PHUKET — The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc has reached the shores of Koh Hae, a popular tourist island off Phuket’s southeast coast known internationally as Coral Island, prompting urgent calls for emergency management and intensified clean-up operations on Thursday. Oil Spill From Sunken Cargo Ship Unlikely to Reach Phuket Shoreline: […]
BANGKOK — Imprisoned former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will become eligible for release on parole in May, with the exact date and conditions of his release now clarified by Thailand’s Corrections Department following days of public speculation and multiple official announcements. Thaksin Shinawatra Submits New Appeal for Royal Pardon The Corrections Department issued a statement […]
BANGKOK — In a move that surprised financial markets, the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 4-2 on Wednesday to reduce its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the key rate down from 1.25 percent to 1.00 percent with immediate effect. Bank of Thailand raises policy rate by 25 points The […]
KRABI — An intoxicated Arab tourist was arrested by police in Krabi after allegedly refusing to pay his bill at a local bar and becoming aggressive, throwing beer bottles onto the street and causing a public disturbance that prompted immediate intervention by authorities. French Arab Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Airport The incident occurred at […]
BANGKOK — Khanom khrok, the beloved Thai coconut pancake that has graced street corners and markets for generations, has earned international recognition by ranking among the world’s 100 best desserts for 2026 in an online survey conducted by TasteAtlas, the widely recognized “World Food Atlas.” Thai mango sticky rice dessert craze grows as embassies join […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday officially certified election results for 396 out of 400 constituency seats, following reports from election inspectors confirming that the polls were conducted honestly and fairly, according to MCOT News Agency. Ombudsman Gives Election Commission Seven Days to Explain Barcode Controversy The certification represents a significant milestone in […]
PHUKET — A foreign tourist was rescued from the waters off Nai Yang Beach on February 22 after falling from his small boat, which then spun uncontrollably in circles with the engine still running, creating a potentially dangerous situation captured on video by a police officer and shared with news agencies. 14 Tourists Rescued After […]
PATTAYA — Police detained a Russian woman on the night of February 22, 2026, after she was discovered behaving erratically near Jomtien Beach, striking her head against a wall and appearing disoriented in a condition that prompted immediate intervention from municipal enforcement officers and police patrols. Intoxicated Russian Man Arrested for Reckless Driving and Drug […]
