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Thailand News
Signal interference disrupts remote-key motorcycles in Bangkok
A suspected signal interference issue has been reported in the Town in Town area of Bangkok, where locals say remote-key motorcycles have repeatedly failed to start. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has now issued a preliminary finding after inspecting the area. The issue gained attention after TikTok user @iggunji posted a clip with the captioned headline stating that…
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Thailand News
Thai man accused of killing girlfriend, presents her death as suicide
A Thai man in Suphan Buri province denied an accusation of killing his girlfriend and presenting the death as a suicide. CCTV footage from their accommodation reportedly exposed his criminal act. The case drew public attention after the woman’s relatives approached several news outlets and appeared on Channel 3’s Hone Krasae programme yesterday, March 4, to share details they said…
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Thailand News
Man arrested over public masturbation near Udon Thani museum
Police in Udon Thani responded yesterday, March 4, after reports that a man had allegedly exposed himself and masturbated in public on Pho Si Road outside the Udon Thani City Museum. After receiving the report, officers from Mueang Udon Thani Police Station went to the scene to inspect the complaint. Upon arrival, they found a man exposing himself and publicly…
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Thailand News
Thai man attacks mechanic with samurai sword over motorcycle repair dispute
Police in Chon Buri arrested a Thai man for attacking a motorcycle repairman with a samurai sword, leaving the victim needing 27 stitches and suffering an ear injury that was nearly severed. Officers from Bang Lamung Police Station arrested the suspect, 53 year old Anucha Boonthawon, yesterday, March 4, and seized a one-metre samurai sword. Police said the attack took…
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Events
Siam Yacht Club presents ‘Yacht Club Fusion: The Fifth Sense’
Siam Yacht Club at Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok invites guests to experience an immersive evening of cuisine, cocktails, and sensory storytelling with Yacht Club Fusion: The Fifth Sense, a one-night-only four-hands collaboration taking place on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Set along the iconic Chao Phraya River, the evening brings together Siam Yacht Club’s culinary creativity and the artistry of…
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Thailand News
Woman surrenders after alleged murder of ex-boyfriend in Korat
A young woman surrendered to police late on March 1, after she allegedly stabbed her former boyfriend three times, leaving him dead on a dirt road in Khon Buri district, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat). At 10.30am on March 2, police in Khon Buri district took 18 year old suspect Chompoo, who had surrendered earlier that morning, to identify the location of…
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Guides
Should you buy Apple’s entry-level MacBook Neo? A look at the price and specs
Apple has unveiled the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop line positioned for students and first-time Mac users, during its recent product launch week. But is it worth the price? Let’s have a closer look at the specs. This new device is presented as Apple’s most affordable Mac laptop to date, with Thai pricing widely reported at 19,900 baht for…
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Thailand News
Chon Buri woman sits on road and throws shoes after argument with boyfriend
A Thai woman faced online criticism after she sat in the middle of a busy road in Chon Buri and threw her shoes following an argument with her boyfriend. A motorist who witnessed the incident at Khiri Intersection in Samet subdistrict, Chon Buri, recorded the scene and posted the clip on social media. The video was later reposted widely by…
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Thailand video news
Thailand News | Bangkok–London flights spike as Middle East disruptions squeeze seats, Chickenpox cluster triggers online classes at Thammasat Rangsit and a public-health probe
Today we’ll be talking about a spike in flights to and from Europe in the midst of the Middle Eastern conflict, petrol stations around Thailand seeing long queues as panic buying takes effect, and a little later GTA 6 drops early in Pattaya where a naked man has been linked to a speedboat theft attempt. Bangkok–London flights spike as Middle…
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Thailand News
94 Vietnamese arrested in Bangkok raid linked to gambling network
Police arrested 94 Vietnamese nationals during a raid on an office in a luxury condominium in Rama 9, Bangkok, yesterday, March 4, after suspicions that the site may have been linked to a call centre scam network. Officers from Makkasan Police Station, Immigration Police and the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau searched the office, located on the first floor of the…
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Thailand News
Ayutthaya police criticised for allegedly mistaking stroke symptoms for intoxication
The family of a Thai man who remains in critical condition is preparing legal action against police in Ayutthaya province, alleging officers mistook his stroke symptoms for intoxication and delayed treatment. A Thai woman approached the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive on March 5, asking for help to seek justice for her husband, 42 year old Teeramit. She said he has…
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Thailand News
Naked transgender women chase Indian tourist on Pattaya beach
Two naked transgender women were seen chasing an Indian tourist on Pattaya Beach Road earlier today, March 5, following a reported payment dispute, with local officials and bystanders stepping in to mediate the situation. The incident reportedly occurred at 5.06am, when the pair were seen chasing the tourist while shouting abuse and demanding payment for sex services, with one of…
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Road deaths
Australian motorcyclist dies after plunge into Loei roadside ravine
An Australian motorcyclist died after his motorcycle crashed into a roadside ravine in Loei province yesterday, March 4. The ravine was reported to be around 10 to 15 metres deep. Officers from Phu Rua Police Station were notified of the motorcycle crash at about 1.20pm. Due to difficult terrain, police requested support from the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Unit of…
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Thailand News
Thailand-Europe airfares surge after Middle East airspace closures
Thailand to Europe airfares have surged by up to 100% after Middle East airspace closures linked to the Israel-Iran conflict disrupted flights and reduced seat capacity on Europe routes. Thai Airways and other carriers are showing limited availability and sharply higher prices, according to Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT), Thai officials and airline website checks. CAAT said yesterday, March 4,…
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Thailand News
Russian tourist left severely injured after Patong hotel fall
Patong police were called at 6.05pm on March 4 after receiving a report that a Russian tourist had fallen from the fourth floor of a hotel in Kathu district, Phuket. The incident reportedly happened after the tourist had an argument with her husband. Police Lieutenant Colonel Chanan Memkchai, an investigation officer at Patong Police Station, received the report and travelled…
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Phuket News
Phuket van driver arrested after running over victim and fleeing
Police arrested a van driver who escaped after hitting and running over a man in Sakhu, Thalang district, Phuket, on Tuesday, March 3. CCTV footage of the Phuket hit-and-run circulated on Thai social media on the day of the incident. Several news agencies called on the driver to turn himself in and take responsibility for the injured Thai man, whose…
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Thailand News
Russian man detained after jump attempt at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi International Airport security staff intervened in time on March 1 after a Russian man attempted to jump from a height at the arrivals terminal, with police and rescue personnel helping to bring the situation under control. The Suvarnabhumi Airport Security Centre was alerted at 6.53pm on March 1 to a man attempting to jump from the arrivals terminal. He…
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Business News
Moneyline, spread, or total? Choose the market that matches how you watch sports
Most people do not get stuck because sports betting terms are too complicated. They get stuck because they are trying to use the wrong lens. Moneyline asks who wins. Spread asks whether the margin beats the number. Total asks what kind of game is about to unfold. That sounds simple, but it changes everything. Some viewers lock onto the winner…
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Thailand News
Thai dancer and girlfriend deceived into working for a call centre scam gang
A Thai male dancer and his girlfriend have been out of contact with their families since February 24, and were later found being deceived into working for a call centre scam gang in a neighbouring country. A complaint was filed after 65 year old Suthep Phueanpharam reported the disappearance of his nephew, 25 year old Pongsakorn “Aon” Phueanpharam, and Aon’s…
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Thailand News
Owner blames unsecured door as pit bull bites delivery driver
A parcel delivery rider is seeking compensation after a pit bull attack left her with an infected wound during a delivery at a home in Chon Buri province, an incident the owner linked to an unsecured door. The case dates back to February 23, when the rider, identified as 49 year old Saifon, was bitten on the upper part of…
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Phuket News
Foreigner filmed leaving Phuket steakhouse without paying
A Phuket dine and dash was reported after a foreign man left a steakhouse in Choeng Talay through a back door without paying yesterday, March 3. The Phuket Times Facebook page posted about the incident today, March 4, saying it happened at about 9pm last night at a steak restaurant in the Choeng Talay area. The page did not name…
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Crime News
Thai woman allegedly exposes breasts to 2 teenage boys
Thai parents urged a woman to apologise after she exposed her breasts to two 15 year old boys on a quiet road in Ban Khai district in Rayong on February 28. According to Channel 7, a Thai man helped the teenagers and took them home after the woman, believed to be about 40 years old, persuaded them to travel with…
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Economy News
Phuket drivers rush to fill tanks as fears of a fuel price rise spread
Phuket motorists rushed to refuel yesterday evening, March 3, with long queues forming at a Bangchak petrol station in Kathu as concerns grew that fuel costs could rise amid uncertainty in the Middle East. Vans and taxis running main routes such as Kathu to Patong were among those filling up, along with riders and other residents. The queue reportedly stretched beyond…
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Thailand News
Thai man claims accident after ramming pickup into ex-wife and 7 others
A Thai man claimed an accident caused him to drive a pickup truck into a group of eight people at a restaurant in Buriram on Monday, March 2, injuring seven, including his ex-wife. Victims were not convinced and suspected jealousy may have been a motive. Bang Kruad Police Station received a report about the crash at about 9pm on Monday.…
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Lifestyle
Play padel and unwind at the Sensei Padel Club in Patong, Phuket
Sensei Padel Club brings a piece of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports right to Patong, Phuket. The club, as the only padel venue operating in Patong, offers not just its courts, but also a wellness destination for those in the southern island province. Padel combines the best elements of tennis and squash into a fun, social, and easy-to-learn game…
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Thailand News
Thai dentist stunned by tooth protruding into patient’s nose
A patient’s concern about a white object inside their nose has become an unusual dental treatment, after a Thai dentist, “Dr Mos”, said in a TikTok post today, March 4, that he found a tooth protruding into the nasal cavity. Posting a video on the TikTok account @drmosodc, the dentist said the patient had noticed a white object inside the…
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Health
What is targeted therapy? Precision cancer treatment explained
Cancer treatment is continually evolving, moving toward more precise and less harmful methods. Among the most innovative advances is targeted therapy, a form of treatment that represents a major shift from the traditional broad-stroke approaches. It offers hope to patients by specifically attacking cancer cells while minimising damage to the surrounding healthy tissue. This precision-focused approach often leads to better…
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Pattaya News
Thai man sets himself on fire after repeated love rejection
Pattaya rescuers yesterday, March 3, saved a Thai man who set himself on fire outside a dormitory in Pattaya, following repeated rejection of his romantic advances. Rescue workers from the Sawang Borribun Dhammastan Foundation went to a one-storey dormitory and found the injured man, identified as 44 year old Boonlert, outside room four. DailyNews reported that Boonlert had burns covering…
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Thailand News
Thailand weighs Turkey transit, Egypt charter for Iran evacuation
Thailand is preparing to evacuate Thai nationals from Iran as fighting spreads across parts of the Middle East, with Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow outlining the government’s response yesterday, March 3. Thai embassies across the region are reportedly working with host governments to set up safe areas for Thai nationals as officials keep a close watch on the situation. Sihasak said…
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Thailand Hotels
A practical guide to hosting corporate meetings at Novotel Marina Sriracha
Sriracha sits in the centre of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, close to industrial estates, logistics hubs, and major ports. This makes it a natural meeting point for companies working across Chonburi and Rayong, as well as teams coming from Bangkok. Novotel Marina Sriracha is the best place for it, with meeting rooms, support staff, and facilities that make planning easier. Here’s…
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Pattaya News
Pattaya taxi rider leaves transwoman abandoned after sex and theft
A Thai transwoman accused a motorcycle taxi rider of coercing her into sexual activity before stealing her belongings and leaving her on a secluded road in Pattaya on Monday, March 2. The 34 year old transgender complainant, identified only as Mayu, filed a report at Mueang Pattaya Police Station at about 1.15am yesterday. She told police the incident happened at…
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Property
The definitive beachfront deal: The Panora Estuaria set to dominate Pattaya’s 2026 property market
The Pattaya property landscape has shifted. Gone are the days when investors only looked at the buzzing city centre. In 2026, the smart money has moved south. Among the skyline of new developments, The Panora Estuaria stands out not just as a residence, but as a Hidden Gem that redefines beachfront living in Na Jomtien. Why Na Jomtien (นาจอมเทียน) is…
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Thailand video news
Thailand News | Suvarnabhumi scrambles as Israel–Iran Tensions trigger 32 flight cancellations, Mongkolkit floats ‘Bangkok Can Fly’ Campaign, talking flying cars and “White-Skin” injections
Today we’ll be talking about how the conflict in Iran is affecting Thai nationals and visitors, in greater ASEAN news Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar is blaming zionists for a campaign to destabilize his administration, and a little later in more classic Thaiger fare, and influencer is seeking a full refund after a botched 400,000 baht nose job. Suvarnabhumi Scrambles as…
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Thailand News
Suspect says he stole British woman’s bag to support two wives
Bang Rak police yesterday, March 3, arrested a suspect in Bangkok in connection with the snatching of a British woman’s bag on Surawong Road late last year. The man later claimed he needed money to support two wives. The case relates to an incident at about 0.50am on December 13, 2025, when a 21 year old British woman was walking on…
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Thailand News
Thai man burned to death after abduction involved 9 suspects
Police identified nine suspects linked to the abduction and murder of a Thai man whose body was found at a house in Lop Buri province yesterday, February 3, after he was reported missing from Bangkok on February 18. The victim was identified as Rut “Top” Meneeprasert. His mother filed a missing person report at Sutthisan Police Station in Bangkok on…
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Thailand News
Irish man jailed for 218 months over forged passport offences
Hua Hin Provincial Court has sentenced a fugitive Irishman to 218 months in prison over forged passport offences, police said yesterday, March 3, after investigators linked him to a false identity used to travel in and out of Thailand. Immigration police in Surat Thani said the court sentenced Paul Noel Casey to 218 months in prison, about 18 years, for…
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Pattaya News
Pattaya Bolt driver caught on viral video kicking foreign man
A Pattaya Bolt driver kicked a foreign man on a road along Jomtien Beach. The incident was reported to happen about two weeks ago, but the cause of the dispute has not been confirmed. The clip was shared across several social media platforms, including TikTok. One user posted the video with the caption, “Bolt driver, that’s not a nice thing…
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