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Thailand launches nationwide celebrations for Queen Suthida’s birthday with royal ceremonies, cultural showcases and events worldwide, highlighting her growing international profile, gold-medal sailing success, cultural… Read More ›

Ranger killed in heavy Narathiwat security operation. Extended battle between army and insurgents

June 1, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Southern insurgents killed a 29-year-old ranger in a dawn gun battle during a Narathiwat raid, then escaped into dense forest. Blood trails, a day-long manhunt,… Read More ›

68 year old Canadian educator arrested on rape charge after being hired as a tutor for a teenage girl

June 1, 2026

Canadian educator James Inkster, 68, has been arrested in Prachuap Khiri Khan over a teenage student rape case after police say he was released on… Read More ›

Trump counters Iran with tougher terms and a warning. Tehran now says it does not trust the US

June 1, 2026

Iran rejects Trump’s tougher proposal and says it does not trust the US, as Trump threatens renewed attacks, Rubio warns of “other methods” and Tehran’s… Read More ›

Main suspect in Samui taxi mafia murder arrested in Surat Thani. Two fugitives in gang are still hunted

June 1, 2026

Koh Samui taxi war suspect ‘Bank’ has been arrested after a regional manhunt over the fatal shooting of a taxi driver. Police say 10 suspects… Read More ›

Former top Justice Ministry figure calls for tough line against NACC official charged over road death

June 1, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Top Thai anti-corruption boss faces calls for dismissal over fatal drink-drive crash that killed rider in Nonthaburi, with 189mg alcohol reading, claims of post-crash promotion,… Read More ›

Young woman decapitated in latest horror motorbike crash this time in Pathum Thani on Sunday morning

June 1, 2026

A high-speed Honda Forza 350 crashed into a median barrier in Pathum Thani after a failed overtaking manoeuvre, killing both riders. A 26-year-old woman was… Read More ›

Bangkok Pride flags the Thai capital as a Gay Pride centre as Pheu Thai leader Yotsanun pledges support

May 31, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s bid to host World Pride 2030 took centre stage at Bangkok Pride 2026 as Deputy PM Yotsanun Wongsawat led Pheu Thai’s parade push on… Read More ›

Drug gang smashed in Phitsanulok moving 1.7 tonnes of meth pills and 50 kg of ketamine in an oil tanker

May 31, 2026

Police smashed a major drug pipeline after intercepting a fuel tanker carrying 1.737 tonnes of crystal meth and 50kg of ketamine worth more than 200… Read More ›

Government to reopen Hua Hin to international flights as it pushes Thai Airways on more flights

May 31, 2026

Thailand accelerates Hua Hin Airport upgrade into a regional tourism hub with runway expansion, safety upgrades, and CAAT certification push as officials prepare for direct… Read More ›

Abhisit Vejjajiva calls for scrutiny of flagship AI project being pursued by Digital Economy ministry

May 31, 2026

Thailand’s TH-AI Passport, a plan to give 5 million people AI access, has sparked a political row. The government touts a low-cost digital upgrade, while… Read More ›

Short term and long term warnings lights for the ailing Thai economy as it ploughs through headwinds

May 31, 2026

Thailand’s slowdown deepens as exports, tourism and domestic demand weaken while imports surge, widening trade and current account deficits. Rising fiscal pressure and digital outflows… Read More ›

Democrat Party ready to sue over ‘blue regime’ distortion of remarks made by leader Abhisit Vejjajiva

May 31, 2026

Democrat Party moves to sue over ‘blue regime’ claims, alleging distorted Abhisit interview excerpts spread online, triggering defamation accusations, monarchy-linked misinformation claims and escalating legal… Read More ›

31 year old man dies in front of his wife in Buriram talking on a charging phone after lightning strike

May 31, 2026

Living, Media, Thailand:

Buriram man, 31, dies after lightning strike hits inside home during storm while using a charging phone. Wife and child witnessed the collapse. Devices showed… Read More ›

Cultural and economic ties in focus during last week’s state visit as Vietnam rapidly gains on Thailand

May 30, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Vietnam’s First Lady dazzled Bangkok in traditional Thai dress as President To Lam secured key agreements and a royal audience. But behind the diplomacy, a… Read More ›

4 year manhunt for fraudster ends in Udon Thani with her arrest by the Highway Police over Swedish jobs

May 30, 2026

A woman accused of luring more than 20 victims with promises of lucrative fruit-picking jobs in Sweden has been arrested after years on the run.… Read More ›

Thai US military alliance discussed in meeting of Defence Minister with US Defence Secretary Hegseth

May 30, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of China’s growing military power, urged Asian allies to boost defence spending, strengthened security ties with Thailand, backed support… Read More ›

21 year old suspect arrested in Bangkok linked with recent Pattani bombing spree targeting fuel stations

May 30, 2026

Bangkok Central Railway Station arrest: 21-year-old Mr. Niusman detained in Pattani fuel station bombing probe linked to southern insurgency network. Police cite a lookout role,… Read More ›

LINE message stirs another political and electoral controversy. The ‘Blue Regime’ is again spotlighted as a factor

May 30, 2026

Lawyer pushes Constitutional Court bid to annul the February 8 vote over leaked Line chats alleging Blue Party influence, illegal ballot claims and political interference.… Read More ›

Top official assaulted by delivery driver at funeral of deceased rider whom he collided with on road

May 30, 2026