PHUKET, Thailand – Twelve people sustained injuries after an Air India Airbus A320 traveling from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday, causing unbelted passengers to be thrown violently against the cabin ceiling. Flight A12379, carrying 134 passengers and crew, was approximately 90 minutes into its early-morning journey when it experienced a sudden and […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Suvarnabhumi Airport has issued a formal apology and taken disciplinary action against a security officer following a viral video showing an altercation with a group of passengers. The incident, which occurred late last month, involved fans of a Chinese artist attempting to bypass security protocols to follow the celebrity onto an international […]
CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Two armed men fired a warning shot to incite panic before robbing a gold shop in a Chiang Rai shopping center, escaping with multiple trays of jewelry and prompting an international border manhunt. The brazen heist occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. on August 4, 2026, in the Chiang Khong district, leaving […]
PHUKET, Thailand – A female tourist has sparked widespread safety concerns after being filmed riding a motorized suitcase along a busy public road in Phuket, prompting warnings from locals about the severe risks of navigating the resort island’s traffic on unconventional personal transport devices. Foreign Tourist Filmed Perched on Edge of Abandoned Phuket Building The […]
YALA, Thailand – A public hearing for a controversial water retention project designed to prevent flooding in southern Yala city has been suspended following mounting opposition from community leaders and environmentalists. The Water Resource Department announced on Monday the cancellation of the hearing for the Phru Lan Kwai scheme, which was originally scheduled to take […]
PATTAYA, Thailand – A mid-rise condominium fire broke out early Tuesday morning in South Pattaya, prompting a mass evacuation and leaving thirteen residents requiring medical treatment for smoke inhalation. The blaze erupted at approximately 3:00 a.m. inside a sixth-floor unit located on Thappraya Soi 7 in the Nong Prue sub-district of Chon Buri province. Fire […]
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Thailand – A 13-year-old boy has died after being stung by a highly venomous jellyfish while swimming at a beach in Nakhon Si Thammarat, marking the first recorded fatality of its kind in the district and prompting urgent safety warnings for coastal visitors. Portuguese Man-of-war Jellyfish Sighted At Three Phuket Beaches The […]
PHUKET, Thailand – A 41-year-old British tourist has been found dead inside his hotel room in Patong, Phuket, after displaying a “Do Not Disturb” sign for several days, prompting an investigation by local authorities. British Man Dies in Thailand Days Before Wedding Following Motorbike Crash The deceased has been identified as Zakir M., who had […]
