Thailand tightens controls on medical cannabis sales
BANGKOK — 16 May 2026, Thailand has introduced stricter regulations governing cannabis businesses, limiting licences for medical cannabis activities to registered medical facilities, pharmacies...
Thai police raid fake cat medicine factory near Bangkok
BANGKOK — 16 May 2026, Thai police, livestock officials and food and drug regulators have raided an illegal animal medicine operation accused of importing...
Search underway after man swept away at Phuket beach
PHUKET — 16 May 2026, Rescue workers in Phuket were searching for a man believed to have been swept out to sea by strong...
Police investigate alleged abuse of 2-year-old by stepfather
PHUKET — 16 May 2026, Authorities in Phuket are investigating allegations that a 2-year-old child was physically abused by a stepfather, officials said.
The case...
Motorcycle bursts into flames after crash in Bangkok
BANGKOK — 16 May 2026, A motorcycle was destroyed by fire after its rider crashed while trying to avoid a dog that suddenly ran...
Chonburi officials raid unlicensed concert venue after noise complaints
CHONBURI — 16 May 2026, local administrative officials in Bang Lamung district raided an unlicensed entertainment venue in Nongprue early Friday after residents complained...
PM meets UNESCO chief, pushes Thai dress for heritage status
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz, director-general of the UNESCO, at Government House on 15 May to discuss cooperation on...
BamBam Leads “Confession of a Shaman” Debut at Cannes
CANNES — 15 May 2026, Thai film “The Confession of Shaman” drew international attention as Thai K-pop star, BamBam, joined high-profile actors, Alek-Theeradej Methawarayut...
Two dogs rescued after hours trapped in hot car
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 15 May 2026, two dogs were rescued after being left trapped inside a parked car under the hot sun for several...
Zhao Lusi sparks REUNROM Thai diffuser craze among fans
BANGKOK — 15 May 2026, Chinese actress, Zhao Lusi, has inadvertently sparked fresh interest among Chinese tourists after sharing photos featuring a Thai fragrance...
