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 ›

16 street hookers, mostly African, sent to Immigration detention centre on Friday awaiting deportation

16 street hookers, mostly African, sent to Immigration detention centre on Friday awaiting deportation

March 24, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bangkok police raided Sukhumvit Soi 4 on Friday night and arrested 16 foreign women for prostitution. They handed them to Immigration for visa revocation and… Read More ›

Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds

Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds

March 23, 2026

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

Koh Samui officials expand probe into construction permit forgery affecting over 10 luxury villa projects, with forged signatures, external brokers, audits and a planned police… Read More ›

Mum on the run in Thailand sent to UK prison for nearly 2 years after drug dealing conviction in Preston

Mum on the run in Thailand sent to UK prison for nearly 2 years after drug dealing conviction in Preston

March 23, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Runaway TikTok mum Ellis Matthews, 32, who bragged about life in Thailand, is jailed for 26 months after returning to the UK. The “Mum on… Read More ›

Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet​

Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet​

March 22, 2026

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

Thailand moves to cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days as Foreign Ministry targets loopholes tied to scammers and security risks. Tourists could still… Read More ›

2026 economic growth could be slashed to 0.5% if War with Iran rages on for months says Bank of Thailand

2026 economic growth could be slashed to 0.5% if War with Iran rages on for months says Bank of Thailand

March 22, 2026

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

Baht sinks 6% since Feb 28 war, now at ฿32.79, with forecasts of a slide to ฿35 if conflict drags on. Bank of Thailand warns… Read More ›

UK reality TV star dies in Phuket after being seen wandering near his hotel talking excitedly on phone

UK reality TV star dies in Phuket after being seen wandering near his hotel talking excitedly on phone

March 21, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

British reality star Jordan Wright, 33, was found dead in a drainage canal near his Phuket hotel after erratic movements and a heated phone call.… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin condemns cowardly attack on Southern Muslim MP who voted for him on Thursday

Prime Minister Anutin condemns cowardly attack on Southern Muslim MP who voted for him on Thursday

March 21, 2026

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

PM Anutin condemns dawn ambush on Narathiwat MP Kamonsak Leewamoh hours after key parliament vote. Gunmen fire on the MP’s vehicle outside his home, injuring… Read More ›

Fugitive nabbed by Immigration Bureau in Phuket on his way back to police in France on murder charges

Fugitive nabbed by Immigration Bureau in Phuket on his way back to police in France on murder charges

March 20, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Phuket police arrest 46-year-old French fugitive Mr. Faisal, wanted for attempted murder in France under an Interpol Red Notice, with deportation to follow amid a… Read More ›

Ireland and Thailand forge trade and personal bonds as St Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated in Bangkok

Ireland and Thailand forge trade and personal bonds as St Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated in Bangkok

March 19, 2026

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

Thailand and Ireland strengthen trade, investment, technology, education, and tourism ties as Irish Minister Charlie McConalogue visits Bangkok during St Patrick’s Day, marking 51 years… Read More ›

Scam threat again on the rise in Thailand with losses of 70 million baht a day being reported by police

Scam threat again on the rise in Thailand with losses of 70 million baht a day being reported by police

March 19, 2026

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Scam surge grips Thailand as police warn contacts keep rising nationwide. Losses hit ฿115.3bn in 2025 after widespread fraud attempts. About 173m scam calls and… Read More ›

UK music industry figure dies in Bangkok after taking a drug combo in a spiked drink says his family

UK music industry figure dies in Bangkok after taking a drug combo in a spiked drink says his family

March 19, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

British music industry figure and yoga instructor Tom Pardhy, 38, dies in a Bangkok hotel hours after rushing his partner Naomi Raksha to hospital during… Read More ›

Anutin’s full term triumph tempered by new Sword of Damocles as Constitutional Court takes barcode case

Anutin’s full term triumph tempered by new Sword of Damocles as Constitutional Court takes barcode case

March 19, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Anutin Charnvirakul heads for reelection as Thai PM with over 292 votes expected, but the Constitutional Court’s 6–3 move to probe QR and barcode ballots… Read More ›

Thriving cannabis extract business operated by 31 year old Israeli seized by police and owner arrested

Thriving cannabis extract business operated by 31 year old Israeli seized by police and owner arrested

March 18, 2026

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Krabi cannabis factory seized in second raid as Israeli promoter arrested. Police find illegal production after licence suspension, seize 29kg extracts, freeze assets, and probe… Read More ›

Thai economy feels the stress as US Israeli War on Iran continues with 2 key Iranian leaders just killed

Thai economy feels the stress as US Israeli War on Iran continues with 2 key Iranian leaders just killed

March 18, 2026

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

Thailand’s economy is buckling as the US-Iran war drives fuel shortages, shuts petrol stations, halts services, and pushes up air fares, while Israeli strikes kill… Read More ›

Iran War brings Thailand closer to the United States on trade and energy as it secures critical supplies

Iran War brings Thailand closer to the United States on trade and energy as it secures critical supplies

March 17, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thailand:

Thailand fuel chaos triggers nationwide shortages and panic buying, with stations running dry. Officials insist 101-day reserves remain secure as the government races to boost… Read More ›

Navy and Foreign Affairs personnel working on a rescue mission for 3 stranded on stricken Thai vessel

Navy and Foreign Affairs personnel working on a rescue mission for 3 stranded on stricken Thai vessel

March 17, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Three Thai engineers remain stranded aboard the drifting cargo ship Mayuree Naree after an attack near the Strait of Hormuz. Twenty crew members were rescued… Read More ›

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