Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and...
Black oil-like slick washes ashore at Jomtien Beach
Black oil-like slicks were found floating in the sea and washing ashore at Jomtien Beach in Chon Buri on Monday, prompting authorities to warn...
Pattaya suspends six staff over alleged tourist money demand
CHONBURI — 10 August 2026,Pattaya City has temporarily suspended six people from duty after tourists allegedly were asked to pay 2,000-3,000 baht without receiving...
Porter Airlines flight in Canada canceled after child refuses to sit down and buckle...
TORONTO (AP) — A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was canceled last week after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up,...
Monk’s phone case mistaken for gun at Chai Nat hospital
CHAI NAT — 10 August 2026, patients at Chai Nat Narenthorn Hospital were briefly alarmed after a monk waiting outside the pharmacy appeared to...
Former Nonthaburi MP surrenders after shooting PAO chief and driver
NONTHABURI — 10 August 2026, Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riaowrang surrendered to police after allegedly shooting Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) president Pol. Col....
Wildfire in Indonesian national park grows
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia sent airplanes and hundreds of firefighters on Sunday to fight a blaze in a popular national park, one of a growing number of...
Former MP accused of shooting Nonthaburi provincial chief
BANGKOK — 10 August 2026, police are investigating a shooting at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) office in Mueang Nonthaburi district, where its...
Government orders 24-hour command centres to tackle floods, drought in northern Thailand
BANGKOK — 10 August 2026, The government has ordered authorities to establish 24-hour command centres in northern Thailand to prepare for flooding and drought,...
Thai airports can open suspicious bags without you
Thai airports will be allowed to open and search checked baggage without passengers present from 16 October 2026 under new aviation security regulations issued...
