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13 year old died on Saturday in Nakhon Si Thammarat after being stung by jelly fish at an after match swim

13 year old died on Saturday in Nakhon Si Thammarat after being stung by jelly fish at an after match swim

August 4, 2026

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A charity football day on Saturday, August 1, turned to horror when 13-year-old Nanthaphat Boonplod died after a lightning jellyfish sting off Sichon’s Ban Fai… Read More ›

Police chief orders probe into claims that the local Pattaya police station had links to Killer ‘Pong’

Police chief orders probe into claims that the local Pattaya police station had links to Killer ‘Pong’

August 3, 2026

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Thailand’s police chief orders an urgent probe into claims Huai Yai officers supplied drugs to accused multiple murderer “Pong”. Detectives are examining phones, summoning witnesses… Read More ›

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

August 3, 2026

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand moves to make digital platforms answer for online scams, counterfeit goods and unsafe products as Ms. Supamas backs class action lawsuits to help consumers… Read More ›

Dark case of murder and terror in Pattaya only beginning as police explore the horror reign of ‘Pong’

Dark case of murder and terror in Pattaya only beginning as police explore the horror reign of ‘Pong’

August 3, 2026

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Five bodies, an alleged reign of terror and fears of more victims. Bail refused for Pattaya murder suspect “Pong” as police probe claims the accused… Read More ›

Huge fire in Bangkok brought under control. Garage owner claims a cigarette but from a hotel caused it

Huge fire in Bangkok brought under control. Garage owner claims a cigarette but from a hotel caused it

August 3, 2026

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Oil-fed flames tore through a Bangkok auto parts warehouse before spreading into neighbouring accommodation. More than 10 hotel rooms were damaged as guests fled. Police… Read More ›

Two senior policemen killed in Tak Bai drug operation on Sunday. Detectives looking at insurgency links

Two senior policemen killed in Tak Bai drug operation on Sunday. Detectives looking at insurgency links

August 2, 2026

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Two Tak Bai police investigators died in an M16 ambush after officers investigating drug activity walked into a deadly attack in Narathiwat. Three colleagues were… Read More ›

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

August 2, 2026

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s new deportation regime gives authorities broader powers to expel foreigners considered contrary to the public good or Thai moral values as ministers streamline removals,… Read More ›

Gang’s reign of terror and murder in Pattaya leads to debate in Thailand on the country’s death penalty

Gang’s reign of terror and murder in Pattaya leads to debate in Thailand on the country’s death penalty

August 2, 2026

Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s grisly discovery of two mass murder scenes in Pattaya has reignited demands for executions to resume. PM Anutin says convicted killers will receive no… Read More ›

New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use

New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use

August 2, 2026

Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s cannabis free-for-all faces its biggest challenge yet as ministers prepare a landmark law restricting use to medicine, enforcing nationwide licensing, banning promotion and introducing… Read More ›

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

August 1, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Five linked murders, two recently released ex-prisoners and a possible death penalty. PM Anutin flew to Pattaya, apologised to the Russian people, said the slain… Read More ›

Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks

Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks

August 1, 2026

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Five murders, two hidden graves and four suspects. Police say confessions to the murders of Russian siblings Diana Nazimova, 22, and Roman Nazimov, 17, led… Read More ›

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

August 1, 2026

Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thawee warns the Election Commission is “not a court” as pressure mounts to send the Senate collusion probe to the Supreme Court. More than 229… Read More ›

Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates

Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates

August 1, 2026

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand launches its biggest investment drive in years as the baht hits a 15-month low, trade and current account deficits surge, imports overwhelm record exports… Read More ›

Prime Minister says Thailand is navigating a ‘New World Disorder’ and sets out a new economic agenda

Prime Minister says Thailand is navigating a ‘New World Disorder’ and sets out a new economic agenda

August 1, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World:

Anutin warns the world has entered a “New World Disorder” as he unveils an AI-driven blueprint to remake Thailand through civil service reform, regional growth,… Read More ›

Police search for naked bodies of Russian siblings after arrested suspect confessed to murdering both

Police search for naked bodies of Russian siblings after arrested suspect confessed to murdering both

July 31, 2026

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One suspect confessed after Thai police arrested two men fleeing to Cambodia over the disappearance of Russian siblings Diana Nazimova, 22, and Roman Nazimov, 17.… Read More ›

Two arrested, Two sought. Missing Russian siblings case grows darker in Pattaya with criminal links

Two arrested, Two sought. Missing Russian siblings case grows darker in Pattaya with criminal links

July 31, 2026

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Two more suspects arrested as police dogs join the hunt for missing Russian siblings Diana Nazimova and Roman Nazimov. Detectives chase two fugitives after their… Read More ›

Thai tourism chiefs try to throttle back social media as the agency fends off problems on all fronts this year

Thai tourism chiefs try to throttle back social media as the agency fends off problems on all fronts this year

July 31, 2026

Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s tourism bosses are battling a perfect storm as social media controversies, headline-grabbing crimes, weaker European arrivals and Middle East disruption hit confidence. TAT warns… Read More ›

Chiang Mai family home gutted by fire. Occupants escaped after woman of the house spotted smoke

Chiang Mai family home gutted by fire. Occupants escaped after woman of the house spotted smoke

July 31, 2026

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A mother’s quick warning saved her family as fire ripped through their Chiang Mai wooden home before firefighters stopped the blaze reaching nearby houses. Police… Read More ›

Russian man named by police over Phuket safe robbery. Vitalii Kobin is also wanted for a visa overstay

Russian man named by police over Phuket safe robbery. Vitalii Kobin is also wanted for a visa overstay

July 31, 2026

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Russian national Vitalii Kobin is wanted after a lightning raid on a Phuket mall currency exchange. Police say he opened a safe using the correct… Read More ›

Withheld evidence in Russian siblings case suggests the pair was being pursued early on Sunday morning

Withheld evidence in Russian siblings case suggests the pair was being pursued early on Sunday morning

July 30, 2026

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police dogs have joined the hunt for two missing Russian siblings after their dismantled motorcycle was found buried in a cemetery. Two suspects are subject… Read More ›

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