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Former officer shoots motorcycle taxi driver dead
A former municipal officer fatally shot a motorcycle taxi driver at a taxi stand in Ratchada Soi 10, Huai Khwang district, Bangkok, on the morning of 26 January 2026. Police from Huai Khwang Police Station received a report at 9.00am on 26 January 2026 of a shooting resulting in a death at the entrance of Soi Prachasanti 11-2, within Ratchadaphisek…
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Delivery riders gather outside in mob police station after assault case
Nearly 100 delivery riders gathered outside Pathumwan Police Station on the evening of 25 January 2026, following an assault involving two private security guards and a female delivery rider in central Bangkok. The incident occurred at about 3.00pm on 24 January inside the Royal Bangkok Sports Club on Henri Dunant Street, Pathumwan district. According to police, the injured rider, Ms.…
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Content creator criticised for staged phone theft video on BTS
A staged video showing a mock phone theft on a BTS Skytrain has drawn criticism online after a Thai content creator posted the clip to social media. Online response centred on how such content might affect public perception of safety in Thailand. The video, originally shared on TikTok, shows the creator pretending to be distracted on his phone before another…
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Thailand News | Rail services restart in Northeastern Thailand after deadly crane collapse, FIFA World Cup Trophy visits Bangkok, drawing football fans to ICONSIAM
Today we’ll be talking about rail services resuming following the deadly train collapse from a couple of weeks ago, a harrowing tale of a Finnish child being rescued from torment in Sa Kaeo, and a little later the World Cup has made it’s way to Thailand for an event at Icon Siam. Rail Services Restart in Northeastern Thailand After Deadly…
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Large methamphetamine cache found at roadside electric pole
Police in Chachoengsao province are investigating the discovery of a large quantity of methamphetamine pills found abandoned in a residential community. The drugs were discovered on 25 January 2026, at approximately 11.00am, after villagers in Moo 8, Ban Song subdistrict, Phanom Sarakham district, reported a suspicious sack placed at the base of an electric pole along a roadside alley. According…
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More Thai airports tighten Nipah virus screening
Phuket International Airport has stepped up health screening for passengers arriving from India, following a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, now under active surveillance by Thai health authorities. Although Thailand has not reported any Nipah cases, the Department of Disease Control is enforcing strict surveillance at international airports. Passengers arriving from affected areas are being screened to prevent potential…
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January 26 weather: Cool mornings, patchy fog, high-pressure system weakens
Thailand is waking up to cooler mornings and patchy fog today, January 26, as a strong high-pressure system hovering over upper Thailand and the upper South begins to weaken, following a forecast from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). Temperatures are expected to dip by 1 to 2 degrees Celcius (°C) in several regions, with chilly to cold conditions reported in…
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Thailand airports tighten virus checks for West Bengal travellers
Enhanced disease control measures are now in place at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and Phuket airports, targeting travellers from West Bengal, India, following a confirmed outbreak of the potentially deadly Nipah virus. A travel advisory urges Thai citizens visiting India to exercise caution. International communicable disease officers at these airports have commenced intensified screening of inbound passengers, particularly those from West…
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Annual Wat Phra That Phanom festival unites Thai and Lao devotees
Excitement surrounds the upcoming festival at Wat Phra That Phanom in Nakhon Phanom province, as the sacred site prepares for the annual ceremony set to commence tomorrow, on January 26. The event, which will run until February 3, unites devotees from Thailand and Laos in a nine-day and nine-night tribute. At the heart of the preparations, Police Colonel Doctor Manus…
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Train services resume after fatal crane collapse in Thailand
Train services on the northeastern line in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Sikhiu district have resumed, following thorough safety inspections and approval by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) after a fatal crane collapse. The accident on January 14 resulted in 30 fatalities, prompting an ongoing investigation to determine causes and accountability. While the resumption aims to restore transport links and public confidence,…
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Teenagers confess to fatal shooting of boy in Bangkok misunderstanding
Thirteen individuals have confessed to fatally shooting a 13 year old boy after a social media provocation led to a misunderstanding. The incident, involving illegal firearms, occurred on Friday, January 23. Authorities are now seeking court approval to seize the vehicles used in the crime. The incident took place late at night, near a bridge in the Ratchayothin area of…
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Police and military seize 4.7 million meth pills in Thailand
Police Major General Siam Boonsom, along with senior police officials and the military intelligence unit, announced the successful apprehension of a major drug trafficking network. The operation resulted in the seizure of 4.7 million methamphetamine pills on Friday, January 24 at 3.30pm. The police received a tip-off that the suspect would be driving a ten-wheeler truck to collect drugs in…
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Thai woman claims healing powers with quantum psychic energy
A complaint has been raised concerning an individual claiming to be the wife of a deputy governor in the upper northeastern province of Thailand. This person is reportedly offering medical treatment using so-called quantum psychic energy. Reports indicate that numerous residents from multiple provinces, including Udon Thani and Nong Khai, have sought her services. The woman had previously attempted to…
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Two young men drown after being swept out to sea at Laem Pho Beach
Two young men died after being swept out to sea whilst swimming with friends at Laem Pho Beach in Pattani province, authorities said. The incident occurred on 24 January 2026, when a group of five teenagers entered the sea amid strong wave conditions along the coastline of Laem Pho subdistrict, in Yaharing district. At 9.44am, emergency services received a report…
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Man arrested after fatal stabbing of his 89-year-old grandmother
Police arrested a 44-year-old man after the fatal stabbing of his 89-year-old grandmother at a family home in Udon Thani province, north-eastern Thailand. The suspect told investigators he believed he was possessed by two spirits at the time of the incident. The killing occurred at a residence in Nong Hai subdistrict, Mueang district. Officers from Huai Luang Police Station responded…
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Loan shark gang member arrested in Kanchanaburi after years on the run
A former member of a loan shark gang has been arrested in Kanchanaburi after fleeing authorities for more than two years, police said on 24 January 2026. The suspect, identified by police as Mr Kittisak, aged 37, was detained at a residence in Moo 2, Tha Makham subdistrict, Mueang Kanchanaburi district. The arrest followed an outstanding warrant issued by Chiang…
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Officials destroy opium plantation in raid
Officials from multiple Thai government agencies carried out a coordinated operation to destroy an opium plantation and seize illegal weapons in Wiang Sa district, Nan province, on 24 January 2026. The operation took place in Ban Phu Fah Mai, Village No. 8, Yab Hua Na subdistrict, where officers identified and destroyed one plot of opium classified as a Category 5…
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Cocaine trafficking ring dismantled by Bangkok police
Thai police arrested four suspects in connection with a cocaine distribution network operating in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, following a three-month investigation led by the Royal Thai Police and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau. The arrests were announced on 24 January 2026, after officers concluded a coordinated operation involving the Metropolitan Police Bureau, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, and…
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Father denies receiving money over daughter’s sexual assault allegation
The father of an 18-year-old woman involved in a misconduct case has publicly denied receiving any money from lawyer Kaew, following claims that he demanded financial compensation. On 24 January 2026, at approximately 11.53am, the father, who owns a tailor shop, released a public statement addressing claims that he accepted money from the accused lawyer. He stated that neither he…
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Attempted murder suspect arrested after armed attack
Police arrested a 35-year-old man on 24 January 2026 in connection with an armed attack on a family home in Roi Et province. The arrest took place at around 10.24am after officers from the Crime Suppression Division located the suspect in Samut Sakhon province. The operation was carried out under the direction of senior division commanders following the issuance of…
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Twelve arrested over fatal shooting of juvenile in Bangkok
Police arrested twelve people on 23 January 2026 in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Bang Khen district, Bangkok. One suspect remains at large, along with two firearms believed to have been used in the attack. The shooting occurred late on 22 January 2026 near a canal bridge in Soi Phahonyothin 57, Anusawari subdistrict. The victim…
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Lopburi man severely burned after two-hour disappearance
A man in Lopburi province was rushed to the hospital with serious burn injuries today, January 23, after returning home in a critical condition, covered in burns and smelling of petrol. Police from Tha Hin Police Station were alerted around 12.45pm to a house in Moo 2, Pho Kao Ton subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi district, where rescue personnel and hospital staff…
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Thailand to redefine normal sweetness in drinks as 50% sugar
Thailand’s Department of Health (DoH) is preparing to roll out a new national standard for sugar levels in made-to-order beverages, with the normal level of sweetness soon to be equivalent to 50% sugar, a move aimed at reducing excessive sugar consumption. The announcement came today, January 23, following a strategic meeting held on January 15 to define policy direction and…
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Thailand monitors Nipah virus threat following Indian outbreak
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a public alert today, January 23, over the Nipah virus following an outbreak in India, urging coordination with the One Health network to prevent potential spread into the country. The DDC confirms on its Facebook page that it is closely monitoring the situation and is fast-tracking coordination with the One Health network.…
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Scam suspects on holiday caught by AI-powered cameras in Pattaya
Four individuals wanted for their alleged roles in online scam operations were arrested yesterday, January 23, in Pattaya, after AI-powered surveillance cameras alerted tourist police to their presence at a busy pier. The arrests occurred at Laem Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya, where facial recognition flagged each suspect. All had outstanding warrants for cybercrime and fraud, and were handed over…
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Finnish tourist’s stolen AirPods lead to drug bust on Koh Pha Ngan
A stolen pair of wireless earphones, Apple AirPods, helped police on Koh Pha Ngan uncover a large cache of illegal drugs yesterday, January 22, after a Finnish tourist reported a theft at her accommodation. The case began at around 10.15am when a 29 year old Finnish woman sought help from Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police after discovering her belongings had…
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Thailand Video News | Tourists clash at Chiang Rai’s white temple over photo rules, Naked Norwegian tourist causes stir on Pattaya beach
Today we’ll be talking about a violent clash between Thai’s and Taiwanese at a Chiang Rai landmark, serious allegations against a police officer involving a minor, and a shocking attack on a homeless man, but don’t worry, feel good news is on the way at the end to send you off into your weekend. Tourists Clash at Chiang Rai’s White…
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Thai travellers targeted in rising visa scam wave, VFS warns
As outbound travel from Thailand continues to climb, travellers are constantly reminded to watch out for visa-related scams, with increasing reports of fraudulent appointment letters and illegal charges for priority processing. VFS Global, the official visa outsourcing partner for 26 governments in Thailand, issued the warning this week as more Thai travellers prepare for their travels abroad. According to Simon…
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Drunken Brit and Thai woman caught in steamy act on Pattaya Beach
A British man and a Thai woman were caught allegedly engaging in a lewd act on Pattaya Beach early this morning, January 23, prompting police intervention. But what followed raised even more eyebrows. At around 4.19am, police officers from Pattaya City Police Station were alerted by a passerby who claimed to have witnessed inappropriate behaviour between a man and a…
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Taiwanese and Thai tourists brawl at Chiang Rai’s White Temple
Taiwanese and Thai tourists were involved in a physical altercation at Wat Rong Khun, commonly known as the White Temple, in Chiang Rai province last week following a dispute over photography regulations at the site. A video showing four tourists fighting on the temple’s well-known “Bridge of Rebirth” quickly went viral on Thai social media. The footage showed two couples…
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