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March 24, 2026April 9, 2026

Thai Tanker Passes Safely Through Strait of Hormuz After Diplomatic Breakthrough

BNGKOK – A Thai oil tanker has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz following intensive diplomatic negotiations with Iran and Oman, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow confirmed on Tuesday, marking a significant breakthrough amid heightened tensions in the strategic waterway. Thai Oil Crisis Eases After Government Intervention The SET-listed energy firm Bangchak Corporation Plc subsequently […]

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Yellow cab refueling at a PTT service station in Thailand.

News

March 24, 2026

Thai Oil Crisis Eases After Government Intervention

BANGKOK — Thailand’s fuel shortage crisis is beginning to ease following a series of government interventions aimed at stabilizing supply and distribution, the Department of Energy Business (DOEB) has confirmed. Diesel Shortages Intensify Across Thailand, Pumps Run Dry Deputy director-general Chatchai Khunlohit said the DOEB, together with the Department of Special Investigation and local authorities, […]

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South

March 24, 2026

Brake Failure Sends Truck Crashing into Rayong Home, Injuring Seven

RAYONG — Seven workers were injured and a home was left badly damaged after a passenger truck suffered brake failure and plowed into a house in Ban Khai district early on the morning of March 23, renewing local concerns about a junction residents say has long been prone to accidents. BMW Crashes into Karaoke Bar […]

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Pattaya

March 24, 2026

Russian Arrested for ATM Withdrawals in Pattaya Linked to Call Centre Scam

CHON BURI — A Russian national was arrested in Chon Buri on March 19 as he attempted to withdraw cash linked to a call centre scam from an ATM, marking a significant development in an ongoing crackdown by Chon Buri Provincial Police on scams involving foreign nationals. Russian Fugitive Arrested in Koh Samui on Extortion […]

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Cars and motorbikes driving on a Pattaya street at night.

Pattaya

March 22, 2026

Swedish Man Assaulted by Transgender in Pattaya After Dispute

PATTAYA — A Swedish man was injured after being assaulted by a transgender individual in Pattaya in the early hours of March 22, prompting emergency medical assistance and raising concerns about late-night safety in the city’s nightlife districts. Japanese Man Allegedly Stabbed by Transgenders in Pattaya Rescue workers transported the victim to hospital after he […]

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South

March 22, 2026

12 Tourists Rescued After Long-Tail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast

KRABI — Twelve tourists were rescued after a long-tail boat capsized at sea off the coast of Krabi on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in an incident that left two people injured and prompted a swift multi-agency emergency response. 14 Tourists Rescued After Charter Boat Capsizes Off Pattaya Coast The accident occurred at approximately 3:30pm on […]

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Bangkok

March 22, 2026

Filipina Arrested After Newborn Found Discarded in Bag at Bangkok Mall

BANGKOK — A 25-year-old Filipina woman has been arrested following the discovery of a newborn baby’s body inside a black plastic bag at a women’s restroom in a major shopping mall on Sukhumvit Road, authorities confirmed. Newborn baby found in rubbish bin in Banglamung, suspected mother identified The body was found at approximately 4:24pm on […]

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Resort development and villa construction in the hills south of Maenam on Koh Samui

South

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026

Scandal Involving Fake Building Permits Uncovered on Koh Samui

SURAT THANI – A growing scandal over forged construction permits in Koh Samui has triggered widespread concern, particularly regarding the safety of luxury villas owned by foreign nationals, as authorities scramble to investigate a scheme involving fraudulent documents and alleged bribery. Two luxury villas demolished in Koh Samui Local officials have confirmed that fake documents […]

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