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Tourist Police reviews security at Suvarnabhumi ahead of summer holiday
Tourist Police have stepped up security at Suvarnabhumi Airport ahead of the international summer holiday season, increasing patrols and coordinating with airport agencies to strengthen safety measures for arriving visitors. The inspection took place at 1pm on July 17 as officers reviewed security operations and passenger assistance services at Thailand’s busiest airport. The move is intended to boost traveller confidence…
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Hong Kong arrests two arrivals from Bangkok over cannabis haul
Hong Kong customs arrested two inbound air passengers travelling from Thailand on July 16 after officers allegedly discovered about 21 kilogrammes of cannabis concealed in their checked baggage at Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong Customs said the first accused is a 50 year old Chinese man, while the second is a 19 year old Malaysian man. Both travelled from…
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Chinese ambassador pushes back on river pollution allegations
The Chinese ambassador to Thailand has strongly rejected claims linking China to pollution in the Kok and Mekong rivers, saying there is insufficient evidence to identify the source of the pollution. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jianwei said there are currently insufficient verified facts to establish the source of the pollutants or assign responsibility to any party. He described allegations that China…
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Angkor Wat bans Thai-influenced costumes under new rules
Cambodia’s APSARA National Authority has ordered costume rental operators at Angkor Wat to phase out Thai-influenced costumes and replace Thai-made materials with Khmer-made alternatives under new dress rules at the UNESCO World Heritage site. The order aims to ensure tourists wear historically accurate Khmer attire while supporting local artisans and preserving Cambodia’s cultural heritage, officials said. Chan Sophorn, a specialist in…
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Thailand warns nationals as Middle East conflict intensifies
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Thai nationals living in the Middle East and those planning to travel to the region to remain vigilant following renewed armed attacks across several areas. In a Facebook post yesterday, July 14, the Department of Consular Affairs said the conflict in the Middle East was continuing, with a new wave of armed attacks…
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Indian customs seize cannabis hidden on flight from Phuket
Indian customs officials seized about 1.5 kilogrammes of suspected hydroponic cannabis on July 12, hidden beneath a passenger seat on a flight from Phuket to New Delhi. The seizure took place at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) under an operation led by the airport’s Air Intelligence Unit (AIU). Officials said they used the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) profiling…
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Ryanair window blows off mid-flight over Greece
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to turn back yesterday, July 10, after a cabin window came loose mid-air, nearly pulling a passenger out of the aircraft. The Serbian man, believed to be around 60 years old, had his head and shoulders pulled towards the opening for several minutes before fellow passengers managed to haul…
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Cambodia repatriates 79 Thais after scammer crackdown
Cambodian officials repatriated 79 Thai nationals today, July 10, after arresting them in a crackdown on scammer networks and completing legal proceedings, with five initially found to have links to 20 criminal cases. The group was received at the Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge near the Ban Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province. The returnees comprised 45 men…
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Hong Kong arrests Japanese man carrying cannabis from Bangkok
A Japanese man has been charged after Hong Kong Customs allegedly found about 22 kilogrammes of cannabis flower in his luggage when he arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on a flight from Bangkok on July 3. Hong Kong Customs said officers inspected the 57 year old’s baggage after his arrival and discovered the suspected cannabis concealed inside a suitcase.…
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Thai airport security set to increase after flight attendant arrest in Australia
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport tightened its airport baggage screening procedures for both passengers and cabin crew following the Thai flight attendant’s arrest in Australia linked to an alleged drug smuggling case. Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat attended a meeting of the Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Committee and related agencies on Friday, July 3, on behalf of Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.…
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Thailand woos Middle East travellers with new Dubai flight
Thailand has launched a new direct flight route between Dubai and Bangkok with airline flydubai, as the government looks to draw more high-spending tourists from the Middle East. Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploythalay Laksamisaengchan said the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) partnered with flydubai, with the inaugural Dubai to Bangkok flight beginning service on July 1. TAT will follow up with…
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Udon Thani airport eyes Indochina aviation hub with new routes
The Transport Ministry said yesterday, June 2, that it is moving ahead with plans to develop Udon Thani airport into an aviation hub for the Indochina region by supporting new international routes and closer cooperation with Thai VietJet Air. Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit chaired a meeting with Department of Airports (DOA) officials and Thai VietJet Air executives to discuss…
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Ten Thai vessels safely depart Strait of Hormuz after coordinated efforts
Ten Thai-flagged vessels and ships chartered by Thai operators have safely departed the Strait of Hormuz following coordinated efforts by Thai authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced yesterday, June 30. The vessels had been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since its closure on February 28. The MFA said only one vessel, Hatthaya Naree, remains in the area…
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Eight Thai women arrested in Hong Kong prostitution crackdown
Hong Kong police arrested eight Thai women across two raids targeting alleged illegal prostitution activities in the Sham Shui Po district on June 28 and June 29, according to local media reports. Police from Sham Shui Po district launched an operation codenamed Ling Yi at about 4pm on June 29 after gathering intelligence through an investigation. Officers searched a building…
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Princess Sirivannavari showcases Thai dress at France State Dinner
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya wore a traditional Thai dress, the Chud Thai Dusit, made from naturally dyed indigo silk, while attending an official State Dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris yesterday, June 29. The images and details were shared today, June 30, on the official Facebook page HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya. The State Dinner was held at the…
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Belarus airline launches direct Minsk to Bangkok flights
Belavia, Belarus’ national carrier, will launch its first direct flights between Minsk and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport from October 25, 2026, providing a non-stop connection between Belarus and Thailand. The carrier announced the new Minsk to Bangkok service will operate every Sunday using an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft. The airline said the new route will eliminate the need for passengers to…
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Thai mother gets 7.5 years for forcing daughter into Japan sex work
A Thai mother is sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for a human trafficking case after forcing her 12 year old daughter into prostitution in Japan. The Criminal Court delivered the verdict yesterday, June 29, following an investigation into offences that took place in Tokyo last year. The case began in November when the child reported to…
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Cambodia lodges protest accusing Thailand of border encroachment
Cambodia lodged a formal protest against Thailand today, June 28, accusing Thai troops of encroaching on its territory by clearing forest and installing barbed wire in Oddar Meanchey province, claiming the activities violated bilateral border agreements. In a statement, Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the alleged encroachment took place in the Ampil community, Banteay Ampil district, between…
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Taiwanese man caught smuggling protected tortoises from Thailand
A Taiwanese man has been charged after customs officers at Kaohsiung International Airport in Taiwan caught him allegedly attempting to smuggle 70 Indian Star Tortoises from Thailand by taping the protected reptiles to his inner thighs. Radio Taiwan International (RTI) reported on June 26 that the 37 year old man, identified only as Chen, bought the tortoises in Thailand for…
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Rescue teams flood into earthquake-hit Venezuela
More than 1,400 people have died in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday, June 24, with international rescue teams continuing to arrive as search and recovery efforts enter their fourth day. The death toll was updated on June 27, while emergency teams kept up search operations along the hardest hit stretches of coastline. The government says…
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Small plane crashes into Beijing’s tallest tower
A small plane crashed into the CITIC Tower, Beijing’s tallest building, on Friday evening, June 26, according to two eyewitnesses who spoke to Reuters. Chinese police quickly cordoned off streets around the skyscraper and stopped people from filming the scene. The building, also known as China Zun, is a 108 storey skyscraper located in Beijing’s central business district. It serves…
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Chinese man caught after attempting to steal 400,000 baht from Thai man
A Thai businessman shared his experience of catching a Chinese thief on a flight to Hong Kong and retrieving stolen cash worth nearly 400,000 baht. Anuchart Rojpitipongsathon, owner of an auto parts business named SSC Autoparts, posted details of the incident on his business’s official Facebook page to warn travellers about theft during flights. According to Anuchart, the incident took place…
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Travellers urged to declare Thai herbal inhalers upon arrival
Travellers heading to Australia are required to declare Thai inhalers as some popular herbal inhalers may contain plant species of concern. Australian Biosecurity posted a warning on its official Facebook page on June 19, featuring a popular Thai herbal inhaler under the Hong Thai brand. In the post, officials wrote… “Herbal inhalers found at Cairns Airport contained six plant species…
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USA beat Australia 2-0 despite Pulisic injury blow
Co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup secured a 2-0 win over Australia in their second Group D match at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 19. Both teams had opened the tournament with victories. The Americans beat Paraguay 4-1, while Australia got past Turkey 2-0. The hosts controlled the match from start to finish, even without star forward Christian Pulisic,…
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ANA tightens personal item rules from July 1 as Japan airlines standardise cabin baggage
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will introduce a fixed size limit for personal items carried onto its flights from July 1, 2026, replacing a vague guideline that has been in place for years and catching out passengers who travel with large handbags, laptop cases or small backpacks. Personal items on ANA Group-operated flights must not exceed 40cm x 30cm x 20cm…
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Woman refused to smuggle goods from Thailand kidnapped, raped in UK
A London man who kidnapped, raped, and tortured a woman as she returned from Thailand has been sentenced to 28 years in prison, plus a six-year extended licence period, at Isleworth Crown Court. Residing in Wandsworth, south London, 34 year old Gagandeep Singh will not be eligible for parole until he has served at least 18 years and will be…
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Australian sprinter dies during family holiday on Koh Samui
Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton has died while on holiday with her family on Koh Samui, Thailand, two weeks after celebrating her 25th birthday. Jemma Stapleton, from Melbourne, was a finalist in the Stawell Gift and placed third in the 2025 edition of the race. She also made the final again this year. Her birthday was on June 1. The cause…
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Thailand could gain 11 new international routes after airline talks
Thailand could see more international flight options after 87 airlines held talks on Thailand flight slots during an International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference in Bangkok, held from June 9 to 11. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said the talks took place during the 158th IATA Slot Conference. A total of 87 airlines out of 146 participating carriers…
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Thai girl rescued from forced prostitution in Nigeria
A 17 year old Thai girl has returned to Thailand after allegedly being forced by her own family to travel to Nigeria for prostitution for more than two months. The victim arrived back in Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport after receiving assistance from the Royal Thai Embassy in Nigeria. She was later taken to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on June…
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Princess Anne to make first Thailand visit since 1987
The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, and her husband Sir Tim Laurence, are scheduled to make an official visit to Thailand on July 16 and 17, 2026, the British Embassy in Bangkok has confirmed. It will be her fourth visit to the country, and the first in nearly four decades. During the two-day programme, the Princess Royal will attend an audience…
