UDON THANI — Police in Chiang Yuen district arrested a 49-year-old man on April 2, 2026, after he was found preparing parts of a dog carcass and cooking at his home, an incident that sparked outrage among animal lovers and went viral on social media. Udon Thani Man Vows to End Dog Meat Consumption After […]
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation is probing the mysterious disappearance of approximately 57 million litres of fuel oil during sea transport from a refinery to oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat announced today. Diesel Prices Rise Again, Bus Fares Set to Increase A total of 217 […]
PHUKET — Three foreigners were arrested in Phuket on April 1 for attempting to settle a bill at an entertainment venue on Bangla Road using fake banknotes, highlighting the risks of counterfeit currency in tourist areas. Tourists in Pattaya Circulating Counterfeit Dollar Bills in Social Media Stunt The suspects, whose nationalities remain undisclosed, tried to […]
CHONBURI — A 65-year-old British man died after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a utility pole on Soi Na Mueang in the Pong subdistrict of Bang Lamung district on the evening of April 3, 2026, despite prolonged resuscitation efforts by emergency responders. Intoxicated Motorbike Rider Injured After Falling From Hill in Pattaya […]
BANGKOK — Human remains have been discovered during a second search of the Thai commercial vessel Mayuree Naree, which was struck by Iranian projectiles on March 11, the Thai Foreign Ministry announced. Thai Cargo Ship Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, Three Crew Missing The ministry cited information from the ship’s owner, Precious Shipping PLC, which […]
PHUKET — Three German tourists were injured in an attack by a group of Thai nationals in Patong in the early hours of Friday, sparking a police manhunt as authorities work to track down the suspects and reassure visitors in one of Thailand’s busiest tourist districts. British Man Attacked Inside a Beer Bar in Pattaya […]
CHONBURI — Two women were killed after a train struck them at a railway crossing in Na Jomtien in the early hours of April 5, 2026, following a crash that saw their motorcycle slam into a lowered barrier before both were thrown onto the tracks. Express Train Hits Pickup at Hat Yai Rail Crossing, Killing […]
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation will summon PC Siam Petroleum in Surat Thani to clarify allegations of oil hoarding, with the case potentially being designated as a special case under DSI jurisdiction, the Bangkok Post reported. Authorities Probe Mystery Loss of 57 Million Litres of Fuel in Surat Thani A task force led […]
UDON THANI — A 29-year-old British man allegedly attacked a 65-year-old American with a wooden pestle at his home in Nong Wua So district on April 3, in what police describe as an attempted robbery, leaving the victim with a head wound requiring stitches and injuries to his eye. British Tourist Attacks Thai Police Officer […]
BANGKOK — Diesel prices rose another 2.80 baht per litre at 5am on Sunday as the state Oil Fuel Fund further reduced its subsidy on the fuel, marking the latest in a series of increases that have pushed prices steadily higher. DSI to Summon PC Siam Petroleum Over Alleged Oil Hoarding in Surat Thani The […]