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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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Thailand News
Long queues at Suvarnabhumi linked to check-in malfunction
A clarification was issued yesterday, March 3, after images of long Suvarnabhumi Airport queues circulated online following reports of a Thai Airways check-in problem a day earlier, March 2. The airport explained that the congestion occurred because March 2 was the first day Thai Airways switched its baggage rules to the “Piece Concept”, introducing a baggage limit based on the number…
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Pattaya News
Indian jet ski rider hits Russian woman in swimming zone off Pattaya beach
An Indian man rode a jet ski into a marked swimming zone at Jomtien Beach in Pattaya and hit a Russian woman on Monday, March 2, leaving the victim with head injury. Thai lifeguards brought the injured woman, 65 year old Erina, out of the sea and provided first aid on the sand at Jomtien Beach in Nong Prue, Bang…
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Thailand News
Anutin announces 15-day cap on diesel price at 29.94 baht per litre
Thailand’s government ordered a diesel price freeze yesterday, March 3, after concerns over an escalating overseas conflict prompted some motorists to rush to fill up and stockpile fuel, amid fears prices could rise. The move follows reports that fighting involving the United States and Israel against Iran has affected oil exports and is expected to last for around four weeks.…
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Thailand News
Many Thai workers in Middle East choose to stay on despite escalating conflict
Many Thai workers in the Middle East said they do not want to return to Thailand despite the escalating conflict involving Iran and a US-Israel military coalition, with Thai residents posting updates on social media. Thai people living and working in the region, particularly in Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), shared photos and videos of themselves running to…
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Thailand News
Mongkolkit pitches white-skin injections and flying cars for Bangkok
Mongkolkit Suksintharanont, a former New Alternative Party member, said today, March 2, that his team is gearing up for the Bangkok governor election, with applications already coming in from Bangkok councillor candidates. Mongkolkit said that preparations for the “Krungthep Bin Dai” team, meaning “Bangkok Can Fly”, are underway and that applications have begun coming in from prospective Bangkok councillor candidates.…
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Thailand News
Influencer seeks refund over botched 400,000 baht nose surgery in Bangkok
A female influencer has filed a complaint over an alleged botched nose surgery procedure from a well-known hospital in Bangkok, after reporting post-operation complications and an unresolved dispute over compensation. The 25 year old influencer said she decided to undergo revision nose surgery at the hospital, where she reportedly paid 400,000 baht for the operation. The woman claimed she trusted…
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Pattaya News
Thai ex-wife of ASOS co-founder seeks child custody after his death
A Thai woman is seeking custody of her three children following the death of her British ex-husband, ASOS co-founder Quentin Griffiths, alleging she was prevented from seeing them for nearly five years following their divorce. The 58 year old British businessman, Griffiths, was found dead on February 9 after falling from his 18th-floor apartment in Pattaya. Police said they suspected…
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Pattaya News
2 Pattaya motorcycle taxi riders kidnaps, rapes teenage girl
A Thai mother living in Sweden sought justice after her 15 year old daughter, who has learning disabilities, was abducted and raped by two motorcycle taxi riders in Pattaya. The mother told the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women that she moved to Sweden for work and left her daughter, Noey, living in Pattaya with her grandmother. Noey went missing…
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Thailand News
Tiger raids boar pen near Kamphaeng Phet homes, patrols sent
Today, March 2, villagers in Ban Tak Fa, Kamphaeng Phet, reported that a tiger has been spotted roaming near the village for three to four days, after it killed a wild boar kept in a pen late on February 28. The tiger was reportedly seen coming down from Mae Wong National Park and has been spotted repeatedly near the village…
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Thailand News
Thailand to offer travel deals to tourists affected by Middle East flight cancellations
Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is seeking cooperation from the private sector to offer special travel packages for foreign tourists affected by Middle East flight cancellations. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set up a Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre to closely track the escalating situation in the Middle East and provide information to travellers impacted by the disruption.…
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Thailand News
Thailand readies evacuation plan after US-Israel Iran strikes
Thailand is preparing contingency measures to assist and evacuate Thai nationals from the Middle East if tensions escalate, after the United States and Israel launched a joint operation against Iran on February 28. Security sources said yesterday, March 1, that the rapidly intensifying situation has prompted close monitoring of potential security and public safety impacts in affected areas. Thailand’s Ministry…
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Travel Guides
Makha Bucha Day 2026: What is it and why is it observed in Thailand?
Makha Bucha Day is a national Buddhist holiday in Thailand observed on Tuesday, March 3 2026. It honours a pivotal event in early Buddhism more than 2,500 years ago, when 1,250 of the Buddha’s disciples spontaneously gathered to hear his teachings without prior arrangement, a moment seen as a reminder of commitment to Buddhist principles. Makha Bucha, which falls in Thailand,…
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Phuket News
Bangladeshi woman arrested in Phuket Airport with cocaine and fake documents
Police arrested a Bangladeshi woman at Phuket International Airport on Friday, February 27, after she was found with cocaine and counterfeit documents. Officers from Phuket Airport Immigration detained the 26 year old Bangladeshi woman, whose name was not released, at the international departures terminal on Friday as she was preparing to board a flight back to Bangladesh. According to a…
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Thai Life
How the US-Israel war on Iran affects your fuel costs in Thailand
Thailand may face sharp increases in fuel prices as escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran push global oil markets into volatile territory. According to Energy Ministry sources, diesel prices could break the US$100 per barrel mark, and with critical shipping routes under threat, Thai authorities are monitoring stockpiles and supply chains while warning that retail prices remain tied…
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Thailand News
Suvarnabhumi flight cancellations hit 32 amid Israel-Iran unrest
Suvarnabhumi International Airport deployed staff late on February 28 after flight cancellations linked to unrest between Israel and Iran, with airlines arranging additional accommodation for passengers. The airport coordinated closely with airlines to manage the disruption and provide information support at the terminal as cancellations increased over the following hours. Eight airlines were reportedly affected on the night of February…
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Pattaya News
British and French nationals injured after intervening in Pattaya brawl
Two tourists, a Briton and a Frenchman, sustained injuries after intervening in a fight involving nearly 10 foreigners in Pattaya yesterday, March 1. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to Soi Diamond, along Pattaya Sai Song Road, at about 5am and found two injured foreign nationals at the scene. Both men were given first aid before being taken…
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Finance
Bitcoin vs gold: Which asset offers stability in a changing global market?
The global economic situation in 2026 is filled with severe volatility. Persistently high inflation is impacting the cost of living for people worldwide. Geopolitical tensions in various regions are creating anxiety for traders. Central banks’ monetary policies are constantly shifting to cope with the unpredictable market conditions. Amidst such crises, traders are actively seeking safe havens to protect their wealth.…
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Thailand News
Two Ugandan women arrested in Koh Pha Ngan prostitution sting
Tourist Police arrested two Ugandan women on Koh Pha Ngan in Surat Thani yesterday, March 1, after an Israeli tourist reported suspected theft linked to an alleged prostitution service. The arrests followed a complaint from an Israeli tourist, who claimed his property had gone missing after using a service offered by a Ugandan woman allegedly involved in prostitution. Investigators then…
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Thailand News
Thai woman marries 2 Austrian men in Buriram
A wedding of a Thai woman and two Austrian men in Buriram has gone viral online after the ceremony was held on February 28, with the two grooms described as close friends. The bride was identified as 37 year old former singer and songwriter Dujduen “Gig” Kaesaro. The ceremony took place at her home in Salaeng Tone subdistrict, Prakonchai district,…
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Thailand News
Norwegian retirees lodge complaint over Chon Buri housing project
More than 20 Norwegian residents from a housing project in Chon Buri filed a complaint yesterday, March 1, alleging repeated harassment and violations of personal rights by the project’s new owner. The group, led by 50 year old Pawisara Meksawang, submitted the complaint at the Bang Lamung Damrongtham Centre, seeking assistance after claiming problems have escalated since the change in…
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Pattaya News
2 Indian men held for luring 3 victims into prostitution in Pattaya
Pattaya police arrested two Indian men for luring three Indian women into prostitution and threatening to blackmail them with nude images. The arrests were made on Saturday, February 28, after a Thai national accompanied one of the Indian victims to Mueang Pattaya Police Station to file a complaint. The victim told officers she was approached by two Indian men, later…
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Pattaya News
4 Brits arrested in safe robbery at Thai-British couple’s home in Pattaya
Police arrested four British men accused of stealing a safe containing 2 million baht in cash at a house of a Thai-British couple in Pattaya. The robbery was reported to officers at Nong Prue Police Station on February 26 after a break-in at a house in a village in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, in the Soi Khao Noi…
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Thailand News
Thailand News | Anutin puts evacuation plan on alert for Thais in Iran, Buriram Wedding turns heads as Thai Bride marries Two Austrian Grooms
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include evacuation alerts and street violence to transport changes, economic pressures, major sports, and human-interest headlines. Anutin Puts Evacuation Plan on Alert for Thais in Iran Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered emergency preparations to evacuate Thai nationals from Iran. All relevant agencies have…
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Thailand News
Jealous Thai man fatally shoots boyfriend in car near Ubon Ratchathani dam
A jealous Thai man in Ubon Ratchathani fatally shot his boyfriend in a car last night, February 26, and later drove the victim to a hospital where he was declared dead shortly after arrival. The suspect, 32 year old Warayuth Tararom, drove his boyfriend, 44 year old Surapong Locharoenrat, to Det Udom Royal Crown Prince Hospital. Surapong was shot on…
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Thailand News
Thai air force chief meets Myanmar junta leader in Naypyitaw
Thailand’s Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kanta, travelled to Naypyitaw yesterday, February 27, to meet Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, according to reports from the Thai military. The trip followed a series of deadly air attacks reported in Myanmar. One day earlier, a junta aircraft bombed a market in Ponnagyun Township, Rakhine State, an area under the…
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Thailand News
Ancient skeletons found near bronze drums site in Phetchaburi
Archaeologists at a Phetchaburi bronze drum excavation site said on February 26 that they had uncovered ancient skeletons near bronze drums, dated to about 1,500 to 2,000 years ago, prompting closer study of what may be a burial site. The excavation site, a rice field area of Don Phlap village, Samo Phlue subdistrict, Ban Lat district, was inspected at a pit…
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World News
South Korea visa-free trial launched for Indonesian group tourists
South Korea launched a visa-free trial scheme for Indonesian tourists travelling in organised groups, as part of its broader effort to attract 30 million foreign visitors annually. The South Korean government unveiled a new campaign titled “Visit Korea Year” during the 11th National Tourism Strategy Meeting, held under the theme “K-Tourism, Embracing the World: A Great Transformation of Inbound Tourism,…
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Thailand News
Blind Myanmar refugee found dead after police drop-off in New York
A blind Myanmar refugee and father of two was found dead on February 24 in Buffalo, New York, after being released from custody and later left at a Tim Hortons coffee shop, prompting calls for a full investigation in the United States. The deceased was identified as Nurul Amin Shah Alam, who had fled Myanmar and entered the United States…
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