All coverage of Thailand, ranked by recency.
CHIANG MAI — 18 June 2026 , A woman in Chiang Mai has filed a police report after losing her wallet near Phraharuthai Chiang Mai School, with CCTV footage showing a motorcycle rider in a green uniform stopping to pick it up before driving away. The incident occurred on 18 June 2026 when the woman reportedly dropped her wallet beside her vehicle before crossing the road to buy noodles near the s...
PHUKET — A tuk-tuk driver has confessed to charges in connection with the death of Scottish professional boxer Colin Cairney, 22, who fell from a public vehicle in Patong and later died, police said. The incident occurred in the early hours of 14 June 2026 on Phra Baramee Road in Patong, Kathu district, Phuket. Police at Patong Station confirmed they have detained and questioned the driver of t...
PHUKET — 18 June 2026, a 22-year-old Scottish undefeated professional boxer has died after suffering severe head injuries when he fell from a tuk-tuk in Patong, Kathu district, his boxing club has confirmed. Colin Cairney, a championship-winning boxer, had remained in a coma while receiving intensive treatment at Vachira Phuket Hospital since the incident in the early hours of Sunday. Internati...
SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog on Thursday decided to ...
BANGKOK — 18 June 2026, Thailand’s Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned that a seasonal dry spell expected from late June to mid-July could become more severe and prolonged due to the influence of El Niño, prompting authorities to accelerate nationwide water management plans. ONWR Secretary-General Chayan Muangsong said on 18 June that although Thailand is currently in the r...
Plans envision a logistics corridor that will offer an alternative route to the Strait of Malacca by connecting two new deep-sea ports.
BANGKOK — Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema paid their respects to the late Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at the Grand Palace on Thursday morning. At 09:24, the Bhutanese monarch and queen laid a wreath before the princess’s funerary urn at Pimarn Rattaya Hall and signed a book of condolence at Rajakaranya Sabha Hall within the Grand Palace complex....
Proxy business crackdown reaches Chiang Mai Bangkok Post
The dispatch is part of a broader push to crack down on fraud groups operating scam hubs in Southeast Asia.
US-Iran peace accord takes effect Bangkok Post
Exclusive: Thailand revives $30 bln coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait Reuters
Healthcare decision-making to be streamlined, says minister Bangkok Post
Cuba places drastic restrictions on public transport Bangkok Post
Thailand seeks candidate to lead WHO Bangkok Post
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — 18 June 2026, AP reported on Thursday that Vietnamese police revealed progress on a major crackdown against a network allegedly involved in stealing and trafficking cats for meat in Ho Chi Minh City last week. They had rescued more than 400 cats. However, during the multi-day operation, some of the rescued cats later died because of poor living conditions, although a...
Tartan Army takes over Boston for World Cup Bangkok Post
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NHSO subcommittees set for overhaul Bangkok Post
FTI says chip sector needs more than investment Bangkok Post
Financial hub scheme still a priority Bangkok Post
Peace deal unlikely to revive tourism Bangkok Post
New electricity rates put off until review Bangkok Post
KKPS forecasts initial losses for virtual banks in early years Bangkok Post
Ministry seeks picks for WHO top job Bangkok Post
MPs face backlash over pensions, perks Bangkok Post
Low-cost loans to aid farm modernisation Bangkok Post
Navy says it opposed sea border structure Bangkok Post
Residents push for bold city action Bangkok Post
Thailand holds edge in sea spat: senator Bangkok Post
Exim Bank launches B10bn SME loan programme Bangkok Post
SEC tightens audit rules in anti-fraud thrust Bangkok Post
Rights group seeks bail for sick activist Bangkok Post
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has reviewed and adjusted its air force deployment at U-Tapao Airport to strengthen readiness against potential threats from Thailand’s eastern flank, while reinforcing its ability to protect national sovereignty and maritime interests. The RTAF said the move forms part of efforts to enhance operational preparedness and ensure air power assets can respond effecti...
The Grammy Awards will introduce a dedicated Asian pop category for the first time, as the Recording Academy announced five new award categories and a series of rule changes for the 2026 ceremony. The new best Asian pop music performance category will cover releases across K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and other Asian pop genres, with the award going to the performer. The addition marks a significant rec...
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CHONBURI — 17 June 2026, A Cambodian man who dived into the sea off Koh Larn to retrieve fish traps for his family was found dead after two days missing, with police saying he was using substandard scuba equipment that likely caused him to drown. The body of Seng Tyno, 37, a speedboat operator living on the island, was found floating about 500 metres from where he was last seen, off Thian Beach...
BANGKOK — 17 June 2026, “Fourth” Nattawat Jirochtikul, a Thai actor and artist under GMMTV, a leading Thai entertainment company for teen audiences and the younger generation, has been appointed the latest Friend of the House for Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury brand by sales. Louis Vuitton announced Fourth’s appointment ahead of the upcoming Paris Men’s Fashion Week, where he is set ...
BANGKOK — 17 June 2026, Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana has sent a letter to the director of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, thanking doctors, nurses, and all staff for their care of two senior royal family members who died after treatment at the facility. In the letter, the princess wrote as a family member of patients, expressing gratitude to medical staff across all departments — bot...
DJ assault suspect fails to meet police Bangkok Post
Chief of tambon hospital transferred for drinking while drawing blood Bangkok Post
IZMIR, Turkey — 17 June 2026, a ballet performance of Romeo and Juliet in the Turkish city of Izmir has gone viral after an unexpected four-legged guest, an orange tabby cat, wandered onto the stage mid-performance during a crucial scene, stealing the spotlight from the lead performers and becoming the true star of the night. The incident occurred during a performance by the Imperial Russian Ba...
CHON BURI — Fans of Moo Deng, the viral pygmy hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, can now experience life as her keeper through a new hands-on programme that allows participants to clean her enclosure, prepare food and learn about her daily care. The announcement was made by the Facebook page “Kha Moo and the Gang”, which is run by Moo Deng’s caretakers at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Under the “Zoo K...
Multi-million-baht assets seized from forex scam suspects Bangkok Post
CHANTHABURI — 17 June 2026, in a near-repeat of the border patrol officer shooting involving motorcycle taxi riders, a man and his companion responded to a female friend’s plea to help stop a dispute, but one of the two men allegedly opened fire after they were swarmed, their motorcycle was vandalized, and he was provoked. Pol. Lt. Ploypan Arunrat, the duty officer at Tha Mai Police Station, re...
CHIANG MAI — Thai police have arrested a 50-year-old Chinese national wanted in China for allegedly operating a fraudulent investment platform that authorities say functioned as a Ponzi scheme. The suspect, identified only as Hou, was detained at a housing estate in Nong Pa Khrang subdistrict, Mueang district, Chiang Mai, on 17 June after Thai immigration authorities revoked his permission to s...
Thai Government advances silk industry development Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
Drug runner with 2.8m speed pills gunned down in firefight Bangkok Post
Soldier angered by transfer order kills superior Bangkok Post
Thai industrial sentiment falls for the third straight month Bangkok Post
Barry Grossman believes the interference of external actors in the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia would only worsen the situation.
Man 'mistakenly beat girlfriend to death while trying to help her lose weight' Bangkok Post
UDON THANI — 17 June 2026, The family of a Thai farmer were stunned to discover 1.84 million baht in cash hidden inside a modified metal storage box used for tools after his death, revealing years of careful saving that even his wife did not know about. The discovery came after the death of In Saendong, 78, from Nong Tum village in Udon Thani province. Relatives found the cash while searching t...
BANGKOK — A Thai creator who works under the pseudonym “Beerkuya” has revived the boys’ love (BL) animation Greatest Memory , releasing its first episode on Tuesday and drawing praise from fans who have waited more than a decade for its return. The six- to seven-episode animated series follows Boyd, an ordinary office worker whose life changes after he meets Ohm, a man who comes to his aid on B...
World Cup 2026: Thailand cracks down on football betting Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
Dirty school kitchen caused diarrhoea in 267 students, teachers Bangkok Post
Thailand targets regional aviation hub status by 2029 Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
K-Research sees H2 nadir, then a stimulus rebound Bangkok Post
