81-year-old woman trapped in drainage pipe after trying to rescue dog
AYUTTHAYA — An 81-year-old woman was rescued after becoming trapped inside a disused drainage pipe behind a temple in Ayutthaya province on 23 April...
300-baht used bag from Japan turns into million-baht gold
BANGKOK — A story about a second-hand bag purchased for just 300 baht and later found to contain genuine gold has gone viral on...
Taiwan–Thailand chefs showcase flavours at ICONSIAM
BANGKOK — 22 April 2026, The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Thailand, in collaboration with ICONSIAM and the Chinese Gourmet Association (CGA),...
Govt plans 40-baht cap for BTS, MRT rides within 40 minutes
BANGKOK — The government is reportedly preparing to launch a 40-baht flat fare policy for Bangkok’s electric train systems, including BTS and MRT lines,...
Fire destroys barn, kills goats, sheep and 150 chickens
PHAYAO — 23 April 2026, A fire destroyed a livestock shed in northern Thailand’s Phayao province, killing several animals including goats, sheep and more...
Thousands of butterflies draw tourists to Lam Chae
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 23 April 2026, Thousands of butterflies have returned to Kaeng Wang Won, a popular natural attraction at Lam Chae Dam, delighting...
Thailand to scrap MOU 44, appoint new peace talks chief
BANGKOK — 23 April 2026, Thailand’s prime minister said the National Security Council (NSC) has approved plans to revoke a maritime memorandum of understanding...
China urges Cambodia to wipe out scam centres amid regional crackdown
PHNOM PENH — China has called for stronger action to dismantle scam networks in Cambodia, with its top diplomat urging the “complete eradication” of...
Thailand tells UN forum Cambodia attacks killed 19 civilians, displaced over 400,000
NEW YORK — Thailand has told a United Nations development forum that cross-border attacks from Cambodia in 2025 resulted in 19 civilian deaths, injured...
Indonesian minister considers charging ships passing through Malacca Strait
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s finance minister has suggested the possibility of imposing a levy on ships passing through the Malacca Strait, framing the idea as...
