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February 19, 2026

Thailand to Enter Summer on February 22, Temperatures Expected to Soar to 42°C in Northern Regions

BANGKOK — Thailand is set to officially transition into its hot season on February 22, with meteorological authorities warning that temperatures in some northern provinces could climb above 42 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit) during the peak of the summer months. The announcement was made Thursday by the Meteorological Department, signaling the end of the […]

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News

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

DLT Warns Public About Fake Facebook Page Offering Online Driver’s Licenses

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a fraudulent Facebook page that is using the agency’s official initials to deceive motorists into paying for driving licenses without the necessity of exams or in-person applications. The misleading page is promoting the ability to obtain licenses while […]

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Portrait of King Maha Vajiralongkorn at EmQuartier, Bangkok.

News

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

HM The King Takes Badly Burned Husky ‘Molly’ Under His Royal Patronage

BANGKOK – In a remarkable turn of events that has captured the nation’s attention, His Majesty the King has granted royal patronage to a severely burned Siberian Husky named Molly, accepting the two-year-old female as a patient under his care following a horrific act of animal cruelty in Songkhla province. The Royal Secretary is scheduled […]

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Macaque eating on a tree in Southern Thailand

South

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

German Influencer Hospitalized After Monkey Attack in Krabi

KRABI – A prominent German social media influencer, known for sharing her global travels with more than 4 million followers, recently found herself in a precarious situation during a solo excursion in Krabi, Thailand, which necessitated an urgent hospital visit. The influencer, identified as J. W., encountered a troop of monkeys while walking along a […]

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Traffic jam next to Siam Paragon in Bangkok

News

February 18, 2026

Licence Renewal Goes Online for Thai Motorists Under 55 Starting June 2026

BANGKOK – The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), will allow drivers under the age of 55 to renew their licences online starting June 2026, eliminating the need for in-person visits for physical fitness testing. DLT issues smart driving licenses to drivers The initiative aims to streamline […]

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Bangkok

February 18, 2026

Schools Suspend Classes Amid Hunt for Armed Man in Pathum Thani

PATHUM THANI – At least 17 schools in Pathum Thani and adjacent Nonthaburi were ordered to suspend classes on Wednesday as authorities intensified efforts to track down an armed man believed to be on the run following a series of violent incidents stemming from a family dispute. Teenage Gunman Surrenders After Deadly School Siege in […]

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Royal Thai Police, Sa Kaeo Provincial Police, Toyota Hilux Double Cab patrol car.

Pattaya

February 18, 2026

Teacher Arrested in Chonburi for Duping Boys into Filming Pornography

CHONBURI – A 27-year-old male computer teacher at a secondary school in Ko Chan district has been arrested for allegedly luring male students, most aged 14, into filming pornographic content of themselves in exchange for a promised payment of 10,000 baht, which he never paid, police confirmed on Tuesday. Uthai Thani Teacher Brutally Attacked by […]

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North

February 18, 2026

Forest Fires Rage Across Northern Thailand, PM2.5 Levels Surge Beyond Safety Threshold

MAE HONG SON – Forest fires, suspected to have been caused by human activity, are burning uncontrollably across the provinces of Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang and Mae Hong Son, driving PM2.5 levels well beyond the 37.5-micron safety standard, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment reported. Loei Battles Wildfires and PM2.5: 33 People Arrested, Fined […]

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