PMN-2 mine tears off part of Thai soldier Chanarong Wongchana’s right leg during a Chong An Ma clearance mission. He becomes the 15th Thai soldier… Read More ›
Toddler terror in Sakon Nakhon as a two-year-old hangs onto an ice truck for over 10km after disappearing from his mother. The driver remains oblivious… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Death beach shut in Phuket after German tourist Jannik Knobel, 30, vanishes in savage monsoon seas despite red flags. His body was found near rocks… Read More ›
Deadly mystery at a luxury Nonthaburi home as a crypto-trader couple and about 30 cats perish in flames. Police find petrol stains, a charcoal stove… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 
Young Russian goes berserk at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Tried to enter a restricted area. Taken into custody 
Koh Samui Animal Park bans Israeli family including two young girls on the basis of their nationality 
Chinese man who embezzled 50 million baht for Bangkok good life lifted on Thursday by Immigration 
Thai actress demands action against former police officer for stalking and sexual harassment at home 
PM’s remarks on shooting burglars at home prompt hostile reaction. Police clarify self defence is legal 
Online commentary glorifying guns in Thai schools. Minister says mass shooter used mainstream sites 
People’s Party MP wants an expanded answer into money paid to an Election Commission official 
Middle East conflict has caused headwinds for Thai Airways as profits in the second quarter dived 87% 
Prime Minister seeks decree removing Broadcasting Commission Chairman following weeks of turmoil 
Illegal to shoot an intruder or burglar at home with a licenced gun says PM in new firearms crackdown 
Vicious foreigner who pelted a delivery driver with an egg arrested in Bangkok. Accused by more victims 
Wife calls in emergency services in Phuket after young Russian man’s attempts to harm himself 
Wealthy foreign expats arrested as police swoop on Hua Hin housing estate. 200 officers took part in raid 
Political bigwig charged with murder in Nonthaburi after gunning down Provincial Authority President 
Addict nightly stole highway lighting infrastructure to fund his habit causing road accidents and death 
Interests in guns and violence and a grudge against a teacher revealed as police probe killer teenager 
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