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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…
BANGKOK – Officials from the Bureau of the Royal Household and the Royal Thai Navy installed ceremonial umbrellas, curtains and other royal decorations on the Royal Barge Suphannahong on Tuesday as preparations continued for this year’s Royal Barge Procession for the royal kathin robe presentation ceremony. The work…
CHONBURI — 19 October 2026, Motorbike taxi riders say the new blue vests are not as noticeable as the old orange ones, leaving tourists unsure whether they are licensed taxi riders and contributing to a drop in passengers. They hope the situation will improve over time. On Monday, after Bang Lamung district in…
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…
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…
UTTARADIT — 20 October 2026, A 48-year-old nurse was found dead after a fire destroyed a wooden staff residence at Phichai Hospital in Uttaradit province early. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze. The fire broke out at about 06:00 at the hospital’s staff accommodation in Phichai district. Fire…
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…
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…
SURIN – A Thai language teacher at a school in Surin has died after her seven-seat SUV crashed into the rear of a six-wheel truck while she was travelling back to her accommodation. Thapanee Sihawong, known as Kru Jan, taught Thai language at Samrong Thap Wittayakhom School under the Surin Secondary Educational…
Thailand is piloting community-based alternatives to immigration detention for Rohingya children in four provinces, including Bangkok, as part of its humanitarian assistance for the Rohingya population, the Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations Office in Geneva said. The initiative was among the measures…
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…
Myanmar’s military-backed government has released rare photographs of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi after officials delivered two books and sealed correspondence sent by Britain’s King Charles III. The delivery took place on Monday, 19 October, in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyitaw, according to a statement from…
PARIS (AP) — Paris police issued an overnight curfew on Monday in two areas of the French capital, after a weekend marred by France’s worst rioting in years that targeted city halls, other public buildings and thousands of businesses across the country. The order aims to protect “people and property from the violence…
KHON KAEN — 20 October 2026, The Court of Appeal Region 4 sentenced former Olympic boxing gold medallist Somrak Khamsing to one year and 12 months in prison without suspension in a case involving the taking of a 17-year-old girl, while increasing compensation to 80,000 baht. The court amended the lower court’s ruling…
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…
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…
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Thailand draws millions of visitors with its beaches, warm climate, and affordable travel, yet some foreign nationals end up without a safe place to sleep or enough money to get home. Charities and news reports document homeless or stranded Westerners…
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BEIJING – The future of labor is no longer just a far-off concept found in science fiction movies. Humanoid robots in China are actively stepping onto factory floors and gradually entering our daily lives. In the first half of 2026, the global robotics industry reached a
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BEIJING – China’s economy just pulled off a surprising third-quarter rally that defied pessimistic expectations. The national gross domestic product expanded by 4.5% year-on-year, pulling Beijing’s annual growth target back within striking distance. This unexpected boost…
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) investors have a fresh reason to smile this month. The latest November 2026 tranche officially offers a 10-year average return of 2.45%. This marks a steady upward climb from previous months, making it a highly attractive option for…
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas SINGAPORE – A major figure in Singapore’s historic money laundering scandal has finally faced justice. Zhang Ruisheng recently received a 12-month jail sentence for holding illegal funds. The 54-year-old Chinese national held more than S$17 million in criminal money. He…
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas CHIANG RAI – Thailand’s flagship international cycling race is officially on hold. Organizers have postponed the major sporting event in Chiang Rai by a full three months. This drastic schedule change aims to protect riders from the hazardous smog that blankets the…
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Thailand’s top tourism bodies are stepping up to reassure visitors following a new safety advisory from the Chinese embassy. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) have firmly stated that this latest alert will…
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas Splitting a purchase into smaller payments in Thailand can make a planned expense easier to manage, but the advertised installment amount doesn’t show what you’ll repay in full. In Thailand, buy now, pay later loans vary in how they work and what they cost, so check