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Bangchak oil tanker reaches Thailand after Hormuz passage
Bangchak said its oil tanker MT.POLA arrived safely in Thailand at Si Racha district, Chon Buri, today, April 8, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz and delivering crude oil to the company’s refinery. The voyage followed diplomatic coordination involving Thailand, Iran and Oman, which reportedly allowed Thai cargo vessels to use the route on March 23 to 24. The…
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Former hospital worker arrested for embezzling 23 million baht
A former finance and accounting worker at a hospital in Uttaradit confessed to embezzling more than 23 million baht to support her gambling addiction. Officers from Mueang Uttaradit Police Station arrested 48 year old Or at a commercial building in the city centre on Monday, April 6. She previously worked at Udon Thani Cancer Hospital and had allegedly fled before…
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Charging power bank blamed for Nakhon Ratchasima condo fire
A power bank explosion triggered a fire in a condominium in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima, at about 1am today, April 8, prompting an emergency evacuation of residents. Police and rescue workers responded to reports of a fire at the building in Nai Mueang subdistrict. Firefighters and municipal teams were deployed to the sixth floor, where the blaze had broken out…
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Saraburi father files complaint after tutor hits boy with phone
A father in Saraburi filed a police complaint yesterday, April 7, after alleging that a female tutor injured his seven year old son by hitting the boy on the head with a mobile phone, leaving him with a head injury. The boy was later taken to Saraburi Hospital, where he received treatment. The doctors said the boy’s wound did not…
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Tourists warned after moon jellyfish found floating off Phuket
About 20 to 30 moon jellyfish were found floating near the surface and washed ashore at Ao Siam on Koh Racha Yai in Phuket yesterday, April 7, according to the Upper Andaman Coastal and Marine Resources Research Centre. An alert was issued after staff at the Racha Islands protected area management centre in Rawai, Mueang district, Phuket, reported the sighting.…
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Thailand’s most wanted drug suspect arrested in South Korea after attempted fake death
One of Thailand’s most wanted drug suspects was extradited from South Korea yesterday, April 7, after spending more than 14 years hiding overseas and attempting to fake his own death to avoid arrest. The suspect, 43 year old Thapanan, also known as Noo Chan, arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport yesterday after his arrest in South Korea. According to the Office of…
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US military aircraft presence at Krabi Airport raises questions
Residents in Krabi have raised questions after multiple United States military aircraft were seen operating at Krabi International Airport yesterday, April 7, with frequent take-offs and landings reported throughout the day and night. Videos shared widely on social media showed several aircraft, including C-130, MV-22 Osprey and H-60 Seahawk, flying at low altitude and producing loud noise. Witnesses said the…
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2 foreign men intervene alleged harassment on Bangkok footpath
Two foreign men were praised by Thai social media users after stepping in to help a woman from harassment on a footpath in Sathorn, Bangkok, yesterday, April 7. The Facebook page, พระราม 3 ต้องรอด, or Rama III Must Survive, shared footage of the incident with a warning to people in the area. In the caption, the page said… “A man who…
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Thailand News | Bangkok sets earlier, alcohol-free rules for Songkran water zones, Thai Royal Costume Campaign heads to Europe ahead of UNESCO decision
Today we’ll be talking about new alcohol-free rules announced for Songkran Water Zones, plus investigators are probing a fuel discrepancy in Surat Thani with 57 million liters unaccounted for, then the government is weighing closing fuel stations overnight after the Songkran holiday, in ASEAN News Vietnam’s To Lam tightens his grip on power as their parliament has elected the Communist…
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Koh Chang ferry operators raise fares as diesel climbs
Koh Chang ferry fares will increase from April 10 after operators secured approval for the first price rise in 10 years, citing the ongoing energy crisis. Trat Governor Piriya Chatadilok met ferry operators serving routes from the mainland to Koh Chang, Koh Mak, and Koh Kood to discuss rising operating costs. According to the latest fuel price update today, April…
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Ostrich on the loose runs along Chon Buri motorway
A five month old ostrich was seen running along traffic on a motorway from Bang Lamung district in Chon Buri towards Tapong district in Rayong yesterday, April 7, following a cement truck without appearing to slow down. Videos of the bird quickly spread on social media as people shared the footage in an effort to help return it to its…
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Thai driver, undocumented Chinese man arrested in Kanchanaburi
A Thai driver and a Chinese passenger were arrested at a security checkpoint in Thong Pha Phum district, Kanchanaburi, on April 6 after officials stopped a pickup suspected of transporting an undocumented migrant. The operation followed a tip-off that Chinese nationals were being brought in from Myanmar through a natural border crossing near Three Pagodas Pass before being transported along…
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Nakhon Ratchasima teacher accused of hitting boy with broom
A mother filed a complaint at Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station after her eight year old son, a student at a school in Nakhon Ratchasima, was allegedly hit in the face with a broom by his class teacher on March 30, leaving him with facial injuries. The boy’s mother said that shortly after she dropped her son off at school,…
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Drug over dose suspected in death of 2 foreigners in Khao San Road hotel
Two foreign men, a South African and a Latvian national, were found dead in a hotel on Khao San Road in Bangkok yesterday, April 7, with police suspecting a drug overdose after white powder was discovered at the scene. A 31 year old Burmese worker alerted emergency services from Vajira and Siriraj Hospitals after finding the two men unconscious on…
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Thai airlines announce route suspensions after fuel price surge
Thai Lion Air, Nok Air and Thai AirAsia suspended several domestic and international routes amid rising fuel costs linked to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The three airlines announced that the route changes made this week were prompted by higher operating costs following a sharp increase in fuel prices. Thai Lion Air suspended its route from Don Mueang International…
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Thai man escapes after shooting colleague at Phuket warehouse
Police are searching for a gunman who escaped after shooting his colleague at a warehouse in Phuket yesterday, April 6, leaving the victim in critical condition. Officers from Mueang Phuket Police Station were alerted to the shooting by medical staff at Mission Hospital Phuket. The victim, identified as 40 year old Wirut, suffered gunshot wounds to his body and leg…
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Udon Thani police suspended after demanding fuel fee for theft investigation
Royal Thai Police (RTP) temporarily suspended an officer in Udon Thani province from his duties after he demanded a fuel fee from a theft victim, saying he would not process any investigation without the money. The TikTok user, identified only as Moofern, posted a video on her account, @moofern_moomob, on Sunday, April 5, criticising the police’s inappropriate conduct. In the…
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Southeast Asia leans toward China over US, 2026 survey finds
A survey published by a Singaporean institute has found that a slim majority of respondents across Southeast Asia would align with China over the United States if forced to choose between the two powers. The poll, conducted between January 5 and February 20, 2026, covered 2,008 respondents from all 11 ASEAN member states, including Timor-Leste, which joined the bloc in…
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DSI investigates into 57 million litres of fuel missing in Surat Thani
Thailand’s Justice Ministry launched a probe into suspected fuel stockpiling during the energy crisis and found that 57 million litres of fuel went missing during tanker deliveries to Surat Thani. The Justice Ministry, Royal Thai Police and provincial administrative offices nationwide inspected fuel storage following concerns over shortages and rising prices. The operation aimed to prevent major energy companies from…
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Mahidol University praised for 30-day paid leave for terminal family care
Mahidol University wins praise for granting 30 days paid leave for terminal family care Mahidol University issued a 2026 notification regarding employee leave criteria and procedures. The public widely praised Section 9 of this document. This specific section outlines the rules for taking time off to care for family members in their final stages of life. The new regulation allows…
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Thailand plans overnight petrol station restrictions after April 20
Thailand could begin restricting fuel station operating hours after April 20, with petrol stations potentially closing from 10pm to 5am as the government considers energy-saving measures amid conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday, on April 7, that the government is working on oil-saving measures to ensure the country has enough fuel for domestic use. He…
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Thailand video news | Insurance mandate for tourists, Northern Thailand Smog Emergency
In Thailand’s video news Today, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include a new policy mandating medical coverage for visitors to Thailand, Northern provinces being given emergency status designation amid severe smog and the rainmaking operations meant to alleviate the problem, then a tragic murder-suicide involving an international student and his girlfriend, also a…
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AirAsia ticket prices rise 40% as fuel costs stay sky-high
AirAsia X is raising ticket prices by up to 40% as soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Middle Eastern conflict put fresh pressure on airlines across Asia. The carrier said yesterday, April 6, that higher oil prices had become its most serious challenge, with jet fuel costs doubling in recent weeks. The increase is forcing the long-haul low-cost airline…
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What is a refining margin, and why is it soaring during the Iran war?
Drivers are currently sweating over high gas station prices. A major cause is the conflict in Iran. Economic news often highlights rising refinery margins. The normal margin is two baht, but it recently exceeded 17 baht. Understanding the refinery margin is straightforward. A merchant buys oranges at a certain price to squeeze and sell bottled juice at a higher price.…
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Hot weather, haze and gusty storms forecast across Thailand
Thailand will see hot to very hot weather today, April 7, with temperatures reaching 42°C (degrees Celcius) in the North, Northeast and Central regions, as a heat low-pressure cell brings haze across upper Thailand and isolated thundershowers in some areas. The Thai Meteorological Department said a heat low-pressure cell remains over upper Thailand, bringing hot daytime conditions across much of…
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Thailand travel insurance plan targets unpaid tourist bills
Thailand is moving to require international tourists to obtain travel insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place increasing pressure on public healthcare. The impact is already being felt in major tourism areas. At Vachira Phuket Hospital, which serves 400,000 registered residents and more than one million visitors, director Dr Weerasak Lorthongkham said the…
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Chinese man commits murder-suicide, leaving blood message in Pathum Thani condo
A Chinese man allegedly murdered his Thai girlfriend before taking his own life in a condominium in Pathum Thani on Sunday, April 5. Messages written in blood were found at the scene. Police from Khlong Luang Police Station were called to the condominium at about 2.30am after reports of a man falling from the building. The body of a 30…
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Thai kindergartners as young as 5 are buying toy-like vapes from classmates
An academic warns that students are selling fruit-flavored e-cigarettes to peers. Educational campaigns and a new safety curriculum aim to teach refusal skills nationwide. Dr. Anyamanee Boonsue revealed alarming data on Monday regarding e-cigarette use among young students. The independent academic and former Chulalongkorn University lecturer told the Ejan news outlet that kindergarteners as young as five years old are…
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Thailand’s digital entertainment shift raises questions about user trends
Thailand’s digital landscape is changing rapidly, with more users spending time on online platforms for entertainment, information, and everyday convenience. As discussions around entertainment complexes and digital regulation continue, attention is also turning to how people engage with different types of online content, including interactive formats that are growing quietly in popularity. A Growing Appetite for Digital Platforms Over the…
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Security guard killed in Pattaya crash with Japanese driver
A security guard died after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV driven by a Japanese restaurant owner who was turning onto a main road in Pattaya early today, April 5. Police, rescue workers and a medical team were called to Phatthanakan Road in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri at 3.49am after reports of a serious motorcycle crash.…
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