Fake BTS theft clip sparks backlash, creator apologises
BANGKOK — A viral video claiming to show a mobile phone theft on a BTS Skytrain has drawn widespread criticism on Thai social media,...
Worker injured after lift cable snaps in Chonburi construction
CHONBURI — 26 January 2026, A construction worker sustained severe injuries after the cable of an elevator snapped, causing the lift to fall from...
Three trailer drivers charged for oil fraud worth 3.6 million baht
CHONBURI — Police in Chonburi Province have filed a report against three trailer drivers accused of stealing diesel fuel worth over 3.6 million baht...
Cambodia digs trenches near Trat border
Cambodian troops have dug trenches in three areas opposite Thailand’s Trat province, extending more than one kilometre along the border and positioning forces about...
Thailand tackles obesity surge, promotes nutrition for health
BANGKOK — 26 January 2026, Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is ramping up efforts to combat the rising obesity rates and the broader issue of...
Thailand’s armed forces chief does not deny reports of Cambodian outreach
BANGKOK — Thailand’s armed forces chief has not denied reports that a senior Cambodian political figure contacted Thai authorities to seek a ceasefire, saying...
Hundreds rescued from deadly ferry disaster in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines. Rescuers...
Power Outage Leads to Fire as Family Relies on Candles
CHONBURI — 26 January 2026, a fire broke out in a townhouse in the Ngam Charoen 3 village in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district,...
Royal crematorium for the Queen Mother to begin construction in February
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on 26 January announced progress on the construction of the royal crematorium for the royal funeral of Her...
Myanmar Troops Clash with Karen, Thai Home Damaged
MAE SOT — 26 January 2026, heavy fighting erupted between Myanmar’s military forces and the Karen National Union (KNU) troops near the border with...
