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Prime Minister Paetongtarn wilts and turns sick at cabinet meeting in Nakhon Phanom discussing drugs

Prime Minister Paetongtarn wilts and turns sick at cabinet meeting in Nakhon Phanom discussing drugs

April 29, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn faints during a cabinet meeting in Nakhon Phanom as fever returns while tackling drug crisis, cancels events but insists she will continue duties… Read More ›

Third Army defends its role in the prosecution of American Professor Paul Chambers in Phitsanulok

Third Army defends its role in the prosecution of American Professor Paul Chambers in Phitsanulok

April 29, 2025

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Third Army defends its role in prosecuting US academic Paul Chambers after fierce parliamentary criticism. Major General Winthai insists procedures were lawful amid rising tensions… Read More ›

Thailand online TM 6 goes live for new arrivals after Thursday. Now paper TM6 forms will also be allowed

Thailand online TM 6 goes live for new arrivals after Thursday. Now paper TM6 forms will also be allowed

April 28, 2025

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Thailand’s new online TM6 form goes live on April 28, 2025, for arrivals from Thursday. Paper forms will still be allowed as a backup. The… Read More ›

Russian in Pattaya seriously injured in stabbing by fellow Russian after chatting with old girlfriend

Russian in Pattaya seriously injured in stabbing by fellow Russian after chatting with old girlfriend

April 27, 2025

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A jealous Russian boyfriend brutally stabbed his girlfriend’s ex in Pattaya after seeing them together. The victim, Mr. Mikhail, was left critically injured, while the… Read More ›

Ice-cold beer and cigarettes hit the spot for young Russian tourists off scenic Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi on Wednesday

Ice-cold beer and cigarettes hit the spot for young Russian tourists off scenic Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi on Wednesday

April 27, 2025

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Young Russian tourists drinking beer and smoking at Koh Phi Phi sparks outrage just days after Sai Scott’s clash with a Russian visitor led to… Read More ›

Irish man viciously attacked with a folding knife in Pattaya early on Saturday morning near his condo

Irish man viciously attacked with a folding knife in Pattaya early on Saturday morning near his condo

April 26, 2025

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Irishman viciously attacked with knife outside Pattaya condo after motorbike ambush. Police launch urgent manhunt as victim battles critical injuries and Irish Embassy steps in… Read More ›

Six Thai police aviation officers killed on Friday in crash off Hua Hin. Posthumous promotions declared for the crew

Six Thai police aviation officers killed on Friday in crash off Hua Hin. Posthumous promotions declared for the crew

April 26, 2025

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Six Thai police officers died when a light aircraft crashed into the sea off Hua Hin during a test flight. The crew were praised for… Read More ›

Uzbek tourist’s forged dollar holiday in Thailand ends with his arrest by Pattaya police after complaints 

Uzbek tourist’s forged dollar holiday in Thailand ends with his arrest by Pattaya police after complaints 

April 25, 2025

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An Uzbek tourist was arrested in Pattaya after funding his Thai holiday with thousands in counterfeit $100 US bills. Police tracked him using CCTV after… Read More ›

Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police

Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police

April 25, 2025

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Tourist Police in Phuket arrest two Russians for illegal tour guiding and fine two firms in crackdown on foreign-run operations. Four companies targeted as local… Read More ›

Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa

Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa

April 25, 2025

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British man, 28, busted on Koh Samui after fleeing police stop—caught with cocaine in his bag and a visa that expired six months ago. Now… Read More ›

Monarch pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis as he is mourned in Rome. King and Queen ‘heartbroken’ 

Monarch pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis as he is mourned in Rome. King and Queen ‘heartbroken’ 

April 24, 2025

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The Thai King and Queen say they are ‘heartbroken’ by Pope Francis’s death, recalling his 2019 visit as a cherished memory. As his funeral begins… Read More ›

$1 million or ฿34 million car wiped out instantly on Wednesday morning in Bangkok after hitting pickup

$1 million or ฿34 million car wiped out instantly on Wednesday morning in Bangkok after hitting pickup

April 23, 2025

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฿34 million Ferrari bursts into flames in Bangkok. Crashed after 22-year-old driver dropped girlfriend home. Mercedes was also gutted. Pickup hit from behind. Police probe… Read More ›

Two young women robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in South Pattaya. Suspect arrested by police in 48 hours

Two young women robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in South Pattaya. Suspect arrested by police in 48 hours

April 23, 2025

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A Thai man disguised as a motorcycle taxi driver robbed a Russian tourist and her Thai friend at gunpoint in South Pattaya. The suspect, who… Read More ›

Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks

Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks

April 22, 2025

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US–Thai trade talks stall again as PM urges caution and balance with China, while Paul Chambers’s brother demands no talks begin until the jailed academic… Read More ›

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

April 22, 2025

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Rumours swirl of a major cabinet shake-up as PM Paetongtarn hints at dropping Bhumjaithai from the government. Speculation intensifies after fiery clashes, poor poll ratings,… Read More ›

Sai Scott National Park Ranger to be formally removed from role by Director-general’s order this week

Sai Scott National Park Ranger to be formally removed from role by Director-general’s order this week

April 21, 2025

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Controversial National Park ranger Sai Scott is to be formally removed this week after a viral beach row with a Russian tourist, rising staff complaints… Read More ›

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

April 21, 2025

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Pope Francis has died aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy marked by humility, reform and global outreach. He inspired millions with his compassion and message… Read More ›

Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran

Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran

April 21, 2025

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Deadly ‘Labubu’ party pills sold during Songkran spark national alert after two deaths and one hospitalisation in Bangkok. ONCB warns pills contain a lethal mix… Read More ›

Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand

Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand

April 20, 2025

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

BMW road rage incident involving ex-mayor’s son sparks political storm in Thailand as injured elderly couple dubbed Uncle and Auntie win sympathy, online outrage erupts,… Read More ›

Ranger Sai resigns but defiantly insists that he was right to teach a Western foreign tourist a lesson

Ranger Sai resigns but defiantly insists that he was right to teach a Western foreign tourist a lesson

April 20, 2025

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Defiant Thai-Scots ranger “Sai Scott” resigns after tourist clash, insisting he was right to defend Thailand’s honour. As backlash erupts from tour operators and park… Read More ›

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