13 year old died on Saturday in Nakhon Si Thammarat after being stung by jelly fish at an after match swim

13 year old died on Saturday in Nakhon Si Thammarat after being stung by jelly fish at an after match swim

August 4, 2026

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A charity football day on Saturday, August 1, turned to horror when 13-year-old Nanthaphat Boonplod died after a lightning jellyfish sting off Sichon’s Ban Fai… Read More ›

UK National found dead in his Phuket hotel room on the day he was to check out. Last seen on July 27th

UK National found dead in his Phuket hotel room on the day he was to check out. Last seen on July 27th

August 4, 2026

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A seven-day “Do Not Disturb” sign ended in tragedy when hotel staff found British tourist Zakir Mahood, 41, dead on his Phuket check-out day. Police… Read More ›

Police chief orders probe into claims that the local Pattaya police station had links to Killer ‘Pong’

Police chief orders probe into claims that the local Pattaya police station had links to Killer ‘Pong’

August 3, 2026

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Thailand’s police chief orders an urgent probe into claims Huai Yai officers supplied drugs to accused multiple murderer “Pong”. Detectives are examining phones, summoning witnesses… Read More ›

Thai woman berry picking in Sweden survives bear attack by playing dead after being mauled at first

Thai woman berry picking in Sweden survives bear attack by playing dead after being mauled at first

August 3, 2026

Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai berry picker Am Saisuk, 46, cheated death after a bear mauled her in northern Sweden. Her split-second decision to “play dead” saved her life,… Read More ›

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

August 3, 2026

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Thailand moves to make digital platforms answer for online scams, counterfeit goods and unsafe products as Ms. Supamas backs class action lawsuits to help consumers… Read More ›

UN Rapporteur warns of a ‘Living Hell’ in Cambodian scam compounds despite Phnom Penh’s crackdown

UN Rapporteur warns of a ‘Living Hell’ in Cambodian scam compounds despite Phnom Penh’s crackdown

August 3, 2026

Crime, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A UN warning has cast new doubt on Cambodia’s anti-scam drive, saying victims still face a “living hell” inside prison-like compounds despite mass raids, international… Read More ›

Dark case of murder and terror in Pattaya only beginning as police explore the horror reign of ‘Pong’

Dark case of murder and terror in Pattaya only beginning as police explore the horror reign of ‘Pong’

August 3, 2026

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Five bodies, an alleged reign of terror and fears of more victims. Bail refused for Pattaya murder suspect “Pong” as police probe claims the accused… Read More ›

Huge fire in Bangkok brought under control. Garage owner claims a cigarette but from a hotel caused it

Huge fire in Bangkok brought under control. Garage owner claims a cigarette but from a hotel caused it

August 3, 2026

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Oil-fed flames tore through a Bangkok auto parts warehouse before spreading into neighbouring accommodation. More than 10 hotel rooms were damaged as guests fled. Police… Read More ›

Two senior policemen killed in Tak Bai drug operation on Sunday. Detectives looking at insurgency links

Two senior policemen killed in Tak Bai drug operation on Sunday. Detectives looking at insurgency links

August 2, 2026

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Two Tak Bai police investigators died in an M16 ambush after officers investigating drug activity walked into a deadly attack in Narathiwat. Three colleagues were… Read More ›

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

August 2, 2026

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s new deportation regime gives authorities broader powers to expel foreigners considered contrary to the public good or Thai moral values as ministers streamline removals,… Read More ›

Freed 28-year-old Thai woman returns to Bangkok and meets Narcotics Suppression Bureau officers

Freed 28-year-old Thai woman returns to Bangkok and meets Narcotics Suppression Bureau officers

August 2, 2026

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From Japanese prison to key witness. Thai woman Ms. Jutathip returned home after prosecutors cleared her over meth hidden in coffee sachets. Police are now… Read More ›

Gang’s reign of terror and murder in Pattaya leads to debate in Thailand on the country’s death penalty

Gang’s reign of terror and murder in Pattaya leads to debate in Thailand on the country’s death penalty

August 2, 2026

Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s grisly discovery of two mass murder scenes in Pattaya has reignited demands for executions to resume. PM Anutin says convicted killers will receive no… Read More ›

New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use

New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use

August 2, 2026

Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s cannabis free-for-all faces its biggest challenge yet as ministers prepare a landmark law restricting use to medicine, enforcing nationwide licensing, banning promotion and introducing… Read More ›

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

August 1, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Five linked murders, two recently released ex-prisoners and a possible death penalty. PM Anutin flew to Pattaya, apologised to the Russian people, said the slain… Read More ›

Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks

Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks

August 1, 2026

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Five murders, two hidden graves and four suspects. Police say confessions to the murders of Russian siblings Diana Nazimova, 22, and Roman Nazimov, 17, led… Read More ›

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

August 1, 2026

Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thawee warns the Election Commission is “not a court” as pressure mounts to send the Senate collusion probe to the Supreme Court. More than 229… Read More ›

Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates

Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates

August 1, 2026

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand launches its biggest investment drive in years as the baht hits a 15-month low, trade and current account deficits surge, imports overwhelm record exports… Read More ›

Prime Minister says Thailand is navigating a ‘New World Disorder’ and sets out a new economic agenda

Prime Minister says Thailand is navigating a ‘New World Disorder’ and sets out a new economic agenda

August 1, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World:

Anutin warns the world has entered a “New World Disorder” as he unveils an AI-driven blueprint to remake Thailand through civil service reform, regional growth,… Read More ›

Good news in Japan for 28 year old Thai woman Ms. Jutathip who is cleared of drug trafficking charges

Good news in Japan for 28 year old Thai woman Ms. Jutathip who is cleared of drug trafficking charges

July 31, 2026

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Japanese prosecutors dropped charges against Thai woman Ms Jutathip after finding no criminal intent over 900g of meth hidden in coffee sachets. She is set… Read More ›

For over 2 weeks YouTuber Hlun Solo lay dead in Tbilisi while Thai officials and his family knew nothing

For over 2 weeks YouTuber Hlun Solo lay dead in Tbilisi while Thai officials and his family knew nothing

July 31, 2026

Crime, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Questions mount over Hlun Solo’s death after Georgia delayed notifying Thailand for more than two weeks. Autopsy results are awaited as police investigate while the… Read More ›

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