SA KAEO – An 11-year-old Finnish girl has been rescued from a house in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province after she emailed police in Finland to report she was being confined and tortured by two Finnish adults, the Bangkok Post reported. The dramatic international operation unfolded on Thursday night following a request from the Embassy of […]
SURIN – A boat collided with a floating restaurant raft in Surin province on January 21, causing panic among diners and prompting a rapid rescue effort by customers and locals. The incident occurred along a river where such floating eateries are popular, though no serious injuries were reported. Fishing Boat Destroyed by Fire Off Nakhon […]
BANGKOK – The continued strengthening of the Thai baht against the U.S. dollar, recently surpassing 31 baht per dollar for the first time in nearly five years, is raising concerns among tourism operators about reduced visitor spending and forward bookings, especially during the upcoming low season, the Bangkok Post reported. Bank of Thailand to Limit […]
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT – A fishing boat was completely destroyed by fire and sank off the coast of Tha Sala district in the early hours of January 21, 2026. All four crew members were safely rescued after abandoning the burning vessel. Eight rescued, one missing after boat sinks off Songkhla The blaze erupted around 3:00 […]
PATTAYA – The body of 21-year-old British tourist Joshua Kershaw was discovered in a hotel room in Thailand on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, days after he was reported missing. Hotel maids found him in the afternoon and alerted police, who attempted resuscitation before his body was taken from the scene. British Tourist Reported Missing in […]
PHUKET – CCTV showing a German tourist allegedly stealing cash from a spa in central Phuket has gone viral online, sparking debate about visitor conduct and security in popular tourist areas. The incident occurred on the evening of January 20, 2026, at a spa on Ranong Road in Mueang Phuket district. Intoxicated Foreigner Steals Taxi […]
KRABI – A coordinated raid by provincial and national authorities on Tuesday led to the shutdown of a cannabis farm in Krabi allegedly operated with Israeli capital using Thai nationals as nominee shareholders. The operation resulted in the suspension of the farm’s license and pending criminal charges. South Korean Woman Arrested with 23kg of Cannabis […]
NONTHABURI – Immigration and local police have dismantled an international romance scam ring based in Muang Thong Thani, arresting 13 foreign nationals in coordinated raids on January 19, 2026. The suspects, comprising 11 Nigerians and two Ivorians, were apprehended while some were actively chatting with victims online and others attempted to flee the scene. Thai […]
