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View of Sukhumvit, seen towards west - Bangkok. Sukhumvit Road is in the right margin of the image

Bangkok

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Bolt Permanently Bans Driver Following Viral Assault On Japanese Passenger In Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand — Bolt Thailand has terminated and permanently banned a ride-hailing driver accused of physically assaulting a Japanese passenger during a fare dispute in Bangkok, the company announced on Wednesday. The ride-hailing platform also confirmed it is providing comprehensive assistance to the victim following the incident, which recently sparked widespread public scrutiny on social […]

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Bangkok

June 3, 2026

Delivery Rider Seriously Injured After Lightning Strike On Bangkok Flyover

BANGKOK, Thailand — A 46-year-old delivery rider was seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon after being directly struck by lightning while navigating a busy flyover in Bangkok amidst severe thunderstorm conditions. Violent Storms Topple Power Poles Across Thailand, Leaving One Dead and Dozens Injured The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m. on the Ratchavibha flyover, which […]

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High-rise buildings in Bangkok. Bangkok skyline.

Bangkok

June 1, 2026

26-year-old Thai Woman Dies After Fall From Bangkok Condominium

BANGKOK, Thailand — A 26-year-old Thai woman died after falling from the fourth floor of a condominium building in Bangkok during the early hours of May 31, 2026, according to officials from Bang Khen Police Station and emergency response authorities. Russian Woman Seriously Injured in Fourth-Floor Fall in Pattaya Police were dispatched to an eight-story […]

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport SAT-1 terminal APM train system.

Bangkok

June 1, 2026

Sri Lankan National Arrested At Suvarnabhumi Airport With Counterfeit Canadian Passport

BANGKOK, Thailand — A Sri Lankan national has been detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport after allegedly attempting to board an international flight to London using a forged Canadian passport, prompting Thai immigration authorities to broaden their investigation into what they suspect may be a transnational criminal network facilitating document fraud and illegal travel, according to official […]

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Bangkok

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026

Sri Lankan Arrested for Murder in Bangkok Stabbing

BANGKOK, Thailand — A Sri Lankan national has been arrested and formally charged with murder following a fatal stabbing incident in Bangkok’s Prawet district, according to officials from Prawet Police Station and verified local media reports. Sri Lankan Teen Arrested With 2.44 kg of Heroin at Hat Yai Airport The victim, identified as 23-year-old Adiman […]

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Bangkok

May 30, 2026

Senior Anti-corruption Official Apologizes After Fatal Drunk-driving Crash In Nonthaburi

NONTHABURI, Thailand — A senior official from Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has publicly apologized and admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol after his vehicle struck and killed a 43-year-old delivery rider in Nonthaburi province, according to statements from law enforcement authorities and the official himself. Thai Delivery Rider Assaulted by Tourist on […]

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Riverside buildings along a canal in Nonthaburi

Bangkok

May 26, 2026

Swedish National Found Deceased In Nonthaburi Condominium

NONTHABURI, Thailand — A 63-year-old Swedish man was found deceased inside a condominium unit in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi province, after neighbors reported disturbing noises and subsequently a persistent odor emanating from the residence, according to officials from Bang Si Mueang Police Station. Swedish Man Attacked With a Knife Over Dead Chicks in Sisaket The […]

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Traffic jam on the road below the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok

Bangkok

May 26, 2026

Former Formula 1 Driver Mika Salo Clarifies Bangkok Injury Was Accidental, Not Assault

BANGKOK, Thailand — Former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo has clarified to Thai police that the leg injury he sustained in Bangkok last week was the result of an accident rather than a deliberate assault, bringing a significant update to an incident that had generated considerable international media attention. Former Formula 1 Driver Mika Salo […]

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