Ryan Turner

Ryan is a journalism student from Mahidol University with a passion for writing all kinds of content from news to lifestyle articles. Outside of work, Ryan loves everything to do with history, reading, and sports.
  • Thailand NewsWildlife officials to prosecute gunman of injured Khao Yai elephant

    Wildlife officials to prosecute gunman of injured Khao Yai elephant

    Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) is preparing legal action against a man suspected of shooting a wild elephant known as “Plai Biang Lek” (also called “Wong Thong”) in Khao Yai National Park. Wildlife officials believe the suspect may be related to a local politician. Previously on June 19, around 5pm, wildlife rangers and volunteers were pushing a wild elephant…

  • Phuket NewsFour arrested in Phuket for assault on massage worker

    Four arrested in Phuket for assault on massage worker

    Police in Phuket have apprehended four young men concerning the assault of a massage shop worker in Phuket Town on June 19. The incident took place at approximately 10.15pm, as reported by the Phuket City Police on June 22. The four individuals attacked 41 year old Suriya Namsak in front of a local noodle shop. The suspects alleged that Suriya…

  • Thailand NewsNew Cabinet list to be finalised this week

    New Cabinet list to be finalised this week

    Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed today, June 23, that the final line-up for the Paetongtarn Cabinet will be completed this week, but remained silent on speculation over whether he will be shifted to head the Interior Ministry. Phumtham said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met coalition leaders yesterday to discuss the eight Cabinet positions left vacant following the Bhumjaithai Party’s…

  • Thailand NewsThai-Cambodian border checkpoint closures amid protest tensions

    Thai-Cambodian border checkpoint closures amid protest tensions

    The Thai-Cambodian border checkpoint at Chong Sai Taku in Ban Kruat district, Buriram, has been closed by the military following a protest involving Cambodian visitors at Ta Kwai temple in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin, on June 21. This temple is a point of contention between Thailand and Cambodia. A group of 30 Cambodian visitors staged a protest at the…

  • Thailand NewsKing’s royal gifts boost soldier morale along Thai‑Cambodian border

    King’s royal gifts boost soldier morale along Thai‑Cambodian border

    His Majesty the King has graciously provided royal gifts to boost morale among Thai soldiers stationed along the Thai-Cambodian border today, June 23. Lieutenant Colonel Aniwat Sirikhuang, commander of the 3rd Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, also serving as commander of the 24th Infantry Battalion, Task Force 2, led his troops to a ceremony to receive the royal items. The…

  • Economy NewsReforms urged for Bank of Thailand amid global financial shifts

    Reforms urged for Bank of Thailand amid global financial shifts

    The dean of the Faculty of Economics at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has proposed significant changes to the role of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to better align with internal economic dynamics and navigate global financial volatility. On June 22, Anusorn Tamajai made a suggestion yesterday, June 22, for the BoT to reconsider its exchange rate…

  • Phuket NewsRussian tourists top Phuket traffic fines in 2025 crackdown

    Russian tourists top Phuket traffic fines in 2025 crackdown

    Phuket officials have announced that 28,809 foreign tourists have been fined for traffic offences on the island in 2025, with Russian visitors being the most frequent violators. Commander of the Phuket Provincial Police, Sinlert Sukhum, stated that Russian tourists accounted for 3,121 cases, followed by Chinese (1,721), British (1,419), French (1,365), and Indian nationals (1,069). These statistics were revealed during a…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok cannabis shops raided for illegal gummy sales

    Bangkok cannabis shops raided for illegal gummy sales

    Thailand’s Health Minister initiated a crackdown operation on 20 cannabis shops across Bangkok, resulting in the closure of those selling cannabis-infused gummies without approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The minister emphasised the operation’s non-political nature. Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, yesterday, June 22, led the operation in collaboration with the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, the Office of the Narcotics Control…

  • Thailand NewsLatvian man caught smuggling heroin into Thailand

    Latvian man caught smuggling heroin into Thailand

    Immigration officials, in collaboration with the Customs Department, have apprehended a foreign national at Suvarnabhumi International Airport today, June 23, for attempting to smuggle heroin concealed in metal pipes. The suspect had recently travelled from Laos. Intelligence from the Suvarnabhumi Airport Investigation and Suppression Division of the Customs Department indicated a foreigner was attempting to smuggle drugs through Thailand. Immigration…

  • Thailand NewsCambodian motorbikes blocked at border in retaliation over fuel ban

    Cambodian motorbikes blocked at border in retaliation over fuel ban

    Thai authorities today, June 23, imposed an immediate ban on Cambodian-registered motorbikes and modified vehicles entering the kingdom through the Ban Khlong Luek permanent border checkpoint in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province. The move comes in response to Cambodia’s recent decision to halt the import of fuel and gas from Thailand. Effective from 5am, the Thai military’s Burapha Task Force…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok protest planned against PM over Cambodia issues

    Bangkok protest planned against PM over Cambodia issues

    Prominent protest figures are organising a demonstration in Bangkok, aiming to remove the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government due to its management of territorial issues with Cambodia. Jatuporn Prompan and other leaders gathered at Victory Monument this past Sunday, June 22, to reveal their plan to protest at the same location in six days. They asserted that the demonstration’s purpose is to…

  • Thailand NewsCourt set to review petition for PM Paetongtarn’s removal

    Court set to review petition for PM Paetongtarn’s removal

    Thailand’s Constitutional Court is set to commence a preliminary review of a petition submitted by Senators seeking the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Filed last week, the petition will undergo an initial assessment by court officials to verify its compliance with requisite standards. According to a Bangkok Post source, this assessment involves checking the authenticity of the petitioners’ signatures…

  • Phuket NewsUnidentified man found hanged in Kamala, Phuket

    Unidentified man found hanged in Kamala, Phuket

    Police in Phuket are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was found hanging from a mangosteen tree beside a small plantation in Kamala yesterday morning, June 15. The body was discovered around 9.30am near the Yai Bua workers’ camp in Moo 5. Officers from Kamala Police Station, along with forensic teams from Vachira Phuket Hospital and rescue…

  • Thailand NewsAyutthaya man guns down neighbour in decade-long feud

    Ayutthaya man guns down neighbour in decade-long feud

    An Ayutthaya man shot and killed his neighbour today, June 16, after a heated argument reportedly stemming from a long-standing dispute that had lasted over 10 years. The incident occurred outside an electrical appliance repair shop in Uthai district. Police were alerted to a shooting following a violent altercation and arrived at the scene with hospital staff and rescue workers.…

  • Thailand NewsLand dispute leads to double murder-suicide in Phetchabun

    Land dispute leads to double murder-suicide in Phetchabun

    In Phetchabun province yesterday, June 15, a 64 year old man allegedly murdered two individuals before taking his own life. The tragedy is believed to have been sparked by a land dispute occurring near the Luang Pu Lamai Herbal Forest. Police Colonel Thiansin Chaidejkul, Deputy Inspector at Mueang Phetchabun Police Station, was notified of the incident. Upon arrival with medical personnel…

  • NewsCambodia among 36 nations facing possible US entry ban

    Cambodia among 36 nations facing possible US entry ban

    Cambodia is among 36 nations that may face full or partial entry bans into the United States as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown. The US government is currently reviewing countries over concerns related to passport security, visa overstays, and cooperation in deportation procedures. According to an internal State Department cable obtained by Reuters, US President Donald Trump’s administration…

  • Thailand NewsLabour Ministry cracks down on illegal expatriate employment

    Labour Ministry cracks down on illegal expatriate employment

    Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has directed a crackdown on expats working illegally in occupations reserved for Thai nationals. This decision follows over 4,400 arrests for such offences over the past nine months. Labour Ministry spokesperson Phumphat Muanchan stated that Phiphat instructed agencies to collaborate in safeguarding domestic jobs, stressing that illegal employment should not be normalised despite its widespread occurrence.…

  • Pattaya NewsChinese scam suspect caught red-handed at ATM in Pattaya

    Chinese scam suspect caught red-handed at ATM in Pattaya

    A 29 year old Chinese man, suspected of being part of a major transnational call centre scam, was arrested outside a 7-Eleven in Pattaya yesterday, June 15, while withdrawing almost a million baht from an ATM. Officers from the Pattaya City Police Station and the Chon Buri Transnational Crime Suppression Unit apprehended the man, identified as Zhu Jiagen, while he…

  • Thailand NewsThailand and US to begin trade tariff talks

    Thailand and US to begin trade tariff talks

    Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has announced that Thailand and the United States are currently in talks, set to initiate technical-level discussions regarding the US tariff regime. Both countries have been actively preparing for these discussions, with the Thai Cabinet approving a negotiation framework last on June 10. On June 7, the US expressed its willingness to engage in talks, a…

  • Thailand NewsThai PM won’t dissolve House for political gain, says Anutin

    Thai PM won’t dissolve House for political gain, says Anutin

    Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced yesterday, June 15, that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not dissolve the House of Representatives merely for political gain. However, he acknowledged that dissolving the House towards the end of a government’s term is a common practice that might enhance administrative efficiency. Regarding recent reports of shifting alliances within the coalition, Anutin, who also…

  • South Thailand NewsNakhon Si Thammarat demands removal of 15-year unused hydropower plant

    Nakhon Si Thammarat demands removal of 15-year unused hydropower plant

    Residents of Nakhon Si Thammarat are voicing their dissatisfaction with the Keereewong Project, a community hydropower plant that has remained inactive for nearly 15 years despite an initial construction budget of 20 million baht. Locals are now calling for the removal of the unused facility to reclaim the land for community use. The hydropower plant, located in Mueang subdistrict, Lan…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s 157 billion baht stimulus budget pending approval

    Thailand’s 157 billion baht stimulus budget pending approval

    The government’s economic stimulus budget of 157 billion baht is pending final approval this month, while funding requests from various ministries have exceeded 400 billion baht. There is concern over transparency and the economic impact of these proposals, with fears that some projects might serve electoral or specific group interests. The Commerce Ministry requested a budget of 3 billion baht,…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for heavy rain across 27 provinces

    Thailand braces for heavy rain across 27 provinces

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast for today, June 16, naming 27 provinces, including Bangkok, as areas expected to experience heavy rain. Rain is projected to affect 40% of Bangkok, with warnings issued about potential hazards from accumulated rainfall. In the upcoming 24 hours, upper Thailand is anticipated to witness heavy downpours in some areas, while…

  • OpinionHow Thailand’s new traffic fines are playing out?

    How Thailand’s new traffic fines are playing out?

    Now that some time has passed since the Royal Thai Police (RTP) formalised their list of new traffic fines and sanctions, in effect since June 1, 2025, it would be an understatement to say that this change has done much to quench the scepticism of the public. The core of the new fines are the motorcycle helmet laws and operating…

  • Thailand NewsCambodian troops withdraw from Thai border after talks

    Cambodian troops withdraw from Thai border after talks

    Cambodian troops have agreed to withdraw from the Thai border in Ubon Ratchathani province following discussions between the regional forces of both countries. Sources indicate that at 10am yesterday, June 8, the Cambodian military reached out to Thai soldiers at the contested Chong Bok border area in Nam Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani, with a request to engage in talks with…

  • Thailand NewsThai-Lao Friendship Bridge repairs proposed with 50bn budget

    Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge repairs proposed with 50bn budget

    The Ministry of Transport plans to propose the commencement of repairs on the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to the Cabinet on June 4. The proposal includes a budget of 50 billion baht aimed at boosting the economy. A ministry source revealed that the economic stimulus project, with a budget framework of 157 billion baht, has been reallocated from the digital…

  • Thailand NewsWild elephant causes chaos in Thai shop, damages shelves

    Wild elephant causes chaos in Thai shop, damages shelves

    In Nakhon Ratchasima, a wild elephant from Khao Yai National Park surprised a local shop in Pak Chong district yesterday, June 2, causing chaos as it rummaged around for food, damaging shelves in the process. The shop, located approximately one kilometre from a park entrance in Ban Tha Maprang, tambon Mu Si, witnessed the unexpected visit of the elephant, known…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket tiger park denies attack claims, blames false reports

    Phuket tiger park denies attack claims, blames false reports

    Operators of a tiger park in Phuket, located in Kathu, have denied claims that an Indian tourist was attacked by a tiger at their venue. They also refuted accusations of animal cruelty after reports had circulated that a tourist was mauled while attempting to take a selfie at the attraction. In a now seemingly deleted video which went viral earlier,…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya motorbike taxi drivers slam ‘unfair’ 2,000 baht helmet fine

    Pattaya motorbike taxi drivers slam ‘unfair’ 2,000 baht helmet fine

    Motorbike taxi drivers in Pattaya are pushing back against a new 2,000 baht fine for riding without a helmet, calling it unaffordable and a threat to their already fragile incomes. Starting June 1, the Royal Thai Police began strict enforcement of Section 122 of the Land Traffic Act. The law requires both riders and passengers on motorcycles to wear helmets,…

  • Thailand NewsThai Air Force tests gun-mounted drone amid border tensions

    Thai Air Force tests gun-mounted drone amid border tensions

    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has tested a drone armed with an M4 carbine, aiming to boost surveillance and reduce troop risk along the Thai-Cambodian border. The test flight took place today, June 3, and was part of a joint development between the RTAF and the Defence Technology Institute. The drone is designed to assist ground patrol units during…

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