Drunk tourist smashes Pattaya officers’ vehicle
PATTAYA — Municipal officers in Pattaya detained a foreign tourist after he allegedly smashed an official vehicle while in a drunken state.
At about 01:20...
CCTV shows German tourist stealing cash at Phuket spa
PHUKET — Closed-circuit television footage showing a German tourist allegedly stealing cash from a spa in central Phuket has been widely shared online.
On 20...
ASEAN won’t endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, Malaysia says
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will not endorse elections in military-ruled Myanmar, Malaysia’s foreign minister said Tuesday, citing...
Bangkok steps up mpox surveillance and hospital readiness
BANGKOK — 20 January 2026, Bangkok health authorities are stepping up surveillance and preparedness to prevent the spread of mpox, with all city-run hospitals...
Scottish man reported missing while travelling in Thailand
BANGKOK — A Scottish man has been reported missing in Thailand after losing contact with his family earlier this month, relatives said.
UPDATE:
Mr. Robertson has...
Phuket police arrest Russian cybercrime suspect
PHUKET — Police have arrested a 25-year-old Russian national suspected of involvement in a cybercrime gang and seized assets worth several hundred thousand baht,...
Hundreds of police seal off Hua Hin in hunt for suspect in hotel worker...
HUA HIN — Police in Prachuap Khiri Khan province have launched a major manhunt, deploying more than 100 officers to seal off Hua Hin...
Thailand to host FIFA Women’s Series 2026
BANGKOK — 19 January 2026, Nualphan Lamsam said that FIFA has confirmed Thailand will host the FIFA Women’s Series 2026, making it the first...
Six countries confirm participation in Trump’s “Board of Peace”
Six countries have confirmed their participation in the “Board of Peace”, a new body established under an initiative by US President Donald Trump, following...
Collapsed crane mostly cleaned up after six days
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A contractor has removed most of a collapsed construction crane from a high-speed rail project site and expects rail repairs to...
