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South

April 24, 2026

Suspect Arrested in Narathiwat MP Shooting Following Cross-Border Operation

NARATHIWAT — Thai authorities have arrested a suspect in the shooting of a member of parliament in this restive southern province following a coordinated cross-border operation with security forces that led to the suspect’s location and detention in Myanmar. Former village official killed in Narathiwat drive-by shooting Officials identified the suspect as Lieutenant Wiroj Ketmanee, […]

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Royal Thai Police, Sa Kaeo Provincial Police, Toyota Hilux Double Cab patrol car.

Pattaya

April 24, 2026

Turkish Engineer Linked to Deadly Building Collapse Arrested in Pattaya

PATTAYA — A 76-year-old Turkish engineer wanted in connection with the collapse of an apartment building during a devastating earthquake in Adana, Turkey, in February 2023 has been arrested at a hotel in this beach city, marking the end of a two-year international manhunt, the Bangkok Post reported. Thousands killed in major earthquake on the […]

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News

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Thailand Cuts Oil Refining Margins to 5 Baht in Bold Move

BANGKOK — The National Energy Policy Committee has resolved to cut ex-refinery prices of refined oil products from six domestic refiners by five baht per litre, a significant increase from the previously planned two-baht reduction, in a bold move aimed at reining in what authorities have described as excessive industry profits, Thai PBS World reported. […]

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South

April 23, 2026

Fire at Songkhla Landfill Damages 50 Rai as Thick Smoke Blankets Area

SONGKHLA — A fire that broke out early Thursday at the Songkhla City municipal landfill has damaged approximately 50 rai, or 80,000 square metres, of the site before being brought under control, with authorities warning nearby residents to remain alert for potential health effects as thick black smoke continues to billow from burning plastic waste. […]

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News

April 23, 2026

Summer Storms to Batter Upper Thailand From Thursday to Saturday, Meteorological Department Warns

BANGKOK — A powerful summer storm system is set to sweep across upper Thailand from Thursday through Saturday, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning strikes and possible hail, the Meteorological Department warned in its second official alert issued on Wednesday morning. Thai Interior Ministry Issues Storm Alert for April 16–20 The storms will initially hammer the […]

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Pattaya

April 22, 2026

British Tourists Attack German Man in Pattaya Bar, Spat in Woman’s Face

PATTAYA — A brawl involving British and German tourists broke out in Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao nightlife district at approximately 2 a.m. on April 22, 2026, leaving a German man injured after he was allegedly kicked and punched to the ground in the middle of the street, according to witnesses and social media footage. Two Tourists […]

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Royal Thai Police Crime Suppression Division Insignia.

Phuket

April 22, 2026

Detained ‘French Man’ Files Counter-Complaint Over Songkran Assault in Phuket

PHUKET — A French national of North African origin detained in Phuket for an assault during Songkran celebrations on April 12 has filed a counter-complaint, asserting that the Thai victim was the one who initiated the conflict, in a case that has ignited debate over police conduct and the treatment of locals versus foreigners. Three […]

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Pattaya

April 22, 2026

62-Year-Old British Tourist Dies After Venturing Into Sea Off Pattaya

PATTAYA — A 62-year-old British tourist has died after being pulled from the sea off Pattaya Beach Road on the late afternoon of April 21, 2026, despite desperate resuscitation efforts by emergency responders and hospital staff. British Man, 75, Dies After Being Swept Out to Sea While Swimming in Hua Hin Emergency services were called […]

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