NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A massive fire tore through a cannabis drying and storage warehouse in the Suranaree Industrial Estate in Muang district on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to the facility before firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported, though officials are still evaluating the full extent of the financial and […]
CHONBURI — A three-deck ferry partially sank after slamming into a pier structure while docking at the popular tourist island of Koh Larn on Wednesday, sending a wave of panic through passengers before all on board were safely evacuated without injury, the Bangkok Post reported. Body of Myanmar National Recovered at Base of Cliff on […]
BANGKOK — More than 3.1 million people poured onto the capital’s streets for the Songkran water festival from April 10 to 14, according to official data released by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, as the Thai New Year continues to solidify its reputation as one of the world’s premier travel events. Three French Men Arrested in […]
PHUKET — Three French nationals of Arab origin have been taken into custody following a violent attack on a Thai man in Patong, an assault reportedly triggered by anger after the victim asked the group to stop spraying water during Songkran celebrations. Arab Tourists Arrested for Spraying Police With Water in Phuket Police say the […]
BANGKOK — A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft at Suvarnabhumi Airport for allegedly stealing money from his compatriots during a flight from Vientiane to Bangkok, the Bangkok Post reported. Chinese Duo Arrested for Mid-Flight Theft on Macau-Bangkok Route Zheng Xiaobo, 57, was arrested on Monday at the capital’s main international […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Songkran festival has been officially named the world’s liveliest festival, a recognition that government officials say reflects the global appeal of the traditional Thai New Year celebrations and their unique blend of cultural heritage and contemporary joy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Sends Songkran Greetings to Thailand Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek […]
PHUKET — Police in Patong have arrested a group of foreign tourists after they used high-pressure water guns to spray officers on duty during Songkran celebrations, an act that authorities say crossed the line from festive fun into deliberate harassment and posed a risk of injury to those tasked with maintaining public safety. French-Arab Wanted […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s notoriously dangerous Songkran holiday period has claimed 191 lives and left 911 people injured during the first five days of the annual “seven dangerous days” road safety campaign, with Bangkok recording the highest death toll of any province, authorities reported on April 14. Songkran Road Toll Climbs to 154 as Holiday Travel […]
