Crime
Shocking rape of Ukrainian woman in Phuket is a warning for female foreign tourists travelling alone
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Phuket horror: Ukrainian tourist, 20, raped by van driver after asking for Wi-Fi. Suspect, 43, arrested within hours and confesses. CCTV crucial as police prepare… Read More ›
PM orders security agency to get to the bottom of disturbing reports linking it to an attack on an MP
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Gun attack on MP Kamolsak sparks widening probe as ISOC-linked pickup, ex-marines and dismantling plot emerge. PM Anutin orders an urgent report into a Narathiwat… Read More ›
Pattaya Police swoop on transgender street workers and bring them in for a warning after city crime spree
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Pattaya police staged a 4:00 AM raid on Walking Street, arresting 31 transgender women after rising thefts, assaults, and street brawls involving tourists, as authorities… Read More ›
Police examine personal motives in what appear to be 2 more terror related attacks in southern Thailand
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Gunmen launched two deadly attacks hours apart in Pattani and Narathiwat, killing a village headman, a deputy district chief and a 27-year-old woman. Police are… Read More ›
Owner of prostitution den fronting as Karaoke bar arrested Friday and charged by Chacheongsao Police
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Late-night raid hits popular Chachoengsao karaoke bar after complaints of illegal hours and foreign workers. Undercover sting confirms prostitution offers. Eight foreign nationals arrested, and… Read More ›
Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors.
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Immigration warns travellers: TDAC entry registration for Thailand is free, yet 10% of foreign arrivals use rip-off websites charging $20–$90. Officials say fake platforms are… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Last minute US Iran ceasefire looked fragile on Wednesday as Thailand still urged nationals to return
April 8, 2026
Fragile US-Iran ceasefire wobbles within hours as Iran
Anutin’s second cabinet takes office amid Premier’s warning about the growing energy crisis over Iran
April 7, 2026
Thailand’s new cabinet takes power as US-Iran
Fears surface that the 3 missing crew members of the Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree died on March 11th
April 4, 2026
Human remains found on stricken Thai ship Mayuree
Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate
April 2, 2026
Middle East War shock slams Thailand’s economy as
People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes.
March 31, 2026
Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee demands a probe after
Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors.
March 30, 2026
Immigration warns travellers: TDAC entry registration
Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope
March 29, 2026
Thailand reels from the US-Iran war as fuel prices
Thai Tears as two young adults die in Miami Beach hit and run. Both died when they were hit at high speed
March 27, 2026
Miami police arrest a 42-year-old American after a
Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors
March 25, 2026
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow raises
Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds
March 23, 2026
Koh Samui officials expand probe into construction
Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet
March 22, 2026
Thailand moves to cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30
UK reality TV star dies in Phuket after being seen wandering near his hotel talking excitedly on phone
March 21, 2026
British reality star Jordan Wright, 33, was found dead
Fugitive nabbed by Immigration Bureau in Phuket on his way back to police in France on murder charges
March 20, 2026
Phuket police arrest 46-year-old French fugitive Mr.
Scam threat again on the rise in Thailand with losses of 70 million baht a day being reported by police
March 19, 2026
Scam surge grips Thailand as police warn contacts keep
Anutin’s full term triumph tempered by new Sword of Damocles as Constitutional Court takes barcode case
March 19, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul heads for reelection as Thai PM
Thai economy feels the stress as US Israeli War on Iran continues with 2 key Iranian leaders just killed
March 18, 2026
Thailand’s economy is buckling as the US-Iran war
Navy and Foreign Affairs personnel working on a rescue mission for 3 stranded on stricken Thai vessel
March 17, 2026
Three Thai engineers remain stranded aboard the
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