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Thai woman arrested at friend’s house in India for allegedly selling MDMA

A Thai woman was arrested in Gurugram, near Delhi, India, after narcotics officers seized 14.8 grammes of a substance suspected of being MDMA from a house where she was staying. The Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau raided a property in Block C of Sushant Lok following intelligence that a foreign national was…

Bhumjaithai MP’s husband meets DSI over shares linked to gambling site

Bhumjaithai Party MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap and her Australian husband, Taiyang Zhang, met Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) today, October 20, to address questions about his former shareholding in a company linked to an overseas online gambling business. The allegation attracted public attention…

One million homes could get 50,000 baht for solar panels

Thailand is moving closer to introducing a 50,000-baht solar panel subsidy for up to one million households after a government screening committee approved a proposed 50-billion-baht funding package. The scheme is expected to go before the Cabinet on October 26, with registration potentially opening in mid-November…

Thai tourism minister answers China’s kidnapping warning

Thailand’s tourism minister has responded to a Chinese Embassy travel warning about kidnappings and human trafficking, insisting that genuine holidaymakers should be safe in Thailand while promising closer cooperation with Chinese officials. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul addressed the warning…

3 die in axe attack in Maha Sarakham over alleged affair

A Thai man fatally attacked his wife and two neighbours in Maha Sarakham province on October 16, with investigators examining a long-running dispute over an alleged affair. Officers from Kaowyai Police Station were called to Ban Khong Kut Wian in Kham Riang subdistrict, Kantharawichai district, on Friday night to…

Missing Thai child found 30km away after chasing dog into forest

A missing child in Kalasin was found alive approximately 30 kilometres away, in a neighbouring province, yesterday, October 19, after a search lasting more than 29 hours. Police are investigating how he travelled such a long distance after disappearing from farmland. The seven year old had gone missing on the…

Chinese and South Korean nationals held for call centre scam operation

Thai immigration officers and the South Korean Embassy joined forces to investigate a suspected call centre scam network after raids in Bangkok led to the arrest of South Korean and Chinese nationals. During a raid on a house in the Watcharapol and Chatuchot area of Sai Mai district on October 19, officers arrested…

Thailand video news | Thailand orders nationwide probe into suspected foreign land nominees, Virgin Atlantic opens direct London–Phuket route for high season

In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across the country. Prime Minister Anutin has set a December deadline for a nationwide investigation into suspected foreign land nominees, while Rayong police face an inquiry over alleged bribery at a karaoke venue. In Bangkok, five foreign…

Social media post prompts investigation into ancient tracks in Udon Thani

Officials are investigating possible dinosaur footprints discovered by a Thai tourist in a forest in Udon Thani after photographs of the rock impressions attracted widespread attention on social media. Pichai Prathetsena posted a photograph of one of the marks in the Facebook group นี่ตัวอะไร (What Animal Is This?) on…

Rodtang finally meets his Hollywood hero

Thai Muay Thai star Rodtang Jitmuangnon has finally met Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth in person, two years after the pair first connected on social media. Rodtang shared a video of the encounter, showing the two exchanging warm embraces, chatting and joking together. A video of the meeting was shared online by…

Phuket car crash injures 2 Thai women, German tourists, young children

Five people, including two German children, were injured after a car struck pedestrians and a mobile food vendor on a roadside in Phuket’s Karon area on October 19. Officers from Karon Police Station were alerted to the collision at around 3.50pm outside Orchid Hotel and a massage shop on Luang Phor Chuan Road, Karon…

Emile Ratelband’s family offers 2,500 euros for his whereabouts

The family of Dutch television personality Emile Ratelband is offering a reward of 2,500 euros (around 94,000 baht) for information about his whereabouts, saying they have been unable to establish contact with him for nearly two years. His children, Minou and Rolls Ratelband, published a missing person appeal on…

Pattaya motorcycle taxis say new blue vests cost them passengers

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya say their new blue vests are confusing tourists and making them harder to recognise, just days after officials introduced the colour to replace the familiar orange uniforms. The change, introduced in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, on October 16, was intended to improve service…

Bangkok cannabis raid seizes over 5 tonnes, arrests five

A cannabis raid in Bangkok led to the arrest of five foreign nationals and the seizure of more than five tonnes of cannabis flowers from a rented luxury home on Monday, October 19, after neighbours complained about a strong smell. Immigration police, working with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative…

Rayong police chief reassigned after karaoke bribe claims

A police chief in Rayong has been reassigned following raids on four unlicensed karaoke venues that prompted allegations of monthly protection bribe payments to government officials. Police Colonel Nawin Sinthurat was ordered to leave his duties at Pluak Daeng Police Station on Saturday, October 17, and report to the…

Virgin Atlantic begins first Thailand route to Phuket

Virgin Atlantic has launched its first route to Thailand, with direct flights between London Heathrow and Phuket beginning on October 18 as the island enters its high tourism season. The airline marked the inaugural service with a celebration shared on its official Facebook page. Images showed crew members holding…

Want your brand to appear in AI search? Get other websites talking about it

Research links brand mentions across the web with greater visibility in AI-generated answers, giving businesses a reason to bring SEO, public relations and reputation building closer together. A polished website tells customers what your business offers. Coverage on other websites gives them another perspective: what…

Phatthalung driver says tyre blowout leads to death of 65 year old cyclist

A 65 year old cyclist was killed after a car struck her during her morning exercise in Phatthalung today, October 19. The driver told police that a tyre had burst, causing him to lose control. Officers from Mueang Phatthalung Police Station investigated the collision involving a black sedan and a bicycle on Muang Luk…

Chiang Mai riders face scrutiny over unicycle trip downhill from Doi Suthep Mountain

Police arrested a Thai man in Chiang Mai after he posted a video of himself and a friend riding electric unicycles downhill on a public road from Doi Suthep Mountain, prompting debate over road safety and traffic laws. The man shared the footage on Facebook on Saturday, October 17, with a caption describing the pair …

Thailand sets December deadline for nominee land investigations

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a nationwide crackdown on nominee land ownership in Thailand, setting a December deadline for investigations into high-risk cases and demanding the compulsory sale of land found to be illegally held on behalf of foreigners. Anutin announced the three-part campaign today…

Rayong lottery sellers suspected of wrecking shrine after village wins

Residents in Ban Khai district of Rayong suspect illegal lottery operators of vandalising a shrine after a large number of people reportedly won lottery prizes using numbers they believed came from the sacred site. People who pay their respects at San Jao Pu Naraesuan have urged Thai news agencies to publicise the…

Thai man blames ex after foetus remains found outside in Bangkok home

Police are investigating after the remains of a foetus were found inside a plastic container outside a house in Bangkok on October 18. The homeowner blamed his former partner. Officers from Bang Sao Thong Police Station attended a house in Phasi Charoen district at around 11pm after a woman reported finding the…

Phuket eyes AI system to keep tourists safe

Phuket officials are considering an AI safety system to identify potential threats to tourists, issue early warnings, and help government agencies respond faster to emergencies. The proposal was discussed on Saturday, October 17, but no budget or launch date has been announced. Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom met…

Viral footage shows woman clinging to car near Pattaya Walking Street

A woman climbed onto the roof of a moving car after trying to open its doors during heavy traffic near Pattaya Walking Street on October 16, prompting a motorcycle taxi rider to intervene. A Thai woman posted footage of the incident on Facebook, saying it happened at around 10pm on Friday. She was travelling with …

Bangkok toddler dies after fall from eighth-floor condo

A young boy died after falling from an eighth-floor balcony at a condo in Rama 2, Bangkok, on Saturday, October 17, while his mother was out taking clothes to a nearby laundry shop, according to police. Tha Kham Police Station received a report of the incident at approximately 4.30pm. Investigators travelled to the…

ICONSIAM hosts international guests during IMF and World Bank meetings

Siam Piwat Group, a Thai developer of landmark retail and leisure destinations, was invited by the Ministry of Finance to host the official spouse programme reception for the spouses of finance ministers and central bank governors during Thailand’s hosting of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings 2026. Held on…

Pattaya shooting follows tit-for-tat motorcycle revving

Police are investigating a shooting in Pattaya in which more than 10 shots were reportedly fired outside neighbouring homes early yesterday, October 18, following a dispute that began when two groups revved their motorcycles at each other. No one was reported hit by gunfire. Nong Prue Police Station received a report…

Nonthaburi RoboCop dies in crash involving elderly driver

A police officer known locally as “Nonthaburi RoboCop” died in a crash involving a car driven by a 70 year old man in Nonthaburi on October 18. Officers from Bang Si Mueang Police Station were notified of the collision on Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road in Ban Krang subdistrict at around 6pm. They attended the scene …

Thailand’s tourism can no longer carry economy, says ex-TAT chief

Former Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has warned that Thailand’s tourism industry can no longer sustain the country’s economy on its own, as declining visitor numbers, high household debt and growing regional competition weaken its contribution to economic growth. According to a report…

The top picks of clinics for plastic surgery in Bangkok

Choosing between plastic surgery clinics in Bangkok can quickly turn into a comparison of surgeons, before-and-after photos and prices. Those things matter, but they only tell part of the story. For this list, the focus is on specialist providers where cosmetic and plastic surgery form a major part of the business…

Affected Thai Airways passengers can now apply for compensation

Thai Airways invited passengers affected by flight disruptions and delayed baggage during late-September flooding to submit compensation claims through its customer service channels, with applications accepted from October 16. The airline announced the measure on its official Facebook page on October 16, following…

Koh Phangan crewman held after stabbing colleague at sea

A Myanmar fisherman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing and slashing a fellow crew member’s throat aboard a fishing boat off Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, before falling overboard and attempting to escape through the water. The stabbing occurred on Saturday, October 17, approximately 7.43 nautical miles from the…

Two arrested over grenade attack in Trang, bombs seized

Two men have been arrested over a grenade attack in Trang, targeting a house in Yan Ta Khao district last week, with police also seizing two additional hand grenades allegedly intended for collection by those involved. Investigators are now searching for another suspect and others believed to be behind the incident…

Chinese man drives against traffic, kills Prachin Buri woman

A Chinese man drove against the flow of traffic and killed a Thai woman in a head-on collision in Prachin Buri in the early hours of Saturday, October 17. Another woman was injured in the crash. The accident occurred on Road 3027 in Tha Tum subdistrict, Si Maha Phot district. Footage circulated on Thai social …

British baby’s UK trip from Koh Tao hit by visa refusal

A UK visa refusal has put a British baby’s planned Christmas trip from Koh Tao in doubt after officials rejected his Myanmar-born mother’s application, preventing the family from travelling together to meet the child’s seriously ill great-grandfather in Lancashire. The refusal has left the Thailand-based family…

Thailand’s cold season in 2026 to be warmer than normal

Thailand’s cold season is expected to begin next week, around a week later than usual, with temperatures forecast to be warmer than normal overall, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). In its seasonal outlook released on October 15, the department said temperatures across Thailand were expected to…

Chinese suspect held in Bangkok after 100,000-baht border crossing

A Chinese man was arrested in Bangkok after allegedly paying 100,000 baht to enter Thailand illegally by crossing a river from Laos. Immigration officers detained him at a restaurant in the RCA entertainment district following a tip-off about foreigners suspected of entering the country without permission. The…

Best Halloween costume stores in Bangkok (2026)

Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, 31 October, so expect most of Bangkok’s parties to land on the same night. The best costume shops are clustered around Pratunam, Sukhumvit and Lat Phrao, and the popular rentals go fast in the final week. Whether you want a full theatre-quality outfit, a matching couple’s costume or…

Thailand pursues US$200 million World Bank loan for clean energy

Thailand is pursuing a US$200 million World Bank loan to fund solar power installations and energy-saving upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, as part of new clean energy investment plans announced today, October 18. The proposals follow discussions and agreements reached yesterday, October 17, during…

Thailand intercepts 7kg heroin in drink sachets bound for Australia

Thai police have seized around 7 kilogrammes of heroin hidden in drink sachets bound for Australia at a courier facility in Samut Prakan, along with more than 2.5 million yaba pills in a separate operation in Ratchaburi. The heroin seizure followed a tip-off about suspected drug shipments at a private courier facility…

Suspects killed in Si Sakhon clash linked to earlier cases

Three suspects were killed in an exchange of gunfire in Narathiwat’s Si Sakhon district yesterday, October 17, in a clash that also left one police officer dead and two paramilitary rangers wounded. Two of the dead had outstanding arrest warrants and have since been linked by DNA records to the earlier Khao Tawe…

Man claiming to be tourist police in Phuket demands free meal

A man claiming to be a tourist police inspector in Phuket has drawn criticism online after allegedly demanding a free meal at a restaurant and arguing when the owner refused. The Facebook page “แฉยับ ภูเก็ต” (Chae Yap Phuket) shared a video of the confrontation today, October 18, accusing the man of becoming angry…

Woman storms Buriram abbot’s quarters in jealous rant

A woman reportedly stormed into an abbot’s quarters at a temple in Buriram and shouted at him in a jealous rant, prompting villagers to call for an investigation. Villagers in Prasat subdistrict, Ban Kruat district, complained on 17 October about the incident, which was recorded in an audio clip. A 42 year old woman…

Thick white foam piles up in Pathum Thani canal as fish die

Thick masses of white foam have piled up across a canal in Pathum Thani, where residents are reporting black, foul-smelling water and fish beginning to die. Residents near Wat Lat Sanun in Lam Luk Ka district alerted reporters at around 7am today, October 18, after large amounts of white foam accumulated on the…

Pattaya cafe owner buys suspected burglar beer until police arrive

A Pattaya cafe owner turned the tables on a suspected burglar by inviting him for a beer and keeping him entertained while secretly arranging for police to arrest him early today, October 18. The incident unfolded at around 3.30am at Jae Beer Khon La Yum restaurant near Jomtien Beach in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung…

Call centre scam gang tells student to fake own kidnapping

Police rescued a university student in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai area yesterday, October 17, after a call centre scam gang convinced them to hide in a rented room and stage a fake kidnapping to extort their parents for up to 300,000 baht (US$9,018). Pathumwan Police Station received a report from the student’s parents that…

Bangkok karaoke raid nets 13 Vietnamese, one Thai

Thai police raided a karaoke venue in Bangkok early yesterday, October 17, arresting 13 Vietnamese nationals and one Thai woman following an undercover investigation into suspected ketamine sales. Officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau and Khok Khram Police Station raided Paradise Karaoke & Restaurant in the…

Southeast Asia haze hits highest regional alert level

Singapore and Kuala Lumpur ranked among the world’s most polluted major cities yesterday, October 17, as haze from Indonesian fires pushed Southeast Asia to its highest regional alert level. Singapore placed second on IQAir’s live ranking, behind Baghdad, with Kuala Lumpur third. All readings were at very hazardous…

Thailand pays 5.2 billion baht in flood relief, seeks 10.5 billion baht more

Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has paid out 5.2 billion baht (US$156 million) in flood relief to 683,286 households, and will ask the Cabinet on Tuesday, October 20, for 10.5 billion baht more. The money was sent through the Government Savings Bank, which received the department’s…

Pattaya motorcycle taxi drivers swap orange vests for blue

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya and Bang Lamung are swapping their familiar orange vests for blue ones under a new scheme aimed at improving service standards and making registered drivers easier to identify. The change was unveiled on October 16 at an event at Alcazar Theatre on Pattaya Second Road in Bang Lamung…

Woman who registered NENE ROYAL trademark speaks out

A woman who filed a trademark for NENE ROYAL says she would never sell it, not even for 100 million baht (US$3 million), and plans to hand the rights to the singer instead. Kanphatsorn Phonchaisri spoke out in an interview yesterday, October 17, after her Facebook post about the filing drew attention online. Nene…

Thai police bust 30 million baht monk-blessed scratch card scam

Thai police arrested three suspects accused of selling fake blessed scratch cards bearing the image of revered monk Luang Pu Sila, uncovering more than 30 million baht in linked transactions. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) announced the arrests yesterday, October 17, following raids in Bangkok and the…

Bangkok police catch drunk Laotian driver with fake licence

Traffic police in Bangkok arrested a Laotian man for drink driving with a fake Thai driving licence at a checkpoint on Rama II Road on October 16. Police announced the arrest yesterday, October 17. The Traffic Police Division had set up an alcohol checkpoint in Bang Mot subdistrict, Chom Thong district, and stopped a…

Three Nigerians arrested in Bangkok cocaine investigation

Three Nigerian men were arrested during a Bangkok drug investigation in which police seized approximately 103 grammes of cocaine, along with chalk and baking soda allegedly used to increase its volume. The Immigration Bureau announced the operation yesterday, October 17, following a joint investigation involving…

Chinese embassy issues new Thailand travel warning over kidnappings

The Chinese embassy in Thailand has issued a new travel warning, urging Chinese citizens to plan trips carefully after a series of kidnappings involving Chinese visitors, the South China Morning Post reported on October 18, 2026. The notice singles out online influencers, artists and actors, who are advised to be…

Phetchaburi municipal worker arrested for selling meth pills

A municipal employee in Phetchaburi province was arrested for allegedly selling meth pills for 100 baht (about US$3) per three pills, and two customers who walked into the room during the search were detained as well. Khao Yoi Police Station raided a rented room in Moo 1, Khao Yoi subdistrict, at about 5pm on 16 …

Phetchaburi municipal worker arrested for selling meth pills

A municipal employee in Phetchaburi province was arrested for allegedly selling meth pills for 100 baht (about US$3) per three pills, and two customers who walked into the room during the search were detained as well. Khao Yoi Police Station raided a rented room in Moo 1, Khao Yoi subdistrict, at about 5pm on 16 …

Chinese fugitive behind mule account network arrested in Bangkok

Immigration police have arrested a Chinese fugitive in Bangkok who allegedly ran a mule account network that supplied more than 133 bank accounts to money laundering gangs, with about 500 million yuan (roughly 2 billion baht, or about US$62 million) passing through them. Officers from Immigration Division 3 arrested…

Kanchanaburi road collapses on Saeng Chuto Road

Drivers are being told to avoid part of Saeng Chuto Road in Kanchanaburi after the inbound lane collapsed in front of a popular restaurant. The Kanchanaburi television station of the Public Relations Department said in a Facebook post on Friday, October 16, that the road sank near Om Teen Gai restaurant and the…

Rainbow oil slick found in Prachin Buri rice paddies again

A rainbow-coloured, oil-like film has been found on water in rice paddies in Prachin Buri province again, prompting villagers to worry about the smell and the safety of the rice. The local civic group Prachin Khem Khaeng reported the film on 16 October 2026 in Khao Mai Kaeo subdistrict, Kabin Buri district. The group…

Sisaket temples handed lottery-style tickets worth 10 million baht

Villagers and a senior monk in Sisaket have criticised a Buddhist college’s charity lottery, saying it looks like illegal gambling and pressures small temples to pay for tickets. Residents became suspicious on 16 October after tickets for the Sisaket Sangha College appeared at temples and in communities across all 22…

Bangkok tuk tuk driver fined after charging tourists 4,000 baht

Hua Mak Police Station has fined a tuk tuk driver 1,500 baht after he charged two Russian tourists 4,000 baht (US$120) for a ride across Bangkok. The pair transferred only 400 baht when they reached their destination. The fare dispute took place on October 12 at around 11pm near the Sports Authority of Thailand on …

Students arrive for China trip to find no flight tickets booked

Parents from three well-known schools have asked Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station to investigate the organiser of a China study trip, after 45 students were left without flights on 15 October. The parents filed their complaint on 16 October, saying the programme could not secure plane tickets or run as agreed…

Five African women arrested for visa overstays on Koh Samui

Five African women have been arrested at a hotel near Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui after immigration officers discovered they had overstayed their visas by up to 799 days. Surat Thani immigration police announced the arrests today, October 16, following a tip-off that foreign women were allegedly approaching tourists to…

Korean boss jailed for blasting air gun into Thai worker’s rectum

A South Korean factory owner has been sentenced to three years in prison for seriously injuring a Thai worker with a compressed-air gun earlier this year. The court rejected the employer’s claim that the incident was a prank and criticised his treatment of the injured worker. The Suwon District Court delivered the…

American company director arrested over unpaid wages allegations

Thai immigration police arrested an American company director at a residence in the Sukhumvit area yesterday, October 15, over allegations of unpaid wages and failure to comply with a labour inspector’s order. The man, identified only as Michael, was wanted under two arrest warrants issued by Samut Prakan Provincial…

Pattaya restaurant catches fire after loud bang, no casualties

A fire broke out at a restaurant in Pattaya early today, October 16, after a witness heard a loud bang resembling a transformer explosion. No injuries or deaths were reported. Pattaya’s land disaster prevention and relief radio centre received a report of the fire at 5.06am at Baan Thai restaurant on Chalermphrakiat…

Man killed in shooting outside Bangkok cannabis shop

A man was shot dead outside a cannabis shop in Lak Si district, Bangkok, earlier today, October 16, after two men on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire more than 10 times. The suspects remain at large. Officers from Thung Song Hong Police Station received a report of the shooting at around 1am and arrived at …

Bangkok tuk tuk driver fined over 4,000 baht fare demand

A Bangkok tuk tuk driver who demanded 4,000 baht from two Russian tourists after The Weeknd concert has been fined 1,500 baht, with further action possible from the Department of Land Transport. Hua Mak police confirmed the penalties today, October 16, after investigating a video of the fare dispute that circulated on…

Bangkok man arrested over fake study seeking teen nude photos

A Bangkok hotel employee has been arrested over an alleged fake university study used to deceive teenage boys into sending explicit images and videos, with investigators seizing more than 5,000 files during a search of his condominium. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) announced the arrest yesterday…

Platinum Tailor BKK: Best Tailor in Platinum Mall & Pratunam, Bangkok

Bangkok’s Pratunam district is known for fashion and shopping, and Platinum Tailor BKK offers custom-made clothing inside Platinum Fashion Mall. The shop is a leading tailor in Platinum Mall, providing bespoke and custom clothing for men and women, with personalised fitting, a wide selection of styles and fast…

TikTok videos lead to arrests of 20 Thai workers in Taiwan

Twenty Thai workers in Taiwan were arrested for overstaying and working illegally after immigration officers used a woman’s viral TikTok videos to track down their secluded accommodation in Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency announced yesterday, October 15. The investigation began after officers noticed…

Elephant found dead with electric wire caught on trunk in Loei field

A wild elephant was found dead in a rice field in Loei yesterday, October 15, with electric-fence wire caught around the tip of its trunk and rice still in its mouth, prompting an investigation into whether it was electrocuted. The adult male elephant was found in Khao Luang subdistrict, Wang Saphung district, outside…

Vietnamese men illegally cross into Thailand, blame Facebook job offer

Two Vietnamese men were arrested in Chanthaburi after crossing into Thailand from Cambodia without passports, later telling officers they had been lured by a high-paying job advertised on Facebook. The men, aged 38 and 25, were found during an overnight patrol on October 14 near a wooded roadside in Thep Nimit…

Chinese man held in Phuket over nearly five-year visa overstay

A Chinese man was arrested in Phuket over a visa overstay of 1,793 days, nearly five years, after immigration officers tracked him to a secluded rental room in Karon on Wednesday, October 14. Police also seized passports belonging to other people, mobile phones and knives during the operation. The suspect, identified…

What is actually in floodwater and why are doctors worried about it

Thailand’s floods are back. Across the North, Northeast and parts of Central Thailand, floodwater is filling streets, homes and agricultural land. As of late September 2026, flash flood warnings were covering 24 provinces, and the images filling social media show people wading, swimming and, in some cases, jet-skiing…

Pattaya girl beaten by group after no-makeup photo gossip

A 14 year old girl was injured after she was allegedly lured to a sports ground in Pattaya and beaten by a group of teenagers early today, October 16, after gossip about an unfiltered photo turned violent. The girl, identified by the pseudonym Fa, suffered abrasions and bruising across her body. Rescue workers treated…

Pattaya gambling bust catches nine after condo left unlocked

A Pattaya gambling bust ended in nine arrests yesterday, October 15, after police investigating an illegal card game heard loud cheering from a condominium room in Jomtien and discovered the players had left the door unlocked. The arrests took place at around 7.30pm after Pattaya City Police received an anonymous…

Cambodian suspect farts at police during Pattaya drug raid

A Cambodian man allegedly caught with yaba pills and crystal meth in Pattaya farted at officers after panicking during a drug raid today, October 16. Nong Prue police searched a makeshift shelter in Pong subdistrict after receiving information that 35 year old Cambodian national Dth Pearom was allegedly selling drugs…

Thailand’s new baggage search rules take effect today

New Thailand baggage search rules take effect today, October 16, allowing airport security officers to open suspicious checked luggage without passengers being present. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) confirmed that the measures apply when X-ray screening identifies suspicious objects, prohibited items…

What to do in Bangkok this November 2026

November is when Bangkok finally exhales. The rains ease off, the humidity drops a notch, and the city slides into its golden window of cool, dry evenings that locals wait all year for. It is also the month of Loy Krathong, when the Chao Phraya glows with candlelit baskets and the whole city turns riverward. …

South Korean man held after Thai woman reports Pattaya assault

A South Korean man was arrested in Pattaya after a caller reported that a 44 year old Thai woman had been assaulted and confined inside a room, with immigration checks later showing he had overstayed by 274 days. The request for help came at around 10pm on October 10, when the caller told Chon Buri …

Pattaya driver asks couple to wait until hotel before sex acts

A Pattaya ride-hailing driver has complained after a foreign man and a Thai woman allegedly engaged in oral sex in the back seat of his car during a late-night journey. The driver said this left him feeling uncomfortable and urged passengers to show more consideration for drivers. The incident reportedly occurred at…

Man steals whole lottery board, sells tickets on way home

Police in Phitsanulok arrested a man yesterday, October 14, after CCTV allegedly captured him taking an entire lottery display board holding 98 tickets from outside a vendor’s home. The theft was reported at Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station at 9.37am by 68 year old lottery vendor Phairo Mahman. Phairo said she had…

Black bag stuffed with over 100 wet underwear found in Buriram

Police in Buriram are investigating a possible underwear theft after a woman found a black plastic bag containing more than 100 wet underwear dumped in her garden. The bag was discovered on the afternoon of October 13 in a pandan garden in Ban Kruat subdistrict, Ban Kruat district, after 54 year old Ueai Phromprakhon…

Thailand, Switzerland push EFTA deal and US$120m carbon plan

Thailand and Switzerland are moving to fast-track implementation of their EFTA free trade agreement while advancing plans for about US$120 million in carbon-credit purchases. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Swiss President Guy Parmelin discussed the plans in Bangkok today, October 15, during Parmelin’s official…

Chinese ex-flight attendant held for aiding illegal border crossings

A former Chinese flight attendant studying in Thailand has been arrested in Songkhla after police accused her of acting as a broker for Chinese nationals travelling illegally between Thailand and Malaysia. The 34 year old woman, identified by the pseudonym Pan Yudong, was among five people arrested today, October 15…

Hua Hin beach buildings face phased demolition from Oct 16

Hua Hin beach demolition work is set to begin tomorrow, October 16, with contractors preparing to remove parts of 15 waterfront buildings following a final court ruling ordering the return of public beachfront land. The operation covers structures between Hua Hin Fishing Pier and the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine in…

6 reasons health insurance claims get rejected even with coverage

Having health insurance doesn’t necessarily mean your insurer will pay every hospital bill, even when the treatment seems to fall within coverage. If your health insurance rejected a claim, the explanation may be more specific than simply having no coverage. You could visit a private hospital in Thailand, follow your…

Israeli doctor caught with 300 Thai plants at Tel Aviv airport

An Israeli doctor faces legal proceedings after customs officers discovered approximately 300 plants from Thailand packed into five suitcases at Ben Gurion Airport, with the passenger claiming they were intended for his private garden. The seizure was announced on Tuesday, October 13, by Israel’s Tax Authority and…

More than 600 rally in Bangkok against IMF-World Bank meetings

More than 600 protesters opposing the IMF and World Bank meetings marched towards the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok this morning, October 15, before police blocked them at the Rama IV intersection. The demonstrators, organised by the People’s Network Against the World Bank and IMF, began…