London’s Heathrow Airport, Europe’s largest in terms of passenger traffic, announced early this morning that it will be completely closed for the entire day on Friday due to a ‘significant power cut’ as a result of a fire at an electricity substation in the British town of Hayes, west of the capital. British counter-terrorism police […]
In a landmark ruling, the owner of Mountain B Pub in Chonburi has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for his role in a devastating fire that killed 26 people and injured around 50 others on August 5, 2022. The Pattaya Provincial Court delivered the verdict on Tuesday, holding the owner […]
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has confirmed 54 cases of rabies-infected animals from 835 tested samples, with the highest infection rates found in dogs, followed by cattle, buffalo, and cats. To contain the outbreak, the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has declared temporary epidemic zones under the Animal Epidemic Act, subjecting these areas to […]
Temperatures are rising as the hot season settles in and health authorities are warning people to stay out of the sun if possible with the heat index having already hit the orange “dangerous to health” level. 80-Year-Old Canadian Woman Found Dead from Suspected Heat Stroke on Phuket Beach The heat index for March 5-14 showed […]
Thailand is set to roll back its visa-free stay policy for foreign tourists from 60 days to 30 days, marking a significant shift in its approach to managing tourism and immigration. The decision comes amid growing concerns that the extended visa-free period has been exploited by some foreigners for illegal activities, including unauthorized employment and […]
The government has issued a warning against the use and illegal sale of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, following reports of its increasing presence in entertainment venues. Authorities have urged the public, including tourists, to avoid inhaling the gas, which can cause oxygen deprivation, dizziness, respiratory failure, and nerve damage. Prolonged or excessive […]
BANGKOK (NBT WORLD) – The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning from March 16 to 20, as upper Thailand is expected to experience thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and lightning. The most intense conditions are forecast for March 16 and 17, followed by a sharp temperature drop. The Northeast may see a decrease of […]
Thailand, March 12th, 2025 — The Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for March 13th–18th, warning of rising temperatures and unstable weather across Thailand. Thailand Braces for Summer Storms, 62 Provinces Under Storm Watch On March 13th, southwesterly and southeasterly winds will cover upper Thailand, including the North, Northeast, Central, and East, bringing hot […]
