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BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Navy has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that a vessel involved in an incident in the Gulf of Oman was Thai-flagged, confirming that no Thai ship was involved. Rear Adm.
CHONBURI — Thailand’s celebrity pygmy hippo Moo Deng has predicted that Argentina will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing the South American side over Spain during a prediction event at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. The…
TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities did not report any severe…
BANGKOK — Two people were found dead and more than 30 cats perished after a fire broke out at a three-storey house in Bangkok’s Thonburi district early on 18 July 2026, authorities said. Police from Samre Police…
SHANGHAI, China — China has assured Thailand that Chinese-made military equipment supplied to Cambodia will not be used to harm Thailand, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said after holding bilateral talks with…
BANGKOK — Their Majesties the King and Queen on Thursday received Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall in Dusit…
PHAYAO — 17 July 2026, A dispute between a customer and a well-known TikTok durian vendor has gone viral in Thailand after a disappointed buyer warned others not to purchase fruit from a roadside stall, claiming to have…
KRABI — 15 July 2026, “The scammer cat of Phi Phi Island” has become an internet sensation after leading South Korean tourists into a convenience store and persuading them to buy it cat treats in a viral video viewed…
BANGKOK — One person was killed and another was critically injured after a concrete slab collapsed onto them in Sukhumvit Soi 66/1 in Bangkok’s Bang Na district on 17 July 2026, emergency officials said. The Rama…
The Office of Knowledge Management and Development (Public Organization), or OKMD, is inviting people across Thailand to take part in “Letter for Later”, a nationwide initiative encouraging participants to document…
PHUKET — 16 July 2026, the Phuket Regional Marine Office has intensified its crackdown on illegal jet ski operations, seizing 23 vessels and imposing fines of up to 10,000 baht in an effort to improve marine safety and…
BANGKOK — 16 July 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul left for China on Thursday seeking to attract investment from major artificial intelligence and technology companies, with talks also planned on trade,…
BANGKOK — 15 July 2026, A Thai woman has revealed that she has allegedly been stalked and harassed by a person she has never known or had any relationship with for more than five years, spanning from 2021 to 2026. She…
CARACAS — 16 July 2026, The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela three weeks ago has risen to 4,829, as rescuers and relatives continue searching for victims buried beneath collapsed buildings.…
AYUTTHAYA — Two volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation have won widespread praise online after performing CPR on a cat that had stopped breathing after being struck by a pickup truck, successfully reviving the…
CHUMPHON — 15 July 2026, the search for “Si Som”, a disabled cat that went missing during a train journey, entered its sixteenth day on 15 July as volunteers deployed thermal drones, infrared cameras, K-9…
CHACHOENGSAO — 15 July 2026, Dashcam and CCTV footage captured the dramatic moment a speeding pickup truck launched into the air after crashing into a road median, flipping over an 18-wheel gas tanker before landing…
CHONBURI — 15 July 2026, A group of Kuwaiti tourists has alleged that, during their month-long holiday in Pattaya, they were extorted by uniformed police officers after being apprehended for traffic violations, claiming…
BANGKOK — 15 July 2026, People’s Party leader and party-list MP Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, together with Chiang Mai MP Pattharapong Leelaphat, submitted evidence on cross-border water pollution to the Chinese…
BANGKOK — 15 July 2026, Thailand will continue using contributions from oil refineries and the Oil Fuel Fund to cushion domestic fuel prices against sharp increases in global markets, Energy Minister said. Speaking at…
KHON KAEN — 14 July 2026, The Faculty of Engineering at Khon Kaen University (KKU) said it has launched an investigation after a female student alleged she was subjected to prolonged bullying by classmates, saying the…
BANGKOK — 13 July 2026, Thailand’s national junior badminton team returned home on 13 July after a superb performance at the Jaya Raya Junior International Grand Prix 2026 in Tangerang, Indonesia, where they won…
PHUKET — 13 July 2026, A sea turtle was rescued after becoming entangled in a fishing net that washed ashore on Karon Beach in Phuket, with lifeguards freeing the injured animal before it was transferred for treatment.…
By Nopporn Wong-Anan When Mark Gooding arrived in Thailand in 2020, the country was locked down by COVID-19. Tourist arrivals had collapsed, diplomatic exchanges had slowed to a trickle, and much of his first year was…
BANGKOK — 13 July 2026, The boyfriend of a woman critically injured in the deadly Na Ladprao beer hall fire has described the moment she escaped through the flames and tearfully asked whether she was still beautiful. “I…
BANGKOK — 13 July 2026, A Japanese TikToker with around 600,000 followers has publicly apologised after staging a social experiment pickpocketing video on Bangkok’s Khao San Road that falsely portrayed a man…
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 13 July 2026: Police are investigating the death of a 45-year-old man whose skeletal remains were found behind a village in Sikhiu district after he had been missing for about 10 days. Officers from…
BANGKOK — 13 July 2026, Thai youth have once again made their mark on the international stage after a 12-year-old Thai boy won gold and silver medals in computer programming at the International STEM Olympiad – Grand…
Singer survives Lat Phrao beer bar fire, says emotional trauma overwhelming as two band members remain missing A singer performing at the beer bar where a devastating fire claimed 27 lives has survived after leaving the…
BANGKOK — 13 July 2026, Authorities have confirmed the identities of 10 people killed in a fire at a brewery near Lat Phrao Soi 1 in Chatuchak district, while efforts continue to identify 17 other victims. The 10…
PHUKET — 11 July 2026, Lifeguards at Kamala Beach safely captured and released a sea snake after it slithered ashore, startling tourists and local residents. The incident occurred on Friday and was shared on Facebook by…
NAKHON SAWAN — 11 July 2026, Police have charged a former monk in Nakhon Sawan after he admitted striking a four-month-old Bangkaew puppy at a temple, following public outrage over surveillance footage that allegedly…
PHUKET — 11 July 2026, Two British tourists narrowly survived after getting into difficulty while swimming at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket, despite red-flag warnings indicating dangerous sea conditions. Police said the…
BANGKOK — 11 July 2026, Authorities have closed two traffic lanes on Chakkraphet Road after a section of the roadway collapsed near the bridge leading to Mega Plaza, commonly known as Saphan Lek, officials said. The…
BANGKOK — 11 July 2026, Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is preparing to launch a nationwide programme encouraging participating restaurants to sell rice-and-side-dish and other ready-to-eat meals for no more than 40…
SISAKET — 11 July 2026, A family in Thailand’s northeastern province of Sisaket narrowly avoided disaster after their pet dog unknowingly carried a live Chinese-made hand grenade into the front yard, mistaking it…
BANGKOK — Thai Airways has cancelled several flights to Shanghai and Taipei on 11–12 July 2026 as Typhoon Bavi affects flight operations in the region. The national carrier announced the cancellations on 11 July, citing…
BANGKOK — 11 July 2026, Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued its sixth weather warning, cautioning that Typhoon Bavi will strengthen the southwest monsoon and bring heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash…
PHAYAO — A magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck Dok Khamtai district in Phayao province on 10 July 2026, with residents in several areas reporting brief tremors. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of damage or…
MOSCOW, Russia — 10 July 2026, A 24-year-old Russian model has gone viral after social media users pointed out her uncanny resemblance to Norwegian football star Erling Haaland, with many fans joking that the pair look…
KHON KAEN — A Cambodian construction worker has been arrested for allegedly stealing electrical cables from a shopping mall construction site in northeastern Thailand, with police saying he admitted selling the metal…
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday officially opened the new road linking Thailand’s Sadao Customs House with Malaysia’s Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint,…
BANGKOK — 10 July 2026, Thailand generated 4.025 billion baht in investment from foreign film productions during the first half of 2026, reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s leading…
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto hosted former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his family at his private residence in South Jakarta on Wednesday, where they discussed regional and global…
BANGKOK — 9 July 2026, Thai customs officials have arrested a foreign transit passenger after seizing 17.53 kilograms of heroin concealed inside food and dietary supplement packaging at Suvarnabhumi Airport, preventing…
Japan has extended its temporary visa exemption scheme for holders of ordinary Thai passports by another year, allowing Thai tourists to enter the country without a visa for stays of up to 15 days per visit. The Thai…
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 7 July 2026, The Bunditpatanasilpa Institute (BPI) showcased Nora dance, traditional Thai costumes and creative performing arts, captivating Dutch and international audiences at the Thailand…
BANGKOK — 9 July 2026, Thai police have arrested four Indian nationals accused of attempting to smuggle protected wildlife out of the country after investigators expanded a probe into a transnational wildlife…
CHONBURI — 8 July 2026, A tourist boat suffered heavy damage after strong winds and rough seas apparently snapped its anchor line, sending it drifting onto Pattaya Beach late, with losses estimated at several hundred…
Thai palaeontologists have named a new long-necked dinosaur species from Kalasin province, adding a 15th formally recognised dinosaur species to Thailand’s fossil record and strengthening the country’s place on the map…
PHUKET — 7 July 2026, Authorities at Phuket International Airport arrested a 21-year-old Belgian tourist after allegedly discovering about 31.7 kilograms of cannabis packed inside two suitcases she was preparing to…
BANGKOK — 7 July 2026, Bangkok has entered the world’s top 10 most expensive cities for luxury living for the first time, according to the Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026 published by Swiss private bank Julius…
BANGKOK — 8 July 2026, an online dispute has emerged among members of a victim group in an alleged BTS concert ticket scam, with some participants calling for an inquiry into donations collected by one of the…
NONTHABURI — 8 July 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday inaugurated the Thailand Defence Industry Exhibition 2026 (THAIDEF-EX 2026), reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening the…
BANGKOK — Central Pattana has unveiled plans for an 11-billion-baht mixed-use development in the heart of Bangkok’s Siam Square, featuring Thailand’s first 25hours Hotel, as part of efforts to strengthen the…
PHAYAO — 7 July 2026, Villagers in Dok Khamtai district of Phayao were surprised after a rare bridal veil stinkhorn mushroom emerged on the forest floor at the edge of their village, prompting many residents to…
CHONBURI — 6 July 2026, Khao Kheow Open Zoo will celebrate the second birthday of Moo Deng, titled “Moo Deng HAPPY Deng DAY”, with a three-day event from 10–12 July at the pygmy hippopotamus exhibit within…
Thai entertainment company RS Public Company Limited (RS Group) has launched a new artist development project, “Artist Icon,” introducing its first generation of six artists while sparking widespread online…
BANGKOK — 7 July 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has ordered stricter inspections of licensed cannabis cultivation sites nationwide, with provincial health offices instructed to work alongside local…
A 61-year-old ride-hailing driver has sought justice after alleging he was severely beaten by five Myanmar passengers in a dispute over a 50-baht expressway toll, leaving him blind in one eye and unable to work. The…
A special exhibition highlighting Thailand’s traditional national dress, Chud Thai, has opened at the National Museum of Korea, offering visitors a chance to explore the elegance of Thai fashion alongside the launch of…
A Thai court on Monnday acquitted activist Tantawan Tuatulanon, also known as Tawan, and six co-defendants of charges under Article 112, Thailand’s royal defamation law, and Article 116, the sedition law, over a…
BANGKOK — 6 July 2026, Thai police have warned both Thai and foreign travellers against smuggling cannabis overseas, saying offenders could face severe penalties, including imprisonment in Thailand and even harsher…
PATHUM THANI — 6 July 2026, Fourteen people, including 13 student footballers and their driver, were injured after a school van crashed into a power pole outside a school in Pathum Thani on Sunday morning. Police said…
BANGKOK — 6 July 2026, Thailand is stepping up efforts to expand its presence in the Middle East tourism market following the launch of a new direct route between Dubai and Don Mueang through a strategic partnership…
Thailand’s Special Envoy attended the funeral of the late Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tehran on 3 July, where Thailand conveyed its deepest condolences to the Iranian government and people…
Down a small street within walking distance of BTS Phra Khanong, a blue-lit dragon guards the entrance to one of Bangkok’s more improbable hospitality projects. But before we come back to the future, lets dial back to…
CHONBURI — 4 July 2026, Heavy rain in Chonburi triggered environmental concerns on Saturday after black wastewater was seen flowing from a drainage pipe into the sea at Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. The incident drew public…
CHONBURI — 4 July 2026, A village wall in Sriracha district collapsed on Saturday morning after heavy overnight rain washed large amounts of foam waste from a nearby waste-sorting site into a residential area. The…
KHON KAEN — 4 July 2026, The mother of a Khon Kaen monk who died after being struck by a pickup truck allegedly driven by an 11-year-old boy in Mukdahan says her son had found purpose in the monkhood after surviving a…
Lisa Manobal returned to Thailand for SHISEIDO ULTIMUNE Studio: LISA’S BACKSTAGE, a major Asia-Pacific event hosted by the beauty brand at CentralWorld. Lisa, who serves as SHISEIDO’s Global Ambassador, drew large…
BANGKOK — 3 July 2026, Former Thai sprinter and two-time Southeast Asian Games gold medallist Apisit Promkaew has died after a motorcycle crash in Pathum Thani. Thailand’s athletics community is mourning the loss…
BANGKOK — 2 July 2026, Thailand is moving ahead with plans to establish a standalone Ministry of Sports, while merging tourism responsibilities with the Ministry of Culture under a major government restructuring. Sports…
PETCHABURI — 2 July 2026, The Fine Arts Department has uncovered two more ancient gold rings, including one bearing a rare Brahmi inscription, during excavations at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site.…
A group of Buddhist monks behind the Walk for Peace pilgrimage in the United States has expressed its deepest condolences following the deaths of Thai monks in a devastating road accident in northeastern Thailand,…
BANGKOK — 3 July 2026, The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Maysak, which is expected to bring heavier rainfall to many parts of Thailand despite not making…
PHUKET — Police have tracked down and arrested a British tourist accused of assaulting a tuk-tuk driver in Patong after the incident went viral on social media, with immigration authorities revoking his permission to…
BANGKOK — 3 July 2026, the government has welcomed Thailand being ranked the world’s eighth-best healthcare system in 2026 by the Numbeo website, saying the result reflects the country’s efficient healthcare…
CHONBURI — 2 July 2026, Two foreign women have apologised after unknowingly taking a coconut left as an offering to local spirits at Pattaya Beach for a photo, sparking widespread discussion on social media. The…
MUKDAHAN — 8 Buddhist monks were killed and 13 others seriously injured after a pickup truck crashed into a group of monks on a walking pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand’s Mukdahan province on Thursday, police…
This article contains descriptions of a surgical procedure and medical details some readers may find disturbing. SONGKHLA — 2 July 2026, Doctors at Hatyai Hospital have removed a large stone-like mass from a 47-year-old…
BANGKOK — 2 July 2026, A Thai marine scientist has warned that rising sea temperatures could trigger another widespread coral bleaching event, as global monitoring shows conditions rapidly worsening ahead of a forecast…
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A suspected drug trafficker was shot dead during a gunfight with police following a narcotics sting operation in Nakhon Ratchasima late on 1 July 2026, authorities said. The incident occurred at…
RAYONG — 2 July 2026, A mysterious woman who sent GPS coordinates leading rescuers to a missing driver has sparked widespread speculation after a woman suffering from depression was found alive in a remote forest in…
PARIS, France — Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida on Tuesday visited the exhibition La Mode en Majesté – Royal Thai Dress: From Tradition to Modernity at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris…
AUSTRALIA — 1 July 2026, Australian authorities have tightened border security after charging a French woman with importing a controlled drug concealed inside a body wash bottle following her arrival from Thailand. The…
PHUKET — Heavy rain to very heavy rain that began at around 04:00 on 1 July 2026 caused flooding in several parts of Phuket, with authorities warning motorists to avoid inundated roads and travel with caution. Flooding…
Casio has opened lottery registration in Japan for a limited-edition G-SHOCK x Pokémon watch celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary, bringing together two collector-heavy worlds: Pokémon nostalgia and one of…
BANGKOK — 1 July 2026, Thailand’s Department of Mineral Resources has warned of possible landslides and flash floods in 13 provinces over the next two to three days due to persistent heavy rain. The…
PARIS, France — Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand received an official welcome from French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron in Paris on Monday, marking the start of a historic state…
CHAIYAPHUM — 30 June 2026, Fifteen passengers were injured after a double-decker coach crashed into the rear of a parked 18-wheel lorry on the roadside. The bus driver maintained he had not fallen asleep at the wheel,…
PHUKET — 30 June 2026, Motorists were left alarmed after a man was filmed throwing rocks at passing vehicles on Phuket’s bypass road, with the video quickly spreading across social media. A local Facebook page…
BANGKOK — 30 June 2026, A security guard has been arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of a female influencer in a luxury housing estate in an attempted sexual assault, sparking widespread backlash. The…
BANGKOK — 29 June 2026, Türkiye’s ambassador to Thailand said Ankara hopes the Royal Thai Navy will consider Turkish frigate proposals as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral defense ties, while stressing that…
Australian authorities have charged a 26-year-old Thai airline employee after allegedly discovering more than 1 kilogram of heroin concealed in her luggage at Melbourne Airport. According to the Australian Federal…
YALA — 29 June 2026, suspected insurgents targeted three PT petrol stations across Thailand’s southern border provinces late on 28 June, including sites in Yala, Pattani’s Sai Buri district and Yaring…
Commons & Bonfire, a community collective and event organiser, will host an event titled “Do F***ing Nothing” this Saturday from 17:00 to 18:00 at Lumphini Park. The event offers participants a chance to pause from…
CHUMPHON — 29 June 2026, A police lieutenant died after being found with a gunshot wound at police housing behind Pathio Police Station in Chumphon province early morning, with investigators working to determine the…
BANGKOK — Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt secured a second term as Bangkok governor after taking a commanding lead in the unofficial vote count following Sunday’s election. More than 4.42 million people…
BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Saturday expressed confidence that China understands how to conduct itself appropriately amid tensions between Thailand and Cambodia,…
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra cast his ballot in the Bangkok gubernatorial election on Sunday, marking his first time voting in 20 years since the 2006 military coup that ousted his government.…
CHANTABURI — 27 June 2026, A parliamentary security committee has inspected the construction of a Thai-Cambodian border fence in Chanthaburi, where officials said the project is now 45% complete and clarified concerns…
BANGKOK — 27 June 2026, The Ministry of Public Health has ordered strict enforcement action against the falsification and illegal trading of cannabis prescription forms, known as Phor Thor 33 (ภ.ท.33), after detecting…
PETCHABURI — 27 June 2026, Two national park rangers were injured after an injured wild elephant charged at a rescue team attempting to provide emergency treatment in Kui Buri National Park, officials said. Nitat…
SAMUT SAKHON — 27 June 2026, A large warehouse fire broke out in Samut Sakhon province, sending thick black smoke into the air and prompting a major emergency response from multiple agencies. At around 06:50, local…
CHONBURI — 27 June 2026, An Australian man has confessed to killing a 17-year-old girl in Pattaya before stuffing her body into a suitcase and dumping it near railway tracks, police said on 27 June 2026. At 09:00,…
PHRAE — 26 June 2026, A gas station worker in Phrae alerted police after noticing a parked car had been left unmoved for several hours, later discovering a man unresponsive inside the vehicle. Police at Mueang Phrae…
CHONBURI — 27 June 2026, An Australian man has been arrested after the body of a 17-year-old girl was found stuffed inside a suitcase abandoned near railway tracks in Pattaya, following an investigation into her…
BANGKOK — 27 June 2026, Thai government said Thailand’s cumulative cannabis export value has exceeded 2.566 billion baht and is preparing to introduce an electronic export notification system to streamline…
CHIBA, Japan — 26 June 2026, A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, marking the second significant earthquake to hit Japan in two days, according to the Japan…
PHAYAO — A group of villagers in Phayao has become a local sensation after holding daily aerobics sessions inside a cemetery, with participants saying they are not afraid of supernatural beliefs and immediately stop the…
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday, adding that rescue teams are rushing to the…
The Chinese Ambassador to Thailand is apparently not happy about Thais using the term “grey Chinese” to refer to Chinese nationals who engage in criminal activities in Thailand and has made it known. Ambassador…
BANGKOK — Thammasat University has been ranked first in the world for Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG16), which focuses on peace, justice and strong institutions, according to the Times Higher Education (THE)…
NEW YORK — 25 June 2026, Elon Musk has lost his status as the world’s first trillionaire after sharp declines in the share prices of SpaceX and Tesla erased more than $150 billion from his fortune, according to the…
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude…
PATTAYA — Police arrested a British man on Wednesday, a day after he allegedly threw acid at a guesthouse manager in Pattaya while searching for his Thai girlfriend, leaving the woman with severe injuries. The suspect,…
BANGKOK — 24 June 2026, A runner who competed using another participant’s race bib at the 17th Dok Bua Ku Mini-Half Marathon has admitted wrongdoing, returned all prize money and awards, and agreed to cooperate…
Jason Mraz is returning to Bangkok for a one-night concert at BITEC Live on Thursday, 29 October 2026, bringing some of his best-known feel-good hits back to Thai fans. The two-time Grammy Award-winning…
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai woman appeared in a Myanmar court on Tuesday in her trial on an immigration-related charge linked to allegations that she killed her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat, according to an attorney familiar…
