Swiss man returns ancient Ban Chiang artifacts to Thailand
Thailand’s ambassador to Switzerland has received a collection of antiquities believed to have originated from the Ban Chiang archaeological site in Udon Thani province...
Ray MacDonald’s cause of death revealed after autopsy
BANGKOK — Thai actor and television host Ray MacDonald had severe blockages in all three major coronary arteries, causing a lack of blood supply...
Gas truck crashes, catches fire and explodes in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI — 19 August 2026, A gas truck overturned and burst into flames on the Chiang Mai-Lampang road on Wednesday, prompting police to...
Five houses destroyed in fire at wooden community in Bangkok
BANGKOK — 19 August 2026, A fierce fire tore through a wooden residential community in Bangkok’s Din Daeng district early Wednesday, destroying four to...
South African fitness coach dies after collapsing during HYROX Bangkok competition
Leroy Saunders, a 41-year-old South African fitness coach and CrossFit coach in Thailand, has died after collapsing during the BYD HYROX Bangkok 2026 competition...
Thailand approves 433 million baht for 1,669 shelters, warning systems along Cambodia border
Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved 433.5 million baht in emergency funding to build shelters and improve warning and communication systems across seven provinces along...
Woman terrified after hotel guest tries to enter her room at 4 in the...
SONGKHLA — 17 August 2026, A 34-year-old woman staying alone at a hotel in Hat Yai was left frightened after a male guest repeatedly...
Lao passengers killed as van crashes and catches fire in Roi Et
ROI ET — 18 August 2026, Two Lao nationals were killed and 12 others injured after a passenger van veered off the road, overturned...
Thailand weather forecast: Heavy rain expected in 33 provinces
BANGKOK — 18 August 2026, The Meteorological Department warned of heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Thailand on Tuesday, with thunderstorms forecast...
Suvarnabhumi to open Auto Gates to 31 more nationalities
Suvarnabhumi Airport plans to expand its automated passport control, or Auto Gate, system to travelers from 31 additional nationalities by the end of August,...
