Three Thai seamen were killed aboard the Mayuree Naree when Iran crippled the vessel on March 11th last

Three Thai seamen were killed aboard the Mayuree Naree when Iran crippled the vessel on March 11th last

April 9, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Three Thai crew members killed on cargo ship Mayuree Naree after a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz. A fragile US-Iran ceasefire may now… Read More ›

Malfunctioning power banks cause two devastating fires in one day in northeastern Thailand. No injuries

Malfunctioning power banks cause two devastating fires in one day in northeastern Thailand. No injuries

April 9, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Two fires linked to malfunctioning power banks tore through a Nakhon Ratchasima condo and a Buri Ram house, destroying property but causing no injuries. In … Read More ›

People’s Party MPs face the chop if Anti-Corruption Commission’s case against them is upheld by court

People’s Party MPs face the chop if Anti-Corruption Commission’s case against them is upheld by court

April 9, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

NACC hits 44 ex-Move Forward MPs with Supreme Court charges over Article 112 push. Massive case file lands as top People’s Party figures face bans.… Read More ›

Last minute US Iran ceasefire looked fragile on Wednesday as Thailand still urged nationals to return

Last minute US Iran ceasefire looked fragile on Wednesday as Thailand still urged nationals to return

April 8, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Fragile US-Iran ceasefire wobbles within hours as Iran blocks Hormuz after Israeli strikes. Gulf states warn attacks continue, China’s role questioned, and US military flights… Read More ›

Shocking rape of Ukrainian woman in Phuket is a warning for female foreign tourists travelling alone

Shocking rape of Ukrainian woman in Phuket is a warning for female foreign tourists travelling alone

April 8, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Phuket horror: Ukrainian tourist, 20, raped by van driver after asking for Wi-Fi. Suspect, 43, arrested within hours and confesses. CCTV crucial as police prepare… Read More ›

Anutin’s second cabinet takes office amid Premier’s warning about the growing energy crisis over Iran

Anutin’s second cabinet takes office amid Premier’s warning about the growing energy crisis over Iran

April 7, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s new cabinet takes power as US-Iran tensions surge within 24 hours of a possible escalation. PM Anutin warns fuel prices will rise and shortages… Read More ›

PM orders security agency to get to the bottom of disturbing reports linking it to an attack on an MP

PM orders security agency to get to the bottom of disturbing reports linking it to an attack on an MP

April 6, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Gun attack on MP Kamolsak sparks widening probe as ISOC-linked pickup, ex-marines and dismantling plot emerge. PM Anutin orders an urgent report into a Narathiwat… Read More ›

Fears surface that the 3 missing crew members of the Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree died on March 11th

Fears surface that the 3 missing crew members of the Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree died on March 11th

April 4, 2026

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Human remains found on stricken Thai ship Mayuree Naree after Iranian attack. Three missing engineers feared dead as second search uncovers grim evidence in flooded… Read More ›

Pattaya Police swoop on transgender street workers and bring them in for a warning after city crime spree

Pattaya Police swoop on transgender street workers and bring them in for a warning after city crime spree

April 3, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Pattaya police staged a 4:00 AM raid on Walking Street, arresting 31 transgender women after rising thefts, assaults, and street brawls involving tourists, as authorities… Read More ›

Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate

Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate

April 2, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Middle East War shock slams Thailand’s economy as oil prices are 38% higher than on February 28th, and banks brace for losses. Officials warn the… Read More ›

Police examine personal motives in what appear to be 2 more terror related attacks in southern Thailand

Police examine personal motives in what appear to be 2 more terror related attacks in southern Thailand

April 1, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Gunmen launched two deadly attacks hours apart in Pattani and Narathiwat, killing a village headman, a deputy district chief and a 27-year-old woman. Police are… Read More ›

People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes.

People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes.

March 31, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee demands a probe after huge immigration queues spark outrage online. Tourists fear missing flights as claims emerge of a ฿200 fast… Read More ›

Owner of prostitution den fronting as Karaoke bar arrested Friday and charged by Chacheongsao Police

Owner of prostitution den fronting as Karaoke bar arrested Friday and charged by Chacheongsao Police

March 30, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Late-night raid hits popular Chachoengsao karaoke bar after complaints of illegal hours and foreign workers. Undercover sting confirms prostitution offers. Eight foreign nationals arrested, and… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors.

Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors.

March 30, 2026

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Immigration warns travellers: TDAC entry registration for Thailand is free, yet 10% of foreign arrivals use rip-off websites charging $20–$90. Officials say fake platforms are… Read More ›

Family of UK tourist who died in Bangkok says police are investigating his death within hours of landing

Family of UK tourist who died in Bangkok says police are investigating his death within hours of landing

March 29, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thai police reopen probe into death of UK tourist Joshua Kershaw, 21, found dead in Bangkok hotel hours after arrival. Family releases photo of mystery… Read More ›

Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope

Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope

March 29, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand reels from the US-Iran war as fuel prices jump by ฿6 a litre and stations are hit by panic buying. Ships stall near Hormuz,… Read More ›

26 year old man arrested and charged with child pornography offences over pay for view LINE group

26 year old man arrested and charged with child pornography offences over pay for view LINE group

March 28, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Former petrol station worker, 26, arrested after police infiltrate LINE groups selling explicit clips to members for cash. The investigation tracked a 358-member group and… Read More ›

Thai Tears as two young adults die in Miami Beach hit and run. Both died when they were hit at high speed

Thai Tears as two young adults die in Miami Beach hit and run. Both died when they were hit at high speed

March 27, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Miami police arrest a 42-year-old American after a hit-and-run that killed two Thai nationals crossing a Miami Beach crosswalk. Witnesses reported speeding and no headlights.… Read More ›

Oil and energy crisis deepens in Thailand as Prime Minister Anutin shows off new EV car to reporters

Oil and energy crisis deepens in Thailand as Prime Minister Anutin shows off new EV car to reporters

March 26, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

War shock rattles Thailand as PM Anutin faces falling popularity amid a deepening fuel crisis. US-Iran conflict disrupts oil routes, petrol stations close, queues grow,… Read More ›

Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors

Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors

March 25, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow raises concern over three crew left on the damaged cargo vessel Mayuree Naree after a March 11 strike by Iranian… Read More ›

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