Phuket cracks down on illegal jet skis, fines 23 operators
PHUKET — 16 July 2026, the Phuket Regional Marine Office has intensified its crackdown on illegal jet ski operations, seizing 23 vessels and imposing...
Chiang Mai karaoke bar refunds British tourists after 150,000-baht bill dispute
CHIANG MAI — 14 July 2026, A karaoke bar in Chiang Mai has agreed to fully refund nearly 150,000 baht (4470.94 USD) to two...
Kuwaiti tourists allege extortion by Pattaya police
CHONBURI — 15 July 2026, A group of Kuwaiti tourists has alleged that, during their month-long holiday in Pattaya, they were extorted by uniformed...
Tourist Police pose as tourists to arrest illegal guide in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI — 13 July 2026, Tourist Police arrested a Myanmar national accused of operating an illegal tour business after officers went undercover as...
Japanese TikToker apologises over staged Khao San pickpocket video
BANGKOK — 13 July 2026, A Japanese TikToker with around 600,000 followers has publicly apologised after staging a social experiment pickpocketing video on Bangkok's...
Sea snake found on Kamala Beach safely returned to sea by lifeguards
PHUKET — 11 July 2026, Lifeguards at Kamala Beach safely captured and released a sea snake after it slithered ashore, startling tourists and local...
Two British tourists rescued after entering red-flag waters at Phuket beach
PHUKET — 11 July 2026, Two British tourists narrowly survived after getting into difficulty while swimming at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket, despite red-flag...
Thai Airways cancels flights due to Typhoon Bavi
BANGKOK — Thai Airways has cancelled several flights to Shanghai and Taipei on 11–12 July 2026 as Typhoon Bavi affects flight operations in the...
Moo Deng turns two as Khao Kheow Open Zoo celebrates pygmy hippo’s birthday
CHONBURI — 10 July 2026, Thailand's celebrity pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng celebrated her second birthday on 10 July, with Khao Kheow Open Zoo marking...
Chiang Mai ranks world’s third-best city in 2026, surpassing Siem Reap and Tokyo
Chiang Mai has made its mark on the global tourism stage after being named the third-best city in the world in the Travel +...
