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...
Cambodia wins 41 ITF medals at ITF despite IOC non-recognition
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has congratulated Cambodia’s national ITF Taekwon-Do team after it won a total of 41 medals at the 11th Asian...
Thailand, China launch Falcon Strike 2026 air force exercise
Thailand and China have launched a joint air force exercise in northeastern Thailand, featuring fighter jets, an airborne early warning and control aircraft and...
88 ball pythons among 126 reptiles seized at Thai airport
BANGKOK — 12 August 2026, Suvarnabhumi Airport officials have seized more than 120 live reptiles, including ball pythons, hidden in two postal parcels falsely...
