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Mentally ill woman breaks into official’s house and makes herself at home
A mentally ill Thai woman broke into the home of a local government official in the Isaan province of Udon Thani and made herself comfortable by drinking alcohol, taking a shower, and cooking herself a meal. The owner of the rented house, 50 year old Aoy, contacted the Ban Dung Police Station and municipality after finding a stranger inside the…
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Scam crackdown central to Thailand-Cambodia negotiations, says Anutin
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed that cracking down on scam operations is one of four key conditions Thailand has outlined in its negotiations with Cambodia, following concerns raised by South Korea and recent tensions along the border. Anutin addressed the situation today, October 14, in response to South Korea’s special travel advisory against visiting Cambodia. The advisory…
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Chinese tour guide under investigation for threatening tourists in Thailand
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is investigating a tour guide who allegedly forced Chinese tourists to buy souvenirs in Thailand and threatened not to allow them to return home if they refused to spend money. A video showing the tour guide, believed to be a Chinese national, threatening a group of Chinese tourists on a bus, went viral on…
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Motorcycle dispute in Nonthaburi escalates to stabbing incident
Police are investigating an altercation between two men that left both injured after a knife fight broke out in front of a convenience store in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district earlier today, October 14. Officers from Pak Kret Police Station and rescue volunteers arrived at the scene, located near the entrance of Soi Sukaprachasan 3 on Tiwanon Road, after receiving reports…
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Thailand targets 12 million tourists this high season
Thailand aims to attract 12 million international visitors during the upcoming four-month high season, leveraging four major events: the Amazing Marathon, Maha Loy Krathong 2025, Vijit Chao Phraya Light Festival, and the Amazing Thailand Countdown. Nat Kruthasoot, deputy governor for tourism products and business at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), stated that the agency is organising significant events for…
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French tourist’s complaint leads to arrest of 4 Israeli soldiers in Koh Pha Ngan drug party
A complaint from a French national led to the arrest of four Israeli soldiers who threw a drug party at a villa on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police received a complaint through the 1155 hotline from a French tourist at 2.40am today, October 14, reporting that a neighbouring…
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Bhumjaithai backs coalition draft for charter reforms
The Bhumjaithai Party has affirmed that the coalition’s draft will likely serve as the primary guideline for constitutional amendments, with Chapters 1 and 2 remaining unchanged. These chapters pertain to the form of the state and the monarchy. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a meeting yesterday, October 13, with coalition partners to prepare for a Parliamentary debate scheduled for today…
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Thai woman and Australian husband accuse Pattaya police of extortion
A Thai woman and her Australian husband accused a police officer of extorting 20,000 baht from them at Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday, October 13. The 25 year old Thai woman, identified only as Mint, shared details of the alleged corruption with local news outlet Athip Burapa, hoping to reclaim the money and bring the incident to light. The incident reportedly…
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Pattaya man slashes wife’s throat, blames stepson for fight
A woman was left with serious injuries in Pattaya after her husband allegedly slashed her throat during a domestic dispute yesterday, October 13. According to reports, the couple had been drinking when an argument broke out. The situation escalated when the husband reportedly grabbed a knife and attacked his wife after her son intervened in the altercation. The incident took…
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Indian man caught after wielding fake gun at Siam Square in Bangkok
An Indian man allegedly caused a disturbance while holding a gun-shaped lighter in a Bangkok shopping district yesterday, October 13. Authorities suspect he was under the influence of cannabis. Officers from Pathumwan Police Station were called to the Siam Square area near the Siam BTS Station at around 4pm. Thai and foreign shoppers panicked as a foreign man screamed and…
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October 14: Heavy rain and winds to hit 47 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for today, October 14, warning of heavy rain and erratic winds across 47 provinces, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas. The capital region is expected to experience significant rainfall, covering 70% of the area. The meteorological conditions are influenced by a trough of the monsoon traversing the lower central region, the…
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Indian man hospitalised after brawl over public urination in Pattaya
An Indian tourist was seriously injured and taken to the hospital following an altercation in Pattaya, Chon Buri province, shortly after midnight today, October 13. The incident, which began after a dispute over public urination, occurred at 12.46am outside a market on Pattaya Second Road, in the Nong Prue subdistrict. Emergency services were called to the scene. Upon arrival, paramedics…
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Phuket drug bust nets two suspects, large meth haul
Two suspected drug dealers have been detained in Thalang, Phuket, following a police operation that resulted in the confiscation of over 660 methamphetamine pills and more than 30 grammes of crystal meth. The arrests took place yesterday, October 12, as part of the ‘No Drugs No Dealers’ campaign, which aligns with the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to establish drug-free communities…
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Drunk driver arrested after sleeping at Pattaya intersection
Pattaya City Police detained a drunk driver earlier yesterday morning, October 12, after he was found asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck, blocking an intersection. The incident occurred at approximately 3.30am in north Pattaya. Concerned citizens alerted police to a stationary black MG pickup truck that remained stationary in the middle of an intersection, despite the signal having…
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Army commander accuses Cambodia of staged border provocation
The Commander of the Second Army Area has stated that his forces are prepared for continuous combat operations, vowing to protect all Thai territory and planning to recover the contested Ta Kwai and Khana temples. Lieutenant General Weerayut Raksin announced this after visiting troops along the Thailand–Cambodia border in Surin province to assess their readiness and welfare amid ongoing tensions.…
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Pheu Thai challenges Bhumjaithai charter draft on public role
The Pheu Thai Party has raised concerns over the Bhumjaithai Party’s charter amendment draft, citing a lack of public involvement. They suggest that their draft should serve as the primary version for Parliamentary deliberation. This upcoming week, on Tuesday and Wednesday (October 14 and 15), three drafts from Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, and the People’s Party (PP) are set for their…
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Heavy rain forecast for 30 Thai provinces, including Bangkok
Today, October 8, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted increased rainfall, with heavy rain expected in approximately 30 provinces, including Bangkok. The TMD has issued a warning due to a persistent monsoon trough that is currently affecting the northern, central, and eastern regions of the country. The conditions are a direct result of the monsoon trough coupled with…
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Bhumibol Bridges to shine bright on Nawamintharathirat Day
Tomorrow, on October 13, Thailand remembers His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a revered monarch whose seven-decade reign shaped the nation’s modern history. Born in Massachusetts in 1927, King Bhumibol, Rama IX, ascended the throne in 1946 following the untimely death of his brother, King Ananda Mahidol. Though never destined to rule, his reign became a symbol of compassion, stability, and…
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Israeli nationals arrested in Koh Samui for counterfeit currency scam
In Koh Samui, Surat Thani, police arrested two Israeli nationals accused of exchanging counterfeit US dollars, causing a loss of 21,840 baht. Both individuals face severe legal action as authorities investigate further to prevent economic disruption. On October 11, officers from Bo Phut Police Station, in collaboration with the Surat Thani Immigration Office (Samui), detained the two Israelis following a…
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Father faces charges for attacking dog after it bit child in Nonthaburi
Watchdog Thailand Foundation confirms they have not withdrawn the complaint against a 29 year old man who assaulted a stray dog after it bit his two year old child in Nonthaburi province. The foundation insists on pursuing animal cruelty charges against the father, stating that his actions were driven by anger and frustration, which are not permissible by law. The…
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Thaksin may teach English in prison instead of hard labour
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a prison sentence, may be assigned to teach English to inmates due to his age, officials confirmed. Police Lieutenant Colonel Prawut Wongseenin of the Department of Corrections confirmed that officials are considering a teaching role for Thaksin due to his age, making physical labour unsuitable. “At his age, it’s more appropriate to assign…
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Israeli tourist boom sparks tension on Koh Pha Ngan
Following an incident last week where a Koh Samui restaurant denied claims it removed Israeli diners amid online backlash, officials on Koh Pha Ngan held a meeting to address rising tensions involving Israeli tourists and foreign-run businesses. Surat Thani Governor Teeruth Supawiboonpol chaired a high-level meeting with provincial agencies this week to address the concerns, which echo similar unrest seen…
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Wrong-way rider killed in fatal Phuket motorbike crash
A man has died following a head-on collision between two motorbikes in the Pa Khlok area of Thalang, Phuket, as the island’s road death toll continues to rise. The crash occurred around 4.30pm on Thursday, October 9, on the Mueang Mai–Pa Khlok Road, directly in front of the SuperCheap store. Thalang Police received the emergency report and dispatched officers and…
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Thai minister claims 40 million baht bribe tied to scam crackdown
A Thai minister submitted evidence to a House committee alleging a multimillion-baht bribe was offered to halt action against online scams and gambling. Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has reportedly submitted evidence to a parliamentary committee to back his claim of a 40-million-baht bribery attempt aimed at derailing efforts to dismantle call centre gangs and online gambling networks.…
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Raids expose illegal migrant schools in Samut Sakhon
Police, education, and administrative officials raided two illegal schools in Samut Sakhon where hundreds of migrant children were being taught by unqualified staff without permission. Over 900 migrant students and dozens of unauthorised teachers were discovered during a major raid on two illegal schools in Samut Sakhon province on Thursday, October 9. The operation targeted two buildings in Krathum Baen…
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Thunderstorms loom as monsoon lashes central Thailand
Heavy rain and storms are forecast across central and southern Thailand as the monsoon intensifies, prompting warnings for residents and travellers nationwide. The monsoon trough continues to stretch across the lower central region, the upper South, and the East of Thailand, while the southwest monsoon maintains its grip over the Andaman Sea, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand.…
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Baby turtles make a break for it on Koh Thalu Beach
Over 100 endangered hawksbill sea turtles hatched on a beach at Koh Thalu Beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Bang Saphan Noi district, marking a significant win for marine conservation efforts. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) confirmed that 101 hatchlings were born, following 65 days of careful monitoring by rangers and marine conservation teams. The eggs…
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Drunk driver kills boy, 13, in wrong-way crash in Sattahip
A fatal collision occurred when a drunk driver travelling the wrong way on a main road crashed into a motorbike ridden by a teenage boy, killing him instantly. A 13 year old schoolboy lost his life in a devastating crash on Sukhumvit Road in Sattahip after a drunk driver sped the wrong way into oncoming traffic. The accident occurred at…
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Phuket expressway moves ahead with 2030 completion target
Officials in Phuket held a high-level meeting to discuss the next phase of an expressway project that will connect key areas and ease long-standing traffic woes. Plans for the second phase of Phuket’s expressway are gaining momentum, as provincial officials and key stakeholders gathered this week to refine the proposal before it heads to the Cabinet for approval. If all…
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Teen gunmen shoot 13-year-old in back in Hat Yai revenge raid
A teenage gang attacked a rival’s home in Hat Yai, shooting a 13 year old boy in the back when they failed to find their intended target during the raid. Police from Thung Lung Police Station were alerted at 11.20pm yesterday, October 9, and rushed to the scene near a railroad crossing on Kanchanawanit Road in the Ban Phru subdistrict.…
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