News

Thailand news, politics, business, crime, lifestyle, and tourism—stay updated with breaking news and in-depth analysis from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and beyond.

  • Sponsored

    Outdoor adventures in Thailand for adrenaline seekers

    The Thaiger key takeaways Thailand provides a wide range of adventure activities, from whitewater rafting and rock climbing to ziplining, scuba diving, and skydiving, suitable for all skill levels. Macro and marine life exploration, Muay Thai camps, kiteboarding, ATV riding,...

  • Lopburi villagers demand crackdown on serial animal abuser | Thaiger

    Lopburi villagers demand crackdown on serial animal abuser

    Villagers in Lopburi are calling for urgent action after a 20 year old man was accused of repeatedly abusing animals, raising fears for community safety. The disturbing allegations emerged after a video clip circulated online showing the man sexually assaulting a female dog in a bathroom near his home in Wang Khon Khwang, Khok Samrong district. The footage, filmed by…

  • 50 Chumphon politicians jump ship to back Anutin’s Bhumjaithai | Thaiger

    50 Chumphon politicians jump ship to back Anutin’s Bhumjaithai

    Around 50 politicians from Chumphon have defected from the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to join Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party (BJT). The group was officially welcomed at BJT headquarters yesterday, September 17, by senior party figure Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. Among the defectors were Chumphon MPs Chumpol Chulasai and Wichai Sudsawat, along with Nopporn Usit, president of the Chumphon Provincial…

  • Bangkok district declared rabies zone after dog carcass found | Thaiger

    Bangkok district declared rabies zone after dog carcass found

    Officials have declared parts of Bangkok’s Nong Chok district rabies-infectious zones after a dog tested positive, triggering strict controls on animal movement. The Area 10 office of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) announced yesterday, September 17, that the zones have been designated rabies infectious areas until October 16. Under the order, no live animals, particularly dogs, or their carcasses…

  • Trang man dies after ambulance fails to arrive in time (video) | Thaiger

    Trang man dies after ambulance fails to arrive in time (video)

    A 60 year old man collapsed near a hospital in Trang and died after waiting in vain for an ambulance, raising questions over Thailand’s emergency response system. The victim, identified as Charoen, a hotel caretaker from Sikao district, was pronounced dead on September 12 after suffering an acute heart attack. His family say the tragedy highlights serious failures in the…

  • Agoda touts Asia’s hidden gems in Tourism Day push | Thaiger

    Agoda touts Asia’s hidden gems in Tourism Day push

    Agoda has highlighted rising interest in Asia’s secondary destinations as travellers seek unique experiences, with searches outpacing traditional hotspots this year. The digital travel platform revealed that accommodation searches for lesser-known spots are growing 15% faster than for traditional tourist hubs compared to the same period last year. The shift is particularly visible in countries such as Thailand, India, Indonesia,…

  • French tourist drowns after late-night swim at Patong | Thaiger

    French tourist drowns after late-night swim at Patong

    A French tourist drowned on Patong Beach after being swept away by strong currents during a late-night swim, despite red warning flags along the shore. Patong Police confirmed the victim as 53 year old Laurent Simon, who had arrived on the island just a day earlier with his brother, sister and brother-in-law. The family reportedly entered the water behind the…

  • Pattaya biker dies in high-speed smash with taxi | Thaiger

    Pattaya biker dies in high-speed smash with taxi

    A motorcyclist died after crashing into a taxi making a U-turn on a Pattaya highway in the early hours, prompting police to launch an investigation. The collision occurred at 1am on Tuesday, September 16, on Highway 36, inbound to Pattaya, at a U-turn point. Police Lieutenant Janda Dermphan, Deputy Investigator with Bang Lamung Police Station, arrived at the scene with…

  • Patong lifeguards warn as venomous bluebottles wash up | Thaiger

    Patong lifeguards warn as venomous bluebottles wash up

    Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a warning after venomous Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish washed ashore, urging tourists to stay cautious in the water. Lifeguards raised the alarm after several of the creatures were found along the sand. Patong Surf Life Saving urged beachgoers not to touch or play with them, stressing that anyone stung should immediately seek assistance…

  • Drinkers in Thailand face 10,000 baht hit for after-hours pints | Thaiger

    Drinkers in Thailand face 10,000 baht hit for after-hours pints

    Drinkers in Thailand face fines for consuming alcohol in pubs and bars after legal hours, under tougher rules aimed at curbing late-night drinking. From November 8, anyone caught drinking in pubs and bars outside the permitted times faces fines of up to 10,000 baht. The Department of Provincial Administration confirmed the new penalties under an amendment to the Alcoholic Beverage…

  • Thailand on alert as fierce monsoon rains threaten floods | Thaiger

    Thailand on alert as fierce monsoon rains threaten floods

    Thailand prepares for more widespread monsoon rains, with the meteorological department warning of flash floods, rough seas, and heavy downpours across multiple regions this week. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reported that the monsoon trough is lying across the lower Central region, the East, and the lower Northeast, connecting to an active low-pressure cell over the South China Sea. Meanwhile,…

  • Villagers in Northeast Thailand demand monk disrobe over woman | Thaiger

    Villagers in Northeast Thailand demand monk disrobe over woman

    Villagers in Kalasin in Northeast Thailand confronted an abbot after he was found with a woman inside his quarters at night, sparking demands for his immediate disrobing. The disturbance broke out around 11pm yesterday, September 16, at a temple in Kae Pae subdistrict, Mueang district. A temple boy raised the alarm by beating a drum to alert the community after spotting…

  • GPS blunder sends tourist into forest crash in Pattaya | Thaiger

    GPS blunder sends tourist into forest crash in Pattaya

    A 23 year old man in Pattaya crashed his motorcycle after GPS led him into a forest, forcing him to abandon the bike and walk 2 kilometres to find help. The incident unfolded at 7pm on Monday, September 15, when the Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Foundation received a call reporting a stranded tourist in Pong subdistrict, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri.…

  • Nakhon Ratchasima man wins 12 million baht with lucky lottery bet | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima man wins 12 million baht with lucky lottery bet

    A man from Nakhon Ratchasima struck gold in the national lottery, winning 12 million baht after spending just 200 baht on tickets: a fraction of what he usually spends. The Government Lottery Office announced the results of yesterday’s draw, September 16, with the winning first prize number confirmed as 074646. Other results included front three-digit numbers 740 and 512, back…

  • People’s Party leader stands firm on lese majeste reform stance | Thaiger

    People’s Party leader stands firm on lese majeste reform stance

    People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut reaffirmed his stance on Thailand’s lese majeste law, stressing that any reforms must follow court rulings. Speaking yesterday, September 16, Natthaphong expanded on comments he made in a recent interview with Time magazine, where he addressed the controversial law. The magazine quoted him: “Article 112 still causes problems in Thailand, and if we get power,…

  • Vietjet to get first Boeing 737 MAX as tariff talks heat up | Thaiger

    Vietjet to get first Boeing 737 MAX as tariff talks heat up

    VietJet Air will receive its first Boeing 737 Max as Vietnam seeks to strengthen trade ties with the US while negotiations over tariffs continue. The handover marks a significant shift for VietJet, which currently operates an all-Airbus fleet, and comes as Vietnam continues delicate trade discussions with the United States over tariffs. A ceremony is scheduled on Sunday, September 21,…

  • How to use forecasts in forex news trading | Thaiger

    How to use forecasts in forex news trading

    Successful Forex trading entails doing something other than looking at real-time action prices. While forex news does feature prominently in the determination of currency markets, a secret to trading that most forget is that markets move not only on real data, but also on how data is in relation to values that are predicted. Forecasting is core to this, and…

  • Foreign biker crashes head-on into Phuket showroom steps | Thaiger

    Foreign biker crashes head-on into Phuket showroom steps

    A foreign motorcyclist in Phuket was caught on CCTV riding against traffic before crashing into a showroom, leaving him with minor injuries and viral fame. The incident occurred at around 5.15pm on Monday, September 15, on the northbound lanes of Thepkasattri Road in Koh Kaew. The rider, travelling against oncoming traffic, appeared to swerve to avoid a collision with another…

  • Suspects arrested over 2.2m baht speedboat heist in Chon Buri | Thaiger

    Suspects arrested over 2.2m baht speedboat heist in Chon Buri

    Police in Bang Lamung arrested three men accused of stealing a 2.2-million-baht speedboat, recovering the vessel and a pickup truck used in the alleged crime. The arrests were made yesterday, September 16, at 5pm by officers from Bang Lamung Police Station, led by Superintendent Police Colonel Sarawut Nuchanart, Deputy Superintendent of Investigations Police Major Kornphong Sukvisith, and Investigation Inspector Police…

  • ‘White Lotus’ stars wow Emmys with glowing praise for Thailand (video) | Thaiger

    ‘White Lotus’ stars wow Emmys with glowing praise for Thailand (video)

    Stars of The White Lotus praised Thailand at the Emmy Awards, sharing their love for its beauty and cuisine after filming the show’s third season there. Thailand took centre stage at the 77th Emmy Awards when The White Lotus Season 3 stars Walton Goggins and Parker Posey shared heartfelt praise for the country, drawing applause from the Hollywood audience. The…

  • Thailand video news Tourism Downslide: Sky-High Costs Drive Fewer Visitors to Thailand, “Primate Panic in Lopburi: Hundreds of Monkeys Break Free and Run Wild” | Thaiger

    Thailand video news Tourism Downslide: Sky-High Costs Drive Fewer Visitors to Thailand, “Primate Panic in Lopburi: Hundreds of Monkeys Break Free and Run Wild”

      Thailand faces a week of contrasting headlines — from pushback against a BBC documentary and a dip in tourist arrivals to renewed political maneuvering by Abhisit Vejjajiva and Thaksin’s prison transfer. At the same time, the country makes strides in science with its first ISS experiment, grapples with chaos in Lopburi’s streets as monkeys run wild, and braces for…

  • Japanese teens caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand to Japan | Thaiger

    Japanese teens caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand to Japan

    Two Japanese teenagers were arrested at Fukuoka Airport after flying in from Thailand with 14 kilogrammes of cannabis extract disguised inside instant curry packets. The 17 year old high school student from Kishiwada City in Osaka Prefecture, along with his 16 year old friend, was stopped by police after officers discovered 14kg of liquid containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their luggage.…

  • Khon Kaen man scoops 12 million baht lottery jackpot (video) | Thaiger

    Khon Kaen man scoops 12 million baht lottery jackpot (video)

    A resident of Khon Kaen has become Thailand’s latest millionaire after winning 12 million baht in the government lottery draw. The man struck gold with two first-prize tickets in a moment that has sent his entire village into celebration.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The winning number in the draw yesterday,…

  • Baby girl killed after family pit bull turns violent in Uthai Thani | Thaiger

    Baby girl killed after family pit bull turns violent in Uthai Thani

    A baby girl was killed in Uthai Thani in northern Thailand when a family’s pit bull mauled her in a tragic accident, prompting police to investigate the attack. The accident left the baby’s family devastated when their two month old daughter was fatally mauled by a pet pit bull that reportedly mistook her for a toy. Police in Nong Chang…

  • XRP and BTC holders in Thailand are earning daily income with Invro Mining | Thaiger

    XRP and BTC holders in Thailand are earning daily income with Invro Mining

    Thailand’s growing interest in cryptocurrency is no secret; from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, crypto holders, gamers, and freelancers are seeking new ways to accumulate wealth beyond traditional methods. But there’s a catch: traditional crypto mining is expensive, noisy, and downright complicated. Invro Mining, a UK-based cloud mining company, offers global mining services, allowing you to mine cryptocurrency without a mining…

  • Thailand’s casino bill could return in 2026 amid political shifts | Thaiger

    Thailand’s casino bill could return in 2026 amid political shifts

    Thailand’s long-running casino debate refuses to fade away. The cabinet had, earlier this year, given a green light to a draft law to create regulated casino-entertainment complexes, which led to a surge of optimism among investors and tourism operators. But the optimism didn’t last. Opposition from the Bhumjaithai Party, which quit the ruling coalition over the issue, and widespread protests…

  • Phuket airport skips memorial for deadly One-Two-Go crash | Thaiger

    Phuket airport skips memorial for deadly One-Two-Go crash

    Eighteen years after the One-Two-Go crash killed 90 people in Phuket, no memorial was held again, as Phuket International Airport instead staged dance shows. The crash of One-Two-Go flight OG269 on September 16, 2007, claimed 90 lives, yet Airports of Thailand (AoT) and its staff at Phuket airport have never held a memorial. No service was held in the days…

  • Pattaya gamer flees with bag in brazen all-night shop theft | Thaiger

    Pattaya gamer flees with bag in brazen all-night shop theft

    Police in Pattaya are searching for a thief who spent 10 hours in a gaming shop before fleeing with a bag packed with valuables, all caught on CCTV. A gaming shop in Soi Kor Phai, Pattaya, has released CCTV footage of a theft that took place in the early hours of Sunday, September 14, calling on the public to help…

  • Thai lottery results announced, rituals fuel lucky number craze | Thaiger

    Thai lottery results announced, rituals fuel lucky number craze

    The Government Lottery Office (GLO) released the latest national lottery results, with winners confirmed as fortune seekers turn to rituals and events for lucky numbers. The winning numbers are as follows: 2-digit straight prize: 58 3-digit straight prize: 646 3-digit swap prize: 466, 664 Special prize: 646 000 000 732 Officials reminded players that the three-digit straight and swap prizes…

  • Thailand to test seaplane routes to boost island tourism | Thaiger

    Thailand to test seaplane routes to boost island tourism

    Thailand is launching a pilot project with seaplane routes in Trang, aiming to boost tourism by linking remote islands with major travel destinations. Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has confirmed plans for a pilot seaplane tourism project that could revolutionise the country’s travel industry. The initiative, developed in partnership with private operators Siam Seaplane and Thai Seaplane, will begin test…

  • The ultimate guide: 10 top things to do in Qatar for first-time visitors from Thailand | Thaiger

    The ultimate guide: 10 top things to do in Qatar for first-time visitors from Thailand

    Flying from Bangkok into Doha feels like moving between worlds. The soft humidity of Suvarnabhumi Airport lingers on your skin, but as soon as you step into Hamad International Airport you are met with the cool whisper of air conditioning, the scent of polished marble, and the sight of soaring art installations – a yellow teddy bear by Urs Fischer…