- Bangkok News
Bangkok official among six arrested in birth certificate fraud case
Six suspects, including a Bangkok registration official, were arrested yesterday, April 29, over an alleged birth certificate fraud scheme involving stateless individuals being registered as Thai nationals. The operation was carried out by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), the Anti-Corruption Division, the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), and the Department of Special Investigation.…
- Thailand News
Bolt operating licence expires in May, amid DLT investigations
Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) announced yesterday, April 29, that it may refuse to renew Bolt’s licence after finding 2,193 legal cases linked to the ride-hailing platform since the start of the year. Department director-general Sorapong Paitoonpong issued the warning during a press conference on measures to regulate ride-hailing platforms. The move follows a case in Bangkok on April…
- Thailand News
Udon Thani condo staff finds rented room buried in rubbish
Condo staff in Udon Thani found a room with mountains of rubbish on April 28 after tracing a burst water pipe that had leaked down to the lower floor and caused a strong smell throughout the building. The room was reportedly rented by a 48 year old man from Udon Thani, who lived there with his seven year old son.…
- Central Thailand News
Woman’s metre-long tangled hair turns heads in Ang Thong
A woman in Ang Thong caught the attention of marketgoers yesterday, April 29, with her thick, tangled hair, which she has maintained uncut for over a decade and now measures more than one metre long. The woman, identified as 65 year old Boonchu, was shopping at Suwaphan Mueang Thong market when passersby noticed the unusual hairstyle. Boonchu told reporters that…
- Bangkok News
Taxi driver refuses elderly passengers, gets fined on the spot
A taxi driver near Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok was issued traffic fines after an officer caught him refusing passengers and violating traffic rules in a viral video posted on April 26. The clip was posted on Facebook by Bangkok traffic police officer Jaa Auan Bolikhamsai, an online personality with more than 390,000 followers who regularly shares videos from…
- Crime News
Taiwanese woman caught with 30 tortoises on body at airport
A 19 year old Taiwanese woman was arrested yesterday, April 29, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport for wildlife smuggling after officers found 30 Indian star tortoises hidden on her body before a flight to Taipei. Wildlife officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport worked with customs officers and police from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division to arrest the woman at the…
- Thailand News
Transport Ministry tightens airfare controls as airlines eye price hikes
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport yesterday, April 28, ordered airlines to keep planned airfare increases under the legal airfare price cap after rising fuel costs pushed up operating expenses across the aviation sector. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the issue does not affect only Thai Airways, but all airlines, as fuel prices continue to rise. “The impact…
- Crime News
Shooting at Nakhon Si Thammarat wedding leaves six injured
Six people were injured in a wedding shooting in Nakhon Si Thammarat yesterday, April 28, after a dispute between guests from the bride’s and groom’s sides escalated into gunfire. Police were called to the scene in Tha Sala at around 3.30am following reports of a shooting, with multiple injuries, at the event. Rescue workers had already taken the injured to…
- Phuket News
Protected slow loris seized from Phuket tourist photo tout
A man was arrested in Phuket on April 27 for allegedly carrying a slow loris, a protected wild animal, and offering tourists paid photo opportunities in Karon. Officers from the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area, Karon Police Station, local officials, and Phuket MP Chalermpong Sangdee inspected the area after receiving complaints that protected wildlife was being used for tourist photos.…
- Thailand News
Thai woman, three Nigerians arrested over Pattaya romance scam
Police arrested a Thai woman and three Nigerian men yesterday, April 28, over alleged links to a Pattaya romance scam operation using mule bank accounts to receive money from victims. The suspects were arrested at a hotel in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. Tourist police investigators in Pattaya and regional investigators from Provincial Police Region 2 seized 12 mobile…
- Thailand News
Thai FM expresses frustration with US over war fallout
Thailand’s foreign minister has voiced frustration with the US, saying Washington offered no direct help to its long-standing treaty ally as rising fuel, fertiliser, and shipping costs from the US-Israel war against Iran continue to plague Thailand. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told The Washington Post that the Trump administration appeared aware of the damage but…
- Crime News
Australian child sex offender on the run caught in Khon Kaen
An Australian sex offender wanted by Queensland police was arrested at a luxury house in Khon Kaen yesterday, April 28, after Thai Immigration and Australian police traced him to northeast Thailand. The man, identified as Richard, is listed on Australia’s child sex offender register. Sources said his criminal record includes sexual assault and indecent acts against children, possession of child…
- Central Thailand News
Condom-covered eggplant, sexual items found on Pathum Thani bridge
Community leaders inspected a pedestrian bridge in Pathum Thani today, April 28, after complaints that it was being used for sexual activity, filming adult content, and other illegal activites. Chukiat Phochan, village chief of Moo 4, visited the bridge in Chiang Rak Yai, Sam Khok district, on the Udon Ratthaya Expressway road with assistant village chiefs and reporters after receiving…
- Business News
CP Group signs MoU with SEGA to explore ASEAN IP growth
CP Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan-based SEGA Corporation to explore entertainment business opportunities in Thailand and the ASEAN region, the companies announced yesterday, April 27. The agreement focuses on combining SEGA’s global intellectual property (IP) and content development expertise with CP Group’s business ecosystem and regional network. Under the MoU, both parties will begin by studying…
- Thailand News
Thai, Chinese workers brawl at Rayong construction site
Police and district officials are investigating a brawl between Chinese and Thai construction workers in Map Kha, Nikhom Phatthana district, Rayong, which left several people with minor injuries on April 26. The incident involved several of workers at a construction site, where a verbal dispute reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation. Video footage showed workers wearing reflective vests and safety…
- Thailand News
Youth Olympic Games 2030 bid brings IOC team to Thailand
In a pivotal opportunity to boost its sports industry, Thailand is preparing to present Bangkok and Chon Buri as proposed host areas for the Youth Olympic Games 2030 during an official International Olympic Committee (IOC) assessment visit from April 28 to 30. IOC member Danka Hrbékova, who chairs the Youth Olympic Games 2030 working group, arrived in Bangkok yesterday, April 27,…
- Thailand News
Thai influencer slammed over Songkran tile grout stunt
A Thai influencer, “Bird Wan Wang Wang”, has come under fire after his prank video from the Phra Pradaeng Songkran celebrations in Samut Prakan went viral on April 26, showing him smearing what appeared to be tile grout mixed with water on festivalgoers. In the video, the influencer appears to pour tile grout powder into a plastic container and mix…
- Thailand News
Four die in Phang Nga well after suspected toxic gas exposure
Four Phang Nga villagers died after entering an old well to clean it and losing consciousness today, April 26, with officials suspecting the deaths were caused by toxic gas or low oxygen. Phang Nga Disaster Prevention and Mitigation officials were alerted at 11.30am after rescuers reported multiple deaths inside a well at an oil palm plantation in Khura subdistrict, Khura…
- Central Thailand News
Woman rescued after motorcycle plunges into Nonthaburi pit
Two people were injured after their motorcycle fell into a construction pit on Prachachuen Road in Mueang district, Nonthaburi, late last night, April 25. Police from Rattanathibet Police Station were alerted at 11pm and arrived with Por Teck Tung rescue volunteers in Bang Khen subdistrict. The crash happened on the inbound side of the four-lane road heading towards Phong Phet…
- Bangkok News
Forex trader arrested in Bangkok over banknote scam in Yala
A man accused of using fake banknotes to scam an elderly woman out of 10,000 baht in Yala was arrested in Bangkok yesterday, April 25, after allegedly losing heavily from Forex trading. The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) arrested 39 year old Abdulloh in front of a condominium in Phra Khanong, Bangkok. He was wanted under a Yala Provincial Court…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya massage worker punched over boyfriend suspicion
Two Pattaya massage workers met to clear the air over suspicions about a boyfriend, but the talk ended with one woman being punched and injured early today, April 26. Police were called at 1.30am to a car park behind an entertainment venue in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, after receiving a report of a fight. Officers from Mueang Pattaya…
- Thailand News
Foreign tourist pours snacks and milk over herself in 7-Eleven store
A foreign woman was slammed by Thai netizens after posting a video of herself pouring milk and snacks over her head inside a 7-Eleven in Thailand, with the clip going viral yesterday, April 25. The foreign tourist appeared to be filming content about 7-Eleven stores, TravelNews reported, saying Thailand’s branches had a wide range of food and that she wanted…
- Bangkok News
Foreign woman falls from Ekkamai condo, note found on bed
Police are investigating a condo fall after an unidentified foreign woman fell to her death from the 11th floor of a Bangkok condominium yesterday, April 25. A mysterious note was also discovered in her room. Khlong Tan Police Station received the report at 1.50pm. Police went to the condominium in Soi Ekkamai 12, Bangkok, with Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers and a…
- Northern Thailand News
Woman seeks payout after man enters Udon Thani gym bathroom
A woman in Udon Thani has accused a hotel fitness centre of violating her privacy and turned to a lawyer to seek compensation after a male technician entered the women’s bathroom area while she was wrapped in a towel yesterday, April 25. The woman, 30 year old May, said she had been a member of the fitness centre for four…
- Politics News
Thailand cites Cambodia attacks, scam syndicates in UN reply
Thailand exercised its right of reply on April 22 at the 2026 United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Forum on Financing for Development Follow-up, in response to allegations of Thai provocation by Cambodia during the General Debate. Cherdchai Chaivaivid, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations, reiterated that Thailand has consistently supported peace-building, nation-building, and development in…
- Eastern Thailand News
Chinese man found dead in Jomtien condo pool
A Chinese man died earlier today, April 24, after he was found unresponsive at a luxury condominium’s swimming pool in Jomtien, Pattaya. The Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Centre received a report at 12.30am that a man had drowned at a pool inside a condominium in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. The deceased,…
- Krabi News
Israeli woman allegedly uses nominee company for OnlyFans sales
Police arrested an Israeli woman and two Thai nationals in Krabi yesterday, April 23, during a nominee companies crackdown linked to more than 500 firms across Krabi, Phuket, and Surat Thani. The case began after investigators identified an accounting company allegedly registering businesses for foreigners by using Thai nationals as shareholders. The arrangement was allegedly used to conceal foreign business…
- Northern Thailand News
Korat men in monk robes filmed drinking alcohol, sniffing glue
Officials in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) launched an inspection today, April 22, after a video circulated online showing a group dressed in clothing resembling monk robes allegedly drinking alcohol and sniffing glue near a public area. The incident was reported near a Bodhi tree along the city moat behind the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organisation, prompting criticism over damage to the…
- Thailand News
MPs push law reform over unlicensed nightlife venues
Concerns over the regulation and licensing of nightlife venues in Bangkok and other tourist areas were formally raised today, April 22, after Members of Parliament highlighted widespread non-compliance under current laws, pointing out Khao San Road as an example. People’s Party MP for Bangkok, Bhuntin Noumjerm, along with fellow Bangkok MPs Paramait Vithayaruksun and Chorayuth Chaturapornprasit, and Nakhon Ratchasima MP Nueng…
- Politics News
Thailand seeks closer cooperation in Myanmar visit
Thailand said talks with Myanmar’s new leadership today, April 22, would focus on key bilateral and regional issues, including border security, pollution and the country’s return to ASEAN. Speaking in Naypyidaw at 8.15am local time, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the official visit had three main objectives. The first was to congratulate Myanmar on the formation…
