- Thailand News
Giant monitor lizard crashes dinner plans at Thai restaurant
A large monitor lizard wandered into a restaurant in Thailand, prompting staff to call rescue workers as startled customers fled the unexpected visitor. A large monitor lizard caused a stir at a restaurant in Nakhon Ratchasima on Wednesday, September 24, after it unexpectedly scaled a wall and entered the premises, prompting panic among early diners and staff. The reptile was spotted…
- Phuket News
Unidentified foreigner drowns at sunset off Karon Beach
A foreign man drowned while swimming off a Phuket beach at sunset, prompting police to investigate his identity and the circumstances surrounding his death. A foreign man, believed to be around 60 years old, was pronounced dead last night after being pulled from the water off Karon Beach. His identity and nationality remain unknown. The incident occurred around sunset yesterday,…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok man found cut in half under bridge, organs missing
A man’s severed body was discovered under a bridge in Bangkok, prompting police to investigate the cause of death and possible links to foul play. A gruesome discovery was made in Bangkok’s Thung Khru district yesterday, September 25, when the severed and decomposing body of a 72 year old man was found under a bridge, with some organs missing and…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya bike thief found asleep next to stolen motorcycle
A man was caught sleeping next to a stolen motorcycle in Pattaya after it was taken from a repair shop, prompting the owner to alert local police. A brazen motorcycle theft in Pattaya ended with the suspect being found fast asleep next to the stolen vehicle, still clutching the keys. Bunsit Chinnawattraprapha, a 30 year old motorcycle repair shop owner,…
- Bangkok News
Lights out: Bangkok power cuts to hit Sukhumvit, Charan today
Parts of Bangkok and Samut Prakan will experience a scheduled power outage today as the electricity authority conducts essential maintenance work to enhance safety. The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) stated that the temporary blackouts are necessary to enhance the reliability and safety of the electricity distribution system. Affected areas include some of the capital’s busiest districts, such as Sukhumvit and…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Storm warning: Wild weather and high waves batter Thailand
Thailand is bracing for more intense weather as the monsoon trough sweeps across the upper North and Northeast while typhoon Ragasa, now downgraded to a depression over China, fuels unstable conditions across the country. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of isolated heavy to very heavy rain across northern and northeastern regions, with flash floods and water runoff likely…
- Phuket News
Phuket Thai-Chinese Association ushers in new president
Phuket’s Thai-Chinese community held a ceremony to appoint a new leader and honour historic ties between Thailand and China through a cultural celebration. The Phuket Thai-Chinese Association marked a significant chapter this week, commemorating both the 76th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and its own 37th year of service to the island’s community, all while welcoming a new…
- Pattaya News
Faulty phone charger sparks blaze, razes Na Jomtien home
A fire broke out at a single-storey wooden house in Na Jomtien, injuring the homeowner and prompting a swift response from local firefighters and police. A single-storey wooden home in Na Jomtien was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, September 24, with investigators pointing to a faulty phone charger as the likely cause. Police Colonel Patthana Robroo, chief of Na Jomtien…
- Thailand News
British family swap classrooms for tuk tuks in Asia adventure (video)
A British couple and their two young children have begun a year-long journey across Southeast Asia, choosing world travel over traditional schooling. Parents, 38 year old James Humphries-Stone and 42 year old Hayley Griffiths from Derbyshire, have embarked on a year-long journey across Southeast Asia with their two young children, five year old Stanley and three year old Margot. Swapping…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok officials ease fears over Samsen Road water leak
Officials used radar to investigate a suspected water leak on Samsen Road in Bangkok, where residents raised concerns about possible road subsidence. Bangkok officials have reassured residents that a water leak on Samsen Road is not dangerous and is being urgently repaired, following public concerns sparked by surface swelling and the proximity to a road collapse yesterday, September 24, near…
- Pattaya News
Armed debtor opens fire in East Pattaya over 20k baht dispute
A debtor in Pattaya opened fire during a heated dispute over a 20,000-baht loan, injuring two police officers while fleeing the scene in his car. The incident unfolded at 11.36pm on Tuesday, September 23, near the intersection of Soi Mabyai Lia 20 and Soi Wat Boonsampan 9 in Bang Lamung district. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station were alerted to…
- Central Thailand News
415 test positive for drugs in Suphan Buri nightclub raid (video)
More than 400 people tested positive for drugs during a police raid on a crowded nightclub in Suphan Buri, following complaints of illegal activity. The operation took place at around 1.30am yesterday, September 24, when the Department of Provincial Administration’s (DOPA) special operations team, alongside local officials, stormed 24 Bar in Sanam Chai subdistrict, Mueang district. Inside, more than 1,000…
- Phuket News
Hooked turtle rescued in Phuket as another dies from net injury
Marine officers in Phuket rescued an injured sea turtle found with a fishhook in its mouth, while another died after being entangled in a discarded net. At around 6.45pm yesterday, September 24, Cherng Talay Police received a report of a stranded turtle near Leypang Beach. Police Lieutenant Suwarin Mueat Muang, a patrol officer from Layan, was dispatched to the scene,…
- Thailand News
Veteran cop delivers 11th baby in Udon Thani tuk tuk drama
A traffic police officer in Udon Thani assisted a woman who gave birth in a tuk tuk near a busy intersection, marking his eleventh delivery on duty. At 7am yesterday, September 24, Police Lance Corporal Charern Chantharaks sprang into action after emergency services received a call about a woman in labour near the Pracharaksa-Srisuk intersection, just a few hundred metres…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya sees tourist boom with over 18 million visits
Pattaya has reported a sharp rise in tourism, with millions visiting the city as local officials credit safety measures and major events for the growing numbers. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet announced the figures this week, revealing that from January to August, the city welcomed more than 18 million tourists. Of those, over 11.38 million were domestic travellers, a year-on-year increase of…
- Central Thailand News
Lucky firecracker numbers spark lotto frenzy in Suphan Buri
Villagers in Suphan Buri, central Thailand, are scrambling for lottery tickets after lucky numbers appeared in the smoke and sparks of firecrackers during a local spirit ceremony. The numbers 34 and 117, revealed from firecracker tails, have become the talk of the town after being spotted during a merit-making ritual at Wat Then Phlai in Si Prachan district yesterday, September…
- Central Thailand News
8 year old boy rides pet buffalo to school in central Thailand
An eight year old boy in Thailand has charmed locals by riding his pet buffalo to and from school each day, turning heads with his unique daily routine. Thanwa “Fluke” Thong-iam makes his daily journey to school on the back of his pet buffalo, Kalamae. The pair have become a familiar sight in Khao Yoi district, Phetchaburi province, where they…
- Business News
Ex-Thai Airways boss: Ditch all govt shares or risk relapse
A former Thai Airways executive has urged the government to sell its remaining shares, warning that political control could derail the airline’s recovery. Banyong Pongpanich, a former board member of Thai Airways International (THAI), called on the government to sell its remaining shares in the airline, insisting that only full privatisation can protect the company from sliding back into bureaucratic…
- Politics News
Thailand to crack down on illegal border crossings from October 10
Thailand will begin enforcing legal action against illegal border crossers in a province bordering Cambodia, following heightened security concerns. From October 10, officials in Sa Kaeo province will ramp up surveillance and enforce legal measures against people entering the country illegally. The move comes amid ongoing tensions over disputed territory along the Thai-Cambodian border. Sa Kaeo Governor Parinya Phothisat made…
- South Thailand News
Hat Yai thief takes tourist’s gold necklace in bike snatch
A man was arrested in southern Thailand after snatching a tourist’s gold necklace while riding a motorbike, prompting a swift police investigation and arrest. Sakrin “Kae” Chayapan, a 25 year old Thai man, was arrested after CCTV footage and a police investigation linked him to the daylight robbery. He later confessed, claiming financial hardship, but firmly denied any ties to…
- Bangkok News
Free boat rides launched after Bangkok sinkhole chaos
A free boat service has been launched in Bangkok to help commuters affected by severe traffic disruptions caused by a sudden road collapse near a hospital. The Marine Department has deployed one of its patrol boats, Jao Tha 214, to ferry passengers for free between Thewet Pier and Kiakkai Pier. The emergency water transport service aims to alleviate severe traffic…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand warned of flash floods as monsoon rains intensify
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of heavy rains, flash floods and high seas as a strong monsoon and an incoming storm intensify across the country. Residents in the North, Northeast and East should prepare for widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy to very heavy rain between yesterday, September 24, and tomorrow, September 26. Flash floods, overflowing rivers and landslides…
- Politics News
Thailand MPs back bills to cut work hours, add menstruation leave
Thailand’s House of Representatives approved two opposition bills to amend labour laws, aiming to reduce working hours, expand leave rights and boost workplace equality. The bills, both tabled by MPs from the People’s Party, were approved during a heated session today, September 24, and will now be reviewed by special committees before any further readings. The first bill, introduced by…
- Phuket News
China donates rescue boat to strengthen Phuket disaster aid
The Chinese Consul-General in Songkhla donated a rescue boat and equipment worth over 500,000 baht to the Phuket Kusontham Foundation for disaster relief. The handover ceremony took place at 11.30am today, September 24, at the Kusontham Phuket Foundation headquarters. Wang Zhijian, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Songkhla, presented the boat and equipment to the foundation in front…
- Politics News
Bhumjaithai pushes charter change to cut Senate’s power
Bhumjaithai MPs submitted a draft amendment to the House Speaker seeking to lower Senate voting requirements and set up a new body to draft a constitution. Yesterday, September 23, Angthong MP Korrawee Prissananantakul, backed by colleagues from the Bhumjaithai Party, presented the proposed amendment to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, in his role as President of the National Assembly.…
- Transport News
Thailand rolls out stricter ride-hailing rules from October
Thailand will introduce new ride-hailing regulations next month, requiring stricter checks on drivers and platforms to improve safety, trust and transparency. The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) confirmed that the regulations, effective from October, will redefine the role of ride-hailing platforms from intermediaries to active service regulators. Under the new rules, platforms must verify the identities of both passengers and…
- Pattaya News
Foreigners slammed for using kids to sell roses on Pattaya strip
Business owners in Pattaya raised concerns after foreigners were seen using children to sell roses on Walking Street, fuelling fears of exploitation and harm. The complaints surfaced at around 3.30am yesterday, September 23, when Walking Street operators reported groups of foreign men and women using children as young as one to seven years old to sell roses. Each flower is…
- Bangkok News
Anutin launches inquiry after Bangkok sinkhole causes shutdowns (video)
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered an investigation after a road collapse near a Bangkok hospital damaged buildings, forced evacuations and shut services. Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin rushed to the scene and has ordered an urgent investigation into the cause of the collapse, which occurred at a construction site for the new MRT Purple Line. “This is a purely…
- Aviation News
Bangkok Airways bags 5-star award for eco-friendly flights
Bangkok Airways received a 5-star sustainability award from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for its efforts to promote greener aviation and responsible tourism. The award, part of TAT’s Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating (STAR) programme, recognises tourism operators who embrace sustainable practices in line with global standards. For Bangkok Airways, it cements its reputation as a leader in environmentally responsible…
- Politics News
Gunfire erupts as Cambodian troops target Thai border fence
Cambodian soldiers fired shots at a barbed wire fence along the Thai border in Sisaket, prompting Thai troops to hold fire while keeping watch on the area. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, September 23, in Sao Thong Chai subdistrict, Kantharalak district. Reports indicate that between three and five rounds were discharged at around 1.20pm, with Thai troops stationed nearby choosing…
