Thai govt warns of fuel coupon scams draining bank funds
BANGKOK — 16 March 2026, The government has warned the public to be wary of online scammers luring victims with fake “free fuel coupons”...
Human Rights Watch urges Thailand to free Vietnamese activist, halt deportation
BANGKOK — Human Rights Watch on 12 March urged Thai authorities to release Vietnamese anti-corruption activist Le Chi Thanh and ensure he is not...
Thai Navy warns ships of possible sea mines near Hormuz
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Navy has issued an urgent advisory warning Thai shipping operators to exercise caution when navigating waters in the Persian...
Bangkok to restrict smartphone use in 437 schools from 18 May
BANGKOK — Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to restrict the use of mobile phones and digital devices during class...
Ambulance runs out of fuel while transporting patient amid diesel shortage
PRACHIN BURI — A rescue vehicle transporting a patient ran out of fuel on the road after failing to find diesel at nearby petrol...
Thailand seeks lasting ceasefire, urges Cambodia not to complicate border issue
BANGKOK — Thailand wants a sustainable ceasefire along the Thai–Cambodian border and hopes to rebuild trust to restore bilateral relations, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow...
Better Air Quality Conference 2026 comes to Bangkok
BANGKOK — Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference 2026, bringing together policymakers, scientists and environmental experts from across Asia and beyond to address the region’s...
Naked man found sitting on M6 motorway in Korat
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 13 March 2026, A naked man was found sitting on the M6 motorway in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Friday morning, prompting...
Thai badminton star Kunlavut Vitidsarn reclaims world No. 1 ranking
BANGKOK — Kunlavut Vitidsarn has reclaimed the world No. 1 spot in men’s singles in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation...
Kan Jompalang proposes jet ski rescue plan for missing Thai sailors near Hormuz
BANGKOK — Kanthat Pongpaiboonvej, widely known as Kan Jompalang, has proposed sending a jet ski team to help search for three missing Thai crew...
