Heavy rain floods Phuket roads as canal level rises
PHUKET — Heavy rain to very heavy rain that began at around 04:00 on 1 July 2026 caused flooding in several parts of Phuket,...
G-SHOCK unveils Pokémon 30th anniversary watch with lottery sales
Casio has opened lottery registration in Japan for a limited-edition G-SHOCK x Pokémon watch celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary, bringing together two collector-heavy worlds:...
Geology Department warns 13 provinces of landslide risk amid heavy rain
BANGKOK — 1 July 2026, Thailand's Department of Mineral Resources has warned of possible landslides and flash floods in 13 provinces over the next...
Host bar worker dies in Pattaya fire at unlicensed venue
PATTAYA — A 28-year-old employee was killed after becoming trapped in a fire that tore through an unlicensed host bar in Pattaya early on...
Thailand named Asia’s top retirement destination in 2026 global index
BANGKOK — 1 July 2026, Thailand has been ranked the best country in Asia and ninth globally as a retirement destination in the Global...
Nearly 100 monkeys escape enclosure in Lopburi overnight
LOPBURI — 30 June 2026, Nearly 100 monkeys escaped from a municipal animal enclosure in Lopburi overnight, prompting a large-scale operation by officials to recapture...
Squishy craze returns, raising safety and plastic waste concerns
The stress-relief toy known as the “squishy” has made a comeback on TikTok and other social media platforms, with users reviewing, collecting and promoting...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo unveils limited Moo Deng tail print keepsake
CHONBURI— 30 June 2026, Khao Kheow Open Zoo has opened pre-orders for a special keepsake set featuring the tail print of Moo Deng, the...
Award-winning Thai teacher arrested in student abuse case
CHIANG MAI — 30 June 2026, A disciplinary teacher at a well-known school in Chiang Mai has been arrested after a female student and...
Five dead, 15 missing in Myanmar jade mine collapse
YANGON — At least five people have been confirmed dead and 15 others remain missing after a landslide struck an abandoned jade mine in...
