- Bangkok News
BBC crew nearly arrested while filming Thailand documentary
A British TV presenter nearly faced arrest while filming a BBC documentary in Thailand exploring the country’s popular tourist spots and hidden dangers. Zara McDermott has revealed the terrifying moment she nearly got arrested in Thailand while filming her upcoming BBC documentary, Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise. The former Love Island star spoke about the ordeal at a London…
- Aviation News
Thai AirAsia X launches Bangkok-Almaty flights from December
Thai AirAsia X is taking off into Central Asia with a new direct route from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to Almaty, Kazakhstan, offering promotional fares starting at 6,690 baht. The airline’s first venture into the region aims to attract Thai travellers seeking visa-free trips, unique culture, and breathtaking natural scenery in a consistently cool climate. The service will operate four…
- Thailand Weather Updates
More heavy rain and flash floods from monsoon to drench Thailand
Thailand faces widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain as the monsoon affects multiple regions, prompting warnings of flash floods and strong coastal waves. The Meteorological Department (TMD) warns residents to prepare for flash floods and water accumulation, particularly in low-lying areas and near foothills. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution, especially in areas prone to thundershowers, as waves in the…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s suicide rate climbs, foreigners among growing toll
Thailand’s suicide rate has reached a concerning level, with over 5,200 lives lost to suicide last year, equating to about two deaths every hour. This makes Thailand the worst in Southeast Asia for suicide rates, far surpassing countries like the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In comparison, countries like Russia and India have even worse statistics, with rates in double figures.…
- Politics News
People’s Party MP sentenced to 4 years for lese majeste, appeals
A People’s Party MP has been sentenced to over two years in prison for lese majeste, with the court ruling she violated laws regarding defamation of the monarchy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Chonthicha Jangrew, a People’s Party MP for Pathum Thani, has been handed a prison sentence of two years…
- Hua Hin News
Hua Hin scoops clean air award at ASEAN environment summit
Hua Hin has been recognised for its clean air efforts, receiving the prestigious Clean Air for Small Cities award at the ASEAN level. The accolade puts the city on the map alongside Nakhon Si Thammarat and Pak Kret, both of which also received top environmental recognitions. Atichat Chaisri, Deputy Mayor of Prachuap Khiri Khan, attended the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya police escort mother and child home after begging incident
Pattaya residents reported spotting a mother and her child soliciting money from tourists in front of a 7-Eleven on Pattaya Third Road. Responding swiftly to complaints, Pattaya police and city enforcement officers approached the pair, engaging in a conversation that led to a peaceful resolution. The mother and child were persuaded to leave the area, and officials ensured they were…
- Phuket News
Scholarships awarded to 119 disabled children in Phuket
A total of 119 children with disabilities in Phuket received scholarships to support their education and personal development, aimed at fostering inclusion and opportunity. The ceremony, held yesterday, September 8, at Phibun Sawatdi Municipality School, was organised by the Khun Phum Foundation in collaboration with the Phuket Special Education Centre. Governor Sophon Suwannarat attended the event alongside representatives from the…
- Tourism News
Tourism chiefs demand cash coupons for foreign visitors
Tourism leaders are urging the new minister to launch urgent spending incentives for foreign visitors to boost travel and prepare for the upcoming low season. Ratchaporn Poolsawadee, vice president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, is pushing the new tourism minister to act fast with competitive measures such as travel cash vouchers for international tourists. The proposal mirrors successful programmes…
- Pattaya News
Tourists stranded as flash floods swamp Pattaya streets
Heavy overnight rain caused flash floods in Pattaya, disrupting traffic and stranding tourists as local officials rushed to inspect and manage the situation. Chon Buri Governor Thawatchai Srithong sprang into action with an emergency inspection of the worst-hit zones after over 50 millimetres of overnight rain swamped the popular resort city. Joined by Bang Lamung District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon, Pattaya…
- Politics News
Pheu Thai backtracks on bid to boot Anutin from office
In a dramatic U-turn, the Pheu Thai Party has withdrawn its petition to disqualify Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut over alleged constitutional breaches. House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha confirmed the reversal, stating that the petition had not yet been submitted to the Constitutional Court, allowing for its legal withdrawal. The request was initially submitted…
- Bangkok News
AIA ordered to pay up for Bangkok MRT flooding chaos
A botched construction project caused flooding chaos at Bangkok’s Cultural Centre MRT Station, and now AIA is footing the bill. The Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), Kajpajon Udomthammaphakdi, has ordered AIA to compensate for damages following a deluge that submerged part of the MRT station on Friday, September 5. Kajpajon confirmed that AIA has accepted…
- Environment News
Whales and dolphins win protection in Thai seas crackdown
The Cabinet has approved the addition of three marine mammals to Thailand’s list of protected wildlife species, aiming to strengthen efforts to safeguard ocean biodiversity. A draft ministerial regulation, endorsed on Thursday, September 4, designates humpback whales, Bryde’s whales, and Risso’s dolphins as protected animals under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019. This means hunting, trading, importing, or exporting…
- Business News
Thailand warned clean energy gap could deter data centre boom
Thailand’s digital dreams could stall as investors warn the nation’s patchy clean energy supply risks scaring off billion-baht data centre projects. Thailand risks losing out on major digital economy investments unless it strengthens its clean energy supply, according to Gunkul Engineering, a leading renewable energy developer. Chief executive Naruechon Dhumrongpiyawut said that data centres, artificial intelligence firms, electric vehicles, and…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok to host dazzling Colours of Africa fest at CentralWorld
Bangkok will host the fifth Colours of Africa event at CentralWorld, bringing together culture, trade, and diplomacy between Thailand and African nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has confirmed that the fifth edition of the Colours of Africa event will be held on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 at CentralWorld. The annual celebration, co-organised by the MFA,…
- Thailand News
RTAF unveils new US-built AT-6TH attack jets in Chiang Mai
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has inducted new US-made AT-6TH light attack aircraft into service in Chiang Mai to strengthen border patrol and anti-narcotics missions. RTAF commander Panpakdee Pattanakul confirmed the deployment on Thursday, September 4, saying that the new fleet replaces the ageing L-39ZA/ART aircraft. The AT-6TH planes were acquired under an Integrity Pact agreement with Textron Aviation…
- Tourism News
China slowdown drags Thailand tourist arrivals down 7%
Thailand recorded a decline in foreign tourist arrivals and revenue as the tourism ministry reported fewer visitors from key markets, led by China and Malaysia. Thailand welcomed 21.88 million international visitors between January and August, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The figure represents a 7.16% drop compared with the same period last year, with revenue…
- Phuket News
Patong man arrested with methamphetamine in pre-dawn drug raid
A Thai man was arrested in Patong during a pre-dawn raid when district officers discovered methamphetamine, part of an ongoing anti-drug campaign. Officials in Kathu district launched a pre-dawn operation in Patong this week, arresting a Thai man for possession of meth as part of the ongoing No Drugs, No Dealers campaign. The raid, carried out at 1.30am on Tuesday,…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok condo guard stabbed to death in late-night horror
A security guard was killed when a knife-wielding man attacked him outside a condominium before fleeing the scene in a car. The guard was attacked in the early hours of today, September 6, in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok. The victim, identified as Somdet, estimated to be between 35 and 40 years old, was found near the building’s entrance with fatal…
- Politics News
Pheu Thai prepares for opposition role after prime ministerial defeat
Pheu Thai was pushed into opposition after losing the prime ministerial vote, while Anutin Charnvirakul secured victory with majority support in Parliament. Thailand’s Parliament witnessed a decisive vote yesterday, September 5, confirming Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as the nation’s 32nd prime minister. He secured 311 votes, well above the 247 needed for a majority, defeating Pheu Thai candidate Chaikasem…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok Cultural Centre MRT stays open after flood chaos hits
Flooding hit Bangkok’s Cultural Centre MRT station after heavy rain and nearby construction works, though the line remains open with partial access. Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has moved to reassure passengers after flooding hit the Cultural Centre MRT station this week. The company confirmed that the downpour, combined with nearby construction, caused water to spill into…
- Phuket News
Phuket eatery raided for using all-Myanmar staff illegally
A Myanmar national was arrested in Phuket after officials raided a restaurant found to be illegally operated and staffed entirely by foreign workers. The venue, named Thu Nge Chin Sine, is located behind Public Market 1 on Bangkok Road in Phuket Town. It was raided following complaints from residents about its operations, according to the Bangkok Post. A team of…
- Central Thailand News
Phetchaburi cop kills egg-selling couple in price row tragedy
A police officer fatally shot a couple at a local market in Phetchaburi before taking his own life, following an ongoing business dispute. A horrific shooting in Phetchaburi province has left a married couple dead after a police officer opened fire at their market stall, before turning the gun on himself. The violent episode, rooted in a long-running feud over…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya road safety drive wraps up with helmets and hope
A leading insurer partnered with local officials in Pattaya to wrap up a road safety campaign aimed at reducing accidents and promoting safer driving habits. Sompo Insurance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has officially concluded its road safety initiative Drive Safe, Live Safe: Disciplined Driving, Assured Safety in Pattaya City, delivering a major boost to local traffic safety efforts. The global non-life…
- Cartoons
Doraemon makes Thai TV debut with Ayutthaya adventure
Fans of Japan’s most famous robotic cat will finally see Doraemon and his gang in Thailand on local TV, with MCOT Plc confirming the broadcast of a special episode tomorrow. The long-awaited adventure, titled I Want to Meet That Cat in Thailand, will air at 9am tomorrow, September 6, on Channel 30, marking Doraemon’s official debut on Thai screens. “Tomorrow!…
- Politics News
Anutin clinches top job as 32nd Thai PM after tense vote
Thailand’s House of Representatives has elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as the country’s 32nd prime minister. The election followed the Constitutional Court’s ruling that Paetongtarn Shinawatra must step down as prime minister. During today’s session, Parliament debated under Section 159 of the Constitution before moving forward with the nomination process. Candidates required a majority backing from at…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya gears up for ‘LOMA RUN On The Beach 2025’ charity race
Pattaya officials are preparing for the return of the 11th annual LOMA RUN On The Beach, a charity walk-run scheduled to take place later this month on Jomtien Beach. The event is organised by the HHN Foundation for Thai Children, in cooperation with Pattaya City and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (Pattaya Office). The charity race aims to promote fitness,…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok pushes waste reform with no mixed waste drive
Bangkok officials announced a new waste management campaign, where households will be encouraged to separate rubbish as part of reforms aimed at changing public behaviour and improving citywide sustainability. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to roll out sweeping waste management reforms on October 1, with its No Mixed Waste initiative already attracting more than 239,000 households. The programme…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya cops arrest duo in call centre mule bank account scam
Police in Pattaya arrested a Thai woman and a Malaysian man after a bank alerted officers to suspicious withdrawals linked to a call centre scam. Pattaya City Police, led by Police Colonel Anek Sarathongyoo, arrested a Thai woman and a Malaysian man on Wednesday, September 3, for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated call centre scam using mule bank accounts.…
- Bangkok News
Democrats to abstain as Anutin nears prime minister vote
The Democrat Party has confirmed that its MPs will abstain from voting in the upcoming prime ministerial selection, a move likely to strengthen Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul’s chances of clinching the top job. Deputy leader Pramual Pongthavaradet, who also serves as chair of the Democrat MPs and represents Prachuap Khiri Khan, convened the party’s parliamentary members at 9.30am today,…
