French ‘Cult Leader’ Arrested for 3-Month Overstay in Koh Phangan
Tourist police on Koh Phangan have arrested a French tourist who claimed to be a cult leader and invited other foreign tourists to join his rituals
Thailand ranked 8th for best healthcare system in global 2026 survey
BANGKOK — 3 July 2026, the government has welcomed Thailand being ranked the world's eighth-best healthcare system in 2026 by the Numbeo website, saying...
American Tourist Case Against Thai Security Guard Ended Well
A day after Mr.Bryce Alan Terzian, 33, an American tourist, pleaded with reporters in Phuket on April 16 to help him publicise his story...
Young Girl Drowns in Southern Flooding, Surprise Storm Lashes Bangkok
BANGKOK — The heavy flooding inundating the southern region was blamed for the death of a young girl, as Bangkok woke up to find a surprise storm still surging Tuesday.
Line to Launch IPO on NYSE and in Tokyo
SEOUL — Line Corp., the Japan-based operator of the namesake messaging app huge in Thailand and Asia, will list its shares in New York and Tokyo next month, as the iconic Asian mobile messenger app seeks to expand globally.
Payout Approved for Farmlands Flooded by Cave Rescue
BANGKOK — The military government said Tuesday it has greenlit compensation for farmers who lost their crops to the ongoing effort to pump water out of a northern cave in a bid to rescue 13 people trapped inside.
Junta’s Offer to Pay For Soap Sequel Likely to Flop
BANGKOK — The military government wants to jump on the bandwagon of a massively popular soap opera by funding its sequel, a move one media critic – and past experience – warns is likely to backfire.
Queen’s Health Improves After Lung Infection Treatment
BANGKOK — The royal palace says 83-year-old Queen Sirikit suffered a lung infection but her condition has improved.
Thai Actress Chalida Questions Justice as Russian Assailant Avoids Jail
A puzzling end to the case: Thai actress Mint Chalida reveals that in the case of the Russian man who assaulted her brother, the offender did not receive a prison sentence.
24 Men Charged Over Assault on Bangkok Temple School
BANGKOK — Multiple charges have now been brought against two dozen men accused of raiding a Bangkok school during university admission tests, police said Tuesday.
