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  • Crime NewsUS man arrested for trafficking fentanyl into Thailand

    US man arrested for trafficking fentanyl into Thailand

    A man from the United States has been arrested for trafficking fentanyl – an opioid deadlier than heroin – and other illicit drugs into Thailand. Police also arrested a Thai woman in connection with the case. It is the first time Thailand has made arrests for fentanyl trafficking, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB). In a…

  • Politics NewsPutin & Xi strengthen ties amid Western antagonism

    Putin & Xi strengthen ties amid Western antagonism

    China President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Uzbekistan yesterday where both parties agreed to support and promote their own interests and maintain social, political, and economic stability amid Western antagonism. It was the first time Xi and Putin had seen each other since the Russian leader attended the opening ceremony…

  • Hot NewsWoman gets death penalty for poisoning kids

    Woman gets death penalty for poisoning kids

    A Thai woman was handed the death sentence after being found guilty of poisoning her two children and garnering donations by posting their sickness on social media. Nattiwan Rakkunjet, 29 years old, was charged with one count of murder with prosecutors recommending the death penalty. Nattiwan adopted one of her two children at the age of four in 2015. But,…

  • Cannabis NewsRejected cannabis bill causes strain amongst government coalitions

    Rejected cannabis bill causes strain amongst government coalitions

    A recently-rejected cannabis bill has caused strains between government coalition partners, with its creating party blaming political motivations for its denial. The bill was introduced to the Thai House of Representatives but was shot down by a 198 to 136 vote. Critics of the bill point toward its loose wording, saying it could allow young people to use the drug…

  • SponsoredHow to choose the ideal nanny for your family in Thailand (2022)

    How to choose the ideal nanny for your family in Thailand (2022)

    SPONSORED Looking for a nanny for your child in Thailand? If yes then you have come to the right place as we have outlined the steps of how to choose an ideal nanny for your family. Having a great nanny can make your life way easier but finding the one that best suits your family can be a daunting task.…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya gunman on the loose

    Pattaya gunman on the loose

    A Pattaya gunman is on the loose, according to a village chief in Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung district. The chief, 34 year old Chakkrit, had CCTV footage of an unidentified suspect driving by his house last night, and briefly stopping there to pull out a gun and fire it at the sky. Chakkrit says the suspect then immediately fled the…

  • Phuket NewsMonkeys barge into new Phuket resort

    Monkeys barge into new Phuket resort

    The monkeys are coming! Well, at least they are coming to one new resort in Phuket’s town of Chalong. The management team at the Noku Phuket resort says that monkeys have been seen on the resort’s grounds and tried to get into the guest’s rooms. Wildlife officers inspected the resort on Tuesday, with the chief of the Wildlife Education Centre…

  • Thailand News9-month pregnant woman & husband arrested on drug charges

    9-month pregnant woman & husband arrested on drug charges

    A 9-month pregnant woman and her husband were arrested in the Isaan province of Udon Thani yesterday for using and selling drugs. The woman confessed to being a habitual user even though she is pregnant. Officers from Baan Phue Police Station raided a cottage inside a rubber plantation in the None Thong sub-district, Baan Phue district in Udon Thani after…

  • Thailand NewsWHO urges world to end Covid pandemic

    WHO urges world to end Covid pandemic

    The World Health Organisation is urging the world to end the Covid-19 pandemic as newly reported cases decline. The organisation’s chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says the number of new cases dropped to its lowest level since March 2020. “We have never been in a better position to end the pandemic. We are not there yet, but the end is in…

  • Bangkok NewsVIDEO: Python attacks Royal Forest Department officer in Bangkok

    VIDEO: Python attacks Royal Forest Department officer in Bangkok

    A huge python attacked a Royal Forest Department officer at the department’s Japan Building in Bangkok on Monday. Pythons are non-venomous snakes, but the officer still suffered a nasty bite. CCTV footage captures the woman walking towards the lift with two colleagues when the snake appears from nowhere and launches at her legs. After the incident, the Department of Disaster…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok to declare disaster zones in areas hit by severe flooding

    Bangkok to declare disaster zones in areas hit by severe flooding

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittupunt plans to declare certain areas in the capital that suffer from severe flooding as disaster zones and pay compensation to victims. Some provinces in Thailand, like Ayutthaya and Surin, have already been announced as disaster zones. The 56 year old governor yesterday reported to the media that some districts in Bangkok were still under water from…

  • Thailand NewsCannabis bill quashed by vote in House

    Cannabis bill quashed by vote in House

    A newly-proposed cannabis bill has been quashed as the Thai House of Representatives voted on its withdrawal. The bill was shot down after a 198 to 136 vote in the House. Lawmakers say the bill needs to be revised as its wording was regarded as “loose and could potentially expose youth to health risks.” The bad news is that if…

  • Tourism NewsGreen Expo Returns to PHIST, Southeast Asia’s Leading Sustainability Forum

    Green Expo Returns to PHIST, Southeast Asia’s Leading Sustainability Forum

    Press Release Banpu NEXT, is a leading smart energy solutions provider in the Asia Pacific under Banpu PCL. As the long-term partner in clean energy technology, Banpu NEXT creates total Smart Energy Solutions to help customers across industries and stages of business operation and achieve their ESG/SDG goals and build up values and opportunities for sustainable business growth while bringing…

  • Thailand NewsSwiss Student Alumni Association honours late King Bhumibol

    Swiss Student Alumni Association honours late King Bhumibol

    The Swiss Student Alumni Association has honoured the late King Bhumibol’s memory with a life-sized, bronze bust. The statue is now overlooking Lake Geneva in the western city of Lausanne. Bhumibol studied and lived in the canton of Vaud for 18 years, with authorities saying that he helped establish a friendship between Thailand and Switzerland. The bust of the late…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Court fines “The Beach” producers 10m baht to restore Maya Bay

    Thailand News Today | Court fines “The Beach” producers 10m baht to restore Maya Bay

      Court fines “The Beach” producers 10m baht to restore Maya Bay Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled that Hollywood movie company 20th Century Fox – now renamed 20th Century Studios – is required to pay 10 million baht in environmental damages caused by the movie “The Beach” back in 2000 starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Filming for “The Beach” began at Maya Bay…

  • World NewsTaipei accuses Beijing of interference at trade fair in Penang

    Taipei accuses Beijing of interference at trade fair in Penang

    The Taiwan government pointed the finger of blame at China after their beauty queen representative was banned from joining fellow contestants greeting guests at the 2022 World Congress on Innovation & Technology (WCIT) in Penang, Malaysia. Malaysian trade event organisers stopped Miss Taiwan, Kao Man-jung, waving the Taiwan, or Republic of China, flag on stage. She was later seen in…

  • Crime News27 people arrested for 1.5 billion baht Police Credit Union fraud

    27 people arrested for 1.5 billion baht Police Credit Union fraud

    Twenty-seven credit union officials, police officers, and former police officers have been arrested for defrauding the Pattalung Police Credit Union out of 1.5 billion baht. On March 24, members of the Pattalung Police Credit Union filed a complaint to the Assistant Commissioner-General, Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, that some police and credit union officials were working together to steal money from…

  • Bangkok NewsCocktail? Bangkok hotel sets Guinness Record for largest Negroni

    Cocktail? Bangkok hotel sets Guinness Record for largest Negroni

    Bottom’s up! A hotel in Bangkok can now claim a boozy new Guinness World Record after their bar mixed up the world’s largest Negroni cocktail. The ambitious Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel built a huge container to house the popular Italian cocktail and pumped over 630 litres into it to break the record. Made of equal parts gin, vermouth, and Campari,…

  • Bangkok NewsBREAKING: Shooting in Thai army building in Bangkok, 2 dead, 1 injured

    BREAKING: Shooting in Thai army building in Bangkok, 2 dead, 1 injured

    At 8.45am, a Sergeant Major opened fire in the Royal Thai Army College on Thoddamri Road in Bangkok’s Dusit district, killing two soldiers and seriously injuring one more. The gunman has been arrested. The army chief shot one of his colleagues in the head who has since died at Vajira Hospital. The deceased have been identified as Sergeant Major Nopporat…

  • HealthPhuket’s Best Wellness Retreats That Will Rejuvenate Your Body and Soul

    Phuket’s Best Wellness Retreats That Will Rejuvenate Your Body and Soul

    Thailand is the world’s hottest destination for a wellness retreat. And if you’re planning on a wellness gateway in the country, Phuket is possibly the best place to go. With its endless stretches of white sandy beaches, ocean breeze, splendid natural beauty, and warm tropical weather, the biggest island in Thailand offer the promise of a peaceful wellness retreat. On…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket school director denies assault allegations

    Phuket school director denies assault allegations

    UPDATE The Phuket school director who last week was accused of physically assaulting an eight year old is denying the allegations. This news comes after a relative of the boy claimed that on September 8, the director pushed the boy’s head into a wall. He also allegedly used his hands to forcefully open her nephew’s mouth. The Phuket Provincial Educational…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Activist jailed for “mocking” Queen of Thailand

    Thailand News Today | Activist jailed for “mocking” Queen of Thailand

      A 23-year-old Thai activist has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for royal defamation, under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, for attending a protest in traditional Thai attire. Royalists interpreted her catwalk show as “mocking” H.M. Queen Sirikit, the queen mother of Thailand. Bangkok South Criminal Court read the verdict of Jatuporn Sae-Ung’s sentence today, almost two years…

  • World NewsThailand to build another bridge to Malaysia

    Thailand to build another bridge to Malaysia

    The Thai government has reiterated its plan to build a new bridge over the narrow Golok River, which will serve as another border crossing. The Thai and Malaysian governments hope that the bridge, which will connect Sungai Golok district in Narathiwat province to Kelantan in Malaysia, will boost tourism and trade ties between the bordering countries. The new bridge will…

  • Covid-19 NewsFavipiravir: DMS says Thai Covid study contradicts US study

    Favipiravir: DMS says Thai Covid study contradicts US study

    A top respiratory specialist in Thailand spoke out on Friday about a study in the Clinical Infectious Diseases Journal last month saying that not only does the antiviral medication Favipiravir not seem to help fight Covid-19, but it can lead to patients getting gout. Now the Department of Medical Sciences is defending the use of Favipiravir in Thailand to treat…

  • Thailand NewsVIDEO: King cobra slithers into closet in southern Thailand

    VIDEO: King cobra slithers into closet in southern Thailand

    A terrified homeowner in Trang province, southern Thailand, woke up yesterday morning to find a 2.1 metre long king cobra taking a nap in his wardrobe. He locked the snake inside the closet and urgently called a rescue team for help. At 9am, a snake rescue foundation received a request for help from a villager in Palian district and deployed…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Best lesser known travel destinations in Thailand

    Thailand News Today | Best lesser known travel destinations in Thailand

      Airbnb says more tourists in Thailand are opting for ‘off-the-beaten-track’ destinations, benefiting the environment and local economies. Thailand’s usual top tourist destinations are places with international airports – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and Phuket. But, according to Airbnb, more tourists are venturing out of these hubs and into “lesser-known” destinations such as Koh Lanta, Trat, Pai, and Cha-Am.…

  • Crime NewsActivist sentenced to 2 years in prison for wearing Thai dress that ‘mocks’ H.M. Queen

    Activist sentenced to 2 years in prison for wearing Thai dress that ‘mocks’ H.M. Queen

    A 23 year old Thai activist has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for royal defamation, under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, for attending a protest in traditional Thai attire. Her catwalk show was interpreted by royalists as “mocking” H.M. Queen Sirikit, the queen mother of Thailand. Bangkok South Criminal Court read the verdict of Jatuporn “New” Saeoueng’s sentence…

  • Travel5 secret beaches in Phuket for those who want peace and quiet

    5 secret beaches in Phuket for those who want peace and quiet

    It can be said that visiting Phuket offers a multitude of tropical scenery and beaches. From taking a long-tail boat ride to remote islands to lounging seaside at one of the secret beaches – a trip here is definitely worthwhile. For those who are looking for a unique photo op or secret beach experience, Phuket doesn’t fall short of travellers’…

  • Thailand NewsHelicopter crash in Malaysia reported pilot alive, then dead

    Helicopter crash in Malaysia reported pilot alive, then dead

    Yesterday above the skies of Malaysia, a helicopter mysteriously disappeared as air traffic control lost all contact. This morning the helicopter’s pilot was reportedly found alive in the wreckage only to be declared dead later on. At 11.37am yesterday, the helicopter took off from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, also known as Subang Airport – a secondary airport of the…

  • Thailand NewsUPDATE: Kanchana Buri skywalk opens and closes on River Kwai

    UPDATE: Kanchana Buri skywalk opens and closes on River Kwai

    [UPDATE: After just one day of opening, the skywalk over the River Kwai has been closed already. It seems that having a glass bottom allows for spectacular views but also requires special shoes not to damage the bridge, and they were in short supply. All visitors are required to purchase these special shoes and wear them when walking across the…