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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 ›
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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 ›
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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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British backpacker Ethan Lacey, 20, is fighting for life in a Thai ICU after a horror Pattaya crash reportedly saw a pickup truck run over… Read More ›
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Beijing has issued a second warning in 10 days after Thai police allegedly kidnapped and extorted five Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo, highlighting existing concerns… Read More ›
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Russian bus passenger arrested at Phuket checkpoint after police found meth, heroin, ecstasy and ketamine hidden in a shoulder bag. Officers said the suspect acted… Read More ›
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Mystery surrounds the death of a 50-year-old American man found hanging upside down from a sixth-floor Pattaya hotel balcony. Police found no signs of assault… Read More ›
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Young police officer ignores Phuket beach red flags and vanishes beneath violent monsoon waves before his body washes ashore after a gruelling two-day search. Lifeguards… Read More ›
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Eight killed and 30 injured after a freight train smashed into a Bangkok bus before bursting into flames. Police say CCTV shows a red warning… Read More ›
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Glowing tributes pour in after rising Irish filmmaker Max Hendrickson, 20, and his Czech girlfriend died in a rented scooter crash on Thailand’s deadly roads,… Read More ›
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Alarm grows over Koh Phangan’s expanding Israeli community as MPs warn of security risks, illegal businesses and foreign influence, while Phuket authorities tighten enforcement amid… Read More ›
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A taxi driver drove to a Nonthaburi police station with his girlfriend’s body hidden in his car after an alleged jealous rage killing. Detectives say… Read More ›
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Eight people died after a freight train smashed into a packed Bangkok bus, dragging it 50 metres before it burst into flames beside Makkasan station.… Read More ›
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Chinese suspect linked to C4 bombs, assault rifles and Cambodia scam gangs remains under heavy guard in Pattaya hospital after an apparent overdose, as Thai… Read More ›
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PM Anutin Charnvirakul landed on Koh Phangan as 300 officers raided firms, land plots and businesses in a huge crackdown on suspected foreign nominee networks.… Read More ›
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Pattaya crash probe explodes into a national security scandal as police arrest Navy officers, trace a Glock pistol to Bangkok police and investigate Chinese suspect… Read More ›
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Thai police arrested a 31-year-old Chinese national in Chonburi after seizing advanced weapons, ammunition and C4 explosives. Investigators have not ruled out terrorism or sabotage… Read More ›
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Russian tourist praised after viral Phuket clip shows him helping elderly vendor push heavy piggy-bank cart uphill at Windmill Viewpoint on the island. Video spreads… Read More ›
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Thailand’s police crisis deepened as “Big Joke” arrived at CSD headquarters carrying evidence in an assault probe while another senior officer faced extortion allegations tied… Read More ›
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Phuket schoolboy Jojo Savel dropped his after-school skewer stall and performed CPR on a bleeding foreign tourist who collapsed unconscious on a Kathu road, with… Read More ›
Thailand closes its doors to dodgy foreigners and tourists who abuse their welcome through crime 
Trump is back with a new stick to force his American First agenda on Thailand. A Forced Labour tariff 
Uttaradit police believe personal matters led to the death of a highly respected councillor on Thursday 
2 insurgents die in pre-dawn firefight with security forces in Pattani after refusing pleas to surrender 
British Muay Thai student arrested at busy Phuket training hub after harassing locals two days in a row 
30 out of 100 high risk students at school test positive for narcotics in Surin. Schools are now a magnet 
Colliers boss in Thailand says now is the time to buy into the country’s resilient property market 
Prime Minister pushes to seal Thailand’s trade deal with the United States as rivals lock in benefits 
Police move to tighten the foreign ownership net now in Krabi. Luxury villas linked with Spaniards raided 
Highly qualified young woman becomes first Thai Airways female pilot in the hitherto all male cockpit 
Former Prime Minister Thaksin gains his full freedom after Royal Pardon to celebrate the Queen’s birthday 
Bank of Thailand offers a more cheerful view of the economy for 2026 with GDP growth projection of 2% 
Top media expert warns government that Thailand is losing its sovereignty in the digital world of news 
Immigration Bureau officers discover suspected human trafficking ring using Bangkok as a transport hub 
Economy dominated by geopolitics turning its back on small concerns. Commerce Minister’s warning 
Things have changed in politics but Thaksin still faces legal issues including a 17 billion baht tax debt 
Ranger killed in heavy Narathiwat security operation. Extended battle between army and insurgents 
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