- Songkran News
Child rescued from flip-flop mishap during Songkran in Phayao
On April 13, a young child experienced distress during Songkran festivities in Phayao province when a flip-flop shoe became stuck on their foot. The incident occurred near a water tunnel behind a concert stage, where the child was enjoying the water play among tourists, including both teenagers and children. Attempts were made to remove the shoe by pouring water over…
- Crime News
Mysterious skeleton found in Chaiyaphum pond with yellow shirt
A mysterious skeleton, accompanied by a yellow sports shirt, was discovered among water hyacinths in a public pond in Chaiyaphum province, believed to be over a month old. Police are working to identify the remains found on April 13. Upon receiving the report, rescue workers from Luang Siri Rescue Unit, police from Nong Bua Daeng Police Station, and an on-duty…
- Thailand News
Fire in Ban Pong destroys over 20 rooms, no injuries reported
A fire broke out in the Rong Thoop community in Ban Pong, Ratchaburi province, destroying over 20 rooms. The incident occurred at 1.40pm yesterday, April 13 and involved several fire engines mobilised to extinguish the blaze. Police Lieutenant Colonel Surachai Boonin of Ban Pong Police Station received the report and notified Police Colonel Kobchoke Lektragul, the station chief, before heading…
- Crime News
Man arrested for fatal knife attack on ex-wife in Phetchabun
A 39 year old man has been detained after allegedly fatally attacking his former wife with a knife in Phetchabun province. The incident occurred on April 12, when 43 year old Somkit was found with severe neck injuries in her home in Pak Chong subdistrict, Lom Sak district. The suspect, her ex-husband, Sombat, allegedly confessed to having taken five methamphetamine pills…
- Songkran News
Songkran boosts Thai regional airport traffic with celebrations
Regional airports across Thailand are experiencing a surge in both domestic and international travellers as the nation celebrates the Songkran festival. Yesterday, April 13, the first day of Songkran, cities like Phuket, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Songkhla, and Khon Kaen hosted their events, attracting thousands eager to join the annual celebrations. In Phuket, Patong Beach became a hub of activity…
- Thailand News
Thailand launches elderly support initiatives for National Elderly Day
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra extended her best wishes to Thai families in a national address marking National Elderly Day and Family Day. She also mentioned that the government has introduced welfare programmes to tackle issues arising from Thailand’s ageing demographic. In a related message, Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsutin encouraged families to care for the elderly and invited them…
- Songkran News
Thailand waives park fees for Family Day celebration
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will waive entrance fees to all national parks, botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, and conservation sites in Thailand today in celebration of Family Day, observed annually on April 14. According to Attapol Charoenshunsa, the director-general of the department, this initiative is part of an effort to promote visits to the country’s lesser-known…
- Thailand Weather Updates
TMD warns of summer storms in 33 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings concerning summer storms affecting the northern and central regions, impacting 33 provinces with thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and potential lightning. The advisory is valid today, April 14. A moderate high-pressure system or cold air mass from China is influencing the northeastern region of Thailand and the South China Sea. This results in…
- Northern Thailand News
Myanmar earthquake tremors reach northern Thailand cities
An earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude in Myanmar was felt in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. This tremor, occurring at 9.24am today, April 13, was attributed to the movement of the Sagaing Fault. The Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department reported that the earthquake struck on land at a depth of 10 kilometres, approximately 271 kilometres…
- Songkran News
Thai airports welcome travellers with Moo Deng dolls for Songkran (video)
Travellers arriving at Thai airports during the Songkran festival have been welcomed with dolls of a popular animal, intriguing both returning residents and holidaymakers. At Suvarnabhumi and five other international airports, passengers discovered trays of Moo Deng dolls on the baggage carousel yesterday, April 12. Each Moo Deng doll is dressed in a Songkran-themed floral shirt. Airports of Thailand Plc…
- Phuket News
Man found dead after fall in Phuket’s Wichit district
A 44 year old man was found dead after falling from an abandoned building in the Wichit district, Phuket. Before the incident, he had a dispute with his wife and left on a motorcycle. The police are investigating the cause of death. At 8.50pm yesterday, April 12, Police Lieutenant Colonel Fonthip Kaewsaen, Deputy Inspector of Wichit Police Station, was informed…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok raid seizes illicit goods worth over 845 million baht
A joint operation between the Metropolitan Police and the Department of Excise led to the arrest of a 37 year old Chinese national and the seizure of 668,407 packs of illicit cigarettes and 23,721 bottles of illegal liquor. The operation took place across seven locations, with a significant raid conducted at a residence in the Ekkamai-Ram Inthra area of Bangkok on…
- Songkran News
Tourists protest inflated water prices at Hat Yai Songkran festival
Tourists at the Hat Yai Midnight Songkran festival in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, today raised concerns over the inflated prices of water sold for the event, with costs reaching 1,000 baht for 200 litres. Many Malaysian tourists participated in the festival, attracting vendors who charged significantly higher prices for water, claiming it included ice. The Songkhla governor, Chotinrin Kerdsom,…
- Crime News
Photographer surrenders after fatal Suphan Buri shooting
A fatal shooting occurred at a schoolteacher’s residence in Suphan Buri, leaving a senior police officer dead. The suspect, a photographer from a well-known TV channel, has surrendered to the police. Investigations into the motive are ongoing. Yesterday, April 12, Police Lieutenant Colonel Panya Yupitak, Deputy Superintendent (Investigation) at Thung Khok Police Station in Suphan Buri province, was alerted to…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok man charged with murder after shooting pregnant wife
At noon yesterday, April 12, a tragic incident occurred in the Thung Khru district of Bangkok, when a 35 year old pregnant woman was shot dead in her home by her husband. The suspect confessed to the police that a heated argument led to the fatal shooting, with charges of intentional murder and firearm violations filed against him. The incident…
- Crime News
Retired officer found dead after shooting motorcycle taxi leader
A retired police officer was discovered dead beneath a Bodhi tree at a temple in Saraburi after allegedly shooting a motorcycle taxi leader in front of a passenger. Yesterday, April 12, Police Lieutenant Nikathat Haken, a duty officer from Nong Khae Police Station, was alerted by locals to a death at Wat Rat Samakkhi in Khok Yae subdistrict, Nong Khae…
- Thailand News
Thailand to curb illegal rentals with new booking regulations
State agencies are being encouraged to collaborate with online accommodation booking platforms to create a system ensuring that only legally registered hotels and accommodation providers can accept online reservations. This initiative is driven by the House Committee on Consumer Protection, following discussions with state agencies and online travel companies regarding the illegal rental of condominium units in violation of the…
- Songkran News
Songkran 2025 triggers travel surge across Thailand
Songkran 2025 kicked off yesterday, April 12, marked by extensive travel as thousands journeyed to their home provinces or holiday destinations across Thailand. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor, Veeris Ammarapala, reported that Krungthep Apiwat Station was bustling with activity. The passenger count was anticipated to exceed 117,000 on the first day, with over 81,000 departures. To manage the…
- Pattaya News
Chinese YouTuber mugged in Pattaya by fellow nationals
A Chinese YouTuber was discovered with severe injuries in Pattaya in the early hours of yesterday, April 12, after reportedly being tricked into a mugging by two fellow Chinese nationals. Police in Chon Buri’s resort town were notified by a resident at 5.10am about a man who had been assaulted and left on the roadside in Soi Thep Prasit 6/1,…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Summer storm warning for 44 Thai provinces including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating persistent severe conditions, with a summer storm affecting 44 provinces, including Bangkok. Thunderstorms are expected across the north, central, east, and Bangkok, covering 60% of these areas on April 13. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts a summer storm in upper Thailand, characterised by thunderstorms, strong…
- Thailand News
Snake handler rescues Satun family from giant king cobras
A renowned snake handler was called to assist a rubber plantation family in Satun province after discovering a pair of giant king cobras had made a nest and laid 29 eggs near their plantation. The presence of these snakes had halted rubber tapping activities for the family residing in Ban Phang Palm 7, Palm Pattana subdistrict, Manang district, since March.…
- Road deaths
Motorcycle taxi driver dies in Pathum Thani collision
A motorcycle taxi driver tragically died after being thrown 50 metres when losing control and colliding with a 57 year old pedestrian, who was severely injured. The accident occurred at 9.30pm yesterday, April 9, near the U-turn under the Kaew Bridge, Phahonyothin 121, in Pathum Thani province. Police Lieutenant Phairat Wannee from Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station received the report of…
- Crime News
Police sergeant faces charges for fatal drink-driving crash
Police are set to charge a sergeant with three serious offences after he drove a car while allegedly drunk and collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the deaths of a woman and her three year old son, and leaving her husband critically injured. The tragic incident occurred on April 7 at 8.12pm in Ban Kae Ma, Tanyongmat subdistrict, Ra-ngae district,…
- Bangkok News
Thai police arrest foreigners with illegal cannabis and ketamine
Thai police successfully apprehended three foreign nationals accused of selling illegal processed cannabis and ketamine, seizing over 300 kilogrammes of evidence. Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and Police Major General Noppasil Poolasawat, Deputy Commander, yesterday, April 9, instructed Police Colonel Santi Kornkasem and the crime suppression officers to carry out the arrest. The suspects,…
- Crime News
Uttaradit man charged for setting stepfather on fire after dispute
A serious incident occurred in Lap Lae district, Uttaradit province, where a 43 year old man named Kittisak allegedly attempted to kill his stepfather by pouring petrol and setting him on fire. The police found evidence of drug use in Kittisak’s system, leading to charges of attempted murder. At approximately 7.20pm, yesterday, April 9, Police Lieutenant Prasit Sudasud, deputy inspector…
- Crime News
Man arrested in Chon Buri for alleged assault on niece
A 42 year old man was apprehended following allegations of sexually assaulting his three year old niece in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district on April 6. The child’s mother, a 21 year old named A (pseudonym), reported the incident to police. Yesterday, April 9 at 6pm, a concerned citizen informed local police that Yongyuth or Joe was hiding near a fishing…
- Crime News
Hair-raising heist: Duo snips 12,000 baht from elderly man in Thailand
Two women posed as buyers to steal 12,000 baht from an 84 year old man in Phetchabun province. On April 8, the pair distracted the elderly man while one pretended to use the bathroom and stole money he had saved from haircuts and selling woven goods. The incident occurred at around 12am, when the homeowner, Lop Sonkaew, was assisting relatives…
- Road deaths
Motorcycle and car collision in Ayutthaya claims life
A collision between a motorcycle and a car resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred at 7.30pm, yesterday, April 9, on Asia Road heading towards Bangkok in Bang Pa-in district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. The dead man was identified as 32 year old Laotian, Rattanaporn, whose bag contained several methamphetamine pills. At the scene, a black Honda Wave motorcycle…
- Crime News
Major drug bust in Buriram: 24 year old man arrested with meth
A significant drug bust in Buriram province led to the arrest of a 24 year old man, known as Tam, immediately after a ritual intended to ward off bad luck. Police seized 66,214 methamphetamine tablets, two firearms with 11 bullets, six electronic cigarettes, and a vehicle yesterday, April 9. This operation was part of the government’s urgent anti-drug strategy, Seal…
- Crime News
Security camera dispute leads to shooting in Phetchabun
A dispute over security cameras led to a shooting incident in Phetchabun province, where a man shot his neighbour and a police officer, leaving both injured. Despite negotiations, the suspect remains at large. Yesterday, April 9, the communication centre of Chon Daen Police Station in Phetchabun received a report of a shooting incident in Ban Khlong Kon Huad, Mueang Chon…
