PATHUM THANI — A gas explosion tore through a townhouse complex in Ban Klang, Mueang Pathum Thani, in the early hours of March 30, causing extensive property damage but no injuries, authorities confirmed. Gas Explosion in Samut Prakan Injures Man, Damages Three Homes The blast occurred at approximately 3:00am at house number 194/115, originating in […]
PATTAYA — An elderly American couple were discovered dead in a tight embrace at a luxury hotel suite in Pattaya on March 31, with what appears to be a suicide note found alongside scattered pills, Amarin TV reported. German Couple Injured in Violent Khao Lak Home Invasion An investigator from the Khong Dong Tan sub-branch […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s tourism sector could lose 15-17 percent of its revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand has warned, as industry stakeholders also forecast a slowdown in Songkran bookings amid rising costs and environmental concerns, the Bangkok Post reported. Thailand to Launch […]
BANGKOK – Microsoft has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in Thailand between 2026 and 2028, focusing on cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure as well as ongoing operations, marking a significant commitment to the country’s digital transformation. OpenAI researchers warned of ‘powerful discovery’of artificial intelligence threatening humanity The announcement followed a meeting in […]
CHIANG MAI — A volunteer firefighter battling wildfires in this northern province was found dead on a mountain in Mae Rim district on Wednesday after going missing from his group the night before, as the region continues to grapple with some of the world’s worst air pollution. Chiang Mai Ranks as World’s Most Polluted City […]
BURIRAM — A 5-year-old girl has been killed in a tragic accident after a six-wheel truck reversed over an electric bicycle carrying three children on a narrow village road, police said. Brake Failure Sends Truck Crashing into Rayong Home, Injuring Seven The incident occurred on March 31, 2026, in Tha Muang village, Satuk district. Police […]
TAK — Thai troops fired warning shots after stray bullets from fighting in Myanmar crossed the border into Mae Sot district on March 31, injuring a Myanmar worker and alarming residents along the frontier. Myanmar Mortar Fire Injures Four in Thai Border Village The incident occurred at approximately 4:10pm, according to Maj. Gen. Maitree Chupreecha, […]
BANGKOK — Diesel prices will rise another 3.50 baht per litre to 44.24 baht at service stations across Thailand on Thursday morning, marking a 48 percent increase from just one month ago as the government continues to scale back fuel subsidies. Thai Government to Promote B20 Biodiesel as Cheaper Alternative PTT and Bangchak subsequently announced […]
NARATHIWAT — The assistant district chief of Ra-ngae and a woman were killed in an ambush by unidentified gunmen on a road in Ja-nae district early Wednesday morning, in the latest violence to rock Thailand’s restive southern border provinces. Arsonists Target Surveillance Network in Narathiwat An initial police report said the officer, Monchai Chitkamonkarn, who […]
PATTANI — A village headman was shot and killed in Sai Buri district early Wednesday morning while traveling to a mosque to attend prayers, in the latest violent incident to strike Thailand’s restive southern border region. Gunmen Kill Two in Deadly Ambush in Narathiwat The attack occurred while Reeya Salae, headman of village Moo 3 […]