Investigation Underway As Bangkok Hotel Fire Claims Tourist Lives
Three foreign tourists have died following a fire that broke out at The Ember Hotel, a six-story building in Bangkok, late Sunday night. One tourist was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others passed away at the hospital.
Final Journey: Two Thai Women Among 179 Victims in Jeju Air Disaster
Two Thai nationals were among the 179 victims who perished when a Jeju Air aircraft crashed and exploded at Muan International Airport on December 29.
Three Alcohol-Related Tragedies Mar Year-End Celebrations
The final week of 2024's year-end celebrations was marked by at least three devastating alcohol-related incidents. Each incident has deeply shaken society in its own way.
Thai Government Adopts Singapore-Inspired Anti-Scammer Laws
Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiewpan, commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), has commented on public calls for Thailand to revise its laws to align with Singapore’s approach of holding banks and mobile network
20 Years After the Tsunami: Former PM Thaksin Reflects on Crisis Management
On the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra shared his experiences
Trauma Lingers on for Survivors of the Deadly Tsunami That Hit Thailand 20 Years...
The 20-year-old freshman student was still asleep that Sunday morning at the family's house on the Andaman Sea coast of southern Thailand when her mom, sensing something wasn't right, woke her up saying they needed to leave right away.
Three Face Ultimate Penalty in Pattaya’s German Murder Case
In a shocking case that made international headlines, the Pattaya Provincial Court has reached a verdict in the brutal murder of German real estate businessman Hans Peter Ralter Mack, 62, who was kidnapped, killed
Myanmar Jails 4 Thai Fishermen as Tensions Rise Over Maritime Incident
Myanmar's Kawthaung Provincial Court has sentenced four Thai fishermen for illegal entry, despite the incident taking place in waters disputed by Thailand and Myanmar.
Anwar Ibrahim Appoints Thaksin as ASEAN Counsel During Paetongtarn’s Visit
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced today that former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will serve as his personal advisor when Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year.
The Naked Truth About the Rogue Thai Army
Forbes Magazine named Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra the 29th most powerful woman in the world in 2024 earlier this week. Her father, ex-convict-cum-former-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, widely regarded as the real PM, is even more powerful.
