CHIANG MAI, Thailand — A promising young Irish filmmaker and his Czech girlfriend have died following a road accident in northern Thailand, according to Irish diplomatic sources and verified media reports. German and South Korean Tourists Injured in Pattaya Motorbike Collision Max Hendrickson, 20, from Cabra in north Dublin, was killed alongside his partner when […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the cancellation of the pre-travel 60-day visa exemption scheme for citizens of 93 countries, a policy introduced two years ago to stimulate tourism and economic recovery, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul following the Cabinet meeting. Thailand Prepares To Halve Visa-free Stay For Tourists From 60 […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has issued an urgent warning to travelers regarding fraudulent claims of paid Fast Track immigration services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, following reports of unauthorized operators offering expedited clearance through third-party platforms. Thailand Introduces Fast-Track Immigration Lanes for Chinese Students’ Families The advisory, released on May 17, responds to concerns raised […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A 29-year-old Russian national was arrested at a security checkpoint in Phuket’s Mai Khao area on May 18, 2026, after police discovered more than 1.3 kilograms of illegal narcotics in his possession while he traveled on a passenger bus from Pattaya to Phuket, according to provincial police authorities. Russian Tourists Arrested After […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — A motorcycle taxi rider was seriously injured this morning after receiving a glancing blow from a moving train in Bangkok’s Makkasan district, prompting an emergency medical response and raising renewed attention to safety protocols near active railway lines. Bangkok Train Collision Driver Tested Positive For Drugs, Lacked Operating License The incident occurred […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — The driver of the freight train involved in Saturday’s fatal collision with a passenger bus at a Bangkok level crossing tested positive for drug abuse and was operating without a valid rail transport license, according to senior transportation officials. Also, according to Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat, the freight train was operating […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — A documentary broadcast on UK Channel 4 has exposed how criminal organizations operating in Thailand systematically recruit young British nationals to smuggle cannabis into the United Kingdom, employing inducements including complimentary holidays, cash payments, and threats of violence to coerce individuals into transporting narcotics through international airports. British Leader of International Cannabis […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A foreign man was filmed dancing on a road median at a busy intersection in Phuket’s Thalang district, prompting safety concerns and criticism from social media users who questioned the appropriateness of performing stunts near active traffic. Foreigner Filmed Clinging to Moving Truck on Phuket Road The incident occurred at the Nai […]
