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A Vietnamese man wanted under an INTERPOL Red Notice over an alleged property sales scheme worth more than 100 million baht has been detained in Phuket. Thai immigration officers detained 50 year old Tang Ngoc Nho today, October 6, following a joint operation involving Phuket Immigration, Tourist Police, Special…
A British man alleged that he was seriously assaulted and forced to transfer cryptocurrency during an incident involving two Polish men and a close friend at a condominium in Phuket. The incident reportedly happened at about 11pm on September 29 at a condominium in the Chalong area. The British man shared his account…
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul faced backlash from celebrities and animal lovers after urging flood victims to prioritise their own safety over their pets when evacuating to shelters. Anutin said some people refused to leave flooded areas unless they could bring their animals with them, creating difficulties at…
Thailand and France discussed expanding opportunities for Thai workers in France, including potential employment for Thai chefs and Thai massage therapists, as part of wider cooperation on workforce development. The Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Patdarasm Thongsaluaykorn, said today, October 6, that…
A Kanchanaburi care centre accused of confining and mistreating a mother for more than two years was inspected and found to be licensed only as an elderly care facility, not as a medical facility. Officials from the Department of Health Service Support, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and…
MiVana Company Limited, part of the Premier Group, has launched MiVana SHOT DRINK, a ready-to-drink wellness beverage made from organic coffee cherry pulp sourced from Chiang Rai’s watershed forests. The launch marks MiVana’s expansion beyond organic coffee into the wellness market, with a sales target of 100 million…
Two Thai property groups have reportedly bought the former Dutch embassy site on Wireless Road, Bangkok, for more than 20 billion baht. The plot sits between Wireless Road and Soi Ton Son in central Bangkok and covers nearly 20 rai. Thai business media name the buyers as the Piyasombatkul group and a company…
A 36 year old Thai man was reportedly identified by police in South Korea after an electric scooter collided with a nine year old girl’s bicycle in Gwangju, with the rider allegedly leaving the scene before later being detained on a separate drug charge. The incident reportedly happened at about 4.30pm on September 23…
Residents living along Bangkok Noi Canal in Nonthaburi province were surprised after more than 20 otters were spotted swimming and catching fish in the waterway at around 3pm yesterday. KhaoSod reported that the otters appeared in the canal in two groups, with one group staying along each bank. Some of the animals…
Four power poles fell in Bangkok’s Suan Phlu area yesterday, October 5, causing sparks and a loud bang as officials moved to cut power and secure the area. The incident happened at around 1pm in Sathon district. Residents said rain and strong winds had hit the area before the poles began leaning and falling one …
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) said yesterday, October 5, that it is monitoring a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia, but the risk of the disease being imported into Thailand remains low, with no evidence of spread beyond the affected area. Reports from Russia concerned 28 year old Darya…
A Thai man was found to have 172 milligrams of alcohol in his blood after his hatchback struck a municipal street sweeper and dragged it for more than 100 metres along a road in Chiang Mai on October 5. Officers from Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station were called to the crash scene on Boon Rueang …
A Thai mother has alleged that her son had her taken against her will to an elderly care centre, where she remained for more than two and a half years, before returning home to find her cosmetics business and valuable assets no longer under her control. The 63 year old, referred to as Phat, appeared …
A Thai man was injured after an electric sedan crashed into a bathroom at a petrol station in Lampang on October 5 while he was using the facilities. Rescue workers from Hang Chat Mae Tan Municipality Office and officers from Hang Chat Police Station were called to the PT Petrol Station on the Lampang-Chiang Mai …
TMD's bulletin of 06 October 2026 expects heavy rain in 40 provinces. Bangkok: fairly widespread showers and isolated heavy rain with gust, 24-35°C. Forecast window 06:00 Today To 06:00 Tomorrow.
A Thai man and a Chinese national from Macau were arrested in Bangkok and Pathum Thani after allegedly operating a call centre scam that tricked a university student into handing over 2.5 million baht. The suspects were identified as 25 year old Kachaphong and 40 year old Chan Lok Loi. Police said they were arrested …
Siam Piwat announced a 10 billion baht (US$300 million) investment in ICONPHUKET, a new retail, attraction and entertainment destination in Thalang district, Phuket, marking the company’s first major development outside Bangkok in its 67-year history. The company officially unveiled the project on October 5…
Bangkok’s ageing cream-and-red buses will not disappear entirely when the capital shifts to electric public transport, with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) planning to retain around 700 vehicles for floods, emergencies and other special assignments. BMTA Director Kittikan Chomdoung Charuworapolkul said the…
Thai teenage singer and guitarist Nene Royal said a song written for her by Carabao co-founder Aed Carabao brought back memories of her childhood and brought her to tears as she reflected on her journey in music. Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikan Amloy, returned to Thailand after being crowned champion of the…
A restaurant owner in Buriram was attacked with a broken glass bottle on October 2 after he asked a customer and his friends not to dance on a table at his restaurant. The 29 year old owner, Somchai Kueapram, filed a complaint with officers at Ban Gruand Police Station after the incident at his restaurant …
Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa programme has approved more than 12,000 foreign nationals since launching four years ago, generating an estimated 43 billion baht in economic value, according to the Board of Investment (BOI). The Thailand LTR visa was introduced in September 2022 to attract wealthy residents…
A Myanmar man wanted over an alleged drug trafficking network was arrested at a luxury condominium in Bangkok yesterday, October 4, after Thai and Myanmar authorities coordinated to locate the suspect. The suspect was identified as Aung Zaw Min Khant. Meiktila District Court in Myanmar issued an arrest warrant on…
A Pattaya squid vendor has filed a police complaint after reporting gunfire from an unidentified foreign man, who allegedly returned to her stall with an imitation firearm after she rejected an unwanted sexual advance. The incident occurred at around noon on October 3 in South Pattaya and was reported publicly the…
Two foreign passengers arriving from Jakarta, Indonesia, were arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on October 4 after customs officers found US$1.7 million (around 56 million baht) in banknotes hidden in their baggage. Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas instructed the Customs Office to…
Vietnam GDP projections now put the country ahead of Thailand when economic size is adjusted for purchasing power and on course to overtake it in nominal terms by around the end of the decade. But Thailand remains considerably richer per person, meaning overtaking it in economic size and catching it in prosperity are…
The pool is free. That is worth stating clearly before anything else, because pool clubs in Phuket usually come with a minimum spend, a day-pass fee or a wristband system that makes you feel watched. At Soho Pool Club, none of that exists. Entry is free, the pool is open to anyone, and ordering a …
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain across the eastern region, including Chonburi and Pattaya. There is a risk of flash floods, and the department has urged people to follow weather forecasts closely. The warning covers 4 to 8 October. In addition, …
A 32 year old Russian man was arrested in Phuket yesterday, October 4, after police reportedly found him working as a tour guide on a boat without a work permit, following a complaint from a tourist who said the man threatened him after being filmed. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) received a report from the …
In the Thailand video news, Jay covers the latest stories from across the country. The stories include widespread flooding, protests over flood waste and thousands of residents registering for government relief. Plus, police arrest a Phuket delivery rider over alleged thefts worth millions, foreign films generate…
A Thai abbot in Nonthaburi province denied owning a sex toy after laundrette staff found the item in a basket containing monk robes yesterday, October 4. Staff at a self-service laundrette in Mueang district found the item while loading monk robes and other clothing into a washing machine. The discovery was later…
A delivery rider’s suspicions about an envelope he was asked to take from Bangkok to Pattaya led police to arrest two Vietnamese men and seize ketamine, vape cartridges, scales and a pill press from a Huai Khwang condominium. The drug arrests were made on October 2 in Bangkok, after the 33 year old rider reported the …
A 35 year old American man was found dead in a hotel room in Phuket on October 4, the day he was due to check out. Police found no visible injuries at the scene and are awaiting an autopsy to establish the cause of death. Patong Police Station officers were called to the hotel on …
A German couple, aged 64 and 63, died after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a road in Phang Nga province on October 2. The driver fled the scene before surrendering to police the following day, October 3. Witnesses helped the injured German tourists after the collision, which occurred at around 9.30pm in…
Thai Airways is preparing a new 30-day fact-finding investigation following the suspension of CEO Chai Eamsiri, with the review set to focus on the baggage crisis, cancelled flights and the airline’s use of outsourced ground staff. The development follows the October 2 report that Chai had been suspended from…
TMD's bulletin of 05 October 2026 expects heavy rain in 46 provinces, very heavy in Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai. Bangkok: scattered showers and isolated heavy rain with gust, 24-35°C.
Foreign film productions generated more than 7.51 billion baht in Thailand during the first nine months of 2026, the highest figure on record. Deputy government spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesangchan said today, October 4, that 423 foreign productions applied for permission to shoot in Thailand between January and…
A 300-metre pile of flood-damaged furniture and household rubbish has built up outside Choeng Noen Municipality in Rayong today, October 4, after residents said rubbish trucks failed to collect debris from flooded communities. Several villages in Choeng Noen subdistrict, Mueang Rayong district, remain affected by…
A delivery rider and amateur footballer has been arrested over the theft of more than 3.69 million baht in cash and property from two foreign residents’ homes in Phuket. The 23 year old suspect, identified by the pseudonym A, was arrested at a checkpoint in Mai Khao subdistrict, Thalang district, while driving back…
A Pattaya motorcycle taxi rider returned a wallet containing about 16,000 baht and important documents to an Indian tourist after finding it near Beach Road late on October 2. Prasit Srimongkol, a 40 year old motorcycle taxi rider who works near Soi 10 on Pattaya Beach Road, found the brown wallet at about 11pm after …
A Chinese woman wanted for an alleged extortion scheme involving demands of more than 350 million baht has been arrested at an apartment in Samut Sakhon. The woman, identified as 46 year old Zhang, was wanted on an extortion warrant issued by public security authorities in Zhongshan district, Dalian, Liaoning…
The hunt for four crocodiles that escaped from a farm in Sa Kaeo province has ended, after the last animal was caught at 2pm on 3 October. The Khao Chakan district administration office confirmed that all four crocodiles are now accounted for and the situation has returned to normal. The district office worked with…
A police officer was shot and wounded while holding his nine month old daughter outside his home in Narathiwat on October 2, in what security officials believe was an insurgent ambush. The shooting happened at about 9.09pm in Suwari subdistrict, Rueso district, while the 37 year old officer was on leave. He was…
Floods in Ban Sang district of Prachin Buri have cut off every main and secondary road, forcing rescue teams to move food and supplies by train. The district’s chief officer said the flooding is worse than in 2011 and 2013. Setthawut Wonglerwut said all 9 sub-districts and 88 villages are under water, including the…
The mother of Russian siblings Diana and Roman Nazimova has accused police of failing to keep her informed about major developments in the case, saying she learned about charges, court proceedings and new allegations through the media. The siblings disappeared in Chon Buri in late July before their bodies were found…
Cyber police have detained a man at a Bangkok station on suspected money laundering and fraud charges after four hours of questioning on Saturday, October 3. He denies every allegation. Atchariya Ruangrattanapong was arrested earlier outside the Oamnoi boxing stadium in Samut Sakhon. Officers from Technology Crime…
AirAsia Group’s chief executive has admitted the budget airline has a liquidity problem caused by high fuel costs, but said the company is not closing down and new aircraft deliveries will go ahead as planned. AirAsia Group CEO Bo Lingam told Nikkei Asia in an interview near Kuala Lumpur International Airport that…
Two US Navy ships carrying a combined 5,109 personnel have arrived in Phuket for a six-day visit from today, October 4, through October 9, with security and transport arrangements in place around Phuket Deep Sea Port. The vessels are USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), a large aircraft carrier carrying about 4,820…
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has opened flood relief registration in 65 provinces and all 50 districts of Bangkok, with more than 700,000 applications received so far. The DDPM said on October 3 that 702,217 applications had been submitted as of 1.30pm. Bangkok recorded the most…
A more than 100 year old historic house that once served as the residence of the Netherlands ambassador to Thailand has been demolished in Bangkok, despite efforts by members of the Dutch community to save it. Nederlandse Vereniging Thailand, the Dutch association in Thailand, posted photos and video of the demolition…
Two women, a Thai and a German tourist, died after a drink driving crash in Bangkok’s Thong Lor area on Saturday 3 October 2026. The driver recorded 145 mg% on a breath test, and police have charged him with causing death while driving under the influence. Thong Lor Police Station received a report at 3.12am …
More than 300 residents on Koh Samui protested against a horse-riding business yesterday, October 3, saying horses used for tourist rides had caused problems on public beaches and in communities for more than a year. Veerapol Watcharasinthu, chairman of the Bang Kao Community Committee, led residents from Taling Ngam…
Staffing practices at Suvarnabhumi Airport are under scrutiny after passenger baggage piled up and acceptance of new air cargo was temporarily suspended. Reports point to outsourced ground-handling workers hired on daily or freelance terms without permanent contracts. Flooding is widely seen as the trigger, but…
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in 32 provinces today, with the North, Northeast and South worst affected, while Bangkok faces scattered thundershowers with gusts.
Flash floods swept through several communities in Tha Takiap district, Chachoengsao, on the evening of 2 October, forcing residents to flee with their belongings after heavy rain. Fast-moving runoff surged through the district from around 6pm. Rubber plantation farmers were cut off by the water and filmed clips asking…
Siam Piwat and its partners will stage a victory parade and welcome event in Bangkok on Sunday, October 4, for NENE Royal, 16 year old Thai performer who won America’s Got Talent (AGT). The performer, Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikan Amloi, is from Phuket. This is her first big public welcome in the …
Bangkok traffic police arrested a motorbike rider at a checkpoint in Wang Thonglang after finding 201 yaba pills and a bag of crystal meth (ice) hidden in his trouser pocket. Officers from Traffic Police Division 5 had set up an alcohol and noisy vehicle checkpoint in front of Lat Phrao Post Office on Lat Phrao …
Residents of a three-storey shophouse row in Nonthaburi were evacuated yesterday, October 2, after pillars and walls cracked and chunks of concrete fell from the building, raising fears of a collapse. Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station was notified at 6.30pm about the five-unit building at the entrance to Soi Rewadee 19…
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered all agencies to prepare for heavier rain from 5 October, with the South expected to be hit hardest. Speaking after a disaster command meeting on 2 October, Anutin said the situation had improved with less rain, but warned rainfall would build from 5 October. He told…
The Thai government has launched a disaster insurance scheme covering 30 million households nationwide against floods, windstorms and earthquakes. The Disaster Insurance for the People programme began on October 1 and runs until September 30, 2027. It is government-funded and set to be renewed annually. Prime Minister…
Police announced yesterday, October 2, that two Japanese men are safe in Thailand after being lured by a fake job advert, smuggled across the western border and forced to work for a call centre scam gang. Both have been recognised as human trafficking victims. Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Thatchai…
Thai Airways says it will operate all flights on Saturday, October 3, after cutting 24 services over the previous two days. The national carrier said it has been managing its schedule and drawing on staff from across the company to be ready for a full timetable on Saturday. It apologised for the inconvenience caused…
TMD's bulletin of 03 October 2026 expects heavy rain in 8 provinces. Bangkok: scattered showers with gust, . Forecast window 06:00 Today To 06:00 Tomorrow.
A Myanmar construction worker was found dead on Tawan Ron Beach in Sattahip district, Chon Buri, today, October 2, with police investigating whether he drowned after entering the sea while intoxicated. Rescue workers were called to the beach in Na Jomtien subdistrict after receiving a report that a man had drowned…
A Chinese man wanted in a drug case in China has been arrested at a luxury home in Bangkok, with investigators finding more than 50 million baht in incoming transfers over several months. The suspect, identified as Wang, was described by Thai investigators as an alleged financier and leader of a transnational drug…
Two Thai suspects, who were arrested for killing two Russian siblings, appeared at Pattaya Provincial Court on October 2 and denied premeditated murder. One suspect also denied sexually assaulting the female victim, while the other admitted to the allegation. The suspects, 43 year old Thana “Pong” Kirdthong and 39…
A Chulalongkorn University academic has warned motorists that wrapping cars in giant plastic bags during floods can protect them from water but may also cause mould and allow vehicles to float away. Associate Professor Jessada Denduangboripant, a lecturer in Chulalongkorn University’s Department of Biology, issued the…
A Thai Airways passenger attracted attention online after standing on a chair to help airline staff manage a crowd of passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on September 30. Thai Airways has faced operational disruption following staff shortages linked to severe…
The year 2026 marks another year when global financial markets continue to face uncertainty from geopolitical factors, trade policies, and constantly shifting economic conditions. The impact of conflicts in the Middle East, which have contributed to surging energy prices, is significant enough to prompt international…
Cases involving people found dead alone at home several days after their deaths have risen sharply in northern Bangkok, according to a forensic doctor at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital. Dr Atthasit Dulamnuay, from the hospital’s forensic medicine department, said the hospital previously recorded around 10 such cases a…
South Korean trio wave to earth will bring the pieces tour to Bangkok on November 12, 2026, at UOB Live, Emsphere, with singer-songwriter Milena joining as the supporting act. The Bangkok show forms part of wave to earth’s largest tour to date, following a sold-out Seoul run and continued success across North America…
Eight suspects were arrested during a crackdown on the smuggling of e-cigarettes and dried animal products from Malaysia into Thailand between September 29 and 30. Officials seized smuggled goods valued at more than 31 million baht in Satun province. Satun Provincial Governor Kanit Kongchuay disclosed details of the…
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has published five common misconceptions about medicine used to prevent leptospirosis, as flooding and standing water increase exposure risks in affected areas. The Ministry of Public Health agency said the guidance is intended to help people use preventive medicine correctly…
The board suspended chief executive Chai Eamsiri on October 2 and made director Samrit Samniang acting chief. The move follows a week of flight cuts and stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi. Thai Airways International has suspended its chief executive after flooding in Bangkok disrupted operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport…
Two elderly sisters, aged 90 and 85, were rescued yesterday, October 1, after an alleged domestic violence and extortion by their grandsons at a house in Phatthalung province. Provincial administration officials, police, social development officers and rescue workers attended the property in Ban Rae Community, Khuha…
Thai immigration officers have arrested a Chinese man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice and a South Korean former football coach wanted in a decades-old fraud case, officials said yesterday, October 1. The first arrest involved 33 year old Chinese national Sun in Kanchanaburi, after he was found causing a…
Siam Amazing Park in Bangkok reported more than 500 million baht in flood damage, with its chairman and founder warning that the amusement park could face permanent closure without government assistance. Heavy rain in Bangkok from September 24 caused flooding in several areas across the capital. On September 25, the…
A German man was seriously injured after falling backwards from a second-floor hotel balcony in Pattaya while sitting outside smoking early yesterday, October 1. Emergency services were called to a hotel in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, at about 3.16am after receiving a report that a person…
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 runs 10–18 October. Here's what happens, where to watch the processions, what to wear and how to eat jay.
A lottery seller in Yasothon province won 60 million baht after retaining 10 unsold lottery tickets that won first prize in the draw on October 1. The tickets all carried the winning number 402701, giving him 6 million baht per ticket. The 34 year old seller made headlines across Thai news agencies on October 1 …
Suvarnabhumi Airport has cleared thousands of stranded passengers affected by recent flooding, while efforts continue to return delayed baggage and clear a cargo backlog, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said yesterday, October 1. Phiphat, who also serves as deputy prime minister, visited the airport at…
Saensuk Municipality officials are clearing Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri province after tonnes of rubbish washed ashore on October 1 following flooding in the area. Images showing the beach covered in rubbish were shared by several news agencies and social media users on October 1. Some of the waste was also seen…
In the Thailand video news, Jay covers the latest stories from across the country. Bangkok experiences unusual hailstorms as heavy rain hits several districts. Meanwhile, an electric SUV crashes into a Yaowarat shrine, injuring three people. Maya Bay welcomes visitors again after its annual conservation closure. In…
Bangkok Community Help Foundation (BCHF) is providing food, drinking water, transport and evacuation assistance to communities affected by flooding across Bangkok, with more than 100 Thai and foreign volunteers involved in the response. Yesterday, October 1, the foundation said its teams were working in several…
Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has introduced the Long Stay Beach Escape, giving guests added experiences the longer they stay on Mai Khao Beach. The offer is available for stays through April 30, 2027, and includes added resort experiences such as kayaking, paddleboarding, cooking classes, floating…
Three foreign nationals were arrested on October 1 after allegedly setting a fire on a public road and holding a party in the Bang Thao area of Thalang district, Phuket. The incident was filmed and shared on social media, prompting criticism over the potential danger to motorists, pedestrians and nearby properties…
An improvised explosive device hidden inside a motorcycle sidecar exploded outside a PT petrol station in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat, last night, October 1. No injuries or deaths were initially reported. The blast occurred at about 9pm on Highway 4327 in front of the petrol station in Ban Pula Nibong, Moo 2, Che He…
A Myanmar construction worker died after being buried in a landslide at a drainage pipe installation site in Phra Khanong Nuea subdistrict, Watthana district, Bangkok, at around 8.47pm yesterday, October 1 The incident was reported to the Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, which coordinated with…
Three earthquakes were recorded at the same location in Hot district, Chiang Mai, today, October 2, with residents in several nearby areas reporting that they felt the tremors. The Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department said all three earthquakes were centred in Na Kho Ruea subdistrict…
TMD's bulletin of 02 October 2026 expects thundershowers in 34 provinces. Bangkok: scattered showers, . Forecast window 06:00 Today To 06:00 Tomorrow.
Two women and one man were injured after a 78 year old Thai man crashed his electric SUV into the Guanyin Shrine at the Thian Fah Foundation on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok’s Samphanthawong district today, October 1. Police were alerted to the incident at around 1.13pm and attended the scene to investigate. Officers found…
Residents in several areas of Bangkok were surprised by hail on October 1 as heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of the capital. Some residents said it was the first time they had witnessed hail falling in the city. Reports of hail emerged at around 4pm, when heavy rain affected several areas, including Lat …
Thailand revoked the Thai citizenship of an Israeli-born man after the Ministry of Interior alleged that he continued using his previous nationality and concealed information about holding Uruguayan citizenship. Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed the revocation order for the foreign man…
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing public criticism over the city’s flood management, with some social media users calling on Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to remove him from office. Bangkok experienced severe flooding after continuous rainfall from September 25, with some areas remaining underwater…
Looking for a top tailoring spot in Bangkok? Om Fashion Bespoke Tailor combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style, offering personalised suits, elegant Thai silk, custom shirts and bespoke garments created around the individual. Bangkok is a city where style, craftsmanship and hospitality naturally…
Thai AirAsia resumed domestic operations from Suvarnabhumi International Airport today, October 1, restoring direct flights to Chiang Mai, Phuket and Krabi after a two-and-a-half-month suspension. The first AirAsia flights at Suvarnabhumi across the three restored routes recorded a combined load factor of more than…
Maya Bay in Krabi reopened to visitors today, October 1, after its annual two-month closure to allow the beach and surrounding marine ecosystem to recover during the monsoon season. The famous beach on Koh Phi Phi Leh, part of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, closes every year from August 1 to…
A foreign man allegedly assaulted a tuk tuk driver with a beer bottle after refusing to pay his fare at a hotel in Kathu district, Phuket. Phuket Times and MGR Online reported the alleged assault today, October 1. However, neither report specified the exact date or time of the incident. According to the driver’s…
EZY Airlines operated its inaugural flight between Hua Hin and U-Tapao yesterday, September 30, ahead of scheduled passenger services beginning on October 23. The flight departed Hua Hin Airport at 8.49am and arrived at U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport at 9.29am, completing the journey in about 40 minutes…
Police in Pathum Thani arrested two men yesterday, September 30, over the alleged theft of a boat being used to move supplies through a flood-hit community, with the boat recovered and returned to residents. The arrests came hours after CCTV footage circulated showing two men paddling away in the orange boat from a…
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul defended his decision to distribute personal cash to flood victims in the Sai Mai district of Bangkok, saying he resorted to the handouts after his team ran out of relief packages. Anutin visited a flood-affected community in Sai Mai on September 29 to distribute food, drinking…