BANGKOK, Thailand — The Royal Thai Army has confirmed that sounds of gunfire were heard during a patrol along the Thai-Cambodian border in Surin province, though no unusual activity was detected and no retaliatory action was taken, according to an official statement released on Friday. Cambodia Releases Elderly Thai Man Detained For Accidental Border Crossing […]
BANGKOK — Thai K-pop star Lisa Manobal has joined forces with Brazilian pop sensation Anitta and Nigerian Afrobeats artist Rema to release “Goals,” a flagship single from the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, with the music video accumulating over two million views within 24 hours of its release. TAT Inspires Travel across Thailand with […]
KOH SAMUI, Surat Thani — A British national has been arrested and charged following allegations of dangerous driving on Koh Samui, after video footage of the incident circulated widely on social media and prompted an immediate police response, according to officials from Bo Phut Police Station. British Man Arrested After Recklessly Driving a Porsche on […]
PATTAYA, Chon Buri — Four people were injured in a fire that broke out on the rooftop of the AJ Plus Hotel in Pattaya on Thursday night, with authorities initially suspecting an electrical short circuit as the cause, according to local police and emergency response officials. Fire Destroys Indian Restaurant In South Pattaya The blaze […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand is considering raising its long-planned foreign tourist entry fee above the initially proposed 300 baht, citing inflation, increasing insurance costs, and the need to extend medical coverage at private hospitals, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul. Thailand Ends 60-day Visa-free Scheme For 93 Countries The tourism tax, first proposed […]
PHUKET, Thailand — An Australian tourist was found deceased inside a condominium in Phuket’s Karon area, with police discovering a plate containing white powder near the body, according to officials from Karon Police Station. Thai Police Arrest Australian Fugitive in Khon Kaen Early Morning Raid The incident was reported around 7:30 p.m. on May 20, […]
NONTHABURI, Thailand — Police in Nonthaburi province have arrested a 24-year-old Nigerian man suspected of involvement in a romance scam network, following the discovery of multiple mobile phones and ATM cards during a routine patrol targeting illegal activities by foreign nationals. Nigerian Drug Dealer, Two Thai Women Arrested in Bangkok Sinedu Heophilus Acege was apprehended […]
PARIS, France — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has commenced an official visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and cultural exchange, according to government spokesperson Ratchada Dhnadirek. Thai PM Anutin Says Koh Kood Remains Thai The visit, […]
