investigate. Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Ease as Military Talks Resume The Head of the Thai […]
PATTAYA — A late-night dining outing turned violent when a group of Korean tourists engaged in a destructive brawl at a popular Pattaya hotpot restaurant, leaving the establishment in disarray and resulting in criminal charges. The chaotic incident, which unfolded around 3:30 a.m. on July 11, 2025, was captured in graphic detail on video, showing […]
PHUKET – A sightseeing trip turned perilous Wednesday afternoon when the tour boat Poseidon suffered critical engine failure off the coast of Phuket, prompting an emergency maritime rescue operation. The vessel, carrying five foreign tourists, began taking on water between Koh Yao and Koh Khiao islands at approximately 4:50 p.m. The crisis unfolded after the […]
PATTAYA – A Chinese national was abducted at gunpoint in a shocking early-morning attack on Pattaya North Road, with assailants posing as police officers before robbing the victim of over 230,000 baht in cash and valuables. The incident, captured on CCTV, has raised alarms over tourist safety in the popular beach destination. Two Chinese Nationals […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s top business alliance has urged the government to eliminate import taxes on most US-made goods in a strategic move to persuade the Trump administration to reconsider its steep 36% tariff on Thai exports. The proposal, aimed at easing trade tensions, was presented during a high-level meeting with Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on […]
PRESS RELEASE – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has introduced a new aircraft livery to commemorate fifty years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. The unveiling, took place on July 9, was led by TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool in collaboration with Thai AirAsia executives. The event also included representatives from the Ministry of […]
