Hot News
-
Sponsored Outdoor adventures in Thailand for adrenaline seekers
The Thaiger key takeaways Thailand provides a wide range of adventure activities, from whitewater rafting and rock climbing to ziplining, scuba diving, and skydiving, suitable for all skill levels. Macro and marine life exploration, Muay Thai camps, kiteboarding, ATV riding,...
-
Taxi driver caught on CCTV keeping lost wallet in Nonthaburi
A CCTV camera captured a taxi driver taking a lost wallet at a petrol station in Nonthaburi province, but refused to return the money to the victim, claiming he had already spent it on fuel. The 40 year old Japanese interpreter filed a complaint against the taxi driver at Bang Bua Thong Police Station on Saturday, October 4, accusing him…
-
One dead after motorcycle hits turning car in Pattaya
One man died and two others were injured following a collision between a sedan and two motorcycles on Sukhumvit Road near Soi 42 in Pattaya at around 12pm on October 5, 2025. The vehicle reportedly signalled to turn, but the quickly approaching motorcycle failed to stop in time. Police Lieutenant Sakayaphap Chaidech from Pattaya City Police Station responded to the…
-
Former inmate kills neighbour in minor road dispute in Phetchaburi
A former inmate remains at large after fatally shooting his neighbour following a road dispute in the southern province of Phetchaburi. Officers from Raisathon Police Station were called to investigate the death of 46 year old Rungarun Thiankham on a road in Raisathon Subdistrict, Ban Lad District, Phetchaburi, at around 5pm on Saturday, October 4. Rungarun sustained multiple gunshot wounds…
-
Bangkok police arrest nine in teen gang shooting under Phra Pok Klao Bridge
Bangkok police arrested nine teenagers linked to a shooting that injured two young men under Phra Pok Klao Bridge early on October 3. Authorities say the attack stemmed from an ongoing conflict between rival youth groups from Thonburi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commissioner of the…
-
3 prisons officials killed in murder-suicide in welfare accommodation
An official from the Department of Corrections committed a murder-suicide involving his ex-wife and her new boyfriend out of jealousy at a welfare accommodation in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station were called to investigate the incident at a welfare house within the Central Prison compound. Upon arrival, they found three people with…
-
Thai-Cambodian border conflict victims receive financial aid
Displaced residents in Buriram province have begun receiving compensation following uncertainties and damages caused by the Thai-Cambodian border conflict. Today, October 6, financial aid ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 baht per household was distributed, prompting locals to queue at ATMs as early as 1am. The support package is intended for families forced to evacuate due to clashes between Thai and…
-
Iranian man poses as police and extorts money from Indian men in Pattaya
An Iranian man posed as a police officer and extorted US$300 (approximately 9,700 baht) from two Indian men on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya on October 1. The Indian victims, 32 year old Gaganddepp Singh and 20 year old Prabhdeep Singh, filed a complaint at Bang Lamung Police Station yesterday, October 5, after being conned out of 9,700 baht in cash…
-
Armed gang steals 23 million baht in gold from Narathiwat supermarket
An armed gang of between seven and ten suspects escaped with gold accessories worth more than 23 million baht after a robbery at a gold shop in the southern province of Narathiwat yesterday, October 5. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Security cameras at the Big C supermarket in Su-ngai Kolok district…
-
Thai TikToker’s lion attacks 2 victims, including 11 year old boy in Kanchanaburi
A lion escaped from the home of a Thai TikToker and attacked two people, including an 11 year old boy, in the central province of Kanchanaburi on Saturday, October 4. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Viral footage captured the moment the young boy and another man fled from the lion, named…
-
Typhoon Matmo brings heavy rain to Thailand’s 32 provinces
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of widespread heavy rainfall across 32 provinces today, October 6, due to the influence of Typhoon Matmo and a strengthening monsoon system. Bangkok and surrounding areas are forecast to see a 60% chance of thunderstorms. The northeastern and eastern provinces, including Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chanthaburi, and Trat, are expected to…
-
Thailand disrupts nine drug networks, seizes millions of narcotics
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the successful disruption of nine significant drug networks, resulting in the arrest of 16 suspects and the confiscation of large quantities of drugs during a nationwide operation in September. During a press conference at the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, Anutin, who is also the interior minister, highlighted that drug suppression is a national priority and an…
-
Myanmar national fatally stabbed in Patong altercation
In Patong, a Myanmar national was fatally stabbed during a confrontation on October 3. Patong Police were alerted to a rental room in an alley off Soi Klong Bang Wat, Ratchapathanusorn Road, at 7.02pm. They discovered 38 year old Zaw Min Win outside his accommodation, suffering from severe stab wounds and lying in a pool of blood. Rescue workers from…
-
Thai man arrested for assaulting niece in Nonthaburi
A 24 year old man, Kriangsak, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his 12 year old niece multiple times while they were alone at home. The incident came to light after the girl’s father noticed unusual behaviour and eventually discovering that she had been a victim of child assault. The arrest was made on October 4 by Pol. Lt. Gen.…
-
Outrage as teacher accused of assaulting student over marshmallows
In Lampang, a legal case has emerged involving a 23 year old teacher accused of assaulting a seven year old boy with a metal ruler and slapping him for consuming the teacher’s marshmallow snack. This incident has prompted outrage among residents and community leaders due to the visible bruising on the child’s face. The teacher, accompanied by his mother, attempted…
-
EGAT keeps dams and power supply steady amid heavy rains
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is tightening its monitoring of water levels in major dams and ensuring a stable electricity supply as heavy rainfall continues to lash northern, northeastern, and central Thailand. Assistant Governor for Renewable Energy Generation, Chawalit Kankam, said EGAT is following weather forecasts from the Meteorological Department, which predicts moderate to heavy rainfall across several…
-
Ukraine asks Thailand to name envoy for post-war rebuilding
Ukraine has urged Thailand to appoint a special envoy to help coordinate trade and reconstruction efforts as part of wider post-war recovery cooperation. The request was made during an official visit by three Ukrainian MPs: Vadym Halaichuk, Tamila Tasheva, and Lesia Vasylenko who met with Thai lawmakers, diplomats, and academics in Bangkok this week. Halaichuk, from the Servant of the People…
-
Manhunt launched for missing British teen in Kanchanaburi
A 19 year old British man vanished near the Thai-Myanmar border after a failed crossing attempt, prompting an urgent search by local police. Police in Kanchanaburi have launched a full-scale search for 19 year old British national Lawrence Stallard Honour, who disappeared after leaving his accommodation in Pattaya last month. The search was ordered by Kanchanaburi Governor Athisan Intara after…
-
New Thai tourism chief pushes ahead with 300-baht visitor tax
Thailand’s newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, has announced plans to finally implement the long-discussed 300-baht tourism tax during his four-month tenure. The minister insists the fee will directly benefit visitors through insurance coverage and improved travel infrastructure. Speaking yesterday, October 3, Atthakorn urged all relevant agencies to “clearly communicate the benefits” of the policy to international…
-
Phuket pub stabbing suspect turns himself in to police
A southern politician’s grandson surrendered to Phuket police after allegedly stabbing a young man during a late-night confrontation at a local pub. The grandson of Phatthalung Town Mayor Kraiwat Thammapetch, surrendered to police yesterday, October 3, after being accused of stabbing a 25 year old man at a local pub on Wednesday, October 1. Thirayut Thammapetch, accompanied by his lawyer,…
-
Midnight river shootout leaves 2 teens injured in Bangkok
Two young men were injured when a group of teenagers opened fire by the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, prompting a police investigation into the attack. The pair, both around 20 years old, were shot while sitting by the Chao Phraya River in what appears to be an unprovoked attack. Police Lieutenant Colonel Arunrerk Kumwattana of Phra Ratchawang Police Station…
-
Celebrity cop hire lands Thai House speaker in hot water
House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha is facing an ethics complaint after allegedly pulling strings to appoint a high-profile officer to a key role in the parliamentary office. Former Democrat MP Wachara Phetthong has filed an ethics complaint against House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, accusing him of bypassing parliamentary procedures to bring a high-profile police officer into the Secretariat…
-
Pattaya street fight breaks out at noisy concert venue
A fight broke out during a lively concert in Pattaya, leaving one man injured and raising questions over safety, noise, and event management in the area. The incident unfolded on Soi Khao Talo yesterday, October 3, where a festive local morlam (Isaan music) event, known for its thumping music and energetic crowd, was taking place. Amid the pounding bass and…
-
New Phuket governor kicks off term with youth unity project
The newly appointed governor of Phuket headed to a neighbouring province to join a youth event promoting unity, culture, and leadership through shared experiences. Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra travelled to Phang Nga on Thursday, October 2, to join more than 100 youths from Thailand’s southern border provinces as part of the 45th San Jai Thai Su Jai Tai project. The…
-
Thailand dodges storm Matmo but rain lashes regions
A severe tropical storm is currently churning over the upper South China Sea and expected to intensify before making landfall in upper Vietnam between October 5 and 6. Tropical storm Matmo, classified as severe, is currently swirling over the upper South China Sea. The storm is expected to intensify further as it moves past Hainan, China, before making landfall over…
-
2 thieves steal 10 million baht safe from Trang industrial leader’s home
Two thieves stole a safe containing assets worth over 10 million baht from the home of the President of the Federation of Southern Industries in Trang province, stopping to drink wine before fleeing. One suspect was arrested, while a 100,000 baht reward is offered for information leading to the capture of the second. Officers from Sikao Police Station inspected an…
-
Thai hitman jailed for life over Cambodian MP’s murder
A Thai court sentenced a former marine to life in prison for murdering a Cambodian ex-MP in Bangkok, following his arrest shortly after the killing. The suspect, 41 year old Ekkalak Paenoi, was convicted of premeditated murder for the cold-blooded shooting of 74 year old Lim Kimya, a dual Cambodian-French citizen and former member of the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue…
-
Taiwan metro brawl granny busted over old theft case (video)
A woman involved in a viral metro brawl in Taiwan was later arrested by police on an outstanding theft warrant, drawing renewed public and media attention. The elderly woman, 73 year old Tseng, was filmed on Monday, September 29, swinging her bag at a young man after he refused to give up his seat on a Red Line train in…
-
Thai minister threatens suits over scammer link claims
Thailand’s deputy prime minister announced plans to file lawsuits against those linking him to a fugitive scammer at the centre of a major fraud case. A fiery war of words erupted in Thai politics after Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister Captain Thammanat Prompao launched a blistering legal counteroffensive against allegations tying him to a fugitive scam ringleader. Thammanat declared…
-
Thai woman gropes 74 year old taxi rider before stealing 17,000 baht
A Thai woman allegedly groped a 74 year old motorcycle taxi rider during a journey in the central province of Ang Thong before stealing 17,000 baht in cash from him. The motorcycle taxi rider, Chiab, lodged a complaint at Mueang Ang Thong Police Station yesterday, October 2, after discovering the theft. He explained that the stolen money included 5,000 baht…
-
Gun and drugs found in pickup during Bangkok air check
A man was arrested in Bangkok during a routine pollution checkpoint after police discovered a loaded firearm and drugs hidden inside his pickup truck. The standard air pollution checkpoint in Khan Na Yao district unexpectedly led to the arrest of a 41 year old man caught with drugs and an unregistered firearm. The incident occurred yesterday, October 2, during a…
Don't forget to check out some other things to do in Thailand - get help starting a business or finding a job in Thailand, buy Thailand property, rent a yacht or book a medical procedure worldwide.