NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A wild elephant killed a 69-year-old tourist during a morning walk near his tent at a campground in Khao Yai National Park on Monday. Thailand Administers Contraceptive Vaccine to Wild Elephants for Population Management The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. at the Kho Yor 4 (Khlong Pla Kang) campground in Wang Nam […]
BANGKOK – Advance voting for Thailand’s general election opened on Sunday, with over 2.4 million registered voters casting their ballots a week ahead of the official polling day on February 8. Thailand Sets General Election for February 8, 2026 According to the Election Commission (EC), 2.41 million people signed up for early voting, including 2.26 […]
Vietnam has overtaken Thailand as the top destination for Chinese tourists in Southeast Asia for the first time, fueled by lower travel costs, cultural similarities, and a growing preference for independent travel among younger Chinese visitors. Tour Boat Tragedy in Vietnam’s Hạ Long Bay Bay Leaves dozens Dead In 2025, Vietnam welcomed over 5.3 million […]
BANGKOK – A Russian passenger was denied entry to Thailand after causing significant disruption on a flight from Vietnam, behaving erratically, stripping off his clothing, and attempting to force open an aircraft door mid-flight. British Airways Upgrades Passenger Who Tackled Drunk Russian on Flight to Bangkok The incident occurred on January 29, 2026, aboard Thai […]
PATTAYA – The dismembered remains of a 30-year-old Russian man were discovered buried in multiple locations near a pond in Pattaya on February 1, 2026, following an intensive 23-day investigation into his disappearance, local media reported. Russian Doctor Dies After 16th-Floor Fall in Pattaya The victim had been reported missing under suspicious circumstances, prompting a […]
SAMUT PRAKAN – A major power outage struck a nearly two-kilometer stretch of old Sukhumvit Road early Friday morning after an 18-wheel trailer caught overhead cables and pulled down more than 70 electricity poles. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. near Muang Samut Bang Pu Hospital, extending toward the entrance of Bang Pu Industrial Estate. […]
PHUKET – A video showing foreign tourists engaging in sexual activity inside a moving tuk-tuk while crossing Patong Hill has sparked widespread criticism online, raising concerns about public decency and Phuket’s tourism image. The incident occurred on the night of January 29 and was captured by another motorist’s dashcam. Phuket tuk-tuk sex video goes viral […]
BANGKOK – The United States Treasury has added Thailand to its currency monitoring list but did not designate any major trading partner as a currency manipulator in its latest semi-annual foreign exchange report released Thursday. Strong Baht May Deter Tourist Spending, Impact Forward Bookings The report, which covers the second half of 2024 and the […]
