Cannabis Odor Leads Thai Police to Japanese Suspects in Extortion Case
Two Japanese nationals running a cannabis business in Thailand were arrested in Chonburi province after police tracked them down through the distinctive smell of marijuana
Brawl Breaks Out Between Uzbek Rival Groups on Pattaya Beach
Local police responded to a late-night disturbance on Pattaya Beach Road after a confrontation between two groups of Uzbek nationals erupted into violence
Beach Joy Ride Costs Israeli Tourist 5,000 Baht in Phuket
A viral motorcycle ride on Phuket's Kamala Beach ended in a costly lesson for an Israeli tourist who claimed beach biking was legal in his homeland.
Children Among Myanmar Migrants Found Abandoned in Ranong Forest
Nine Myanmar nationals, including five adults and four children aged 2-6 years, were rescued from deep forest after being abandoned by human traffickers along the Ranong-Chumphon mountain range
Bangkok Cops Raid Illegal Nightclub, Nab 26 Chinese Partygoers and Meth
Huai Khwang police discovered 26 Chinese partygoers and methamphetamine during a raid on an illegal entertainment venue in Din Daeng district early Tuesday.
Here’s What to Watch as Election Day Approaches in the U.S.
Election Day is nearly upon us. In a matter of hours, the final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast. In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
New Digital Business Centre TIDC to Drive Thailand’s Digital Economy
MDES supports the private sector in establishing the Thailand International Digital Business & Finance Centre (TIDC) Project, boosting investments in digital innovation to advance Thailand's digital economy.
Thailand Leads Southeast Asia in Road Fatalities, UN Special Envoy Warns
Southeast Asia is the second most-affected regions in the world when it comes to road accidents, after Africa, and Thailand “tragically leads in this statistics”
Volcanic Eruption Burns Houses in Indonesia, Killing at Least 10 People
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least 10 people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores.
Thai Rice Exports Surge 22% in First 9 Months Amid Growing Competition
Thailand exported 7,448,941 tons of rice worth 172.019 billion baht in the first nine months of 2024 (January-September), an increase of 22 percent in volume and 45.8 percent in value compared to the same period in 2023
