- Thailand News
Thailand expects 42.23 billion baht boost from Chinese New Year tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates a bustling Chinese New Year in 2026, with an estimated tourism revenue of 42.23 billion baht, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. The improving trend in Chinese tourists visiting Thailand is evident, with daily arrivals ranging from 13,000 to 14,000 individuals. This period of high tourist activity is expected to…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok chokes on red-level PM 2.5 smog from massive agricultural burning
Smoke from 13,000 rai of burning farmland in neighboring provinces blankets the capital. Governor Chadchart issue urgent health warnings for Nong Chok and Min Buri residents. BANGKOK — Residents in eastern Bangkok woke up to hazardous smog on Wednesday morning. Agricultural burning in neighboring provinces drove PM 2.5 levels into the “red zone.” As a result, this posed immediate health…
- Bangkok News
Deputy PM confirms Disneyland Thailand Plan is real
Deputy PM confirms Disneyland Thailand plan for EEC is real and Casino-Free Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, addressed skepticism regarding the “Disneyland” project within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). As the supervisor of the EEC, he asserted that Thailand possesses adequate potential to develop a world-class project like a Thai Disneyland. He emphasized that this…
- Bangkok News
Thailand set for cooler weather returning in February
Bangkok, 27 January 2026 – The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a 7-day weather forecast covering January 26 to February 1, 2026. The report indicates fluctuating weather patterns, starting with a warming trend and morning fog before a new cold air mass impacts the country. From January 26 to 31, upper Thailand and the upper Southern region will experience rising…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai temple to ban tourists following ‘Disrespectful’ yoga
Chiang Mai Temple Threatens to Ban Tourists Following ‘Disrespectful’ Yoga and Climbing. CHIANG MAI – Wat Pha Lat, a historic temple in northern Thailand, issued a strict ultimatum to visitors. The administration warns that it may permanently close its gates to the public if tourists continue treating the sacred grounds as a gymnasium or recreational park. ​The 13th-century forest temple,…
- Hot News
Black teen who fatally shoved Thai grandpa acquitted of murder
San Francisco Jury Acquits Man of Murder in Death of Thai Grandfather Vicha Ratanapakdee A San Francisco Superior Court jury has acquitted Antoine Watson of murder in the 2021 death of Vicha Ratanapakdee. Instead, the jury found the 24-year-old defendant guilty of involuntary manslaughter. This is a lesser charge that suggests he may soon be released from custody due to…
- Health
Do allergy meds cause dementia? Pediatrician explains
Pediatrician Clarifies Safety of Antihistamines Following Viral Dementia Fears A leading pediatrician has issued a detailed clarification regarding viral social media posts suggesting a link between routine antihistamine use and dementia, aiming to alleviate growing anxiety among parents. The online controversy stemmed from content claiming that daily consumption of allergy medications accelerates brain degeneration or Alzheimer’s disease. The posts included…
- Phuket News
​Phuket hotel staff issued key to intruder targeting female guest’s room
Phuket hotel admits a staff member issued a Master Key to an intruder caught on video trying to enter a female guest’s room. Police are investigating the security breach. PHUKET – A female tourist staying at a hotel in Phuket experienced a severe security breach after an intruder attempted to enter her room using an unauthorized key card. The events…
- Guides
The deadly Rama 2 Road: Why Thailand’s ‘Seven-Generation Road’ keeps claiming lives
Dissecting the crisis of ‘Seven-Generation Road’ Rama 2, where repeated construction accidents and crane collapses continue to claim lives, yet contractors keep receiving new projects, exposing legal loopholes that amount to paper tigers. If there is one road in Thailand that has become legendary for both its extraordinary length and the dangers hidden behind its development, Rama 2 Road, or…
- Bangkok News
100-billion-baht ‘Disneyland Thailand’ proposal adopts Tokyo business blueprint
BANGKOK — A proposal to establish “Disneyland Thailand” has drawn significant attention from the investment sector following a detailed analysis by the financial publication Longtunman. The report outlines a project with an estimated value of 100 billion baht, positioning it as a strategic development for the Thai tourism industry. Disneyland Thailand will likely operate under a licensing structure similar to…
- Hot News
Nationwide alcohol ban enforced for SAO elections starting Saturday
The Election Commission (EC) has issued a strict warning to the public and business owners. A 24-hour alcohol ban will be in effect this weekend for the Sub-district Administrative Organization (SAO) elections. Violators face imprisonment and heavy fines. With voters heading to the polls on Sunday, January 11, to elect SAO members and presidents nationwide, the law prohibits the sale,…
- World News
What’s happening in Iran? How hunger protests turned into a fight to topple the Islamic Republic.
Iran is currently cut off from the outside world. The government has severed internet and telephone lines nationwide, hoping to blind and deafen the international community to the brutality of its crackdown. Yet, the screams of frustration from the streets echo far beyond the digital blackout. This nationwide uprising is a clear signal: the 40-year-old theocratic regime is facing its…
- Thailand News
January 8 weather update: Temps drop 1-2°C as cold spell persists
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued reports of a strong high-pressure system from China that continues to cover Upper Thailand, causing temperatures to drop further by 1 to 2 degrees Celcius (°C) today, January 8. The TMD forecasts cool to cold weather across the country for the next few days. Strong winds will accompany the temperature drop. North &…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok morning temps to drop to 18°C this week
Bangkok Chills: Morning Temps to Drop to 18°C This Week January 7, 2026 Bangkok residents should keep their jackets handy this week. A new weather forecast predicts a significant drop in temperature starting today, with morning lows dipping to a crisp 18°C over the weekend. The latest data indicates a cooling trend affecting the capital from January 7 to January 12.…
- Hot News
YouTuber assaulted by russian tourist at Angkor Wat, Then threatened with jail by police
SIEM REAP — A popular travel YouTuber has exposed a harrowing ordeal at Cambodia’s historic Angkor Wat. He revealed how a physical assault by a Russian tourist turned into a legal nightmare. Local police threatened to imprison the victims if they pressed charges. The host of the channel “Country Collectors“ uploaded a video detailing the incident. It occurred at Ta…
- Crime News
Heartless thief snatches surgery money from woman in brazen daylight robbery
TRANG — Police are hunting a teenage suspect who snatched a bag containing medical funds from a 57-year-old woman during a daring daylight robbery. The stolen cash was intended for her husband’s heart surgery recovery. CCTV footage captured the incident at 09:05 AM on the Trang-Palian Road in Ban Khuan Subdistrict. The suspect, a male teenager wearing a navy blue…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Expert predicts drier rainy season starting July because of El Niño
Weather Alert: Expert Predicts Return of El Niño by July, Warns of Low Rainfall BANGKOK — A prominent environmental academic has issued a weather outlook for 2026, warning that while the early year brings cooler temperatures, a shift toward the El Niño phenomenon is likely by mid-year, potentially disrupting the rainy season. On January 2, 2026, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thon…
- Phuket News
Patong restaurant fires staff after telling customer to “Wash the pot yourself”
PHUKET — A heated online controversy involving a popular restaurant in Patong has concluded with the immediate termination of a staff member. The employee had sparked outrage after challenging a customer to “wash the pot yourself” if she wished to be served. The incident, which went viral on TikTok, occurred at the “Sam Chor Chern Chuan Chim” restaurant (Patong Branch),…
- World News
Explosion at Swiss Bar in Crans-Montana Kills at Least 40
​Swiss Ski Resort Tragedy Explosion at Crans-Montana Bar Kills ‘Dozens,’ Italy Reports 40 Dead ​CRANS-MONTANA — A devastating explosion followed by a massive fire at a popular bar in the renowned Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana has resulted in a “mass casualty” event, sending shockwaves across Europe. Swiss police confirmed “dozens” of fatalities, while Italian authorities report the death toll…
- World News
“I Paid For It!” Chinese guest fumes after being stopped from packing buffet food
Mother and Son Cause Scene at Hotel Buffet Over ‘No Takeaway’ Ban, Threaten Staff SUZHOU — A heated altercation erupted at a hotel in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, after a mother and son were stopped from packing food from the breakfast buffet to take home. it escalated into a physical confrontation after the guests refused to comply with hotel regulations. Witnesses…
- Hot News
Japanese expat shares Why you must carry a stack of 20-Baht notes in Thailand
Viral Tip: Japanese Expat Reveals Why Carrying a Stack of 20-Baht Notes is Essential for Rural Thailand BANGKOK — A Japanese expatriate living in Thailand has post a good tip on social media. A practical financial tip for traveling upcountry. she adviced always carry a thick stack of 20-baht banknotes. user @mlxism17 posted a photo of a fresh bundle of…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok fireworks blast injures 7 at New Year party
New Year Chaos: Unauthorized Fireworks Blast Injures 7 in Bangkok’s Wattana District BANGKOK — A New Year celebration in Soi Pridi Banomyong 26 on Sukhumvit 71 Road turned dangerous early this morning (January 1), leaving seven people injured after a fireworks display went wrong. Police are preparing to summon the group responsible, while the Wattana District Office plans to file…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Cold spell returns: Temps to drop across Thailand from Jan 2-6
Thailand Weather Update: Foggy Mornings to Start the Year, Fresh Cold Spell Arriving Jan 2-6 BANGKOK — The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather outlook for the first week of 2026, advising the public to prepare for fluctuating temperatures. While the current cold front is weakening, a new high-pressure system is set to bring cooler weather back starting…
- Bangkok News
King and Queen Grant Royal Greeting Card for 2026
Their Majesties the King and Queen Grant New Year 2026 Greeting Card to Thai People BANGKOK — On December 31, 2025, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty Queen Suthida graciously granted a royal New Year greeting card for the Buddhist Era 2569 (2026) to the people of Thailand. The front of the card features the emblem of the Chakri…
