- Road deaths
18-wheel truck crash ignites fire in Samut Prakan, road closed
An 18-wheel trailer truck lost control and collided with four vehicles waiting at a red light, resulting in a fire. The incident occurred at 4.50am today, January 7, on Pu Chao Saming Phrai Road near Wat Mahawong intersection, heading towards Phra Pradaeng pier, in Samrong Klang subdistrict, Phra Pradaeng district, Samut Prakan province. Upon receiving the report, police from Samrong…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for cool weather with frost on mountain peaks
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts that weather across Thailand will remain cool, with particularly cold conditions on mountain peaks, where frost may occur. The northeast monsoon covers the Gulf of Thailand. Some provinces will experience rain tomorrow, January 8. In the next 24 hours, the northern, northeastern, central, and eastern regions of Thailand will experience cool to cold…
- Road deaths
31 year old man dies in Isuzu MU-X crash at Sakorn Kasem
A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of this morning when a 31 year old man driving an Isuzu MU-X crashed into a barrier at the Sakorn Kasem intersection, resulting in his death. The accident took place at 4am today, January 6, with investigators suspecting that the driver might have encountered something unexpected, causing him to brake forcefully but…
- Crime News
Young woman seeks justice after assault at Bang Yai venue
A 22 year old woman has sought assistance from the Nonthaburi governor after being assaulted by a security guard at a well-known entertainment venue in Bang Yai. Pawina, known as Mew, along with three friends, visited the Nonthaburi provincial office to meet Governor Kiattisak Trongsiri, seeking justice and expressing distrust in the police investigation. This follows an assault on New…
- Thailand News
Child narrowly escapes being trampled by elephant in Sa Kaeo (video)
A dramatic incident unfolded when a child was carried under an elephant’s belly, only to be kicked and nearly trampled. This event, captured by a security camera, sparked significant concern online, with many warning of the inherent dangers involved. The video footage was shared on social media by a user named Amonrat Naaudom. The incident occurred yesterday, January 5, in…
- Thailand News
Thailand battles unsafe PM2.5 dust levels in 67 provinces
Bangkok and 66 out of 76 provinces in Thailand grappled with hazardous levels of ultrafine dust particles today, with Sing Buri facing the most severe pollution. The alarming situation was highlighted by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) at 9am today, January 5, noting that particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and smaller (PM2.5) had reached harmful levels in five…
- Bangkok News
Liberian duo arrested in Bangkok for US$90,000 gold scam
Two Liberian nationals have been detained in connection with a gold-selling scam in Bangkok that resulted in the theft of US$90,000, equivalent to around 3 million baht, from a Thai businessman. The scam involved swapping counterfeit banknotes for genuine ones. Police Colonel Pansa Amarapitak, the chief of Thong Lor Police Station, announced the arrest of 32 year old Solomon Varney…
- Thailand News
Kayak accidents near Koh Chang highlight tourist safety concerns
Two separate kayak accidents occurred near Koh Chang yesterday rompting swift action from the Koh Chang Marine Safety Centre. The incidents unfolded near the picturesque islands of Koh Yuak and Koh Suwan, leaving tourists in perilous situations due to challenging sea conditions. At 12.30pm, yesterday, January 5, four Czech tourists faced a harrowing experience when their kayak capsized near Koh…
- Crime News
Thai police arrest woman in Facebook job scam
Police in Thailand successfully apprehended a woman involved in a Facebook job scam, enticing victims to pay fees for a non-existent soap-packing job. The 23 year old suspect was arrested yesterday, January 5, in Nakhon Ratchasima after being implicated in fraudulent activities under a warrant issued in October of the previous year. The arrest was orchestrated by high-ranking officials, including…
- Thailand News
Shell shock: Coconut factory fire sparks highway pileup
Smoke billowing from a fire at a coconut fibre factory led to a series of rear-end collisions on a major highway, causing a traffic jam stretching several kilometres. Firefighters took over four hours to control the blaze. Yesterday, January 5, police in Prachuap Khiri Khan received reports of a fire at a coconut fibre production facility located along the southbound…
- Crime News
Young man killed over debt dispute in Sisaket village
A tragic incident unfolded yesterday in the village of Ban Na, Khun Han district, Sisaket province, when a 25 year old man, Natthaphon, was fatally stabbed. This occurred following an altercation over an unsettled debt, leading to a chaotic confrontation and ending in his death. The suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle, prompting a police investigation. The early hours…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok fire leaves elderly man injured, son suspected of arson
A devastating fire engulfed a community in the heart of Bangkok, leaving a 73 year old man trapped and injured. Eyewitnesses suspect the homeowner’s son, who was seen watching the blaze, of starting the fire. Police later detained him. The blaze broke out yesterday, January 5, at 8.20pm in a residential area within Soi Bang Khae 14, on Bang Khae-Bang…
- Environment News
Purr-fect comeback: Tiger spotted in Kui Buri after a decade
A significant milestone in wildlife conservation has been achieved at Kui Buri National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan, as a tiger has been captured on camera returning to the area for the first time in over 10 years. Park officials successfully captured images of the tiger using wildlife camera traps set up near Khao Khan Hok and Khao Sam Chan, close…
- Crime News
Couple arrested smuggling 24 Myanmar immigrants in 22-wheel truck
Police apprehended a couple driving a 22-wheel truck carrying 24 illegal immigrants from Myanmar, who were attempting to enter Thailand unlawfully. The pair confessed to picking up the immigrants from the roadside near the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Mae Sot. The incident unfolded when officers from the Narasuan Task Force, together with local police, conducted a routine vehicle check at…
- Crime News
Young man shot dead at Songkhla petrol station, police search for suspects
A 23 year old man was fatally shot in a petrol station, sparking a police manhunt for three suspects. The incident, which involved a confrontation over a mobile phone display, left the victim dead with several gunshot wounds to his body and head. The tragic event occurred at approximately 5.10am today, January 5, in a petrol station located on Kanchanavanich…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya nightclub raid finds drug use, breaks curfew
Police in Pattaya conducted a significant raid on a nightclub located on the bustling Walking Street early this morning, January 5. The operation targeted Club Panda, which was operating beyond its legal hours, revealing traces of drug abuse among patrons. At approximately 3.30am, a contingent of 100 police and administrative officials descended upon the club, discovering over 300 patrons, both…
- Phuket News
Foreigner dies in Phuket motorbike crash after losing control
A tragic accident occurred in Phuket yesterday morning, December 4, resulting in the death of a foreign man who lost control of his motorbike and crashed into a guardrail in Kathu. The incident took place on Wichit Songkhram Road, with local police responding to the scene around 7.30am. Upon arrival, Kathu Police and rescue workers found a severely damaged Honda…
- Crime News
Bang Yai nightclub accused of misusing patron ID card photos
A significant controversy has emerged around a popular nightclub in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, after reports surfaced about the venue allegedly taking photographs of patrons’ identification cards, sparking concerns over data misuse linked to online gambling invitations. The issue came to light when a prominent social media page revealed that the nightclub was operating until 4am and allegedly distributing customer ID…
- Crime News
Drunken police officer attacks leader’s son in Uthai Thani party brawl
A drunken altercation at a new year party took a shocking turn when an inebriated police officer assaulted the son of a local administrative leader in Uthai Thani. The incident, which quickly escalated, left several individuals, including the man’s wife and daughter, shaken. A report was lodged today, January 5, by 49 year old Ornuma, an official at the Nong…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for heavy rain and cold weather warning
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for 10 provinces in Thailand to prepare for heavy rainfall due to a monsoon. Northern Thailand is experiencing a drop in temperature by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, along with strong winds. A high-pressure system, accompanied by a relatively strong cold air mass, is currently affecting upper Thailand, the upper southern region,…
- Pattaya News
Russian tourist stabbed in Pattaya convenience store incident
A Russian tourist was injured in a stabbing incident that occurred at a convenience store on Jomtien Second Road in Pattaya. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received the emergency call at 2am yesterday, January 4, detailing the injuries sustained by 39 year old Denis Rumiantsev, who suffered a knife wound to his left leg. The bleeding was severe, prompting…
- Crime News
Thailand police seize 121 cars linked to illegal gambling network
Police officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) have seized 121 vehicles linked to a significant online gambling network dismantled two years ago. This operation, which took place yesterday, January 4. Officers, equipped with warrants from the Nonthaburi provincial court, conducted searches at a residence and a car showroom in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district. Their investigation led to the…
- Thailand News
Thailand abolishes public school uniform hairstyle rules
The Ministry of Education in Thailand has officially abolished the uniform hairstyle regulation for students in public schools. This change allows individual schools to determine their guidelines for student hairstyles as they see fit. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, speaking on behalf of the ministry, stated that the revocation was announced in the Royal Gazette last year. Schools across the country have since…
- Thailand News
Four Thai fishermen still held in Myanmar after mass prisoner release
Four Thai fishing vessel crew members remain detained in Myanmar, despite the release of 151 Thai prisoners. These individuals were apprehended in late November by Myanmar soldiers, accused of trespassing into Myanmar waters. The group of 151 Thai nationals, repatriated yesterday, January 4, via the second Thai-Myanmar friendship bridge in Chiang Rai, were part of a larger amnesty granted by…
- Crime News
Thai police officers reassigned over Chinese volunteer training probe
Two high-ranking Thai police officers have been reassigned to inactive roles following their involvement in a contentious volunteer police training programme aimed at Chinese nationals. The programme, which charged each participant 38,000 baht (US$1,100), has come under scrutiny, prompting the transfer of the officers to the operations centre of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) as investigations continue. The officers involved…
- Crime News
Bullet fired in celebration narrowly misses woman in Sri Banphot
A shocking incident unfolded when a bullet fired into the sky during new year celebrations came crashing through the roof, narrowly missing a woman’s head in Sri Banphot, Phatthalung. A 36 year old woman reported the incident to the Sri Banphot Police Station, presenting the bullet as evidence. The event occurred just minutes after midnight, during the new year countdown,…
- Business News
Thailand’s economy threatened by Trumponomics 2.0 and China’s slowdown
Thailand’s economic future faces uncertainty as Trump’s economic policy revision, dubbed Trumponomics 2.0, emerges as a significant threat to its growth in 2025. An independent academic highlights this as a primary concern, alongside other challenges including household debt, investment and interest rates, China’s economic slowdown, and geopolitical tensions. Trumponomics 2.0 is poised to impact Thailand’s GDP adversely by an estimated…
- Thailand News
Thailand contains cholera outbreak, minimal new cases reported
A recent cholera outbreak in Thailand has been effectively managed, with a minimal number of patients from both Myanmar and Thailand diagnosed and subsequently cured. Public health and security officials confirmed this progress yesterday, January 1. In Myanmar’s town of Shwe Kokko, the number of cholera patients is also on the decline. Despite Mae Sot and four other districts in…
- Thailand News
Fortune seekers eye lucky numbers for Thai lottery draw
An intriguing collection of lottery numbers has captured the attention of fortune seekers as they bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one. With the Government Lottery Office setting the draw date for today, enthusiasts are eagerly searching for lucky numbers from various sources. These include significant anniversaries, vehicle registrations, and even unusual occurrences, all believed to…
- Crime News
Monk in Buriram caught using drugs after tip-off
A monk was apprehended for drug use and allegedly deceiving a young boy at a temple in Buriram, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. The citizen presented video evidence of the monk’s drug use, prompting police to investigate further. The incident occurred yesterday, January 1, when law enforcement, led by Visanu Arpornpong, Chief of Prakhon Chai Police Station, coordinated…
