- Road deaths
Tourist bus accident in Laos injures 25 foreigners, no Thais involved
Yesterday, January 26, a tourist bus accident in Salavan province, Laos, left 25 foreign tourists injured. The governor of Ubon Ratchathani assured that no Thai nationals were involved, and emergency services were dispatched to the Chong Mek border to assist the injured. Adisak Noisuwan, the governor of Ubon Ratchathani, along with more than 20 volunteers, donated blood at Sappasitthiprasong Hospital…
- Crime News
Man denies identity after alleged misconduct in Nonthaburi shop
A man accused of inappropriate behaviour towards a 12 year old girl and her friend in a convenience store in Nonthaburi has refused to provide personal details or fingerprints. The incident occurred on January 25 on Chaeng Watthana Road in Pak Kret district, leading to police intervention after good samaritans detained the suspect. Yesterday, January 26, the mothers of the…
- Thailand News
Chon Buri teen saved by rescue team after distress incident
In Chon Buri, a tense situation unfolded when a 14 year old boy, distressed after being rebuked by his parents for being a troublemaker, was saved just in time by municipal disaster prevention and rescue personnel. The incident occurred yesterday, January 26, at a dormitory in Nong Mai Daeng subdistrict, Mueang district. The young boy was taken from the third…
- Thailand News
Forest fire devastates over 2,000 rai on Phu Lam Yai Mountain
Aerial footage reveals extensive damage from a forest fire on Phu Lam Yai Mountain, with over 2,000 rai of land affected. The fire left trees charred across the region. Officials are clearing the area and monitoring to prevent any resurgence of the fire. Yesterday, January 26, Vichit Kitwirat, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima, who also serves as the commander of…
- South Thailand News
Thai police arrest migrants en route to Malaysia in smuggling bust
In Songkhla, police in Chana district apprehended 10 illegal migrants from Myanmar and two Thai drivers as they attempted to travel to Malaysia in search of employment. The arrests were made yesterday evening, January 25, by a team comprising immigration and highway police, who intercepted a Honda sedan and a Mitsubishi Pajero on a local road in tambon Taling Chan.…
- Thailand News
Toxic ultrafine dust reaches hazardous levels in Thailand’s Central Plain
Unsafe concentrations of toxic ultrafine dust were identified in 58 out of 77 provinces across Thailand, with the most severe air pollution detected in the Central Plain this morning. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) reported at 10am that particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometres or less in diameter (PM2.5) had reached hazardous-to-health levels in 20 provinces. Sing Buri…
- Crime News
Thai police officers held for extorting 2 million baht from Chinese
Eight people, comprising four police officers and a ranger, have been detained for allegedly abducting and extorting 2 million baht from seven Chinese men. Reports from the area indicate that the Chinese men managed to alert their relatives by sending the location of a resort in Ubon Ratchathani’s Phibun Mangsahan district, where they were being held, using a mobile phone.…
- Thailand News
Majority oppose casino-entertainment complex and online gambling legalisation
A significant majority of people have expressed opposition to the government’s proposal for a casino-entertainment complex and the legalisation of online gambling, as revealed by a survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration. The Nida Poll gathered responses through telephone interviews from January 20 to January 21 from 1,310 individuals over the age of 18, representing diverse educational…
- Crime News
Woman charged for illegal sugarcane burning in Nong Bua Lamphu
A 59 year old woman from Nong Bua Lamphu province has been charged after a widely shared selfie showed her burning sugarcane leaves on January 23 at around 6.30pm. The woman, Phut, admitted to the act and apologised to the community, claiming ignorance of the law. Following the incident, Governor Surasak Aksornkul instructed district and local officials, along with police…
- Crime News
Teacher’s aide arrested for abducting boy in Phetchaburi
A 19 year old female teacher’s aide has been apprehended for allegedly abducting a 10 year old boy in Phetchaburi province. Owen’s relatives reported him missing after he left home to dispose of rubbish and failed to return. The incident took place yesterday, January 25, when Owen, wearing a white and yellow sports shirt with the number 7, disappeared from…
- Crime News
Man arrested for explosive attack on minister’s family home
A 27 year old man, known as New, was arrested within 24 hours for throwing explosives at the home of the assistant minister of culture’s parents. The incident, which occurred on January 24, involved a blue motorcycle and was linked to narcotics use. Police Major General Napasin Poolsawat, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, along with Police Major General…
- Pattaya News
Thai police dismantle Fiwfans human trafficking network, rescue two girls
The National Police Chief, Police General Thatchai Pitanilabut, announced a significant breakthrough on January 24, at 2.30pm, with the dismantling of Fiwfans, an online platform allegedly involved in human trafficking. In this operation, Thai police rescued two girls, 16 and 17 years old, and uncovered a suspected criminal network reportedly active for more than four years, with a turnover surpassing…
- Thailand News
Thailand halts electricity supply to Myanmar over unpaid bills
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has stated that the sale of electricity to Myanmar adheres to established Thai-Myanmar protocols. The official is committed to stopping electricity distribution to Myanmar if any breach of contract is identified. Prasit Junprasit, the deputy governor of the PEA, confirmed that the authority supplies electricity to five areas in Myanmar. These include Payathonzu Town in…
- Crime News
Man caught with war weapons and 8,000+ rounds in Samut Sakhon
Police have apprehended a man in possession of seven war weapons and over 8,000 rounds of ammunition during a raid in the Krathum Baen district of Samut Sakhon. The arrest took place on the night of January 24 when officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) and local Samut Sakhon police detained 28 year old Phatthakorn at his residence in…
- Thailand News
Rayong wildfire sparks dust pollution, impacting health and economy
A persistent wildfire at Khao Chom Hae in Rayong has continued for over five days, raising concerns about increasing dust pollution in the eastern Thai province and its surroundings. The fire has engulfed more than 20,000 rai (7,900 acres) across the districts of Nikhom Phatthana, Ban Chang, and Mueang, with approximately 30% of the forest already consumed. Firefighting efforts are…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for cold snap, heavy rain, and foggy mornings
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted that tomorrow will bring cold weather, dense fog, and increased rainfall in some areas. A high-pressure system or weak cold air mass is covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea, leading to foggy mornings and dense fog in several areas. Northern and northeastern Thailand will experience cold to very cold weather, while…
- Tourism News
DoA prepares for 14.3% passenger surge during Chinese New Year
The Department of Airport (DoA) is preparing to accommodate an anticipated surge in passengers during the Chinese New Year, with a projected increase of at least 14.3% in visitors to tier-two cities compared to last year, according to the government yesterday, January 22. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri announced that the ministry has instructed the DoA to carry out a…
- Business News
Thailand drafts law for new financial hub with competitive incentives
The Finance Ministry has completed drafting legislation for a financial hub and plans to present it to the Cabinet by early February. Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul stated that this legislation offers more privileges and authority than the Eastern Economic Corridor laws. The government is committed to advancing this draft law. Once Cabinet approval is obtained, it will be submitted…
- Thailand News
Blackchin tilapia outbreak tackled with new action plan in Thailand
A meeting led by Akarapol Promphao, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, addressed the blackchin tilapia outbreak across 17 provinces. The spread is recorded at a moderate level in eight provinces, with an average density of 12 to 52 fish per 100 square metres. Nine provinces reported low presence, while two provinces showed no presence. The meeting reviewed the revised…
- Business News
US and Thai stocks rise as Trump delays tariff hikes
Global and Thai stock markets experienced a short-term rebound following US President Donald Trump’s decision not to immediately increase import tariffs. Analysts have advised investors to remain vigilant regarding potential policy changes, as current conditions are unpredictable. On January 20, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil declined after Trump announced plans to sign an executive order declaring…
- Thailand News
Revenue officer in Udon Thani investigated for livestreaming at work
Yesterday, January 22, a well-known Facebook page highlighted an incident involving a female revenue officer at Ban Ya Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) in Udon Thani province, who allegedly neglected her duties to livestream during work hours. The content, which sometimes involved suggestive performances and alcohol consumption, attracted significant social media attention. Yuranan Kaewwichian, the head of Ban Ya SAO, acknowledged…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai police arrest foreigner for selling psilocybin mushrooms
Chiang Mai police apprehended a 59 year old foreign national for illegally selling psilocybin mushrooms mixed with honey to other expatriates. The arrest took place yesterday, January 22, following an operation led by Police Colonel Prachaya Thitsala, head of Mueang Chiang Mai district police station in Chiang Mai province. The operation was executed under the direction of Police Lieutenant Colonel Kathawut…
- Crime News
Illicit cigarettes seized in Buriram; 42 million baht loss reported
Police in Buriram have apprehended wholesalers and small retail shops involved in selling illicit cigarettes with counterfeit excise stamps, imported illegally from China, causing a 42 million baht (US$1.2 million) loss to the state. On January 22, officials from the Excise Department’s regional and local branches, alongside the Central Investigation Bureau, conducted operations in Pakham district and Mueang Buriram district…
- Crime News
Myanmar migrants smuggling ring busted in Ayutthaya
On January 21 at 5pm, Ayutthaya immigration police, in collaboration with highway police, apprehended a 39 year old Myanmar national, Zaw Zaw Lin, and a 32 year old Myanmar national, Nae Sein Ma, for illegally transporting 10 Myanmar nationals in a vehicle. The arrest took place along kilometres 46-47 on Highway 32, Asia Road, Thato subdistrict, Maharaj district, Ayutthaya province.…
- Thailand News
Thai man wins nearly 100 million baht in Korean lottery
A man from Udon Thani, Thailand, has won nearly 100 million baht from a South Korean lottery, sharing the prize with a friend. His mother attributes the win to the positive karma from his good deeds towards his parents. After tax deductions and splitting the prize, each will receive around 30 million baht. The case came to light when reporters…
- Crime News
Pathum Thani wife stabs husband in self-defence during dispute
In Pathum Thani, a domestic dispute between a suspicious husband and his wife ended in tragedy when the wife defended herself by stabbing him, resulting in his death. The incident occurred today, January 23, at 1am in a fourth-floor apartment room within a five-storey building in Mueang district, Pathum Thani province. Police Lieutenant Suwat Phoree from the Pak Khlong Rangsit…
- Thailand News
Thailand faces hazardous PM 2.5 air pollution levels nationwide
IQAir has reported that nearly every area in Thailand currently experiences PM 2.5 levels that are harmful to health. As of 6.23am today, January 23, the global air quality monitoring company released real-time data, revealing the top 10 most polluted districts and cities in the country. The most affected area is Mueang Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Municipality, with a US…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for cold wave and increased monsoon rains
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning today, indicating cold to very cold weather, particularly in mountain areas, with frost expected in some places. A new cold wave with strong winds is anticipated, while the southern region is facing increased monsoon activity with more rain predicted from today, January 23. Over the next 24 hours, a high-pressure…
- Thailand News
Irrawaddy dolphin to be returned to natural habitat in Prachin Buri
Fishing officials are preparing to return an Irrawaddy dolphin, also known as a bottle-nosed dolphin, back to its natural habitat after it was spotted feeding on fish in the Prachin Buri River yesterday, January 21. The sighting near Wat Bang Tan, Wat Bang Yang, and Wat Bang Toei attracted attention on social media when photographs were posted online. Setthawut Wonglawut,…
- Road deaths
Garbage truck tragedy in Ayutthaya leaves driver dead
In Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, a tragic accident occurred when a garbage truck rolled into a canal, fatally trapping the driver under its wheels. Emergency services had to employ a crane to retrieve both the vehicle and the man. Yesterday, January 21, Police Captain Bunchoed Chuedbaramee from Uthai Police Station, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, was notified of a fatal…
