In Beijing, Sihasak Phuangketkeow told Wang Yi that organised networks, not Thailand, are behind the cases in the Chinese embassy's warning, and that ordinary tourists face no extra risk.
The Udon Thani World Horticultural Expo, which opened on November 1, faced criticism over value for money, botanical accuracy, management and readiness. Udon Thani is hosting the world horticultural expo for the first time. The event was previously held twice in Chiang Mai. The government expected it to attract more…
Phuket has launched a new electric bus service connecting Phuket International Airport with Rawai, offering residents and tourists another public transport option with fares starting at 40 baht. The service was officially introduced on November 2 by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), with 10…
Blue by Alain Ducasse has unveiled its Autumn 2026 Menu, a seasonal set of tasting menus created by Executive Chef Evens López. The menu is served at both lunch and dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant at ICONSIAM. Chef Evens built the menu around produce sourced from France, Thailand and beyond, pairing…
An Expressway Authority study sets a first-year toll of 340 baht for cars, 90 baht for motorcycles and nothing for pedestrians on the planned Koh Chang bridge.
Police arrested a Thai man in Chachoengsao over allegations that he coerced children he met through Roblox and TikTok into performing sexual acts on camera before using the recordings to blackmail them for money. Three victims, aged around 10 to 13, have been identified so far, with police investigating whether more…
Tourist police arrested a Chinese man at a hotel in Chiang Mai yesterday, November 3, after discovering he had overstayed his permission to remain in Thailand and testing positive for drug use. The man, identified as 40 year old Chung, was arrested at around 2.40pm at a hotel in Suthep subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai…
A Thai man shared his experience after being diagnosed with mpox, saying he hopes to raise awareness about the disease and discourage stigma against patients. The 25 year old patient, Thanaphat, also known as August, posted videos describing his symptoms, recent activities, diagnosis and treatment. He said he wanted…
Thailand’s Cabinet yesterday, November 3, approved 18 billion baht in borrowing for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to help cover operating expenses and ease the operator’s cash flow problems during the 2027 fiscal year. The decision follows a cash shortfall of 18 billion baht in fiscal 2026, when SRT’s payments…
A Thai Airways Boeing sought an emergency landing during a flight from Shanghai to Bangkok after the pilots detected a crack in the cockpit window shortly after take-off today, November 4. The crack on the Thai Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was reported at about 7.15am during flight TG 663 from Shanghai to…
Police arrested a Russian man in Phuket on November 2 after seizing 23 bags of crystal methamphetamine during a roadside inspection and a subsequent search of his home. The suspect, identified as 37 year old Alexey, was detained by Kathu police after officers encountered him near the road leading to Khao Lim San at…
A good massage isn’t difficult to find in Bangkok; there are shops on practically every major street, but if you’re planning to spend a few hours at a spa, it’s worth being a little more selective. Some of the best spas in Bangkok stick to traditional Thai treatments, while others have turned massage into a …
A commando police officer filed a complaint alleging that a senior sergeant major from Pak Kret Police Station and another man assaulted him at a karaoke bar in Nonthaburi on October 31. Thanawat, a squad leader from the Special Operation Division or Commando Police, reported the assault at Pak Kret Police Station on…
Thaiwatsadu and BnB home, the construction materials and home decor retailers under Central Retail, have opened pre-orders for Christmas 2026. Reservations for fresh-cut Christmas trees shipped from Canada opened on 1 October, alongside a range of more than 1,000 festive items and Early Bird discounts of up to 20%…
Immigration police stopped a Mercedes-Benz on Highway 22 and charged the driver, who police say ran palm oil firms under a Thai man's identity and may be linked to money laundering.
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today, Thailand is urging households to prepare emergency kits to last 72 hours, but why? In more reassuring news, tourist arrivals are rising as the high season approaches. Meanwhile, in Myanmar, police have detained 83…
A Chinese woman wanted in connection with a call centre scam operation was arrested at a condominium in Samut Prakan. Her passport showed that she had overstayed her visa by 394 days. Immigration officers tracked the wanted Chinese national, 31 year old Hua, between October 31 and November 1 and arrested her at a…
Blue Pongtiwat Tangwancharoen has answered the question his fans spent most of a year asking. Speaking at a press event on 3 November, the Thai actor said he and BLACKPINK’s Lisa are close friends who move in the same circle, and that he is single. He was asked about it at the launch of the …
A chemical tanker crash in Pattaya caused a major leak of a corrosive substance early today, November 4, after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred at around 1.06am on the Pattaya-Chon Buri bypass, in Nong Pla Lai subdistrict, Bang Lamung district. Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan rescue…
Suvarnabhumi International Airport confirmed that an Emirates Airbus A380 became stuck on a runway on Monday, September 2, and that urgent repairs were underway. Two aviation Facebook pages reported yesterday, November 3 that the aircraft had been unable to move on a taxiway at Suvarnabhumi Airport. They shared screen…
Khon Kaen Geopark has moved closer to becoming Thailand’s third UNESCO Global Geopark after its application received approval from a UNESCO council, with final recognition expected to be considered in April 2027. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin announced the development yesterday, November…
A Thai-French woman shared a video of an argument with a convenience store employee over stray dogs in Pattaya, prompting divided reactions online. The woman, better known as Keth among her followers, posted the footage on her social media accounts on Monday, November 2, with the caption, “Who’s gonna bite me? Stray…
A sudden whirlwind swept across Kata Beach in Phuket yesterday, November 3, sending beach umbrellas, sun loungers and other belongings flying as tourists scrambled to avoid the strong winds. The incident occurred at around 11am on Kata Beach in Karon subdistrict, Mueang Phuket district, and was captured in a video…
Heavy rain is forecast in 19 provinces today, with the Central, East and South regions worst affected, while Bangkok faces scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain.
The spire of a chedi at a temple in Chiang Mai’s Doi Lo district collapsed today, November 3. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation. The chedi, known locally as a phra that, stands at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Santisuk subdistrict. The collapse occurred at about 9.45am, and CCTV footage from a…
A Thai woman is reportedly preparing to take legal action against a food blogger who filmed her at a restaurant and posted the video online without her consent. The Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 7 shared a screenshot from the video and invited the woman to contact the page if she wanted a copy of …
Foreign adult content creator Youssef Khelil, known online as Gattouz0, has received praise after donating food and supplies at a Phuket temple, following an earlier incident in which he helped motorists stranded during flooding. Khelil, whom Thai netizens call “P’ Tao”, joined a merit-making ceremony at Wat Phithak…
Myanmar police arrested 83 Thai nationals during a raid on a hotel in Tachileik, a town in Myanmar near the Chiang Rai border, after discovering an alleged online scam operation operating from the building. The suspects, comprising 42 men and 41 women, were detained following the raid on October 31, according to…
An electrical cable fire broke out beside a traffic police booth at Thep Prasit intersection in Pattaya yesterday, November 2, damaging the booth and disrupting traffic along Sukhumvit Road and surrounding areas. Traffic police stationed at the junction of Thep Prasit Road and Sukhumvit Road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung…
A 58 year old Thai man was arrested after beating his ex-wife’s new boyfriend to death outside her rented room in Chachoengsao on Sunday, November 1. The suspect also mutilated the victim’s penis before attacking the woman. Officers from Bang Khla Police Station received a report of the fatal assault at about 10pm and…
Police arrested a man outside the Lido cinema in Bangkok 35 minutes after a phone was stolen from a gaming shop at MBK shopping centre, using CCTV footage to track him down. The theft was reported to Pathum Wan Police Station at around 11.30pm on November 1, after a customer discovered that an iPhone 11 …
Residents in several areas of Phuket reported hearing a warning siren from 11pm on Sunday, November 1, until 2am on Monday, November 2. No emergency was reported, and residents urged officials to explain the alerts and check the warning system’s readiness. The Phuket Times Facebook page reported that a high-pitched…
Airlines have also retimed 80 flights and added 105 for November 21 to 28. Chiang Mai airport is cutting its operating hours on the lantern nights of November 24 and 25.
Thailand recorded a 7.31% increase in foreign tourist arrivals in the final week of October, driven by growing numbers of visitors from China, Russia and the United States as the country enters its peak tourism season. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said 538,661 foreign tourists entered…
A Thai woman, who spent two nights in hospital after being bitten by an unidentified animal at a cinema, questioned the operator’s responsibility after being offered 10 free movie tickets as compensation. The woman, identified only as Sujitraphon, described the incident in a Facebook post on November 2. She said the…
Two major delivery platforms have sued Thailand’s Trade Competition Commission (TCCT) over proposed rules requiring companies to explain how they calculate commission fees and justify any increases, arguing that the regulator is exceeding its legal powers. The lawsuits, reported yesterday, November 2, follow the…
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across the kingdom. Thailand is considering expanding visa-free entry to even more countries. A football coach and striker report racist abuse following a match in Pattaya. Customs officials seize nearly 9,000 illegal weight-loss injection pens, while a…
Marine researchers in Thailand have collected just five dugong faecal samples over the past year as part of efforts to monitor the health of the country’s dwindling dugong population without putting the animals at risk. With just over 200 dugongs remaining in the wild across Thailand, veterinarians are turning to…
An unconfirmed report of another runway incident at Suvarnabhumi International Airport has circulated on social media, a week after a China Airlines aircraft became stuck on the runway in Bangkok. The first incident occurred on October 28 at about 7.20pm, when a China Airlines aircraft sank its main landing gear into…
The Transport Ministry wants up to 5.8 billion baht to run the 17 to 45-baht fare on eight Bangkok rail lines in 2027, with refunds limited to Thai nationals.
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) urged people to prepare emergency bags for the first 72 hours of a disaster, following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s call for the public to remain “aware but not panic” amid emergency warnings from foreign countries. Several countries have asked…
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in several areas of Phuket yesterday, November 2, with Patong’s Na Nai community among the worst affected as runoff from nearby hills flooded roads and residential areas. The downpour, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds between 6pm and 8pm, caused flooding in several areas…
A dispute broke out between tourists and speedboat ticket sellers at a pier on Koh Larn, Pattaya, after some passengers became frustrated that their boat would not depart immediately, leading to a scuffle caught on video. The incident occurred at Na Baan Pier on the evening of November 1, when a group of tourists…
A 15 year old golfer died after being struck by lightning during a junior tournament in Chachoengsao, with her family alleging that play continued after earlier lightning strikes and that no ambulance was available at the course. The incident occurred at around 4am on Sunday, November 1, at a golf course in Koh Ka…
A British teacher was caught working without a work permit at a school in Chon Buri during an immigration crackdown that also uncovered two other arrests. Chon Buri Immigration officers handled the three cases during operations from October 29 to 31, and announced details on November 1. Immigration officers inspected…
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in 7 provinces today, with the South hit hardest. Bangkok faces scattered thundershowers with gusty wind.
Kanchanaburi Power’s South Korean head coach and Madagascan striker faced racist remarks after their Thai League 2 match against Pattaya United on September 1. The match, held at Nong Prue Municipal Stadium in Pattaya, ended in a 2-2 draw. The result left Kanchanaburi Power, also known as Palang Kan, in sixth place…
Customs officers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport seized 8,900 illegal weight-loss injection pens from a Chinese passenger arriving from Bangladesh on October 31. The Customs Department reported the arrest on its official Facebook page on November 1. Officials said the pens were found in two suitcases, with the…
The leader of a Myanmar migrant workers’ group was assaulted by members of two royalist groups outside the United Nations office in Bangkok on November 1, during a protest against Thailand’s Myanmar labour nationality verification centre. The Bright Future migrant worker group began its demonstration at about 11.30am…
A food delivery rider reportedly set off a condominium’s fire alarm after being unable to leave the building following a late-night delivery, prompting residents to evacuate in the middle of the night. A resident, who posts on TikTok as @kanitta0402, shared footage of people gathered outside the building in their…
Thailand’s Excise Department is seeking 6 billion baht for a pickup trade-in scheme offering 40,000 baht to eligible motorists who scrap older vehicles, aiming to reduce PM2.5 pollution and revive the struggling domestic automotive market. The proposed nationwide programme would support the replacement of 150,000…
A former member of the boy band group, BKK, drove a pickup truck through a crowded walking street in Chai Nat, injuring three people and damaging vehicles and shops, before leaving the scene. Footage shared on Thai social media showed vendors and visitors on Chai Narong Road in Nai Mueang subdistrict looking on in…
Thailand and Bhutan signed three cooperation agreements covering public health, agricultural finance and clean energy during Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to Bhutan from October 30 to November 1. The visit marked the first official visit to Bhutan by a Thai prime minister in eight years and…
A nursing assistant was killed by a pickup on Chiang Mai’s Super Highway after stopping to help people injured in a clash between rival groups. The Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University mourned the death of Kanokrat Yottiwong in a Facebook post on November 1. She worked in the observation ward at Maharaj Nakorn…
Thailand is considering visa-free entry for travellers from four countries as part of a wider tourism strategy aimed at generating at least 4 trillion baht in revenue and attracting higher-spending visitors. Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana announced the proposals on October 31, following a National…
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. A prominent rabbi comes under scrutiny as 19 companies face investigation amid a citizenship revocation case. Meanwhile, Myanmar airstrikes damage several buildings across the border in Mae Hong Son, and Thailand…
A 30 year old Myanmar man was arrested after fatally stabbing a three year old Myanmar boy at rental accommodation in Chumphon province on November 1, police said. Officers from Pak Nam Chumphon Police Station were called to the accommodation in Pak Nam subdistrict, Mueang Chumphon district, at about 8am. The boy was…
Police caught a 34 year old man on Soi Buakhao wearing a GrabFood jacket, a skirt and stockings, and say he stole bags from tourists at beer bars and shops.
A 15 year old junior golfer was critically injured after lightning struck a golf course in Chachoengsao on the evening of November 1. A 31 year old caddy who was standing nearby was also injured. The incident occurred during heavy rain at a golf course in Don Koh Ka subdistrict, Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao, …
AOT plans to give less floor space to duty-free shops at Suvarnabhumi, move sales to pick-up counters and launch a paid Premium Service, with details due in November.
TMD's bulletin of 02 November 2026 expects thundershowers in 46 provinces. Bangkok: scattered showers with gust, 24-35°C. Forecast window 06:00 Today To 06:00 Tomorrow.
Thailand has introduced stricter checks on cash deposits of 5 million baht or more at bank branches, under new Bank of Thailand rules that took effect today, November 1. The rules apply to cash transactions made within a single day. They do not apply to transactions made through electronic banking channels. Bank of…
Myanmar military airstrikes on a Karen National Union (KNU) position near the Thai border damaged 17 buildings in Mae Hong Son province, including homes and public facilities. Two bombs were dropped across the Salween River from Ban Mae Sam Laep, with shrapnel and shockwaves reaching the Thai side. Officials in Sop…
Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT) is preparing to launch a 100 baht travel voucher scheme for Thais and foreigners living in Thailand, with sales starting on December 15. The scheme, called “100 Baht Travel Across Thailand”, is intended to encourage travel outside weekends and public holidays. Deputy government…
Police raided a cannabis shop in Bangkok today, November 1, and seized 90 unlabelled cannabis gummies following reports that a family of three became seriously ill after eating cannabis sweets in Chanthaburi. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) carried out the raid with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and…
Myanmar military aircraft dropped two bombs across the Salween River on the evening of 31 October, damaging a health centre, a meeting hall and a church on the Thai side in Mae Hong Son’s Sop Moei district. No injuries were reported. The bombs landed in Saw Lae Tha village, a Karen National Union (KNU) area …
Thailand will not reopen its border crossings with Cambodia until key security and territorial concerns are addressed, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed yesterday, October 31. Speaking on the third episode of his programme, ‘Talk with Prime Minister Anutin’, Anutin said the border crossings had been closed…
A foreign English teacher was knocked down by a motorbike while crossing a zebra crossing in Bangkok’s Nong Khaem district, and the rider left the scene with police nearby, according to CCTV footage shared online. The footage was posted on 30 October 2026 by the Facebook page Yak Dang Diao Jat Hai Return Part 7. …
Residents evacuated a Pattaya condominium early yesterday, October 31, after a German man fell asleep while frying chicken, filling three floors with smoke. Pattaya City Police received an emergency call at approximately 4.30am reporting heavy smoke inside the condominium. Officers responded alongside Sawang Boriboon…
Japanese police have arrested three men, including a high school student, over an alleged plot to smuggle rare Indian star tortoises from Thailand into Japan. Osaka prefectural police made the arrests on Wednesday, 28 October, on suspicion of attempting to smuggle the tortoises through Kansai International Airport…
A fire destroyed 10 homes in a crowded community beside the well-known Wat Hong in Phutthaisong district, Buriram, on October 29, leaving several families without shelter. No injuries or deaths were reported. Police received a report of the blaze at around 9.30pm in the Sisa Raet community, Mafueang subdistrict…
Thai immigration police have arrested a South Korean man in Bangkok who was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice over an online gambling case involving alleged losses of more than 2.5 billion baht. The man, identified as 43 year old Seungrok, was detained at a luxury condominium in the Sukhumvit area after…
A Vietnamese driver crashed an SUV into three food shops in front of a convenience store in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi, at 1.50am on October 30, causing damage of more than 700,000 baht (US$21,500). No one was injured. The shops hit were a noodle shop, a pizza shop and a grilled takoyaki stall. The …
A fight broke out between a group of Chinese tourists and two Thai men working at a public toilet in Pattaya after an argument over the filthy state of the facilities. Several people were injured, including two Chinese men who were struck on the head with a gun. The brawl broke out at a street …
A serviceman is believed to have shot his pregnant wife dead before killing himself inside a military housing block in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district on 31 October, Bang Khen Police said. Police received a report of two people shot dead at about 3pm at the Security Centre flats, run by the Royal Thai Armed Forces …
Thai police have arrested three Chinese nationals wanted in China over an alleged drug trafficking operation that shipped crystal methamphetamine from Thailand disguised as Thai snacks and food products. The Immigration Bureau and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) announced the arrests yesterday…
Bangkok police have arrested a 23 year old Myanmar man at a petrol station in Ayutthaya on 31 October, after a 20 year old Thai woman was found dead in her room in Din Daeng. Police said the suspect confessed to strangling her with his bare hands. He was caught while fleeing by bus to …
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in 34 provinces today, with the North, Northeast, Central and South regions hit hardest, while Bangkok faces scattered thundershowers.
Two women posing as sick disciples have scammed a 105 year old monk at a Suphan Buri temple out of more than 20,000 baht (about US$615), according to CCTV footage shared by his followers. The pair, who appear to be aged between 40 and 50, visited Wat Lamphan Bong in Nong Pho subdistrict, Nong Ya …
Sudden heavy rain flooded roads in Pattaya on October 29, making the Moom Aroi junction on Pattaya Third Road impassable to both small and large vehicles and forcing municipal officers to help motorists at several flood-prone locations. Pattaya municipal officers reported the flooding at 2.56pm. Floodwater at the…
The Pollution Control Department has been ordered to trace the source of a suspected illegal industrial waste dump in Banglamung district, Chonburi, after preliminary tests detected high concentrations of antimony and cadmium. Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Perisvivatana said on 29 October that the tests found…
Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund Committee has set new fuel levy and subsidy rates from 1 November 2026, with diesel subsidised at 3.90 baht per litre and B20 diesel at 5.82 baht per litre. The committee issued Notice No. 181 on 30 October. It covers fuel produced in Thailand and imported for domestic use, and both …
Police in Chiang Rai are hunting two gunmen who shot dead the director of a Chinese school in Mae Fah Luang district on Friday, October 30. The shooting happened at about 11am at the school in Village 27, Mae Salong Nai subdistrict. The victim, Sirasit (surname withheld), was shot with a 9mm firearm outside the …
Bangkok police have closed 16 roads around the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang today, Saturday, October 31, for rehearsals of the royal cremation processions for Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, and are urging drivers to use 19 detour routes. The Metropolitan Police Bureau said the rehearsals for processions 1, 2, 3 and 6…
Relatives of the Chabad network’s leader in Thailand, 19 companies linked to him and his land holdings are now under investigation, after the government revoked his Thai citizenship. The decision rests on a DSI case file indicating that Yosef Chaim Kantor, president of Chabad in Thailand, kept using his American…
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in 4 provinces today, with the south worst hit. Bangkok faces scattered thundershowers with highs of 35°C.
A Thai man died after being shot by a snooker club owner following a long-running dispute after the gunman’s customers urinated on his land in Trat province. The incident occurred on October 17, when the deceased, 58 year old Wanlop and his 25 year old son, Noppanat, were installing a sign prohibiting people from…
Nine wild elephants raided a village in Surat Thani, leaving a house partially collapsed, appliances damaged, and dozens of trees destroyed after straying from the forest near Kaeng Krung National Park. The elephants entered a community in Pak Mak subdistrict, Chaiya district, at around 1am yesterday, October 29…
Thai actor Jespipat “Jes” Tilapornputt faced accusations of racism from international social media users after dressing as Michael Jackson in his Thriller music video look for Halloween. With Halloween approaching on October 31, several Thai celebrities have shared costume photographs inspired by Thai and…
Thailand is considering changes to nightlife rules on Bangkok’s Khao San Road that could allow entertainment venues to operate after midnight, under a pilot scheme aimed at updating licensing laws and tackling corruption. Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Paradorn Prissananantakul chaired a meeting…
A Thai woman in Udon Thani filed a police complaint after a motorcyclist took her phone by falsely claiming it belonged to him. The 50 year old woman reported the incident to Mueang Udon Thani Police Station in an attempt to retrieve her Vivo V70, which she valued at around 17,000 baht. She said she …
A Buddhist monk and a temple undertaker came to blows in Nonthaburi, leaving both needing hospital treatment after an argument reportedly started over a barking dog. Police were called to a temple in Sai Noi district at around 7.30pm yesterday, October 29, following reports of a fight between 65 year old monk Chet and…
Fighting along the Thai-Myanmar border continued overnight as Myanmar drones repeatedly dropped explosives on resistance positions near Mae Sot, prompting Thai forces to suspend trade through unofficial crossings for seven days. The attacks continued into the early hours of today, October 30, around Min La Pan village…
A monk in Buriram was disrobed after a video showing him displaying affection towards a woman at a pizza shop went viral on social media. The monk admitted that the woman was his girlfriend before he entered the monkhood and that they had also consumed alcohol together inside a temple. The video circulated online…
A Thai man filed a police complaint in Pattaya after allegedly being assaulted by a neighbour following a long-running dispute over loud music late at night. The man, identified as 40 year old Phawat, reported the incident to Mueang Pattaya Police Station shortly after midnight today, October 30. He said the…