Rising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies in Thailand at 18
BANGKOK — 13 August 2026, Australian rising golf star Jessica Bang has died in Thailand at the age of 18 after suffering a brain...
Foreigners flee traffic checkpoint, kick officer before arrest
PHUKET — 13 August 2026, Two Emirati men were arrested in Phuket after allegedly riding a motorcycle through a traffic checkpoint, kicking a pursuing...
Israeli family denied entry to exotic zoo on Koh Samui
BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, an Israeli family says it was denied entry to a Koh Samui animal park because of its nationality before...
PM denies US drone production base plan, separates trade talks from security
BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied reports that the United States plans to establish a production...
Former health official taken to hospital after pickup overturns in Phatthalung
PHATTHALUNG — 14 August 2026, a former director of a local health-promoting hospital was injured after his pickup truck crashed into a parked vehicle,...
Heavy rain forecast for 21 provinces as monsoon strengthens
BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, Thailand will continue to experience heavy rain in some areas over the next 24 hours, with very heavy rain...
Thai PM says defense ties with US won’t be used to negotiate tariffs
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told a senior US defense official on Thursday that Thailand will not use defense cooperation with the United States as...
Thai actress files case against ex-cop stalker over sexual harassment
BANGKOK — 13 August 2026, actress and influencer Chatchaya “Neen” Samrerngrat filed a police complaint against her stalker, a 35-year-old former police officer, accusing...
‘Speak Thai in Thailand’: Psi Scott’s message to foreign workers
Thai marine conservationist Psi Scott has sparked an online debate after criticizing foreign service workers in Bangkok for speaking English to Thai customers.
Psi, also...
Chinese tourist criticised for sitting atop Chiang Mai ancient city wall
CHIANG MAI — 13 August 2026, locals criticised the behaviour of a Chinese female tourist after she was spotted sitting with her legs dangling...
