Frenchman’s Koh Samui business empire enmeshed in knotty police probe of nominee firms and pot farm
French businessman Stephane Thierry Bastok, 74, is hit by a widening Koh Samui nominee probe. Police trace ฿9.2m in transfers, an unlicensed hotel and five… Read More ›
Brutal assault by Cambodian worker on wrong man over 9,000 baht dispute leaves man needing surgery
Bloodbath at a Pattaya workers’ camp leaves a Cambodian barely breathing with his skull exposed. Police arrest Reaksa Chheut, 30, eating ice cream hours later.… Read More ›
Democrat Party deputy leader renews attacks on the TH-AI passport project as the minister pushes ahead
Economy, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Democrat deputy Karndee turns up the heat on Thailand’s ฿1.621bn AI Passport, demanding answers on procurement, value, payments and Thai data. The five million-user scheme… Read More ›
Rescues in rough sea swells off southern Thailand. Krabi longtail boat capsized with 10 Indian tourists
Krabi sea drama as a huge wave capsizes a longtail boat carrying 10 Indian tourists, their guide and captain. All 12 are rescued, six suffer… Read More ›
Seven juveniles appear before a Bangkok court after a vicious assault on a 43 year old Japanese tourist
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Birthday horror in Bangkok as Japanese teacher Yuki, 43, is robbed and battered near Makkasan station. Youths hit him three times with a fist-sized rock… Read More ›
4 Spaniards injured after tree fall at Ayutthaya park. One man suffered broken ribs and leg fractures
Horror in ancient Ayutthaya as a huge tree crashes onto Spanish tourists, injuring four. A 55-year-old man suffers broken ribs and a double leg fracture,… Read More ›
Fears for Thailand’s US export market as White House report zeroes in on Chinese transhipment abuses
Economy, Media, Politics, Thailand:
White House puts Thailand in Tier 2 of its China tariff-evasion crackdown. Thai exports face tougher US checks, AI tracking and a punishing extra 40%… Read More ›
Finance Minister warns Thailand faces challenges including higher oil prices and an ageing population
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Ekniti sounds the alarm as Thailand confronts four economic threats: global power rivalry, AI upheaval, volatile energy and a shrinking workforce. The Finance Minister says… Read More ›
French man who violently assaulted Israeli tourist on Koh Phangan leaving her in surgery granted bail
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
French suspect walks free on ฿105,600 bail after an Israeli mother and daughter needed two operations following a Koh Phangan attack. Hours later, another Israeli… Read More ›
13 hour bender by Australian at Pattaya’s Soi Bua Khao bar ends in dispute over 32,540 baht unpaid bill
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Pattaya bar row lands an Aussie tourist at the police station after a 13-hour session racks up ฿32,540. Staff say he showered women with drinks… Read More ›
End of 2026 or early 2027 for tourist levy which has risen to 450 baht and will apply to incoming air passengers
Economy, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s long-delayed tourist tax is back with a higher ฿450 price tag. Air travellers face the levy first from late 2026 or early 2027, but… Read More ›
Anutin jets off to Australia and New Zealand Monday in bid to boost partnership between the countries
Economy, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Bangkok sends Anutin to Australia and New Zealand for a six-day trade and investment drive. He will court business in Canberra before heading to Wellington… Read More ›
Frenchman and 2 sons found offshore of Koh Samui on Friday morning after overnight search called off
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Drama off Koh Samui as a French father and his two young sons vanish during a 45-minute jet ski ride. After 17 hours at sea,… Read More ›
Young Russian goes berserk at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Tried to enter a restricted area. Taken into custody
Drama grips Suvarnabhumi Airport as a 23-year-old Russian climbs beyond a terminal fence and shouts from a dangerous position. An air cushion is deployed before… Read More ›
Emirati bad boys broke through Phuket police checkpoint. One kicked a pursuing officer’s motorbike
A Phuket licence check turns into a wild chase as two Emirati tourists race through a checkpoint. A passenger kicks the pursuing officer before their… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Chinese man who embezzled 50 million baht for Bangkok good life lifted on Thursday by Immigration
August 14, 2026
Chinese investor Chon Henke’ai, 41, is arrested in a
Thai actress demands action against former police officer for stalking and sexual harassment at home
August 13, 2026
Five years of reported stalking drives actress
PM’s remarks on shooting burglars at home prompt hostile reaction. Police clarify self defence is legal
August 13, 2026
Anutin retreats from his warning against shooting
Online commentary glorifying guns in Thai schools. Minister says mass shooter used mainstream sites
August 13, 2026
Alarm spreads through Thai schools after the Debsirin
People’s Party MP wants an expanded answer into money paid to an Election Commission official
August 13, 2026
Pressure mounts on Thailand’s Election Commission
Middle East conflict has caused headwinds for Thai Airways as profits in the second quarter dived 87%
August 12, 2026
Thai Airways Q2 profit plunges almost ฿10.6 billion
Prime Minister seeks decree removing Broadcasting Commission Chairman following weeks of turmoil
August 12, 2026
Crisis grips Thailand’s telecoms watchdog as Anutin
Illegal to shoot an intruder or burglar at home with a licenced gun says PM in new firearms crackdown
August 12, 2026
Gun crackdown grips Thailand after the Nonthaburi
Vicious foreigner who pelted a delivery driver with an egg arrested in Bangkok. Accused by more victims
August 12, 2026
Bang Na police arrest foreign man after bizarre egg
Wife calls in emergency services in Phuket after young Russian man’s attempts to harm himself
August 11, 2026
Dramatic rescue in Phuket as Russian man Roman Popov,
Wealthy foreign expats arrested as police swoop on Hua Hin housing estate. 200 officers took part in raid
August 11, 2026
Luxury Hua Hin estate hit by 200-officer police swoop
Political bigwig charged with murder in Nonthaburi after gunning down Provincial Authority President
August 11, 2026
CCTV captured former MP Chalong Riewraeng approaching
Addict nightly stole highway lighting infrastructure to fund his habit causing road accidents and death
August 10, 2026
Police finally catch Mr Somsak, 40, after more than 50
Interests in guns and violence and a grudge against a teacher revealed as police probe killer teenager
August 10, 2026
Debsirin Nonthaburi massacre probe reveals the
All seven injured in Friday’s school shooting are now out of danger. Public continues to lay flowers at scene
August 9, 2026
Welcome news from Debsirin Nonthaburi School: all
PM Anutin’s cryptic online message about running into walls stings opposition People’s Party into attack
August 9, 2026
Political sparks fly as Anutin posts about an
Thailand pushes on to attract more than 2 million Russian tourists in 2026 despite the Pattaya murders
August 9, 2026
Thailand targets a record 2 million Russian tourists
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