KRABI, Thailand — A 49-year-old man was tragically killed after being attacked by an elephant while collecting animal dung for use as fertilizer at a palm oil plantation in the Ao Luek district of Krabi province. The fatal incident occurred on June 25, 2026, highlighting the severe risks associated with unmanaged human-elephant interactions in agricultural […]
PHETCHABURI, Thailand — Thai immigration authorities have apprehended a 38-year-old French national in Phetchaburi province in connection with a massive international Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded hundreds of European investors out of approximately 7.5 billion baht. Ukrainian Woman Arrested in Phuket Over Major Ponzi Scheme, Losses Exceed $340 Million The suspect, identified only as Mr. […]
SURAT THANI, Thailand — A police captain has been suspended from duty and taken into custody after firing multiple gunshots at the local office of a Bhumjaithai Party lawmaker in Surat Thani province, an incident authorities attribute to a perceived family grievance compounded by underlying mental health struggles. Bhumjaithai Secures Dominant Win, Anutin Poised to […]
RAYONG, Thailand — A 16-year-old boy has confessed to murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend and dumping her body in a public rubbish bin in Rayong province, following a grim discovery by municipal waste workers. The confession marks a breakthrough in a intensive homicide investigation that began after the victim’s decomposed remains were found inside a garbage […]
HAT YAI, Thailand — Operations at Hat Yai Airport were temporarily disrupted on June 17, 2026, after a fire service vehicle overturned on the runway during a routine emergency response training exercise, forcing the closure of a primary runway and the diversion of incoming flights. Runway at Phuket Airport Reopens After Navy Plane’s Emergency Landing […]
PHANG NGA, Thailand — Authorities in Phang Nga province have launched a sweeping, coordinated operation targeting alleged nominee business structures and illegal hotel operations, resulting in the arrest of a 77-year-old British national and the seizure of extensive corporate documents. Authorities Raid Luxury Villa in Krabi Over Spanish Nominee Land and Illegal Hotel The multi-agency […]
SURAT THANI, Thailand — Provincial authorities in Surat Thani have initiated an urgent and comprehensive investigation following reports that foreign nationals operating education, tourism, and property businesses on the popular islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan have allegedly obtained Thai nationality and possess Thai national identity cards, Komchadluek reported. Government Tightening Controls on Thai […]
PATTANI, Thailand — Suspected southern insurgents set fire to a warehouse storing a large quantity of solar panels early this morning, marking the latest in a series of coordinated attacks targeting energy infrastructure in Thailand’s restive deep south. The arson attack destroyed critical equipment intended for the Gunkul Solar Power Generation Company’s renewable energy project […]
