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Finnish Formula One star Mika Salo quells reports of bike blade attack in Bangkok. It was an ‘accident’

Finnish Formula One star Mika Salo quells reports of bike blade attack in Bangkok. It was an ‘accident’

May 26, 2026

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Former F1 star Mika Salo denies he was slashed in a Bangkok attack after suffering a 28-stitch leg wound near Nana intersection. Thai police now… Read More ›

Tussle between People’s Party leader and Senate band as Nattapong Ruangpanyawut refuses to apologise

Tussle between People’s Party leader and Senate band as Nattapong Ruangpanyawut refuses to apologise

May 26, 2026

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Opposition leader Nattapong Ruangpanyawut refuses apology over “blue regime” claim as senators demand retraction. They have even threatened legal action within three days. 89 senators… Read More ›

Police top brass push back on claims by Cambodia’s Hun Sen that scammers enter through Thailand

Police top brass push back on claims by Cambodia’s Hun Sen that scammers enter through Thailand

May 25, 2026

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Thai police reject Hun Sen’s claim that Thailand is a scam transit route, insist Cambodia hosts bases. Border fraud, trafficking and Chinese-linked syndicates surge as… Read More ›

Widening Sa Kaeo police extortion scandal has badly damaged Chinese tourist market for Thailand

Widening Sa Kaeo police extortion scandal has badly damaged Chinese tourist market for Thailand

May 25, 2026

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Thailand faces a tourism and policing crisis as six cops are charged over the extortion of five Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo, triggering warnings from… Read More ›

Drug trafficking player killed in northern Sukhothai province after police chase with 2 million pills

Drug trafficking player killed in northern Sukhothai province after police chase with 2 million pills

May 25, 2026

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Fatal checkpoint chase in Sukhothai ends in a deadly crash as a grey sedan hits a pole, killing one and injuring a teen. Police then… Read More ›

Austrian national living on Phuket’s streets arrested and deportation ordered after repeated complaints

Austrian national living on Phuket’s streets arrested and deportation ordered after repeated complaints

May 25, 2026

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Destitute Austrian  arrested and deported in Phuket after viral Rawai footage showed alleged intoxicated disorder, road chaos and cash demands. The Immigration Bureau revoked his… Read More ›

Teenagers die swimming in the Chao Phraya River. Rescuers found both holding each other under water

Teenagers die swimming in the Chao Phraya River. Rescuers found both holding each other under water

May 25, 2026

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Bangkok tragedy at Chao Phraya River: three teens swim at Phasi Pier, strong current pulls two under during rescue attempt. Divers from Ruamkatanyu recover both… Read More ›

Koh Phangan Police to oppose bail for foreign investors. 21 to be charged before the court on Monday

Koh Phangan Police to oppose bail for foreign investors. 21 to be charged before the court on Monday

May 24, 2026

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Police will oppose bail for 21 foreign suspects arrested in a Koh Phangan nominee business crackdown after raids uncovered 38 land plots worth 200 million… Read More ›

Nest of Nigerian scammers and drug dealers raided in Nonthaburi days after prolific conman was arrested

Nest of Nigerian scammers and drug dealers raided in Nonthaburi days after prolific conman was arrested

May 24, 2026

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Police raided a luxury Nonthaburi condo and arrested six Nigerians linked to cocaine trafficking and AI-powered romance scams targeting older Thai women. Officers seized phones,… Read More ›

Air Asia boss calls on government to postpone 53.4% hike in airport charges for a year over fuel costs

Air Asia boss calls on government to postpone 53.4% hike in airport charges for a year over fuel costs

May 24, 2026

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AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes urges Thailand to delay a 53% airport fee hike, warning airlines are under strain from soaring fuel costs, volatile oil prices… Read More ›

Bee hives destroyed at Nakhon Ratchasima temple on Saturday after 2 terror attacks on locals this week

Bee hives destroyed at Nakhon Ratchasima temple on Saturday after 2 terror attacks on locals this week

May 23, 2026

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Firefighters armed with smoke machines and water cannons stormed a temple in Nakhon Ratchasima after aggressive bee swarms injured 13 people in two attacks, including… Read More ›

Horror crash in southern Chumphon province leaves six dead on the road after head on impact at speed

Horror crash in southern Chumphon province leaves six dead on the road after head on impact at speed

May 23, 2026

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Six people, including a two-year-old girl, died after a speeding pickup carrying durian harvest workers lost control in heavy rain and smashed head-on into another… Read More ›

State Railway company brings charges against private drivers linked to last Saturday’s Bangkok train disaster

State Railway company brings charges against private drivers linked to last Saturday’s Bangkok train disaster

May 23, 2026

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Bangkok train-bus crash sparks sweeping legal action across agencies after fire, deaths and 30 injuries. Police charge driver, signal man and bus driver as State… Read More ›

Prime Minister’s Office Minister launches national response after Thursday’s night’s Pattaya hotel fire

Prime Minister’s Office Minister launches national response after Thursday’s night’s Pattaya hotel fire

May 23, 2026

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

Supamas orders emergency response after Pattaya hotel rooftop blaze forces 200+ guest evacuation, injures four and causes 25 million baht damage. Consumer task force, refunds… Read More ›

Stronger ties, AI investment and access to Europe for Thai travellers pushed as Anutin lands in France

Stronger ties, AI investment and access to Europe for Thai travellers pushed as Anutin lands in France

May 22, 2026

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PM Anutin arrives in Paris for a six-day mission on energy, AI, trade and culture talks with Macron, IEA and UNESCO, amid EU visa proposals… Read More ›

24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after 23 complaints police linked to Thai girlfriend

24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after 23 complaints police linked to Thai girlfriend

May 22, 2026

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Nonthaburi police arrested a Nigerian suspect linked to a romance scam gang after spotting suspicious ATM transactions near Phra Nangklao Hospital, seizing 42 mobile phones,… Read More ›

UK man fights for his life after horrific motorbike injuries in Pattaya. Doctors say he has a 30% chance

UK man fights for his life after horrific motorbike injuries in Pattaya. Doctors say he has a 30% chance

May 22, 2026

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British backpacker Ethan Lacey, 20, is fighting for life in a Thai ICU after a horror Pattaya crash reportedly saw a pickup truck run over… Read More ›

Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April

Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April

May 20, 2026

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

Thailand’s economy faces mounting danger as lending stalls and inflation surges, while consumer confidence sinks to a four-year low. Businesses warn that the Middle East… Read More ›

Police in Sa Kaeo involved in the kidnapping of five Chinese nationals draws strong statement from China

Police in Sa Kaeo involved in the kidnapping of five Chinese nationals draws strong statement from China

May 19, 2026

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Beijing has issued a second warning in 10 days after Thai police allegedly kidnapped and extorted five Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo, highlighting existing concerns… Read More ›

29 year old Russian arrested in Phuket for drug dealer offences and visa overstay. Police widen enquiries

29 year old Russian arrested in Phuket for drug dealer offences and visa overstay. Police widen enquiries

May 18, 2026

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Russian bus passenger arrested at Phuket checkpoint after police found meth, heroin, ecstasy and ketamine hidden in a shoulder bag. Officers said the suspect acted… Read More ›

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