Teenagers die swimming in the Chao Phraya River. Rescuers found both holding each other under water

Teenagers die swimming in the Chao Phraya River. Rescuers found both holding each other under water

May 25, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bangkok tragedy at Chao Phraya River: three teens swim at Phasi Pier, strong current pulls two under during rescue attempt. Divers from Ruamkatanyu recover both… Read More ›

Young woman (21) found dead at railway crossing in Bangkok. Freight train collided with her motorbike

Young woman (21) found dead at railway crossing in Bangkok. Freight train collided with her motorbike

May 24, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A 21-year-old woman died after a freight train smashed into her motorcycle at an unguarded railway crossing in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district. Police are investigating… Read More ›

Koh Phangan Police to oppose bail for foreign investors. 21 to be charged before the court on Monday

Koh Phangan Police to oppose bail for foreign investors. 21 to be charged before the court on Monday

May 24, 2026

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Police will oppose bail for 21 foreign suspects arrested in a Koh Phangan nominee business crackdown after raids uncovered 38 land plots worth 200 million… Read More ›

Unprotected sex stream on Facebook overnight stuns Thailand. Government orders robust police action

Unprotected sex stream on Facebook overnight stuns Thailand. Government orders robust police action

May 24, 2026

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

Thailand erupts after an explicit Facebook sex stream goes viral overnight as cyber police launch an urgent probe. Meta faces backlash while users are warned… Read More ›

Nest of Nigerian scammers and drug dealers raided in Nonthaburi days after prolific conman was arrested

Nest of Nigerian scammers and drug dealers raided in Nonthaburi days after prolific conman was arrested

May 24, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Police raided a luxury Nonthaburi condo and arrested six Nigerians linked to cocaine trafficking and AI-powered romance scams targeting older Thai women. Officers seized phones,… Read More ›

Horror scene at Pattaya hotel on Thursday morning as blood dripped to the ground before the entrance

Horror scene at Pattaya hotel on Thursday morning as blood dripped to the ground before the entrance

May 24, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Pattaya hotel horror as a 33-year-old Chinese man plunges from the 6th floor and is found impaled on a steel beam above the entrance roof,… Read More ›

Air Asia boss calls on government to postpone 53.4% hike in airport charges for a year over fuel costs

Air Asia boss calls on government to postpone 53.4% hike in airport charges for a year over fuel costs

May 24, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes urges Thailand to delay a 53% airport fee hike, warning airlines are under strain from soaring fuel costs, volatile oil prices… Read More ›

29 year old Police Sergeant dies after insurgent attack on a new Pattani police station on Friday evening

29 year old Police Sergeant dies after insurgent attack on a new Pattani police station on Friday evening

May 23, 2026

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

Gunmen ambush the new Sai Buri police station in Pattani, killing 29-year-old officer Nattawut Surarat. Security forces launch a mass manhunt with checkpoints, drones and… Read More ›

Bee hives destroyed at Nakhon Ratchasima temple on Saturday after 2 terror attacks on locals this week

Bee hives destroyed at Nakhon Ratchasima temple on Saturday after 2 terror attacks on locals this week

May 23, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Firefighters armed with smoke machines and water cannons stormed a temple in Nakhon Ratchasima after aggressive bee swarms injured 13 people in two attacks, including… Read More ›

Sweep of nominee firms and business networks on Koh Phangan. 22 arrested, 200 million in land seized

Sweep of nominee firms and business networks on Koh Phangan. 22 arrested, 200 million in land seized

May 23, 2026

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

More than 300 police raided Koh Phangan in a massive crackdown on foreign nominee businesses, arresting 22 foreigners and seizing land worth over 200 million… Read More ›

Horror crash in southern Chumphon province leaves six dead on the road after head on impact at speed

Horror crash in southern Chumphon province leaves six dead on the road after head on impact at speed

May 23, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Six people, including a two-year-old girl, died after a speeding pickup carrying durian harvest workers lost control in heavy rain and smashed head-on into another… Read More ›

Opposition and People’s Party leader attacks ‘blue regime’ on the 12th anniversary of the 2014 coup

Opposition and People’s Party leader attacks ‘blue regime’ on the 12th anniversary of the 2014 coup

May 23, 2026

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

Thailand’s opposition leader has launched a blistering attack on the post-coup “blue regime”, accusing elites, courts and the Senate of crushing dissent and monopolising power… Read More ›

State Railway company brings charges against private drivers linked to last Saturday’s Bangkok train disaster

State Railway company brings charges against private drivers linked to last Saturday’s Bangkok train disaster

May 23, 2026

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

Bangkok train-bus crash sparks sweeping legal action across agencies after fire, deaths and 30 injuries. Police charge driver, signal man and bus driver as State… Read More ›

Volvo withdraws one of its EV models in a disastrous week for the firm in Thailand with exploding cars

Volvo withdraws one of its EV models in a disastrous week for the firm in Thailand with exploding cars

May 23, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thai World:

Volvo EV crisis in Thailand deepens as EX30 is pulled, 1,668 cars face battery swaps, 70% charge limit imposed after fire risks, and XC60 explodes… Read More ›

Prime Minister’s Office Minister launches national response after Thursday’s night’s Pattaya hotel fire

Prime Minister’s Office Minister launches national response after Thursday’s night’s Pattaya hotel fire

May 23, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thailand:

Supamas orders emergency response after Pattaya hotel rooftop blaze forces 200+ guest evacuation, injures four and causes 25 million baht damage. Consumer task force, refunds… Read More ›

Talks over World Cup TV rights for Thailand falter as sponsors show a lack of interest and cost surges

Talks over World Cup TV rights for Thailand falter as sponsors show a lack of interest and cost surges

May 23, 2026

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

Thailand faces the risk of a World Cup TV blackout as FIFA demands up to ฿1.7 billion for the 2026 rights. With Anutin ruling out… Read More ›

Stronger ties, AI investment and access to Europe for Thai travellers pushed as Anutin lands in France

Stronger ties, AI investment and access to Europe for Thai travellers pushed as Anutin lands in France

May 22, 2026

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

PM Anutin arrives in Paris for a six-day mission on energy, AI, trade and culture talks with Macron, IEA and UNESCO, amid EU visa proposals… Read More ›

Police to review 58 rail crossings after 8 people died in train bus smash. Train driver had a drug habit

Police to review 58 rail crossings after 8 people died in train bus smash. Train driver had a drug habit

May 22, 2026

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

Bangkok police launched emergency inspections at 58 rail crossings after a freight train smashed into a trapped bus, killing eight and injuring more than 30.… Read More ›

24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after 23 complaints police linked to Thai girlfriend

24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after 23 complaints police linked to Thai girlfriend

May 22, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Nonthaburi police arrested a Nigerian suspect linked to a romance scam gang after spotting suspicious ATM transactions near Phra Nangklao Hospital, seizing 42 mobile phones,… Read More ›

Rooftop fire at a Pattaya hotel causes evacuation of 240 guests on Thursday night. Building sealed off

Rooftop fire at a Pattaya hotel causes evacuation of 240 guests on Thursday night. Building sealed off

May 22, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Terrified tourists fled through smoke-filled corridors as flames ripped across a crowded Pattaya hotel rooftop. Four people were injured, including a man badly burned escaping… Read More ›

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