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 […]
SAMUT SAKHON — Thick black smoke billowed over Rama II Road on Tuesday morning after a fire ignited at the site of last week’s deadly crane collapse, heightening concerns over safety along one of Thailand’s most accident-prone highways. The blaze broke out around 11 a.m. near the Paris Hotel in Samut Sakhon, temporarily disrupting traffic […]
BANGKOK – A crane-equipped truck overturned on a bridge in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district on January 17, 2026, injuring two people and narrowly avoiding a plunge into the canal below. The incident caused significant traffic disruption on Chakraphong Road as emergency teams worked to clear the scene. Crane Collapse on Rama II Road in Bangkok, […]
BANGKOK – A woman armed with a knife caused panic in Bangkok’s busy Sukhumvit area over the weekend, threatening passengers on a public bus and pedestrians on a footpath before being detained by police. Calm Response Defuses Knife Incident on Bangkok Bus Two videos shared on Facebook on Saturday captured separate incidents involving the same […]
BANGKOK – A Taiwanese national wanted in Taiwan for alleged drug trafficking was arrested by Thai immigration and narcotics officers at a condominium in Bangkok’s Asoke area on Wednesday night. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Chiang Ming-foeng, is accused of using Thailand as a hub to prepare and ship illegal narcotics to Taiwan. Taiwanese National […]
SAMUT PRAKAN – A fire erupted at a pier of Bhumibol Bridge 2 in Phra Pradaeng district on Wednesday evening, requiring more than ten fire engines to bring under control. Authorities confirmed the bridge’s main structure was not damaged in the incident. Massive Fire Destroys 22 Speedboats at Phuket’s Chalong Pier The blaze began around […]
BANGKOK – The management of Wat Arun Ratchawararam, one of Bangkok’s most revered landmarks, has issued a public apology and pledged to address misconduct by commercial photographers following complaints from a prominent Thai business leader and visitors. Phuket Taxi Motorbike Rider Verbally Sexual Harasses Passenger The temple’s statement came in response to social media posts […]
SAMUT PRAKAN – A black BMW sedan crashed into a karaoke bar late Tuesday night, injuring eight people, including the driver. The incident occurred around 11:55 p.m. on Sri Waree Noi Road in Bang Phli district. Old couple injured when young politician’s BMW hits pickup in Pathum Thani Rescue workers from the Samut Prakan Rescue […]
