Cops Issue Copycat Warning Over Korean Thriller ‘Squid Game’
BANGKOK — The national police said watching the popular South Korean series “Squid Game” could drive viewers to commit crimes, and hinted at a possible attempt to censor the show.
In a First, Thai FDA Clears COVID Vaccine From AstraZeneca
BANGKOK — British pharmaceutical AstraZeneca became the first company to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration to sell and distribute coronavirus vaccine for domestic use in Thailand.
Thai Authorities Scramble to Fix Scammer Crackdown Gone Wrong
Thailand's well-intentioned crackdown on online scammers has backfired spectacularly, turning from a law enforcement success story into a bureaucratic mess that has ensnared thousands of innocent citizens in its digital dragnet.
Thai, Foreign ‘Teachers’ Accused of Assaulting Kindergarteners
NONTHABURI — Police said Monday they pressed charges against an education worker who allegedly shoved kindergarten pupils to the ground before the eyes of other students and teachers.
Russian Man Dies After Falling at Suvarnabhumi
BANGKOK — A Russian tourist died Monday morning after falling from the fourth floor of the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, police said.
Chiang Mai’s Foul Air No Priority to Bangkok, North Complains
CHIANG MAI — Chiang Mai residents are unleashing anger over inaction to solving the persistent, toxic smog choking the region.
Prayut Approves Buying Medical Supplies From China, Japan
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has approved a 1.5-billion-baht (46-million U.S. dollar) budget for the Ministry of Public Health to buy medicines and medical equipments from China and Japan to cope with the COVID-19 spread in Thailand, Dr. Sukhum Kanchanapimai, at the ministry confirmed on Friday.
Israeli man arrested over alleged illegal Pai studio
MAE HONG SON — 4 June 2026, Thai authorities have arrested an Israeli businessman in Pai district on allegations of illegally operating a studio...
Central Rama III to Partially Close Until December
BANGKOK — One of the capital’s largest malls will partially close through year’s end for a facelift on its 20th birthday.
French Villa Operators on Koh Phangan Raided in Illegal Business Probe
Police on Koh Phangan raided four locations linked to a French-run villa business amid allegations of using Thai “nominees” to illegally operate real estate and unlicensed hotels.
