Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen
Hlun Solo’s remains due back on Thursday as his family are set to pursue a second autopsy in Thailand
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
After more than two weeks in a Georgian morgue, Hlun Solo’s body returns to Thailand on Thursday. His family will seek a second autopsy before… Read More ›
Looking for ‘Finger’ as pressure grows to find killer’s police handler. Retired detective denies it’s him
Retired Huai Yai detective denies being gang leader Pong’s police superior as detectives prepare to have the suspect’s LGBTQ girlfriend identify the officer known as… Read More ›
Thai workers are now World leaders for AI use. More than double the global average. Firms must wise up
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Microsoft says Thai workers are using advanced AI at more than double the global average, creating new forms of work once thought impossible. The company… Read More ›
Cambodian food vendor arrested in Immigration sweep after being found working beyond her scope
A Cambodian woman legally allowed to stay in Thailand until 2027 was arrested after immigration officers found her selling pork outside the conditions of her… Read More ›
Swedish woman wanted for sixty million baht fraud at home arrested by Phuket Immigration Bureau police
Phuket Immigration officers captured a Swedish fugitive wanted by Interpol over a ฿60 million call centre fraud. Police say she belonged to a 14-member scam… Read More ›
Dream wedding turns to tragedy after UK groom died in his sleep after a motorbike crash last Thursday
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
British tourist Kyle Campbell, 32, died after being discharged from a Thai hospital with a head injury days before marrying his fiancée. His family are… Read More ›
13 year old died on Saturday in Nakhon Si Thammarat after being stung by jelly fish at an after match swim
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
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’
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
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 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 ›
UN Rapporteur warns of a ‘Living Hell’ in Cambodian scam compounds despite Phnom Penh’s crackdown
Crime, Media, Politics, 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’
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
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
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
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
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 ›
Freed 28-year-old Thai woman returns to Bangkok and meets Narcotics Suppression Bureau officers
Crime, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
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 ›
New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use
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
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
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
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 ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Dark case of murder and terror in Pattaya only beginning as police explore the horror reign of ‘Pong’
August 3, 2026
Five bodies, an alleged reign of terror and fears of
Two senior policemen killed in Tak Bai drug operation on Sunday. Detectives looking at insurgency links
August 2, 2026
Two Tak Bai police investigators died in an M16 ambush
Freed 28-year-old Thai woman returns to Bangkok and meets Narcotics Suppression Bureau officers
August 2, 2026
From Japanese prison to key witness. Thai woman Ms.
New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use
August 2, 2026
Thailand’s cannabis free-for-all faces its
Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks
August 1, 2026
Five murders, two hidden graves and four suspects.
Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates
August 1, 2026
Thailand launches its biggest investment drive in
Good news in Japan for 28 year old Thai woman Ms. Jutathip who is cleared of drug trafficking charges
July 31, 2026
Japanese prosecutors dropped charges against Thai
Police search for naked bodies of Russian siblings after arrested suspect confessed to murdering both
July 31, 2026
One suspect confessed after Thai police arrested two
Thai tourism chiefs try to throttle back social media as the agency fends off problems on all fronts this year
July 31, 2026
Thailand’s tourism bosses are battling a perfect
Russian man named by police over Phuket safe robbery. Vitalii Kobin is also wanted for a visa overstay
July 31, 2026
Russian national Vitalii Kobin is wanted after a
Former Filipino airline pilot who has lived in Thailand for 20 years found living on Bangkok’s streets
July 30, 2026
From airline cockpit to Bangkok pavement. Former
Prime Minister Anutin insists the Bhumjaithai Party is united and dismisses talk of a political change
July 30, 2026
Anutin shrugs off Monaco political pact rumours as
5 Indians arrested after 3 compatriots were lured to Pattaya, beaten and tortured for a ransom payment
July 30, 2026
Thai police smashed a gang that lured three Indian
Witty warning from ‘Maverick Ambassador’ that Thailand is drawing closer to Beijing after PM’s visit
July 29, 2026
Retired diplomat Rasmi Chalijanchai says Thailand has
Police search for Russian siblings who disappeared after Sunday morning motorbike ride in Pattaya
July 29, 2026
Two Russian siblings vanished after a pre-dawn
Tourism minister warns spending money in Thailand does not afford foreign nationals special privileges
July 28, 2026
Thailand draws a line after Chinese and Italian
Stakes rising in the Senate election collusion case as the opposition opens fire with evidence on file
July 28, 2026
Anutin rejects Senate collusion allegations as
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