- 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…
- Bangkok News
New cold surge to sweep Thailand, drop 4°C from Jan 21
Thailand Braces for New Cold Surge: Temperatures to Drop 2-4°C Starting Jan 21 BANGKOK – The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) announced a weather warning on January 19, 2026, advising residents to prepare for a new moderate high-pressure system from China. This cold air mass will cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea, causing temperatures to plummet by 2-4°C across…
- 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…
- Thailand News
The King grants royal patronage to victims of Korat railway disaster
Today, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen have expressed deep concern and sorrow following a tragic incident where a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train, resulting in numerous casualties. In response, His Majesty has accepted all injured passengers as patients under royal patronage and placed the deceased under royal patronage, granting 20,000 baht per family to…
- 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…
- Politics News
Pheu Thai pledges to top up income to 3,000 Baht for vulnerable Thais
BANGKOK – Pheu Thai Party has officially declared a “War on Poverty,” promising a new income guarantee scheme that ensures every Thai citizen earns at least 3,000 Baht per month. On the evening of January 8, Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, the party’s Prime Ministerial candidate, unveiled the policy during a major rally at Lan Khon Muang in front of Bangkok…
- 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…
- Phuket News
Sea of Trash: Garbage covers Patong beach after New Year countdown
PHUKET — The morning sun on the first day of the year revealed a grim scene at Patong Beach, one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations. Instead of pristine white sands, a mountain of garbage buried the shoreline following the previous night’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. Images shared by the local news page “แรงจัง ภูเก็ต” exposed the extent of…
- 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
New Year Tragedy: 86 Killed in Thailand Road Accidents in First 2 Days
Thailand’s “7 Dangerous Days”: Road Accidents Claim 86 Lives in First Two Days of New Year 2026 Campaign BANGKOK — The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has released official statistics for the first two days of the “7 Dangerous Days” New Year road safety campaign. The data reveals a concerning start to the holiday period, with nearly 90…
- 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…
- Thailand News
M6 jammed for kilometers as crowds rush back to Bangkok Before New Year
M6 Motorway Heavily Congested as Holidaymakers Return to Bangkok. NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Traffic on the special highway, M6 Motorway, has ground to a slow crawl stretching several kilometers as citizens begin their return journey to the capital. Reporters observing the traffic flow at Kilometer 114, near Ban Pin Thong in Khanong Phra Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, noted a significant increase…
- Travel
BBC snubs Thailand, picks Phnom Penh for 2026 travel List
BBC’s 2026 Travel List: Thailand Snubbed as Phnom Penh Shines; ‘Sustainability’ Cited as Key Factor LONDON — In a surprising shift for Southeast Asian tourism rankings, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has excluded Thailand from its prestigious feature, “The 20 Best Places to Travel in 2026.“ Meanwhile, neighboring Cambodia has secured a spot, with its capital, Phnom Penh, praised for…
- Bangkok News
Double cold front to hit Thailand after New Year, Bangkok lows at 18.4°C
BANGKOK — The “Thailand Weather Forecast” page has issued a fresh advisory for the first half of January, predicting two distinct waves of cooler weather that will sweep across the country. Residents should prepare for temperature drops between January 4–11 and a second wave on January 14–15. For the capital, the forecast indicates a steady decline in morning temperatures starting…
- Crime News
Jealous gunman Kills ex-girlfriend and self, critically wounds new partner
New Year’s Eve Tragedy: Jealous Gunman Kills Ex-Girlfriend and Self, Critically Wounds New Partner CHON BURI — At 1:30 AM, Pol. Capt. Pichamon Sata, Deputy Inspector of Bo Thong Police Station, received reports of a shooting at a local gas station. Police arrived at the scene alongside medical personnel from Bo Thong Hospital and rescue volunteers. Officers found the body…
- World News
Body of Missing 19-Year-Old Texas Teen Found After Christmas Eve Disappearance
Tragic End: Body of Missing 19-Year-Old Texas Teen Found After Christmas Eve Disappearance SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — The desperate search for Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, who vanished on Christmas Eve, has concluded with a heartbreaking discovery. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that search teams located a lifeless body in a field near the residential area where…
- Hot News
New Year Nightmare: Undercooked ‘Moo Krata’ Claims 13 dies in Korat
New Year Health Warning Raw Pork Consumption Linked to Fatal ‘Hearing Loss Fever,’ Korat Tops List with 13 Deaths The Department of Health has issued an urgent warning to the public celebrating the New Year to strictly avoid consuming raw or undercooked pork. Recent data indicates a spike in “Streptococcus suis” infections, commonly known as Hearing Loss Fever, with Nakhon…
- Travel
5 Recommended places for countdown celebrations in the world
New Year’s Eve is one of those nights where the whole planet feels oddly synced. Different time zones, the same collective urge to scream at the sky, hug strangers, and believe, just for a second, that next year might actually deliver. Somewhere, fireworks are already popping. Somewhere else, people are still choosing outfits. And in a few very specific places,…
