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‘Demon toys’ that look playful and harmless present hidden hazards that may be lethal for Thai children
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Hidden danger behind cute faces. A Democrat MP has warned that imported “demon toys” entering Thailand through online platforms may contain hazardous chemicals, urging tougher… Read More ›
Heroin supplier higher in the supply chain arrested in northern Phayao province as police smash network
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Police tighten the net on an international heroin ring after arresting a Phayao courier, tracing million-baht payments and uncovering the route that led to a… Read More ›
Man who beat and raped a UK woman arrested last weekend by police after a month long manhunt by police
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
A month-long CCTV manhunt ended with the arrest of a Thai bar host after a British elephant sanctuary worker escaped a savage hotel room attack… Read More ›
Dragon symbol ordered removed from Huai Khwang police uniforms but senior officers deny links to China
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
A dragon emblem worn by Huai Khwang police has ignited a storm, prompting senior commanders to scrap the badge, deny links to Chinese investors and… Read More ›
Canadian goes berserk in Krabi. Steals hospital emergency van and behaves madly when confronted by police
Canadian steals a Krabi Hospital emergency van before dawn, triggering a frantic GPS-guided manhunt before abandoning the damaged vehicle and twice trying to escape as… Read More ›
Bangkok protest anger over northern rivers poisoned by Chinese-backed firms near the Thai border erupts
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Protests spread from Chiang Mai to Bangkok as campaigners blame Chinese-backed mining in Myanmar for poisoning northern rivers, with Beijing responding, MPs demanding action and… Read More ›
Influencer living in Thailand on DTV visa dies on luxury Samat Prakan housing estate after acting out
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Witnesses watched American YouTuber Connor Michael Murphy enter a deep lake before he disappeared beneath the surface, as detectives now investigate bizarre behaviour, forensic evidence… Read More ›
Anutin blindsided by call from former speaker to dismantle Internal Security Operations Command
A fierce Budget Bill clash has thrust ISOC into the spotlight, with Wan Muhammad Nor Matha demanding its abolition over cost, powers and performance. Prime… Read More ›
Thai regulator proposes an online digital platform for licenced radio stations as media sphere sees drastic changes
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
The NBTC is betting less than ฿100 million on transforming Thai radio, with one national online hub, digital broadcasting across 34 regions and precision emergency… Read More ›
Two dead as man opens fire on wife and relatives in Chiang Rai. 42 year old man arrested after manhunt
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A frantic overnight police hunt ended with the capture of a suspected family killer after two people died and two others were seriously wounded in… Read More ›
Huge success for Thailand tourism as ‘Tomorrowland’ sells out 150,000 tickets for a money spinning show
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand is betting billions on Tomorrowland, with the sold-out festival expected to generate more than ฿21 billion, create over 21,000 jobs and cement Pattaya as… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Huge success for Thailand tourism as ‘Tomorrowland’ sells out 150,000 tickets for a money spinning show
July 8, 2026
Thailand is betting billions on Tomorrowland, with the
Bangkok on the up and up as world magnet for high earners and the rich. 50% surge in fat cats by 2030
July 7, 2026
Bangkok has overtaken Jakarta as Southeast
Mukdahan Police await to find out if 11 year old boy who drove pickup killing 10 monks can be questioned
July 7, 2026
How did an 11-year-old drive a pickup truck for more
Commerce Minister Suphajee talks about gold in an economy and world driven by US-China trade rivalry
July 7, 2026
Thailand is betting its future on more than exports,
Cannabis industry on the brink. Anutin threatens to reschedule the drug after huge seizures worldwide
July 6, 2026
Global cannabis smuggling networks, collapsing prices
Former Justice Minister calls for action on exam scandal. Says five officials disciplined are scapegoats
July 6, 2026
Former Justice Minister Pol Col Thawee Sodsong says
Forex trading now in the sights of lawmakers as Bhumjaithai Party committee boss calls for change
July 6, 2026
A senior Bhumjaithai Party MP has called for
64 year old dies after being stung by wasps Saturday while picking wild mushrooms in Nakhon Phanom
July 5, 2026
A mushroom-picking trip turned deadly after a Nakhon
Tighter screening on outbound flights across Thai airports in force following Thai Airways hostess case
July 5, 2026
For years, airline crews passed airport screening
Married couple from Loei remanded in prison until July 15 as DSI police pursue drug trafficking case against them
July 5, 2026
The heroin investigation has widened dramatically
Death in the car after sexual activity. Bangkok police look into shocking discovery of dead young couple
July 5, 2026
Witnesses watched an LPG-powered Honda idle for hours
Foreign nominee firms still the target of an escalating crackdown and blamed for poor economic growth
July 5, 2026
More than 14,800 tax probes, 17,556 land
Prime Minister and aides fly to Ubon Ratchathani Saturday to mourn monks killed in horror smash
July 4, 2026
PM Anutin leads royal farewell for seven monks killed
Economy to be transformed with new reverse income tax system. Everyone in Thailand will report income
July 4, 2026
Thailand unveils its biggest tax and welfare overhaul
Bruised Minister of Defence vows to soldier on after being attacked in parliament as a ‘demon minister’
July 4, 2026
Defence Minister Lieutenant General Adul
Brit arrested for assaulting Phuket tuk-tuk driver, stripped of visa and charged with a criminal offence
July 4, 2026
British tourist Shane Daniel Correia arrested after
Massive cannabis seizure from Thailand by Polish and German officials piles further pressure on Bangkok
July 3, 2026
Thailand faces mounting global pressure after a record
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