- Central Thailand News
Nakhon Nayok locals question tree felling and bat deaths in temple
A temple in Nakhon Nayok province is facing criticism after the removal of a tree believed to be more than 100 years old resulted in the deaths of numerous bats and raised concerns about wildlife protection and public health. The controversy began when a Thai woman posted images and allegations on social media regarding the felling of a large old…
- Thailand News
Thai workers in Japan to face deportation for illegal lobster poaching
Japanese Coast Guard officers arrested four Thai technician trainees in Choshi City, Chiba prefecture, Japan, for illegally poaching spiny lobsters. The arrests were widely discussed online, particularly within the Thai community in Japan. Many users criticised the group for ignoring warning signs at the location and argued that the incident could damage the reputation of Thai people working in Japan.…
- Northern Thailand News
Thai boy helped after mum leaves him behind at bus terminal
A 10 year old boy was left alone at a Phetchabun bus terminal after his mother allegedly could not afford a ticket for him to travel with the family to Chon Buri, prompting assistance from residents. The incident came to public attention after Natchakitnan “Beer” Yodsawai shared the boy’s story on Facebook yesterday, May 28. According to Beer, the child…
- Thailand News
Forced drug use leaves Thai bar girl in life-threatening condition
A karaoke bar worker in Suphan Buri province filed a police complaint against a customer who allegedly forced her to take drugs, leaving her in a life-threatening condition. The 20 year old bar girl remains hospitalised while police continue their investigation. She told Channel 7 that she decided to pursue legal action because she nearly died following the incident. According…
- Road deaths
NACC official admits intoxication but denies driving in Nonthaburi fatal crash
A senior National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) official accused of a fatal drunk driving crash in Nonthaburi now denies being behind the wheel, despite witness footage available. A food delivery rider was killed after a pickup truck crashed into his motorcycle on Ratchapruek Road in Nonthaburi province at about 11pm on Wednesday, May 27. The pickup truck driver was later identified…
- Eastern Thailand News
Man stabs two store workers, tells police he wanted to die
A Thai man stabbed convenience store employees in Prachin Buri province yesterday, May 28, leaving one woman in a coma. The suspect later told police he wanted to be killed during his arrest. Officers from Prachantakam Police Station were called to a convenience store in Pho Ngam subdistrict at about 3am after reports of a violent attack involving two female…
- Thailand News
Milli’s journey from visa rejection to recognition as South Korean cultural supporter
South Korea appointed Thai rapper Danupha Khanatheeraku, known professionally as Milli, as an honorary public diplomacy supporter. South Korean ambassador Park Yongmin presided over the ceremony at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand on May 15 and presented Milli with an appointment letter under this year’s Korean Embassy in Thailand Supporters (KETH Supporters) project. The embassy praised…
- Northern Thailand News
12 officials in Lampang hospitalised after eating insects
Several officials at Ban Huad Subdistrict Office in Lampang province developed stomach pain, diarrhoea and dizziness after eating scale insects collected from a tree outside the office, prompting a public warning from rescue workers yesterday, May 27. A rescuer posted the warning on social media after several officials reportedly became ill and required hospital treatment following the consumption. The rescuer…
- Koh Samui News
Thai taxi driver, new father, shot dead in Koh Samui ‘mafia’ attack
A taxi driver was shot dead during an attack by a “taxi mafia group” on Koh Samui in Surat Thani on Sunday, May 24, with one suspect arrested and several others still being sought by police. The victim was his family’s primary source of income, having welcomed a child just last month. The victim, identified as 31 year old former…
- Road deaths
Delivery rider killed by drunk driver claiming NACC ties
A deputy spokesperson of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was caught in a fatal drunk driving crash in Nonthaburi that killed a food delivery rider last night, May 27. Officers from Bang Sri Mueang Police Station were called to the scene on the Bangrak Noi Overpass on Ratchapruek Road at about 11pm. The body of the victim, identified as 43…
- Phuket News
Thailand first nation to impose mandatory Ebola quarantine
Thailand tightened Ebola measures, placing 11 travellers from high-risk countries who arrived in Phuket under 21-day health monitoring. Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn announced during a meeting with provincial public health officials, stating that Phuket’s large number of international direct flights required the province to remain vigilant over Ebola outbreaks abroad. According to Nirat, the 11 travellers arrived at Phuket International…
- World News
5 workers found alive after week inside flooded Laos cave
Rescue teams yesterday, May 27, located five Laotian workers trapped inside a flooded cave in Longchaeng district, Xaisomboun province, after more than a week. Two other workers remain missing. The seven workers became trapped after entering the cave on May 19 to search for gold before heavy rain flooded the area and blocked the exit routes. According to Thai PBS,…
- Thailand News
Chinese woman reunited with lost cash with help from Thai locals
A Thai rescuer and several locals in Chachoengsao helped a Chinese woman recover 20,000 baht in cash after she accidentally dropped her bag while riding a motorcycle on Bangna-Trat Road on Sunday, May 24. The rescuer, Mongkon Khiaosa-ad, said he was driving home at about 7.30pm when he noticed a woman sitting beside a black Honda SuperCub motorcycle registered in…
- Pattaya News
Thai man arrested for bag snatching in Pattaya that leaves Belgian victim injured
Police arrested a Thai man on May 15 after he snatched a bag from a Belgian woman in Pattaya, leaving the victim wth injuries requiring medical treatment. The Pattaya bag snatching took place in Soi Na Kluea 12 in the evening of May 15. The victim, identified as 59 year old Belgian national Evens Micheline Joseph, was reportedly approached by…
- Thailand News
Singha heir expands allegations against family, regarding forced drug use
Thai environmental activist Siranudh “Psi” Scott revealed additional allegations against the Singha family yesterday, May 25, claiming he was forced to use drugs in addition to being sexually assaulted. He also announced a surname change to signal his departure from the family. The dispute involving members of the Bhirombhakdi family, owners of Boon Rawd Brewery, became public after Psi released…
- World News
7 mine workers remain trapped in flooded Laos cave
Thai volunteer rescue teams joined a cave rescue mission in Laos after seven mine workers became trapped in a flooded cave since May 19 while searching for gold. Ten mine workers entered a cave in Longchaeng district of Xaisomboun province, but only three managed to escape. Seven others remain trapped inside the cave after heavy rain flooded the entrance and exit…
- Thailand News
Thai man kills 12 year old stepdaughter, attacks wife with knife
Police arrested an ex-convict in Nong Bua Lamphu province yesterday, May 25, after he allegedly sexually assaulted and killed his 12 year old stepdaughter and attacked his wife with a knife. Officers from Sri Boon Rueang Police Station were called to investigate the death of the girl, identified as Amy (pseudonym), at a house in the Sri Bonn Rueang district.…
- Thailand News
Thai woman in South Korea driven to suicide by financial pressure from creditor
A Thai woman living in South Korea has committed suicide after allegedly facing financial pressure from excessive interest payments and public humiliation by a creditor. The deceased was identified as 40 year old Areerat. Her body was discovered in a rented room in Seoul two days after her South Korean husband reported her missing to local police. Areerat was originally…
- Thailand News
Chinese-directed Tasteful Thailand documentary wins Gold at Telly Awards
The food documentary Tasteful Thailand, directed by Chinese producer and filmmaker Chen Xiaoqing, won a Gold award at this year’s Telly Awards. The Telly Awards, held for the 47th time this year, received more than 14,000 entries reviewed by the Telly Awards Judging Council. The competition recognises productions across multiple formats, including television, YouTube, social media, animation, vertical video and…
- Bangkok News
251 live wild animals found hidden in Malaysian man’s suitcase
Thai authorities arrested a Malaysian national at Suvarnabhumi International Airport yesterday, May 24, after attempting to smuggle hundreds of live wild animals out of Thailand. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) Director Attapon Charoenchansa announced details of the operation, describing it as part of intensified inspections targeting international wildlife trafficking networks using Thailand as a transit route.…
- Phuket News
Mum walks out of Phuket restaurant without fully paying tab
A foreign woman was criticised online after refusing to fully pay a bill at a restaurant in Phuket after saying a drink she ordered was not up to standard. The incident occurred at New Break Taek restaurant in the Chalong area of Phuket on Saturday, May 23, and was later shared on Thai social media. According to footage circulating online,…
- Phuket News
Foreigners pose with Phuket sea turtle, raising online debate
Authorities are investigating the identities of foreign tourists seen in a viral video handling a sea turtle near Cape Panwa in Phuket, raising concerns over possible harm to protected marine wildlife. The Phuket Times Facebook page shared footage on Saturday, May 23, showing several foreign tourists taking turns holding a sea turtle while posing for photographs and videos. In the…
- South Thailand News
Brit arrested for hit-and-run in Koh Pha Ngan, victim in coma
Police arrested a British motorcyclist for a hit-and-run incident on Koh Pha Ngan on Saturday, May 23, that left a Thai doctor in a coma. Colleagues of the injured doctor, Theerasuk “Ton” Kawamatawong, contacted several media outlets seeking justice after the crash, which occurred at about 8.40pm on a road behind the Koh Pha Ngan District Office. CCTV footage shared…
- Thailand News
Govt department seen on Facebook adult livestream, issues explanation
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) issued a clarification after its official Facebook page was seen appearing in the viewer list of a viral sex livestream circulated online on Saturday, May 23. The explicit livestream attracted widespread attention on Thai social media over the weekend, with users sharing screenshots showing several verified pages and celebrity accounts appearing among the viewers.…
- Phuket News
Phuket locals demand investigation into foreign woman in police uniform
Residents in Phuket are calling for an investigation after a foreign woman shared photos and videos online showing herself wearing clothing resembling a Thai police uniform. The Phuket Times Facebook page posted images of the woman yesterday, May 21. In the photos, she appeared wearing a black vest featuring a Thai flag and a Royal Thai Police patch. She was…
- Crime News
Thai student injured in attempted robbery at train station in Sydney
A Thai student suffered a head injury in an attack by a man who reportedly attempted to steal musical equipment at a train station in Sydney, Australia, on May 17. A Thai music teacher identified only as Luck shared details of the incident with a Facebook page operated by a Thai resident in Australia. The story was later reposted by…
- Central Thailand News
Ex-politician linked to gambling den in Samut Prakan abandoned hotel
Authorities raided an illegal gambling operation inside an abandoned hotel in Samut Prakan last night, May 21, and discovered more than 43 million baht circulating through the bank account of the alleged owner, a former local politician. Officers from the Department of Provincial Administration and the Territorial Defence Volunteers Administration Bureau conducted the raid at about 8pm on the fourth floor of the Chalermwong…
- Thailand News
Thai police criticised for seeking help from children during arrest
Two high-school students in Nakhon Si Thammarat helped police restrain a suspect on a public road, prompting a debate online about the safety and appropriateness of civilian involvement in police operations. Footage of the incident was shared by TikTok user @jxjxens before being reposted by several news outlets and Facebook pages. It showed two police officers struggling with a man…
- Aviation News
Questions raised over public viewing of Suvarnabhumi Airport checkpoint cameras
Concerns over passenger privacy emerged online after social media users questioned the public accessibility of CCTV footage at immigration checkpoints in Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The issue gained attention after a Thai X user criticised Airports of Thailand (AOT) when footage of a popular actor at the immigration checkpoint was circulated online. The user questioned whether sharing footage from security cameras violated…
- Hua Hin News
Hua Hin landlord issues warning after property vandalism by Swiss man
A woman warned other property owners and local women after a Swiss tenant severely damaged her rental house in Hua Hin and continuing to invite women to the property after his contract ended. The homeowner shared photographs and details of the incident in a Facebook group for Hua Hin residents, where the post quickly gained attention online. According to the…
