Bangkok News
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Thai ex-manager confesses to hacking Nonthaburi mall system in revenge
A former network manager of a shopping mall in Nonthaburi confessed to hacking his former employer’s computer system after being dismissed, saying he acted out of anger but did not expect the attack to cause more than 10 million baht in damage. A representative of the shopping mall filed a complaint with Cyber Police in January, reporting that the company’s…
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2 Chinese sex creators arrested in Bangkok with drugs, sex toys, and pornography
Two Chinese sex creators were arrested at a condominium in Bangkok today, April 10, after residents filed complaints about public disturbances. Police seized drugs, pornography and sex toys during the operation. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau raided a unit in Thung Maha Mek subdistrict, Sathon district, following multiple complaints from residents at the property. Residents reported that two Chinese…
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2 foreign men intervene alleged harassment on Bangkok footpath
Two foreign men were praised by Thai social media users after stepping in to help a woman from harassment on a footpath in Sathorn, Bangkok, yesterday, April 7. The Facebook page, พระราม 3 ต้องรอด, or Rama III Must Survive, shared footage of the incident with a warning to people in the area. In the caption, the page said… “A man who…
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Woman’s screams from Red Line train cab alarm passengers
A Red Line train driver has been suspended pending an investigation after passengers reported hearing a woman screaming from the cab of a train travelling between Rangsit and Don Mueang yesterday, April 7. The incident came to light after posts and videos circulated on TikTok at about 9pm. According to the report, the train left Rangsit station at 2.30pm bound…
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Mahidol University praised for 30-day paid leave for terminal family care
Mahidol University wins praise for granting 30 days paid leave for terminal family care Mahidol University issued a 2026 notification regarding employee leave criteria and procedures. The public widely praised Section 9 of this document. This specific section outlines the rules for taking time off to care for family members in their final stages of life. The new regulation allows…
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Thai kindergartners as young as 5 are buying toy-like vapes from classmates
An academic warns that students are selling fruit-flavored e-cigarettes to peers. Educational campaigns and a new safety curriculum aim to teach refusal skills nationwide. Dr. Anyamanee Boonsue revealed alarming data on Monday regarding e-cigarette use among young students. The independent academic and former Chulalongkorn University lecturer told the Ejan news outlet that kindergarteners as young as five years old are…
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Burmese mother allegedly kills 7 year old daughter in Bangkok house
A Burmese mother allegedly killed her daughter, aged 7, at a house in Bangkok before fleeing the scene on Tuesday, March 31. The girl’s 50 year old grandmother, Nan, took the body of her granddaughter, Su, to Synphaet Seriruk Hospital on Tuesday and told medical staff she did not know what caused the death. A doctor examined Su and reported…
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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…
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10 Thailand’s traffic offences that could cost you fines or jail
Traffic police are launching a strict legal enforcement campaign starting April 1, 2026, targeting 10 primary traffic violations identified as the leading causes of road accidents in Thailand. The initiative aims to improve road safety by ensuring motorists adhere strictly to the law. Authorities have warned that officers will be monitoring roads closely, with fines and potential jail time for…
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“I’m Not Sorry” Arrogant stalker mocks police after bullying 1-armed teen into dropping out of college.
A heartwarming story of a father and his disabled daughter sharing fitness inspiration has turned into a harrowing tale of cyber harassment. Pana Suttineum is a well-known Thai bodybuilder with hundreds of thousands of Facebook followers. He has publicly declared he will take full legal action against a man who relentlessly bullied his daughter, “Nong Tubtim,” for nearly two years.…
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Bangkok hits a ‘Dangerous’ heat index: BMA issues urgent health alert
Bangkok hits a dangerous heat index. Stay safe as extreme heat and storms are forecast across Thailand. Learn how to protect your health and crops this week. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) issued a formal alert on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, stating that the heat index (a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in with the…
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