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...
Hua Hin property firms probed over alleged nominee scheme
BANGKOK — 11 August 2026, authorities have searched 15 locations in Hua Hin as part of an investigation into property companies suspected of using...
Anutin says no exceptions to public gun ban
BANGKOK — 11 August 2026, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said civilians must not carry firearms outside their homes, warning that anyone...
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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Illegal taxi driver admits overcharging Lao passenger, refunds fare
UBON RATCHATHANI — 11 August 2026, An illegal taxi driver has admitted charging a Lao passenger 4,500 baht for a 94-kilometre journey and agreed...
Student shooting threat causes panic at Montfort College
CHIANG MAI — 11 August 2026, Montfort College in Chiang Mai tightened security after a student allegedly posted a threat in a Line chat...
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...
Van crashes into wild elephant crossing road in Rayong
RAYONG — 10 August 2026, A food vendor was injured after the van she was driving crashed into a large wild elephant crossing a...
