BANGKOK — More than 40,000 tourists stranded in Thailand by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home, aided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand’s (CAAT) temporary approval for tour operators in originating countries to send charter flights to retrieve them, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced. Passengers to/from Thailand Urged […]
PHUKET — A 44-year-old Indian tourist was found dead on Kalim Beach, Phuket, on the morning of March 12, shortly after having breakfast, with local authorities launching an investigation to determine the cause of death. American Man Found Dead Near Reservoir in Pattaya The deceased, identified as Mr. S., was discovered lying face down on […]
PATTAYA — An American soldier, heavily intoxicated and violent, punched a friend until he lost consciousness and then attempted to bite a police officer’s arm during a chaotic arrest in Pattaya on Monday, March 9, 2026. American Tourist Knocked Out in Violent Pattaya Brawl The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared on […]
PATTAYA — A 38-year-old German national died after falling from the ninth floor of a hotel in Pattaya late on March 11, 2026, with police initially believing it to be suicide related to stress from personal and financial problems. American Man Found Dead Near Reservoir in Pattaya The incident occurred at 11:35 p.m. at a […]
PATTAYA — A 50-year-old American man was found dead in an apparent suicide near Mabprachan Reservoir in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, on March 11, 2026, after sending a video message to his wife indicating his intention to end his life, police said. Female Filipino Tourist Attacked, Robbed, and Nearly Raped at Reservoir in Pattaya […]
BANGKOK — A Thai-registered cargo ship was among three commercial vessels attacked after passing the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, with three Thai crew members now missing following the strike, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) and Thai authorities. US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes Against Iran, Trump Vows to Destroy […]
PHUKET — All 140 passengers and crew are safe after an Air India Express jet made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday, but the resulting runway closure caused widespread flight disruptions affecting numerous travelers. Bomb Threat Forces Air India Flight to Make Emergency Landing in Phuket Airport officials said work was continuing […]
BANGKOK — Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organizations and state enterprises to work from home and suspend overseas trips, as part of emergency measures to cope with the Middle East war’s impact on Thailand’s energy security and economy, the Bangkok Post reported. City Hall Urges Work-from-Home Measures Amid Severe Pollution […]
