Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing US plan to take Greenland
WASHINGTON — 16 January 2026, US President Donald Trump said at the White House that the United States could impose tariffs on countries that...
Ninja thief strikes amulet stall for fourth time in a month
UDON THANI — 17 January 2026, A rooftop “ninja” thief struck an amulet stall for the fourth time in a month, stealing religious items...
Man falls ill after finding gecko in roadside sticky rice
PATHUM THANI — A Facebook user posted images of gecko in cooked sticky rice in a public community news group for Rangsit, saying he...
Burst water pipe collapses Rama II road in Samut Sakhon
SAMUT SAKHON — At about 07:00 on 17 January 2026, Samut Sakhon City Police received a report of a vehicle plunging into a large...
Bangkok ranked 3rd best place to visit in 2026 by The New York Times
Bangkok has been ranked the world’s third-best destination to visit in 2026 by The New York Times, making it the top-ranked city in Asia...
One Piece and Disney princesses: Thai police turn crime updates into viral hits
Thai social media users were amused after Sam Chuk Police Station in Suphan Buri province posted a playful message inspired by the popular anime...
Chiang Mai arrests Chinese hotel owners, Thai nominee
CHIANG MAI, 16 January 2026 — Immigration police in Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai have arrested two Chinese and a Thai woman accused...
Thailand reviews cancelling ITD contracts after accidents
BANGKOK — 16 January 2026, Thailand’s transport ministry is reviewing procedures to terminate construction contracts with Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) on two major projects...
Oil tanker crash sparks blaze on Korat mountain road
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 16 January 2026, A trailer truck transporting oil slammed into the rear of a paper-laden trailer, sparking a fire on Highway...
Engineers urge reforms after repeated crane collapses
THAILAND — The Structural Engineers Association of Thailand has proposed six measures to halt a recurring cycle of construction crane collapses, citing a series...
