Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Public Health Minister Somsak to brave the Lion’s Den and attend crucial Medical Council meeting this week
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Health Minister Somsak to attend a rare Medical Council meeting this week to defend his veto on punishing doctors who treated former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.… Read More ›
Pattaya police arrest 44 year old French tourist accused of sex abuse of a minor in Nong Khai on Provincial Court order
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French tourist busted in Pattaya for raping a vulnerable young teenager in Nong Khai. Cops say he paid to abuse her, then fled. Arrested outside… Read More ›
Last Thai hostage in Gaza confirmed as murdered by Islamist splinter group. PM expresses deep sorrow
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Last Thai hostage in Gaza, Nattapong Pinta, confirmed murdered by Islamist Mujahideen Brigades allied with Hamas. PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed deep sorrow as the total… Read More ›
Taiwanese Scam Kingpins arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 19 smartphones found in their luggage
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Busted at the Border: Three Taiwanese scam kingpins busted at Suvarnabhumi with 19 hidden phones tied to Thai fraud rings. Phones linked to fake sales… Read More ›
Nakhon Sawan vocational school teacher suspended after forcing 11 smoking students to drink butt water
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A Nakhon Sawan teacher was suspended after forcing 11 students caught smoking to drink water laced with cigarette butts. The bizarre punishment, caught on video,… Read More ›
Kingdom celebrates some rare good news. Beautiful yet gritty young Thai woman crowned Miss World
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Opal Suchata Chuangsri, 21, makes history as Thailand’s first Miss World, overcoming a teenage health scare and pageant controversy to triumph in India—offering rare hope… Read More ›
Cavalier Chinese pervert arrested by police at Chiang Mai Zoo after sexual assault on a young intern
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A young Chinese man was arrested at Chiang Mai Zoo after groping a female intern in broad daylight. CCTV captured the assault, and police say… Read More ›
Police aircraft fleet grounded for full safety checks, a review of all aircraft and maintenance protocols at division level
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Thailand’s entire police air fleet has been grounded after two deadly crashes in one month killed nine officers. On Saturday, a 1973 helicopter exploded mid-air,… Read More ›
Thailand emerges as a safe world destination for solo female travellers in latest online surveys and guides
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Thailand has been ranked among the world’s safest destinations for solo female travellers, with praise from top blogs and the New York Post highlighting its… Read More ›
UK girl’s dream holiday in Thailand turns into life in a Georgian prison. Courtesy of cannabis smuggling
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UK teen’s dream holiday in Thailand takes a shocking turn as she’s arrested in Georgia for cannabis smuggling. Bella May Culley faces life in prison… Read More ›
UK tourist’s deadly Waterfall plunge leaves him with massive injuries. 4 others have already died there
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A UK tourist, Liam Gibson, suffers life-changing injuries after falling at the dangerous Na Muang Waterfall 2 in Thailand. His family is raising funds for… Read More ›
People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
People’s Party MP Thaophipop Limjittrakarn has called for a full repeal of Thailand’s alcohol control laws after the government’s partial liberalisation for tourists left local… Read More ›
2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks
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Thailand’s ad spend forecast cut to 2.2% in 2025 as economic tremors, falling tourism and tariff woes hit hard. Top firm warns brands not to… Read More ›
Tourism chief targets European tourists in the second half of 2025 while cabinet orders shorter visas for holidaymakers
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Tourism chief targets high-spending Europeans and Middle Easterners for the second half of 2025 as cabinet orders shorter visa stays amid rising concern over foreign… Read More ›
Shocking cases investigated by police in Pattaya and Bangkok of two dead babies. One may be maternal infanticide
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Two newborn babies found dead in separate Bangkok and Pattaya cases within 48 hours. One woman claims stillbirth, the other allegedly left her baby to… Read More ›
Swede clashes with rescuers after accident in Buriram caused by water bottle. Thai wife calmed tensions
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A 65-year-old Swedish man crashed his pickup in Buriram after reaching for a fallen water bottle. He clashed with rescuers at the scene, but his… Read More ›
Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Two Italian women lost in a dense jungle on Koh Phangan were rescued after a three-hour mission triggered by the Italian Embassy. The search, slowed… Read More ›
Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns
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Two tourist boats burst into flames within 24 hours off southern Thailand, prompting urgent safety concerns. All tourists were rescued but two young crewmen suffered… Read More ›
Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A flicker of light beneath the rubble at Chatuchak has reignited hope, as rescuers detect possible signs of life from 1–3 survivors. A smartphone signal,… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Tensions at cabinet level on Tuesday as Bhumjaithai ministers arrived late and Energy Minister not at all
June 10, 2025
Tensions rise as Bhumjaithai ministers arrive late and
Russian man savagely beaten with a wooden club in Pattaya by a man riding on a motorbike with a sidecar
June 10, 2025
Russian tourist brutally beaten with a wooden club in
Pattaya police arrest 44 year old French tourist accused of sex abuse of a minor in Nong Khai on Provincial Court order
June 10, 2025
French tourist busted in Pattaya for raping a
Last Thai hostage in Gaza confirmed as murdered by Islamist splinter group. PM expresses deep sorrow
June 9, 2025
Last Thai hostage in Gaza, Nattapong Pinta, confirmed
Cash in a plastic box millions: lawyer claiming money is husband of top anti-corruption agency official
June 8, 2025
Lawyer Thaweewat Sengkaew claims ownership of ฿12
Anutin rejects Interior Ministry shift or indeed any Bhumjaithai Party cabinet moves. Cites 2023 deal
June 8, 2025
Anutin Charnvirakul rejects any cabinet reshuffle
Tourist boss worried about Cambodian border crisis and rising online speculation about a coup d’état
June 7, 2025
Tourism boss sounds the alarm as Thai-Cambodia border
8 year old girl in Udon Thani had a narrow escape when a UK man’s car crashed through her garden wall
June 7, 2025
A British man’s car ploughed through a concrete wall
฿12 million in neat cash left out as trash in suburban condo building. Woman sought to use plastic box
June 6, 2025
฿12M TRASH SHOCK: ฿12M in crisp banknotes found
Taiwanese Scam Kingpins arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 19 smartphones found in their luggage
June 6, 2025
Busted at the Border: Three Taiwanese scam kingpins
Chinese scam suspect rearrested at budget hotel in Chanthaburi after daring early morning escape
June 6, 2025
Chinese fraudster Li Jian, 38, recaptured at a
Horror for UK tourist in Phuket who saw his wife fall to her death in front of his eyes early Wednesday
June 5, 2025
A British tourist’s wife tragically fell seven
Thai air force opts for Swedish Gripen fighter jets in a rebuff to the United States and its F16 jets proposal
June 5, 2025
Thailand dumps U.S. fighter jet deal after F-35
Rome calls for a wider and more decisive response to Cambodia’s antics on the border after latest clash
June 4, 2025
Rome urges decisive action after a deadly clash with
Bhumjaithai fires open salvo in response to Thaksin’s bombshell over the Interior Ministry. PM silent
June 4, 2025
Thaksin’s bombshell over the Interior Ministry
S&P retains Thailand’s BBB+ credit rating and its stable outlook. Economy will grow by 2.3% this year
June 3, 2025
S&P retains Thailand’s BBB+ rating with a stable
Hun Manet confirms Cambodia ultimately may decide to send border dispute with Thailand to the Hague
June 3, 2025
Cambodia’s Hun Manet urges sending the border
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