BANGKOK, Thailand – Krieng Kalptinan, a former deputy interior minister and five-time MP for Ubon Ratchathani, died peacefully on Tuesday at Vichaiyut Hospital after battling cancer. He was 74. Former Thai Prime Minister Samak dies Born in Ubon Ratchathani, Mr Krieng was married to Rojana Kalptinan, a former mayor of Ubon Ratchathani Municipality, and the […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – A further person has died following the fire at the entertainment venue on Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, taking the confirmed death toll to 38, according to the latest update from the Erawan Centre on August 12, 2026. Death Toll In Bangkok Rong Beer Na Fire Reaches 37 The latest […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government sought to allay concerns on Wednesday that proposed gun-control measures would undermine the public’s right to self-defence, stating that no decision has been made to impose a blanket ban on firearms and that public feedback is being considered. Thai PM Anutin Suspends Gun Purchase Licences After School Shooting The government’s […]
RAYONG, Thailand – A food vendor was injured when the van she was driving struck a large wild elephant crossing Route 344 in Rayong, with the elephant also hurt before disappearing into nearby forest following the collision. Collision Between Car And Elephant On Kanchanaburi Highway Leaves One Dead, Two Injured The crash occurred at approximately […]
PHUKET, Thailand – A Patong tuk-tuk driver has accused an Israeli tourist of threatening him during a dispute over a fare on Phuket’s Thawiwong Road on August 9, with footage from the driver’s dashboard camera later posted online and attracting widespread criticism. Interior Ministry Probes Israelis’ Thai Citizenship Cases The confrontation, involving an Israeli family […]
PHUKET, Thailand – Immigration police on the southern island province have arrested a 26-year-old Ukrainian national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for his alleged role in an international cryptocurrency investment scam. The suspect, whose name and the location of the bust have not been disclosed by authorities, is accused of involvement with a gang […]
PHUKET, Thailand – A 19-year-old Russian man is receiving close medical care at Vachira Phuket Hospital after an emergency at a house in Phuket’s Sam Kong area on Tuesday morning, following an apparent self-harm incident. Chinese man self-harms in Pattaya, prompting emergency response Kathu Police were notified at approximately 10 AM on August 11 that […]
PHUKET, Thailand – The body of 30-year-old German tourist J. J. K., who was swept out to sea by strong waves at Freedom Beach in Phuket on August 10, 2026, was recovered by rescue teams on August 11, 2026. Indian Tourist in Critical Condition After Ignoring Red Flags in Phuket Local police, disaster-response personnel, and […]
