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Container truck at Laem Chabang Port, Chonburi

News

March 18, 2026

Truckers End Laem Chabang Rally, Vow to Keep Pressing Government on Fuel Crisis

CHONBURI — Transport operators who gathered near Laem Chabang Port on Wednesday have dispersed following a symbolic truck convoy aimed at forcing the government to take immediate action against soaring fuel prices and domestic shortages that are paralyzing the logistics industry. Pump Prices to Rise Starting Wednesday as Government Adjusts Fuel Subsidies The Land Transport […]

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The sign of the Ban Klong Luk Thai-Cambodian border railway station in Sa Kaeo.

News

March 18, 2026

Thailand to Begin Construction of Border Fences with Cambodia Next Month

BANGKOK — Thailand will commence construction of border fences along a part of its frontier with Cambodia next month as part of enhanced security measures following deadly clashes between the two nations last year amid persistent tensions, military officials announced. Thai Military Unveils Design for New Border Fence with Cambodia The first barrier will cover […]

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South

March 18, 2026

Two Blasts Rock Pattani, Five Injured in Insurgent Attacks

PATTANI — Five police officers were injured last night when suspected insurgents detonated a motorcycle sidecar rigged with explosives at a checkpoint in Panare district, marking the latest violence to rock Thailand’s restive southern border provinces. Bomb Defused At Pattani Bus Terminal; Authorities Warn Of Possible Further Devices Colonel Ekvarit Chomchuphol, deputy spokesperson for the […]

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Phuket

March 17, 2026

Minivan Carrying Foreign Tourists Crashes into Power Pole in Phuket, Killing One and Injuring 11

PHUKET — A passenger van carrying foreign tourists to the Similan Islands crashed into a power pole in Phuket early Wednesday morning, leaving one Russian woman dead and 11 others injured, police confirmed. Tour Bus Carrying Pilgrims Crashes into Utility Pole in Cha-am, Injuring 15 The incident occurred at approximately 4:00am on Thepkrasattri Road in […]

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South

March 17, 2026

Tour Bus Carrying Pilgrims Crashes into Utility Pole in Cha-am, Injuring 15

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — At least 15 passengers on a pilgrimage to a temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan were injured when their chartered bus ran off the road and struck two power poles in Cha-am, within Hua Hin district, on Tuesday morning, police confirmed. Military Students Injured as Bus Crashes in Hua Hin Police radio […]

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A Baht Bus on a street in Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Isan

March 17, 2026

250kg Safe Worth Over 3 Million Baht Stolen from Condo in Korat

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A Korat couple has reported to police that a 250-kilogramme safe containing valuables worth more than three million baht was stolen from their condominium room in Muang district, with no signs of damage or forced entry, leaving residents shaken and authorities searching for answers. French-Arab Arrested for High-Value Burglary on Koh Samui […]

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Pattaya

March 17, 2026

New Zealand Man Found Dead at Condo in Pattaya

PATTAYA — The decomposing body of a 72-year-old New Zealand man was discovered inside his condominium bathroom in Pattaya’s Jomtien area on March 16, after neighbours alerted authorities to a foul odour emanating from the unit for several days. Foreign Woman Seriously Injured After Fall From Hotel in Pattaya Campbell Frank Taylor was found naked […]

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News

March 17, 2026April 3, 2026

Thailand’s Fishing Industry Grinds to Halt as Diesel Shortages Bite

BANGKOK — Thailand’s vital fishing industry is facing a severe crisis as diesel shortages and soaring prices force vessels to remain in port, with industry leaders warning that more than half of the country’s 9,000 fishing boats may be unable to operate. Pump Prices to Rise Starting Wednesday as Government Adjusts Fuel Subsidies Many fishing […]

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