Hot News
-
Six Cambodians held in Trat crab meat smuggling case
A joint maritime operation in Trat intercepted a Cambodian boat allegedly involved in crab meat smuggling yesterday, April 2, seizing multiple crates of picked crab meat and detaining six Cambodian crew members. Reporters said the special investigation task force of the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 1 worked with related agencies to launch the operation in waters off Khlong…
-
French-born rapper cites ChatGPT in credit dispute with Thai director
A French-born rapper based in South Korea and Thai film director disputed over the credit of a music video after the artist listed herself as the director, citing ChatGPT conversations as part of her explanation. The disagreement surfaced after K-hip hop artist Mouna Loriane De Gallois Kone Kaga, known professionally as Moon, released the music video for her song “Fresh Girls…
-
Suphan Buri hospital admits baby injection error
Dan Chang Hospital in Suphan Buri said today, April 2, that an injection error occurred after a one month old baby was given an allergy injection intended for a nine month old child. Officials are investigating the facts of the case. The incident drew wider attention after the baby’s father posted on Facebook, saying a doctor told the family their child…
-
Students expose teacher for upskirt filming and lewd behaviour
Students in Phetchabun accused their school of attempting to cover up allegations that a male teacher secretly filmed under the skirts of schoolgirls and a female teacher. Victims shared their accounts with the Facebook page, ข่าวท้องถิ่นเพชรบูรณ์, saying they no longer wanted the alleged behaviour kept quiet and feared the teacher would not be held accountable. According to the students, the…
-
Wanted Chinese fraud suspect found hiding in Phuket
Immigration police in Phuket detained a Chinese fraud suspect yesterday, April 1, after the Chinese Embassy in Thailand asked Thai police to help locate, arrest and deport a man wanted in China who was believed to be hiding in the province. Police said the suspect, identified as 32 year old Wang, was believed to have fled to Phuket. Investigators later…
-
The Vivo X300 Ultra is built to beat Samsung and here’s how
Vivo has officially launched the X300 Ultra in China, and for the first time in the brand’s history, an Ultra-series device is confirmed for international markets. That’s a big deal. Previous Ultra models never left China, so this marks a genuine shift in vivo’s global ambitions. The X300 Ultra is positioned squarely against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and vivo’s…
-
Toll fee waived on key expressways and motorways for Songkran
The Transport Ministry will waive toll and expressway fees on several key routes during Songkran as part of a 10-day travel safety plan running from April 10 to 19. It aims to cut crashes, deaths and injuries on the ministry’s road network by at least 5%. The campaign is being run under the slogan “No matter what time you leave,…
-
Fuel smuggling probe launched after Cambodian TikTok video
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is investigating an alleged fuel smuggling case after a Cambodian social media user posted a video appearing to show fuel being purchased from a Thai-flagged oil tanker. A Cambodian TikTok user shared the footage on Tuesday, March 31, showing him and colleagues working aboard an oil tanker while monitoring what appeared to be the transfer…
-
PM Anutin personal data allegedly leaked and used on SSO site
Personal data of the Prime Minister (PM) Anutin Charnvirakul was allegedly leaked and then used to register for Thailand’s Social Security Office (SSO), with claims that weak security on the SSO website also allowed members of the public to access his data. Software and blockchain technology specialist and the CEO of DomeCloud, Thanarat Kuawattanaphan, raised the issue on his Facebook account…
-
Koh Pha Ngan to revoke visas of American-Israeli tourists
Officials on Koh Pha Ngan agreed on March 31 to revoke the tourist visas of three Israeli visitors, including one described as an American national of Israeli ethnicity, after a review found their behaviour could affect public order and security. The district-level committee met at 3pm at the Koh Pha Ngan District Office in Surat Thani. It was set up…
-
Bangkok rescuer confesses to sexually assaulting actress
A rescuer confessed to sexually assaulting and filming Thai actress Christine Gulasatree Michalsky while she was unwell at a condominium in Khlong Tan, Wattana, Bangkok on Tuesday, March 31. Christine went to Khlong Tan Police Station yesterday, April 1, to give her statement. She spent more than four hours being questioned before speaking to reporters. The actress said she has been…
-
Thai rescuer denies sexually assaulting Thai actress
A rescuer, accused of sexually assaulting Thai actress, denied the allegation, saying he was attempting to provide first aid and performed CPR, not sexual contact as claimed. The 30 year old actress, Christine Gulasatree Michalsky, shared her account on social media yesterday, March 31, saying she needed urgent medical assistance and asked a friend to call a rescue team to…
-
Thai spa say some foreign tourists’ hygiene is so poor, the smell won’t wash out
The online world has collectively exposed the unsanitary practices of many Westerners who refuse to wipe themselves after defecating. This has severely impacted roommates, gym-goers, and employees in the service industry. On TikTok, some individuals shared stories of bizarre behavior by certain men who refuse to cleanse their anus due to the absurd belief that touching their anus undermines their…
-
8 Pathum Thani police removed over extortion allegations
Eight police officers were removed amid an allegation that officers extorted a gold necklace worth nearly 150,000 baht from a Thai couple who run a snooker club in Pathum Thani. The 29 year old woman, Yuwadee, sought assistance by sharing her account with the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive. She said the incident happened at her home in Thanyaburi district, Pathum…
-
Two killed after attackers open fire on pickup in Narathiwat
Two people, including a district official, were shot dead early this morning, April 1, after attackers opened fire on their pickup in Dusongyo subdistrict, Chanae district, Narathiwat province. Police were alerted at about 1am to an ambush shooting involving a pickup truck. Officers coordinated with relevant units before going to the scene. Upon arrival, police found a black, four-door Toyota…
-
Thai man kills girlfriend and relative during blessing ritual in Kalasin
A Thai man stabbed and killed his girlfriend and a neighbour during a blessing ritual in Kalasin on Monday night, March 30, despite no prior conflict. No signs of mental illness or intoxicants were found in his system. Channel 7 reported the incident happened at night in the Ban Non Thiang community during a blessing ceremony held for the suspect,…
-
Post Malone announces a special limited run in Asia following the record-breaking India show
Today, 9x diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone will return to Asia this September and October with Post Malone’s BIG ASS World Tour, a run of headline shows across the region with special guest Don Toliver. Promoted by Live Nation, the Asia leg kicks off on September 16 at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, followed by a run of stadium…
-
Thai actress sexually assaulted by rescuer while ill
A male rescuer sexually assaulted a Thai actress and model, Christine Gulasatree Michalsky, at her condominium while she was ill and unable to protect herself, according to her account of the story. The 30 year old celebrity shared the details on Instagram, @gulasatree, yesterday, March 31, before speaking to KhaoSod. In her post, she wrote… “Today, I had an urgent…
-
Thai AirAsia X faces backlash over cancellations of Shanghai flights
Thai AirAsia X cancels Shanghai flights this April, sparking outcry over refunds. Find out how passengers are affected and what the airline says about the situation. Earlier this week, a controversy arose on Thai social media as passengers shared screenshots of cancellation notices for both outbound and inbound AirAsia flights to Shanghai, China. One passenger reported that while the airline…
-
Justice Ministry names 10 inmates for release including ex-PM Thaksin
The Ministry of Justice confirmed that former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is among 10 prisoners set to be released on parole, with the release schedule expected to be finalised within the next two months. Thaksin was sentenced to eight years in prison for several legal offences linked to his time in office. His prison term was later reduced to…
-
Narathiwat bomb attack hits police vehicle, two officers injured
A Narathiwat bomb attack hit a police vehicle in Rangae district today, March 31, seriously injuring two officers as they returned from investigating a theft case, police said. The explosion targeted an investigation team from Rangae Police Station near Mo Ku We Bridge on the Dusongyo–Bongo road in Bongor subdistrict, Rangae district, Narathiwat province. The attackers were not identified. Police…
-
Thailand Ice Hockey Association accused of budget fraud
Athletes and the owner of the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena (TIIHA) in Bangkok are calling for an investigation into alleged budget fraud involving the Ice Hockey Association of Thailand (IHAT). TIIHA owner Jumphol Darusakdapong filed a complaint with the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), alleging IHAT sought a 700,000 baht budget from the Sports Authority of Thailand…
-
Everything you need to know about eSIMs in Thailand
Travellers exploring Thailand enjoy having reliable mobile service that supports navigation, communication, and essential planning throughout their trip. Many visitors look for simple ways to stay connected without relying on traditional roaming features. eSIM technology helps simplify mobile access, especially for modern phones that support fast activation. This guide explains how eSIMs work, what benefits they offer, and which factors…
-
In-flight credit card theft hits 80 cases as losses pass 8 million baht
Immigration police have warned travellers about in-flight credit card theft after reporting a significant rise in cases on short international flights, with more than 80 incidents and losses exceeding 8 million baht. Yesterday, March 30, Pol Col Phongthorn Phongrattanant, deputy commander and spokesperson of Immigration Division 2, said the Immigration Bureau issued the alert after detecting a notable increase in…
-
Kodaline will play in Bangkok one last time on the Farewell Tour this August
One of the biggest Irish bands of the modern era, Kodaline, has announced global dates for their Farewell Tour in 2026. Alongside the tour announcement, the band plans to release a fifth and final studio album later this year. Kodaline will return to Bangkok one final time as part of their highly anticipated Farewell Tour, set to take place on…
-
11 South Korean call centre scammers arrested in Bangkok
Police arrested 11 South Korean nationals after they operated a call centre scam in Bangkok luxury houses, targeting victims in South Korea. The arrests were made yesterday, March 30, during raids carried out by officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) with cooperation from the South Korean Embassy in Bangkok. Police said the investigation and information-sharing into South Korean…
-
Muay Thai gym reports suspected poisoning after fighter hospitalised
A Muay Thai gym alleged its boxer was drugged before a bout at Siam Om Noi Boxing Stadium in Samut Sakhon province on March 28, after the fighter fell ill and later sought medical treatment. The official Facebook page of Avatar PK Saenchai gym, posted a photo of its kickboxer Suppachai Sakunwong, also known as Pharuehatnoi S. Sommai, lying in…
-
Phetchaburi woman left unconscious after loan shark chair attack
Police are investigating a loan shark assault after a woman was struck by a chair and left unconscious at her som tam shop in Mueang Phetchaburi district, Phetchaburi, yesterday, March 30. Rescue workers from Bangkok Hospital Phetchaburi and volunteers from Sawang Sanphetch Thammasathan Foundation provided first aid before taking the woman to Phra Chom Klao Hospital in Phetchaburi for treatment.…
-
Search finds no trace of missing Thai crew after Mayuree Naree attack
Three Thai crew members from the Mayuree Naree cargo ship remain missing after the ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, with the vessel’s operator saying an extensive search found no trace of them. The Mayuree Naree was attacked by the Iranian military while departing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and travelling to India. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary…
-
Thai stepfather allegedly abuses 3 year old boy to death in Chon Buri
A Thai stepfather allegedly abused a three year old boy to death at an accommodation in Chon Buri on March 26, and remains at large. The Pavena Foundation for Children and Women accompanied two grandmothers, aged 50 and 43, to file a complaint at Nong Kham Police Station yesterday, March 28, against the stepfather of their three year old grandson,…
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.