SUPHAN BURI – A powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in Don Chedi district on Friday morning, killing one person and injuring three others. The blast occurred around 7 a.m. at the facility in Rai Rot subdistrict, prompting a large emergency response. Two dead and four badly injured in fireworks explosion in Kalasin Police, […]
BANGKOK – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has detected multiple unusually large cash withdrawals, including a single case totaling 250 million baht, raising concerns over possible illicit financial activities. Governor Vitai Ratanakorn announced on Wednesday that the central bank is intensifying efforts to curb grey-market transactions and the informal economy, which threaten economic stability. Thailand […]
TRAT – For the first time, Thai wildlife authorities have administered contraceptive vaccines to female wild elephants as part of a new initiative to manage population growth and reduce human-elephant conflict. Park Rangers Search for Elephant Injured in Khao Yai Road Collision The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, in collaboration with Chiang […]
NAKHON NAYOK – Authorities are searching for those responsible for illegally setting fire to rice fields in central Thailand, after a blaze burned over 10,000 rai (4,000 acres) and sent a thick plume of toxic smoke toward Bangkok and neighboring provinces. Pollution Control Department introduces management of burning via Burn Check app The fire broke […]
BANGKOK – Authorities have shut down a cat cafe in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district after video footage showing staff members violently abusing cats went viral online. The closure was carried out on January 26 following a joint investigation by district officials, livestock authorities, and animal welfare groups. Animal abuse at Khon Kaen zoo sparks outcry […]
PATTAYA – A social media “influencer” known as “Ahmarnioff,” who holds both Danish and Arab heritage, has sparked outrage after videos surfaced showing him insulting Thai police and making derogatory comments about locals in Pattaya. The influencer, who boasts over 62,000 Instagram followers, was filmed violating traffic laws on a motorcycle before arguing with officers […]
BANGKOK – A Chinese and a Turkish tourist died in separate early morning traffic accidents in popular Thai destinations on Wednesday. Dubai Tourist’s Scooter Plunges into Pattaya Temple Pond in Accidental Mishap In Pattaya, 40-year-old Chinese national L. B. was fatally run over by a Mitsubishi Pajero SUV driven by his friend, T. H., 36, […]
PATTAYA – A foreign man was filmed walking naked along a Pattaya beach, prompting a local resident to confront him and later share the footage online to highlight what she described as repeated inappropriate behavior. Naked New Year’s Revelry Lands Norwegian Tourist in Custody in Udon Thani The incident, which occurred near Soi Phra Tamnak […]
