PHUKET — Two Kyrgyz men wanted on Interpol red notices for the abduction and murder of a fellow countryman in Kyrgyzstan have been arrested in the Patong area of this tourist island, following a coordinated international manhunt that ended in a hotel room in Kathu district. Nordic Mafia Boss Arrested in Phuket on Interpol Red […]
BANGKOK — A foreign woman has died after falling from a condominium in the Ekkamai area of Bangkok, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and a mysterious handwritten message discovered at the scene that may shed light on her state of mind. Russian Woman Seriously Injured in Fourth-Floor Fall in Pattaya Officers from […]
KHON KAEN — A bus travelling from Nong Khai to Bangkok crashed into the rear of an 18-wheel lorry late on April 26, leaving 27 people injured and triggering a complex rescue operation that lasted several hours as emergency workers extracted passengers from the crumpled driver’s side of the vehicle. Tour Bus Carrying Pilgrims Crashes […]
KRABI — A married couple was arrested at Krabi Airport on Sunday after allegedly making a comment about a bomb while boarding a Thai Air Asia flight to Bangkok, sparking a full-scale security emergency that delayed the aircraft for five hours and prompted the evacuation of all passengers and luggage. Singapore man fined $4,500 for […]
BANGKOK — A foreign woman, believed to be a Kazakhstani influencer, has sparked widespread outrage after filming herself pouring milk over her head and scattering food products across the floor of a convenience store in Thailand, creating a sticky mess that staff were left to clean up while she laughed for the camera. ‘Belgian’ Tourist […]
PHUKET — A foreign woman was captured on closed-circuit television stealing a pair of Nike shoes left outside a home in the Kok Tanod area of Karon, with the owner initially believing the footwear had been taken by a stray dog before reviewing footage that revealed the true culprit. Foreign TikToker Trashes Goods in Thai […]
BANGKOK — The Thai government is reconsidering its 60-day pre-travel visa exemption policy following the identification of security loopholes and reports of visitor behaviour that has tarnished the country’s image, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul announced. Thailand to Reduce Visa-Free Stay for Foreign Tourists to 30 Days Amid Concerns Over Illegal Activities The policy, […]
AYUTTHAYA — A 35-year-old motorcyclist allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine was arrested in Lat Bua Luang district after indiscriminately firing his gun at innocent people, killing a teacher who had her two daughters in her car and injuring another driver. Thai Interior Ministry and police force declare war on drugs Media reports identified the […]
BANGKOK — Thai citizens planning international trips may soon face a new expense before boarding their flights: a 1,000 baht exit fee proposed by the Tourism and Sports Ministry as a way to fund domestic tourism from the pockets of those leaving the country. Thailand to Launch 300 Baht Tourist Entry Fee Under New Government […]
BANGKOK — Thailand plans to rolling back its ambitious visa-free experiment, slashing the number of eligible countries and territories from 93 to 57 as the government pivots from volume-driven tourism to a model prioritising security, screening and sustainable growth. Thailand Reconsiders 60-Day Visa-Free Entry Amid Security Fears The decision, announced by Tourism and Sports Minister […]
