NONG KHAI — Immigration police and narcotics control officers have dismantled parts of a transnational drug network in a coordinated operation that resulted in two major arrests on April 1, seizing 6 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and detaining a Thai woman linked to a 3.4 million meth pill smuggling case. Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested on […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesian waters early Thursday, triggering small tsunami waves, killing at least one person and damaging houses and buildings, officials said. Twelve Minor Quakes Hit Surat Thani Over Two Days The earthquake was centered in the Molucca Sea at a depth of 35 kilometers (22 miles), according […]
PATTAYA — A 46-year-old American man was seriously injured after being struck by a car while crossing Sukhumvit Road in the early hours of April 2, 2026, in an incident that has prompted a police investigation. 94-Year-Old Man Struck by Songthaew at Zebra Crossing in Pattaya The crash occurred at approximately 1:45am near the entrance […]
BANGKOK — Traffic police across Thailand began strict nationwide enforcement of road traffic laws from April 1, 2026, targeting ten major violations that authorities say remain leading causes of accidents and road fatalities. Thailand Imposes 10,000-Baht Fine for After-Hours Pub Drinking The move follows a directive from National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, aimed […]
BANGKOK — On the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s birthday anniversary on April 2, the Bureau of the Royal Household has invited members of the public to sign a book of well-wishes for Her Royal Highness through the official online system at https://wellwishes.royaloffice.th from April 1 to 3, 2026. Thailand […]
BANGKOK — Authorities have raided an unlicensed international school in the Prawet district of Bangkok, arresting ten foreign teachers and staff found working without valid permits, officials said. Bangkok Police Bust Unlicensed Nightclub Catering to Foreign Tourists Investigators from the Immigration Bureau, together with officers from Prawet Police Station and officials from the Department of […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s new administration is steering the country’s cannabis industry tightly toward a medical framework, with ordinary cannabis shops set to disappear as operators renewing their licences will be required to transform their businesses into medical facilities, the Bangkok Post reported. Krabi Police Raid Israeli-Linked Cannabis Farm Operated Through Thai Nominees The policy shift […]
BANGKOK — Diesel prices in Thailand rose again on April 3 after the Oil Fuel Fund committee reduced subsidies for a second consecutive day, pushing retail costs higher and leading to increases in public transport fares just ahead of the Songkran holiday period. Thailand Raises Diesel Price by Another 3.50 Baht per Liter The subsidy […]
PATTAYA — Police conducted an early-morning crackdown targeting transgender women in Pattaya’s Walking Street area on April 1, 2026, arresting 31 individuals following a string of widely publicized incidents related to harassment and assault of tourists. African Women Clash with Transgender Group on Pattaya Beach The operation, led by the superintendent of Pattaya City Police […]
PHUKET — A 32-year-old Chinese national wanted on fraud charges involving losses exceeding 5 million baht has been arrested at a condominium in Patong, immigration police announced on Thursday. Chinese Call Centre Gang That Fled Cambodia Arrested in Nonthaburi The suspect, identified only as Wang, was apprehended by immigration officers following a request from the […]