BANGKOK – The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide weather alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall from May 25 to 27 as a strong southwest monsoon intensifies over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. The department cautioned residents to prepare for potential flash floods and runoff, particularly in low-lying areas and […]
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced that Thailand is exploring the possibility of hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix, following talks with executives from the Formula One Group. The announcement came during her visit to the Monaco Grand Prix, where she met with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to discuss potential collaboration on venue options, licensing, […]
PATTAYA – A local department store employee has admitted to inventing a robbery tale to cover up her loss of 32,000 baht and an engagement ring, fearing her British partner’s reaction. The 37-year-old woman, identified only as Ms. R., now faces legal consequences for filing a false police report. Three Hong Kong tourists arrested for […]
SURAT THANI: A 35-year-old man was killed and four others injured after a grenade he threw in anger exploded in his hand in Tha Chana district on Sunday morning, police said. Ex-cop arrested for grenade attack on neighbour’s house in Ubon Ratchathani The incident occurred around 8am at a house in Moo 1, Samo Thong […]
PHUKET – Authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified foreign man was discovered in waters off Nui Beach in Karon on Wednesday afternoon, May 21. American Man Rescued From Drowning on Karon Beach in Phuket Karon Police were alerted to the scene at approximately 4:00 PM, where the shirtless victim was found floating […]
PHUKET – A foreign woman has been detained in Thalang district on allegations of engaging in illegal prostitution, marking the latest enforcement action under Thailand’s Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act. Alleged Russian Prostitute Arrested in Phuket The Phuket Tourist Police confirmed the arrest this week, though the suspect’s nationality remains undisclosed. Authorities took the […]
PATTAYA – A violent confrontation between rival youth groups turned deadly in the early hours of May 23, 2025, leaving one man dead and two others injured on Nongprue Road in Moo 3. Youths brutally attack and rob 80-year-old Belgian man in Pattaya Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit and Nongprue Police […]
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN – A police helicopter crashed in Muang district this afternoon, killing all three officers on board while a fourth individual managed to parachute to safety. Southern army chief, 6 others hurt in helicopter crash landing in Songkhla The victims have been identified as Major Prathuang Chulert, the pilot; Police Captain Songphol Boonchai, […]
