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Area of Laos opposite the Thai border in Chiang Rai erupts into armed conflict – 5 Lao soldiers dead in fierce fighting

Area of Laos opposite the Thai border in Chiang Rai erupts into armed conflict – 5 Lao soldiers dead in fierce fighting

May 5, 2025

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Rebel militias storm Lao army outposts opposite Chiang Rai, killing five soldiers and isolating villages. Thai forces step up patrols after stray bullets hit homes.… Read More ›

Out of control foreign driver in Phuket hunted down for arrest by police after Sunday motoring terror

Out of control foreign driver in Phuket hunted down for arrest by police after Sunday motoring terror

May 5, 2025

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Phuket police are hunting a white foreign driver who went on a road rage rampage, slapping a motorist, ramming a van then fleeing both scenes.… Read More ›

Arrivals with smartphones can still register before Immigration checks. Anutin calls for new Department

Arrivals with smartphones can still register before Immigration checks. Anutin calls for new Department

May 4, 2025

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Travellers urged to use smartphones to submit TDAC forms on arrival as the Immigration Bureau offers help at airports. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Anutin pushes for… Read More ›

Thai Public Health officials deny a further death in Mukdahan from anthrax. One person has died so far

Thai Public Health officials deny a further death in Mukdahan from anthrax. One person has died so far

May 4, 2025

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Thai officials deny rumours of more anthrax deaths in Mukdahan after confirming first fatal case in 30 years. One patient remains under watch as authorities… Read More ›

Army chief calls for fighting back after a day of terror in the South which saw 4 civilians murdered in Narathiwat

Army chief calls for fighting back after a day of terror in the South which saw 4 civilians murdered in Narathiwat

May 4, 2025

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Army chief orders top alert and urges unified fightback after insurgents kill four civilians in Narathiwat, including a 76-year-old woman and a 9-year-old girl, in… Read More ›

Industry Ministry task force hunts Chinese controlled recycling operations linked to collapsed tower

Industry Ministry task force hunts Chinese controlled recycling operations linked to collapsed tower

May 3, 2025

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Minister targets Chinese recycling firms linked to deadly tower collapse and toxic red dust racket. Officials probe overpayments, customs fraud and junta-era loopholes. Crackdown widens… Read More ›

UN ‘Happiness Index’ questioned as IPSOS poll says Thailand is the 7th happiest country in the World

UN ‘Happiness Index’ questioned as IPSOS poll says Thailand is the 7th happiest country in the World

May 3, 2025

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Thailand has been named the 7th happiest country in the world by Ipsos, with 79% of Thais saying they feel happy or very happy. The… Read More ›

Mad Mustafa from Belgium created chaos at a Pattaya 7/11 on Tuesday morning destroying bottles of wine

Mad Mustafa from Belgium created chaos at a Pattaya 7/11 on Tuesday morning destroying bottles of wine

May 2, 2025

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Mad Mustafa, 25, went berserk at a Pattaya Seven-Eleven at 4 a.m., pouring soda on himself and smashing at least 10 wine bottles. The viral… Read More ›

TM6 goes off well but officials and Tourism Minister warn of industry in ‘crisis.’ Blame foreign media

TM6 goes off well but officials and Tourism Minister warn of industry in ‘crisis.’ Blame foreign media

May 2, 2025

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TM6 rollout hailed a success as 90% of arrivals use the new online form, but top officials warn Thailand’s tourism is in crisis. Minister Surawong… Read More ›

Brit leaves hospital in Phuket. Family confronted with £10k a day hospital bill to treat him after crash

Brit leaves hospital in Phuket. Family confronted with £10k a day hospital bill to treat him after crash

May 1, 2025

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British chef Ricky Eury, 39, was left for dead after a horror crash in Phuket. With his travel insurance expired, his family faced a £10k-a-day… Read More ›

Horror smash as carefully driven Chinese car at traffic lights hit by a truck at speed. Lorry driver absconds

Horror smash as carefully driven Chinese car at traffic lights hit by a truck at speed. Lorry driver absconds

May 1, 2025

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Three Chinese tourists killed and one critically injured after a trailer truck smashed into a stationary car at a red light in Rayong. Vehicle dragged… Read More ›

Defence Minister: Attorney General expediting a ‘thorough’ review of the Paul Chambers case at all levels

Defence Minister: Attorney General expediting a ‘thorough’ review of the Paul Chambers case at all levels

April 30, 2025

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Thai officials are expediting a thorough review of Dr Paul Chambers’ prosecution, insisting it follows Thai law and is unrelated to US trade talks. Deputy… Read More ›

Prime Minister struggles to explain what is happening with US-Thai trade talks raising an ‘ASEAN’ plan 

Prime Minister struggles to explain what is happening with US-Thai trade talks raising an ‘ASEAN’ plan 

April 30, 2025

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Confusion grows as PM Paetongtarn avoids key questions on US–Thai trade talks, raises vague ASEAN plan and deflects on Thaksin’s claim linking talks to the… Read More ›

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 ›

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