5 Indians arrested after 3 compatriots were lured to Pattaya, beaten and tortured for a ransom payment
Thai police smashed a gang that lured three Indian tourists to Pattaya with a fake holiday before a week of torture and a 7 million… Read More ›
Witty warning from ‘Maverick Ambassador’ that Thailand is drawing closer to Beijing after PM’s visit
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Retired diplomat Rasmi Chalijanchai says Thailand has crossed a diplomatic line with China, warning Beijing’s growing influence threatens the kingdom’s independence and hoping it never… Read More ›
International search for globetrotting Thai YouTube star who went missing in Georgia on Monday, July 13
Crime, Culture, Media, Thailand:
Thailand’s online community has joined a global search after travel YouTuber Hlun Solo vanished while filming alone in Georgia. Missing since July 13, the 26-year-old’s… Read More ›
Police search for Russian siblings who disappeared after Sunday morning motorbike ride in Pattaya
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Two Russian siblings vanished after a pre-dawn motorcycle ride near Pattaya as CCTV captured a mystery motorcycle following them. Police are racing to identify the… Read More ›
Chumphon shop owner thwarts fake cash transfer and seizes notes for police to pursue the bad guys
Counterfeit 1,000-baht notes are back in circulation after a Chumphon shop owner foiled a scam to swap fake cash for a bank transfer. She seized… Read More ›
Big shakeup in trade to the European Union as forced labour must seen to be shut out from supply chains
Thailand’s 1-trillion-baht EU export trade faces its toughest compliance test yet as Brussels demands proof products are free from forced labour before sweeping new rules… Read More ›
Stakes rising in the Senate election collusion case as the opposition opens fire with evidence on file
Anutin rejects Senate collusion allegations as Thailand’s Election Commission faces its biggest test. Commissioners must soon decide whether to prosecute 229 politicians, ministers and senators… Read More ›
No more money for petrol station which suffered the most deadly salvo in the 2025 Thai Cambodian war
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
One year after Cambodia’s rocket attack killed civilians in Si Sa Ket, the owner of the devastated petrol station has been denied further government compensation… Read More ›
Cambodian motorcyclist arrested for drug trafficking after police chase in Rayong. Tried to dump package
A roadside drug toss sparked a police chase in Rayong after a Cambodian worker allegedly tried to escape on a motorcycle with his younger brother.… Read More ›
Bitter divorce row boiled over into rage on Monday leading husband to shoot wife dead in Lampang
A Lampang businesswoman was shot dead inside the home she still shared with her ex-husband after a bitter property dispute. Neighbours heard a heated argument… Read More ›
Qatari tourist to be deported after unprovoked attacks in Hua Hin after third visit to a cannabis shop
A Qatari tourist who had previously visited the same cannabis shop without incident is accused of launching an unprovoked assault spree in Hua Hin. Six… Read More ›
Thailand’s EV sales momentum downside as officials prepare to deal with rising consumer complaints
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Hundreds of EV owners could get their day in court without paying legal costs after Thailand moved towards unprecedented action against one manufacturer. A total… Read More ›
Police sergeant fends off four attackers with gunfire in latest southern insurgency attack in Pattani
A wounded police sergeant returned fire after four gunmen opened fire in a brazen Pattani ambush. The attackers escaped by motorcycle and boat, sparking a… Read More ›
Ex PM and Democrat Party leader urges politicians implicated in Senate Collusion files to come clean
As the Senate collusion case reaches its biggest test, Abhisit has urged named politicians to answer publicly, while opposition leaders warn the Election Commission against… Read More ›
Hotel fronting a den of iniquity catering to Chinese punters raided for the second time on Saturday by armed police
Police stormed a heavily guarded Chinese-only hotel in Nonthaburi, uncovering drugs, gambling, prostitution and airport transfers under one roof. More than 200 items were seized… Read More ›
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July 25, 2026
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The Kingdom and mainland are fast-tracking closer
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July 24, 2026
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after
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July 24, 2026
Thailand’s nominee crackdown could become far
Site foreman callously murdered by balaclava clad executioners as insurgency campaign hits hard
July 24, 2026
Thailand’s southern insurgency has turned
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July 24, 2026
From 5,000-1 Premiership miracle to League One misery.
Abhisit shifts to active support for opposition’s efforts to expose massive collusion in 2024 Senate election
July 23, 2026
Former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva joins opposition demands
Five soldiers killed in attack by armed insurgents at a checkpoint in Narathiwat on Wednesday evening
July 23, 2026
Thailand’s Deep South erupts again as militants
Police hunt DJ in Nakhon Si Thammarat after body is found with baffling evidence as to cause of death
July 23, 2026
Former DJ disappears after decomposing body is found
New Zealand teenager released on bail after mum flies to the rescue. Days spent in jail and head shaved
July 22, 2026
Mother rescues New Zealand teenager Loukas Rainger
Am Cyanide beats second murder rap in court. Judges rule not enough evidence she poisoned a vegetable vendor
July 22, 2026
Thailand’s suspected cyanide serial killer
Border Patrol volunteer shot in Yala while on leave at a relatives home as insurgency unrest continues
July 22, 2026
Security forces have launched an urgent manhunt after
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