Malaysian man dies during Bangkok layover en route to Japan
BANGKOK — A 52-year-old Malaysian man died aboard a plane while making a transit stop in Bangkok before continuing his journey to Hokkaido, Japan,...
Mekong floods Thai-Lao market as water nears crisis level
NAKHON PHANOM — The Mekong River has overflowed its banks and flooded a Thai-Lao border trading market in Nakhon Phanom, with water levels reaching...
Death toll from Lad Phrao bar fire rises to 38
The death toll from the Rong Beer Na Lad Phrao bar fire has risen to 38 after another victim died while receiving medical treatment,...
Anti-tank explosive round found lodged in a tree in Buriram forest; EOD team clears...
BURIRAM — 11 August 2026, authorities inspected a suspicious object resembling a bomb after local residents in Ban Lam Nang Rong, Lam Nang Rong...
Man with severe facial swelling seeks help amid AI claims
A man suffering from severe facial swelling and pain has appealed for help after social media users accused him of using AI to fake...
Phayao truck crashes into roadside shelter amid heavy rain
PHAYAO — A 10-wheel truck carrying cement bags lost control on a rain-slick road in Phayao early on 12 August, crashing into a roadside...
Thailand warned of heavy rain, flash floods and rough seas
Thailand is expected to see thunderstorms and heavy to very heavy rain in several areas on 12 August, with authorities warning residents to watch...
Department of Medical Services warns of rising bullying risks among children
BANGKOK — Bullying is becoming more severe and taking increasingly diverse forms, with Thailand ranking among the countries most affected by the problem, according...
Phuket rushes to save 19-year-old Russian man after emergency
PHUKET — 11 August 2026, A 19-year-old Russian man was rushed to hospital after an emergency at a house in Phuket's Sam Kong area.
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Israeli tourist accused of threatening Patong tuk-tuk driver
PHUKET — A dispute over a tuk-tuk fare involving Israeli tourists and Australian tourists erupted in Patong, Phuket, on 9 August, after a tuk-tuk...
