Ryan Turner

Ryan is a journalist graduate 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 NewsSouthern Thailand faces widespread flooding, Songkhla governor orders evacuation | Thaiger

    Southern Thailand faces widespread flooding, Songkhla governor orders evacuation

    Southern Thailand is grappling with severe flooding following days of relentless rainfall, with Songkhla province experiencing the most critical conditions. Authorities have launched urgent evacuation efforts, and disaster response units are deployed across several provinces to assist affected communities. Songkhla has been inundated since November 19, with the situation worsening due to overflow from the U-Tapao canal and heavy upstream…

  • Thailand NewsDrunk driver crashes into Khon Kaen restaurant, injures 14 people | Thaiger

    Drunk driver crashes into Khon Kaen restaurant, injures 14 people

    A pickup truck driver was arrested in Khon Kaen early Sunday morning, November 23, after allegedly running a red light and crashing into a restaurant, injuring 14 people. Police from Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station received an emergency call at around 12.30am, reporting a collision on Si Chan Road in Khon Kaen city. Officers arrived at the scene with emergency…

  • Thailand NewsWild elephant found dead with gunshot wounds near national park border in Kanchanaburi | Thaiger

    Wild elephant found dead with gunshot wounds near national park border in Kanchanaburi

    A female wild elephant was found dead with multiple suspected gunshot wounds near the border of Khao Laem and Thong Pha Phum national parks in Kanchanaburi province, western Thailand. Today, November 24, Dome Chansuwan, head of Khao Laem National Park, reported that rangers had received a tip-off from a local, identified only as Chon, who discovered the elephant’s body in…

  • Thailand NewsUS man indicted for alleged sex crimes involving minors in Phuket | Thaiger

    US man indicted for alleged sex crimes involving minors in Phuket

    A grand jury in North Dakota, United States, has indicted a man on multiple charges related to alleged sexual offences involving minors during trips to Thailand. KYFT TV reported that Sean D. Snyder is facing seven federal charges, including allegations that he travelled to Phuket to engage in illegal sexual conduct with two underage individuals. According to court documents, four…

  • Thailand NewsSecurity guard killed while crossing road to help crash victim in Pathum Thani | Thaiger

    Security guard killed while crossing road to help crash victim in Pathum Thani

    A 52 year old security guard was fatally struck by a car while attempting to cross the express lane of Phahonyothin Road to assist at the scene of a pickup truck crash in Pathum Thani early this morning, November 24. The incident occurred at around 12.30am in the outbound express lane in Khlong Nueng subdistrict, Khlong Luang district. Police from…

  • Thailand NewsBhumjaithai Party gains 14 MPs from other parties ahead of election | Thaiger

    Bhumjaithai Party gains 14 MPs from other parties ahead of election

    The Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has welcomed 14 new Members of Parliament (MPs) from various parties previously aligned with the former coalition government led by the now-opposition Pheu Thai Party. A special meeting was held at the party’s headquarters in Bangkok on Sunday, November 23, where Bhumjaithai established a new committee focused on recruiting MP candidates.…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya woman surrenders after stabbing neighbour in jealousy row | Thaiger

    Pattaya woman surrenders after stabbing neighbour in jealousy row

    A 35 year old woman has been taken into custody after stabbing her neighbour during a dispute in Pattaya. She was found waiting at the scene and turned herself in to the police. The incident occurred around 6.15pm on Saturday, November 23, at a row of rented rooms in Soi Chularat. The victim, 45 year old Thongsuk, a day labourer,…

  • Thailand NewsNovember 24: South lashed by storms, 10 provinces on flood alert | Thaiger

    November 24: South lashed by storms, 10 provinces on flood alert

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a severe weather warning for today, November 24, as heavy rainfall and storms continue to batter the lower South. Ten provinces are expected to face widespread downpours covering 70% of the region, with potential flash floods and runoff. The provinces under threat include Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Krabi, Trang, and…

  • Thailand NewsThailand accuses Cambodia of border aggression in UN letter | Thaiger

    Thailand accuses Cambodia of border aggression in UN letter

    Thailand has submitted a formal letter to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accusing Cambodia of ongoing hostile actions, including the recent placement of landmines and an armed cross-border confrontation. The Thai government has called for international accountability and an immediate halt to what it describes as repeated provocations. The letter, dated November 14 and signed by Cherdchai Chaivaivid, Thailand’s…

  • Thailand NewsFormer soldier arrested for robbery in Bangkok, disguised as woman | Thaiger

    Former soldier arrested for robbery in Bangkok, disguised as woman

    Police have arrested a 23 year old former conscript accused of a convenience store robbery in Bangkok while disguised as a woman, pocketing around 10,000 baht in cash. The suspect, identified only as Thanathon, was apprehended yesterday, November 16, at a condominium in the Ramkhamhaeng area by officers from Bangkok Metropolitan Police Division 4 and Hua Mak Police Station. Items…

  • Thailand NewsThree Thai double-track railway projects set for Cabinet review | Thaiger

    Three Thai double-track railway projects set for Cabinet review

    The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to submit three major double-track railway projects in the southern region for Cabinet consideration in December, aiming to begin the bidding process in 2026. Anan Pho-nimdaeng, SRT deputy governor and acting governor, announced today, November 17, that three southern routes under the second phase of the double-track rail development programme are progressing the…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket warehouse raid uncovers scam with 20,000 items seized | Thaiger

    Phuket warehouse raid uncovers scam with 20,000 items seized

    Police in Phuket have dismantled a large-scale fraudulent parcel operation, seizing more than 20,000 items believed to be used in a nationwide cash-on-delivery (COD) scam. Yesterday, November 16, Police Major General Sinlert Sukhum, commander of Phuket Provincial Police, led a team including officers from Mueang Phuket Police Station to inspect a commercial unit in Boat Plaza, Rassada subdistrict. The raid…

  • Thailand NewsNovember 17: 40 Thai provinces brace for storms, strong winds | Thaiger

    November 17: 40 Thai provinces brace for storms, strong winds

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning today, November 17, as severe storms and strong winds are forecast to sweep across 40 provinces, with the upper region facing erratic conditions and southern seas seeing waves of over two metres. The TMD announced that a strong high-pressure system from central China is expected to move across southern China and northern…

  • Thailand NewsPM halts special stay order for Cambodian migrants over security concerns | Thaiger

    PM halts special stay order for Cambodian migrants over security concerns

    Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a suspension of a proposed Interior Ministry regulation that would allow Cambodian nationals to remain in Thailand under a special arrangement, pending a comprehensive review of related security and legal concerns. The announcement was made today, November 10, by the Prime Minister’s Secretary-General Traisulee Traisoranakul. She stated that although the draft regulation was originally…

  • Thailand NewsChinese man claims ignorance after 49 slot machines seized in Sattahip raid | Thaiger

    Chinese man claims ignorance after 49 slot machines seized in Sattahip raid

    A Chinese national has come forward to the police claiming ownership of 49 slot machines discovered during a raid on a commercial building in Sattahip, Chon Buri, on November 8. He told officers he was unaware the machines were illegal under Thai law. The raid uncovered 49 electric slot machines wrapped in black plastic bags, along with two internet routers,…

  • Bangkok NewsOrange Line construction to close Charan Sanitwong Road lanes from Nov 20 | Thaiger

    Orange Line construction to close Charan Sanitwong Road lanes from Nov 20

    The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will begin partial lane closures on Charan Sanitwong Road from November 20 to support the construction of the Orange Line’s Bang Khun Non station, with work scheduled to run around the clock for one month. The closure will affect both inbound and outbound lanes near the future Bang Khun Non underground station…

  • Phuket NewsCrackdown intensifies on illegal taxi operators in Phuket | Thaiger

    Crackdown intensifies on illegal taxi operators in Phuket

    Phuket authorities are stepping up enforcement against illegal taxis, known locally as “black-plate taxis,” in response to growing complaints and safety concerns. Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra chaired a meeting on Friday, November 7, to address the issue. He was joined by Vice Governor Samawit Suphanpai, Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Pol. Col. Phasakon Sonthikul, and Phuket Provincial Transport Office (PLTO)…

  • Thailand NewsEnergy minister pushes ahead with hydrogen and nuclear strategy | Thaiger

    Energy minister pushes ahead with hydrogen and nuclear strategy

    Thailand’s Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon says he will pursue long-term clean energy projects, including hydrogen and nuclear development, despite the limited time under the current government’s term. Speaking yesterday, November 9, Auttapol said he aims to lay the groundwork for initiatives that may not be completed before the administration steps down. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to dissolve Parliament…

  • Thailand NewsNarathiwat’s ‘100-Year Stadium’ under scrutiny after 13-year delay | Thaiger

    Narathiwat’s ‘100-Year Stadium’ under scrutiny after 13-year delay

    Bangkok MP Rukchanok Srinork has raised concerns over a long-delayed sports stadium in Narathiwat, which has remained unfinished for 13 years despite a budget of 181 million baht. The project has since earned the nickname “100-Year Stadium” due to its prolonged construction. In a Facebook post yesterday, November 9, Rukchanok criticised the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) for its role…

  • Thailand NewsPathum Thani residents warned of rising Chao Phraya River levels | Thaiger

    Pathum Thani residents warned of rising Chao Phraya River levels

    Residents in Pathum Thani were on alert this week following an official warning about rising water levels in the Chao Phraya River, with authorities reporting the river is now just 20 centimetres below its 2021 flood peak. On November 9, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued an SMS alert stating that the Chao Phraya Dam was discharging…

  • Thailand NewsNovember 10 weather: Thunderstorms expected in 31 Thai provinces today | Thaiger

    November 10 weather: Thunderstorms expected in 31 Thai provinces today

    Weather conditions in Thailand today, November 10, have prompted warnings from the Meteorological Department (TMD) for 31 provinces, with Bangkok and surrounding areas also advised to exercise caution due to thunderstorms. The Meteorological Department forecasts that over the next 24 hours, rainfall will decrease in the upper parts of the country. However, isolated thunderstorms are still expected due to a…

  • GuidesRemembrance Day: The Great War’s cost and the world’s promise | Thaiger

    Remembrance Day: The Great War’s cost and the world’s promise

    “The invincible, inexhaustible mud of the war zone… This is the hymn of mud, the obscene, the filthy, the putrid, the vast liquid grave of our armies. It has drowned our men… Our fine men, our brave, strong, young men; Our glowing red, shouting, brawny men. Slowly, inch by inch, they have gone down into it, into its darkness, its…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket governor hails success of U-turn safety project | Thaiger

    Phuket governor hails success of U-turn safety project

    Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra says no serious accidents have occurred at locations where the new U-turn barriers were installed, marking a significant improvement on what was previously one of the island’s most dangerous road sections. Speaking during the October provincial committee meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall, Governor Saransak said the U-turns had significantly reduced traffic accidents and fatalities. The meeting…

  • Thailand NewsKrabi man arrested months after murder of father and daughter | Thaiger

    Krabi man arrested months after murder of father and daughter

    Police in Krabi have arrested a man accused of murder after shooting and killing his neighbour and his one year old daughter, and seriously injuring the mother, on Koh Lanta earlier this year. The suspect, identified as 41 year old Wiwat, was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Krabi Provincial Court. Officers from the Provincial Police Region 8…

  • Phuket NewsTwo drown at Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, despite red flag warnings | Thaiger

    Two drown at Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, despite red flag warnings

    A man and his teenage nephew drowned at Bang Tao Beach in Phuket after being pulled out to sea while swimming on Saturday, November 1. Their bodies were recovered late the following night, according to Thalang District officials. The victims were identified as 42 year old Phumisak Chantajaem and his 13 year old nephew Natthawipa Sriprasit, both from Baan Phru…

  • Pattaya NewsToddler rescued after being locked inside car in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Toddler rescued after being locked inside car in Pattaya

    A two year old toddler was safely rescued after accidentally locking himself inside a parked car in Pattaya yesterday evening, November 2, prompting a swift response from local rescue volunteers. The incident occurred around 6.20pm, when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received a report of a child trapped in a vehicle on Soi Kraek, Moo 4. Rescue teams arrived…

  • Thailand NewsNew M81 motorway bans bikes, motorcycles, tractors | Thaiger

    New M81 motorway bans bikes, motorcycles, tractors

    Thailand’s Royal Gazette has issued a new directive banning several types of vehicles from using the new Motorway Route 81 (M81), which connects Bang Yai in Nonthaburi to Kanchanaburi. The announcement, signed by the Director of Special Highways, was made under Section 54 of the Highways Act 1992 and came into effect on October 31, 2025. The regulation prohibits the…

  • Pattaya NewsTeen gunned down in Pattaya feud, reportedly sparked by an insult | Thaiger

    Teen gunned down in Pattaya feud, reportedly sparked by an insult

    A teenage boy was shot dead early Saturday morning in Pattaya after a dispute turned deadly during a brief roadside confrontation. The victim, 17 year old Anupong “Ta” Thamabun, was riding passenger with a friend when he was shot in the back around 5.16am on Pong-Khao Mai Kaew Road. He later died at Pattaya Memorial Hospital from the gunshot wound…

  • Thailand NewsNovember 3: Thailand braces for heavy rainfall across 34 provinces | Thaiger

    November 3: Thailand braces for heavy rainfall across 34 provinces

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a fresh weather alert today, November 3, warning of heavy rainfall across 34 provinces. Bangkok and surrounding areas are set to bear the brunt, with 70% of the capital expected to be hit by thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain. The current weather system is being driven by a strong monsoon trough crossing central and eastern…

  • Travel GuidesWhere to Travel in Thailand in November [2025] | Thaiger

    Where to Travel in Thailand in November [2025]

    The Thaiger key takeaways November marks the beginning of the cool season in Thailand to travel around, with crisp air, lower humidity, and perfect conditions for outdoor exploration across the country. Iconic festivals like Loy Krathong and Yi Peng transform Thailand into a spectacle of floating lights, symbolising release, renewal, and hope. Northern mountains, central riversides, and southern beaches all…