- Bangkok News
Baht boost: Thailand greenlights 200 billion for Bangkok transit line
Thailand has sanctioned investment applications amounting to a total of 200 billion baht, spearheaded by a Bangkok transit line and three data centres, offering a potential uplift to the country’s subdued economic growth. The primary initiative is Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc’s 109 billion baht (US$3.2 billion) investment in the Orange Line, aimed at connecting Bangkok’s western and eastern suburbs,…
- Thailand News
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree on dark Trang road
Police in Mueang Trang district yesterday were informed of a severe motorcycle accident involving a collision with a French mahogany tree, locally known as Yem Chuan, along a dark road in Moo 7, Ban Pho subdistrict. Fifty-three-year-old Koson Chaitong from Bangkok was found unconscious beneath a tree yesterday, March 17, with a blue Honda Dream motorcycle bearing the license plate…
- Thailand News
Pickup truck’s unsafe metal door transport sparks expressway safety alert
A post from the ข่าวสารงานจราจรทางพิเศษ บางพลี-สุขสวัสดิ์ (Bang Phli-Suksawat Expressway Traffic News) Facebook page today highlighted a safety concern involving a pickup truck carrying metal doors on an expressway. The image accompanying the post showed the truck transporting oversized doors without proper securing methods. The post indicated that such vehicles are not allowed on expressways, as it violated regulations and poses…
- Bangkok News
Man meditates on Bangkok’s Democracy Monument, sparks emergency response
A man dressed in white robes drew the public’s attention when he climbed the Democracy Monument and meditated on one of its ledges. The incident, which occurred around 3.40pm yesterday, March 17, prompted police and rescue workers to respond to the scene. The man, sitting in a meditative pose, caused confusion among passersby on Ratchadamnoen Road. Police and rescue teams,…
- Bangkok News
Branching out: Bangkok governor vows to plant over a million trees
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced a plan to plant 1.06 million trees in the eastern suburbs of the capital by April next year. The initiative will span nine districts, with the majority of 400,000 trees being planted in Nong Chok district. Klong Sam Wa and Lat Krabang will each see 300,000 trees, while the remaining districts will receive 10,000 trees…
- Bangkok News
Illegal kratom and cigarette ring busted in Bangkok
Three young people were apprehended today in the Thon Buri district of Bangkok for operating an illicit business involving the sale of contraband cigarettes and kratom juice mixed with cough syrup. The operation yielded daily earnings of nearly 10,000 baht. Police Major General Thathapoom Charupradit, head of the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECS), directed Police Colonel Naruepol Karuna and Police…
- Road deaths
Udder chaos: Family car ploughs into herd on Buriram road
A family car collided with a herd of cattle on Road 24 in Buriram province, resulting in the deaths of four cows and significant damage to the vehicle. The crash occurred today, March 18, at around 3am, just 500 metres beyond the Prakhon Chai highway maintenance unit, on the route leading to Nang Rong district. Upon receiving the report, Police…
- Crime News
Woman kicks husband unconscious in domestic dispute in Trat
A domestic incident in Bo Phloi, Bo Rai district, Trat province, resulted in a woman knocking her husband unconscious with a kick to the neck. This occurred after the husband, inebriated and jealous, became incoherent. The altercation took place at their home, yesterday, March 17, leading to the husband being taken to the hospital. Fortunately, medical assessments revealed no brain…
- Crime News
Fatal shooting mars Udon Thani village festival amid youth clash
A tragic incident unfolded in Udon Thani’s Chai Wan district when a 31 year old man was fatally shot amidst a village festival dispute. Police were alerted to the shooting yesterday, March 17, which occurred in the vegetable garden behind a house in Phon Sung subdistrict, and promptly investigated the scene with Police Colonel Ratpholchai Pensongkhram. Narinthorn “Sek” Thongjuea was found…
- Road deaths
Jet fuel spill in Khon Kaen prompts emergency response
A collision involving an 18-wheel truck and a truck carrying 48,000 litres of jet fuel occurred in Khon Kaen province. Emergency services yesterday, March 17, worked to transfer the highly flammable fuel, which is three times more volatile than petrol, to prevent any ignition. The incident took place on a bypass road in Khon Kaen’s Mueang district, specifically between Ban…
- Crime News
Truck driver shot in Chon Buri road rage incident
A trailer truck driver was shot in the arm after a terrifying encounter with another vehicle. The incident occurred at 4pm, yesterday, March 17, in Chon Buri’s Phanat Nikhom district. The police were alerted to the shooting near Pho Tak intersection in Namatuem subdistrict. Upon arrival, they found a white and blue Isuzu truck with bullet holes in its windshield…
- Thailand News
Severe hailstorm in Ratchaburi damages homes and crops
A severe summer storm in Ratchaburi, accompanied by a hailstorm, has caused extensive damage to homes and agriculture, affecting around 200 households and 50 rai of crops. The storm struck the Kaem On subdistrict in Chom Bueng district on Sunday, March 16, toppling trees and causing major power outages. Local officials, including Chom Bueng’s district officer, Taweesin Songcharoen, and Kaem…
- Crime News
Police colonel caught with cheat sheet in Thai judicial exam
A police colonel was reportedly caught bringing a cheat sheet into a judicial examination room, as confirmed by the Administrative Court, who assured that no examination leak occurred. The incident, highlighted by the social media page Big Krian, happened on March 15. The Administrative Court’s office issued a statement today, March 17, addressing the situation where an exam candidate brought…
- South Thailand News
Volunteer escapes car bomb attack in Pattani, vehicle damaged
A female territorial defence volunteer today narrowly escaped a car bombing in Pattani province. The explosion severely damaged her vehicle, which caught fire. Emergency services responded promptly to assist at the scene. At 10am, today, March 17, the incident occurred in Mueang district’s Moo 2, Ban Cho Kapo, Karubi subdistrict. The volunteer, Suriyanee, was en route to work from her residence…
- Phuket News
Race against crime: Phuket police crack down on illegal street racers
Police in Wichit stepped up their campaign against illegal motorcycle racing, confiscating 22 motorcycles and arresting 10 young people in a focused operation addressing reckless riding. The action occurred on Saturday, March 15, as Wichit officers concentrated on key areas within Mueang district. Starting at 9pm, a team led by Wichit Police Chief Police Colonel Somsak Thongkliang, together with other…
- Crime News
Nakhon Pathom police seize 50 million baht meth pills haul
Thai police announced the arrest of two men involved in the trafficking of over two million methamphetamine pills in Nakhon Pathom, Region 7. The drugs, hidden in a pickup truck, were being transported to Samut Sakhon, with the suspects reportedly paid 70,000 baht (US$2,080) each. The operation, valued at over 50 million baht (US$1.48 million), is under continued investigation to…
- Crime News
Police nab drug dealer with 43 kilos of meth in Nakhon Pathom
Thai police apprehended a drug dealer in Nakhon Pathom province, recovering 43 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, 2,000 methamphetamine pills, and over 800 e-cigarettes. Officials suspect connections to a car pawn gang and plan to coordinate with the Office of the Narcotics Control Board for asset seizure. Investigations by Metropolitan Investigation Team 8 led to the arrest of 38 year old…
- Thailand News
Thai tourism ministry cracks down on foreign-led tour businesses
The Ministry of Tourism affirmed its commitment to investigating foreign businesses and nominee operations in key tourist areas. In 2024, 40 licences were revoked. The ministry insists that tour companies and guides must be Thai. Natreeya Thaweewong, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, yesterday, March 16, addressed concerns raised by a former Phuket MP regarding foreign…
- Thailand News
Community aids suicidal woman at Bang Pakong pier
Police and rescue services in Chachoengsao intervened to aid a 54 year old woman contemplating ending her life at the Bang Pakong pier behind the Chachoengsao Vocational College. The woman, Add, seen crying and wearing a motorcycle taxi vest, was safely brought to safety by rescue personnel yesterday, March 16. Add shared her story, revealing her deep sorrow over her inability…
- Road deaths
Motorcycle crash on Highway 331 kills couple in Chachoengsao
A tragic accident occurred yesterday involving a motorcycle carrying three people that collided with a Toyota Fortuner on Highway 331 in Phanom Sarakham district, Chachoengsao province. The crash resulted in the death of a married couple, while another person sustained serious injuries. Police Lieutenant Pattana Pinich from the Nong Nae Police Station received a report about the accident and proceeded…
- Crime News
Pipe dream: Teenagers caught escaping Thai detention centre
Fifteen juveniles who escaped from a detention centre in Nakhon Ratchasima have been apprehended. Armed with metal pipes, they stole a motorcycle from a local, citing unbearable heat and homesickness as reasons for their escape. Police have informed the parents of the incident. Yesterday, March 16, a disturbance occurred at the Juvenile Observation and Protection Centre in Nakhon Ratchasima province,…
- Bangkok News
Fool’s gold: Man in Bangkok arrested after gold store heist
A 35 year old man was apprehended after allegedly robbing a gold store in the Wat Chula area, stealing five 1-baht gold necklaces before returning home, where police arrested him. The suspect, Pramote Khongsriworakulchai, is accused of pawning one necklace, changing his appearance, and attempting to evade arrest. Yesterday, March 16, at 9pm, Police Colonel Anan Warasat, along with Deputy…
- Bangkok News
Last call: Drunk man’s tragic death in a Khlong Tan police cell
A 55 year old man died in a detention cell at Khlong Tan Police Station after being arrested for disorderly conduct while drunk. His family revealed he had a heart condition and a history of drug use. The incident involved a man, Pairoh, whose surname is withheld, causing a disturbance in Soi Phatthanakan 10 Intersection 1. Police from Khlong Tan…
- Thailand News
Two Thais become millionaires in 60 million baht lottery win
The latest lottery draw has turned two people into millionaires with a total prize of 60 million baht. A 48 million baht prize went to one winner, while the other claimed 12 million baht. Phanawat “Nott” Nakwisut, CEO of Lottery Plus, selected the winning tickets, drawing gratitude from the winners. The announcement was made at 4pm yesterday, March 16, following…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai air quality ranks worst globally due to regional fires
Burning activities in Myanmar and Laos have significantly contributed to the poor air quality in Chiang Mai, which has been ranked as having the worst air quality in the world. Today, March 16, 17 provinces in Thailand reported PM2.5 levels exceeding safety standards. Associate Professor Doctor Wisanu Arthawanich from the Faculty of Economics at Kasetsart University highlighted the situation on…
- Thailand News
Boat fire near Koh Tao triggers evacuation by Royal Thai Navy
A fire broke out on a boat carrying 28 tourists for a diving trip near Koh Tao, prompting an evacuation effort by the Royal Thai Navy‘s (RTN) Marine Department in Surat Thani province. The incident occurred at 9.25am, today, March 16, when RTN Captain Natthaphon Sinphunphon, deputy director of the department, received an alert from Koh Tao’s rescue centre about…
- Phuket News
Thailand seeks private investment for Phuket expressway project
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is seeking private sector involvement in the Phuket Expressway Project to enhance road infrastructure, alleviate traffic congestion, and improve connectivity for both locals and tourists. On March 7, a public hearing took place at the Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, where private investors were invited to share their views on the project’s feasibility and investment…
- Crime News
Major e-cigarette distributor arrested in Thailand crackdown
A significant arrest was made involving a major distributor of electronic cigarettes who distributed products to various branches. The 56 year old suspect previously served over 11 years in prison but claimed to be only a coordinator rather than the owner. Today, March 16, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, along with other senior officials from the Metropolitan…
- Crime News
Drug-influenced man kills one, injures another in Chaiyaphum attack
A 26 year old man, reportedly under the influence of drugs, attacked his neighbours in Chaiyaphum province, resulting in one death and one serious injury. Following the incident, he fled and was later apprehended at a temple, where he confessed his actions. Today, March 16, Police Lieutenant Witoon Phaphong-ngarm from Nong Bua Daeng district Police Station was informed of an…
- Pattaya News
South Korean man injured in Pattaya condo altercation
A South Korean man was injured in a confrontation at a Pattaya condominium after his ex-girlfriend discovered him with a Thai woman. The incident occurred on the 16th floor of a building on Thappraya Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. Emergency services were notified, and the injured man was promptly transported to a hospital. The victim, 45 year…
