American dies in Bangkok suburb in violent brawl with three armed Burmese men in row over woman

American dies in Bangkok suburb in violent brawl with three armed Burmese men in row over woman

February 18, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

American tourist Cole Stein Heath, 55, butchered in Bangkok street clash over ex-lover. Four Myanmar men surrender after a scrap yard showdown. Victim found with… Read More ›

Kla Tham and Thamanat fear being left out in the cold. Deputy PM warns the election is not yet certified

Kla Tham and Thamanat fear being left out in the cold. Deputy PM warns the election is not yet certified

February 17, 2026

Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Coalition tensions rise after the Feb 8 vote as Bhumjaithai locks in 281 seats. Kla Tham is sidelined, cabinet posts are haggled with Pheu Thai,… Read More ›

Chaiyaphum Police quiz girlfriend who saw boyfriend executed last Saturday night. Drugs links probed

Chaiyaphum Police quiz girlfriend who saw boyfriend executed last Saturday night. Drugs links probed

February 17, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Valentine’s Day execution in Chanthaburi: 30-year-old man lured by mystery caller to roadside meeting and shot dead beside rubber plantation. Meth hidden in noodle packets… Read More ›

Headache for tourism bosses as elderly shop owner mocks and racially abuses Chinese tourist in Phuket

Headache for tourism bosses as elderly shop owner mocks and racially abuses Chinese tourist in Phuket

February 17, 2026

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

Tourism officials in turmoil after a viral video shows an elderly shop owner accused of racist gestures towards a Chinese tourist. A row over a… Read More ›

Passenger bus overturns on the way from Phuket to Yal. 10 seriously injured. Police saw what happened

Passenger bus overturns on the way from Phuket to Yal. 10 seriously injured. Police saw what happened

February 17, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Double-decker horror in Trang as Phuket-bound tour bus carrying 52 overturns near school, injuring over 30. Driver, 52, loses leg after vehicle slides 80 metres… Read More ›

Raging fire ravages Koh Samui’s popular Fisherman’s Quarter. Extensive damage but no casualties reported

Raging fire ravages Koh Samui’s popular Fisherman’s Quarter. Extensive damage but no casualties reported

February 16, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Inferno rips through Koh Samui’s Fisherman’s Village, gutting three shops and damaging a restaurant as tourists flee. Fire crews battle narrow lanes and live power… Read More ›

Rising chance Feb 8th General Election will be voided as Ombudsman writes to the Election Commission

Rising chance Feb 8th General Election will be voided as Ombudsman writes to the Election Commission

February 16, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s February 8 election plunges into crisis as barcode ballot row explodes. Ombudsman orders probe, 209 academics raise alarm, senators sue, and court action looms.… Read More ›

Randy foreign tourist hosed down by Cambodian hotel employee having sex under a spirit house on grounds

Randy foreign tourist hosed down by Cambodian hotel employee having sex under a spirit house on grounds

February 16, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Pattaya hotel worker confronts a foreign couple having candlelit sex beside a shrine and is assaulted. Eartlier, two French tourists were deported in Phuket while… Read More ›

Senior Bangkok police officer charged with armed robbery of Pathum Thani cannabis shop this week

Senior Bangkok police officer charged with armed robbery of Pathum Thani cannabis shop this week

February 16, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Senior Metropolitan Police officer “Captain Khaek” arrested by his own force over an alleged 800,000 baht marijuana dispensary robbery in Pathum Thani. Dismissed immediately, remanded… Read More ›

Tears of joy as elderly couple are reunited by Tourist Police in Korat after five hour separation ordeal

Tears of joy as elderly couple are reunited by Tourist Police in Korat after five hour separation ordeal

February 15, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Tourist police in Korat staged a Valentine’s week reunion after an elderly couple were split for over five hours at Ya Mo Monument. Officers tracked… Read More ›

Minnie’s online gambling case again before court as lawyer claims client was wrongly jailed for 84 days

Minnie’s online gambling case again before court as lawyer claims client was wrongly jailed for 84 days

February 15, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Big Joke saga on the radar again, as lawyer sues four cops over revived Minnie gambling case that saw client jailed 84 days despite prior… Read More ›

Poll could be voided if court cases underway succeed. Public however has faith in Election Commission

Poll could be voided if court cases underway succeed. Public however has faith in Election Commission

February 15, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s Election Commission faces mounting fraud claims, a 387,000 vote gap and barcode secrecy fears after the February 8 poll. Thousands of complaints filed, protests… Read More ›

Two Thai Prime Ministers this week addressed the February 4th Financial Times ‘Sick man of Asia’ article

Two Thai Prime Ministers this week addressed the February 4th Financial Times ‘Sick man of Asia’ article

February 15, 2026

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

The Financial Times brands Thailand the “sick man of Asia” as debt nears 90%, growth lags at 2%, factories close, and tourism declines. Two Prime… Read More ›

Tensions rising between Bhumjaithai Party and Kla Tham as leading party wants the Agriculture Ministry

Tensions rising between Bhumjaithai Party and Kla Tham as leading party wants the Agriculture Ministry

February 14, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Election bar code storm rages as PM rushes coalition past 250 seats. Kla Tham faces the axe in cabinet seats tussle. Agriculture Ministry at centre… Read More ›

Incoming government must tackle the country’s rising public debt level and keep foreign funding open

Incoming government must tackle the country’s rising public debt level and keep foreign funding open

February 14, 2026

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

Thailand faces a 50:50 credit downgrade risk as debt tops 66% of GDP, growth limps at 2.3% and its tax base shrinks. Moody’s and Fitch… Read More ›

Chinese bank manager who ran off with 10 million baht arrested in Pattaya. Entered Thailand illegally

Chinese bank manager who ran off with 10 million baht arrested in Pattaya. Entered Thailand illegally

February 14, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Fugitive Chinese bank boss accused of stealing over ฿10 million tracked to Pattaya condo and arrested after two-week Immigration sting. Biometric checks showed no legal… Read More ›

Nine foreigners arrested as Phuket police squad smash high stakes Poker game at a luxury Rawai villa

Nine foreigners arrested as Phuket police squad smash high stakes Poker game at a luxury Rawai villa

February 13, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Phuket police smash alleged Russian-run poker den in luxury Rawai villa, arrest nine foreigners after Instagram sting. High-stakes games took ฿20,000 entry fees, cash and… Read More ›

Chinese national arrested by anti trafficking police. Wanted in China for prostitution linked to minors

Chinese national arrested by anti trafficking police. Wanted in China for prostitution linked to minors

February 13, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A 46-year-old Chinese national wanted on prostitution charges in China was arrested at a luxury Bangkok condominium on Wednesday following an extradition request from Beijing.… Read More ›

Visa entry period to go from 60 to 30 days. Agreement in principle as foreign tourism numbers fall by 10%

Visa entry period to go from 60 to 30 days. Agreement in principle as foreign tourism numbers fall by 10%

February 13, 2026

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

Thailand moves to halve visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 93 countries amid security concerns and falling arrivals. Tourism is down 10% from… Read More ›

Angry Pattaya crowd restrains and arrest Russian man who viciously attacked an innocent Thai woman

Angry Pattaya crowd restrains and arrest Russian man who viciously attacked an innocent Thai woman

February 13, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Drunk Russian tourist, 30, arrested after punching Thai woman outside Pattaya mall. Victim’s head hit the pavement as crowds pinned the suspect to the ground.… Read More ›

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