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Thailand news today. Volcanic ash grounds flights to Jakarta. Another foreign resident faces deportation under Thailand’s new rules. And a police officer finally surrenders. Closer to home in Pattaya, a brave 14-year-old saves her family while one badly parked car turns a 500 baht fine into a 3-hour early morning ordeal. Volcanic Ash Grounds Flights…
A Thai man has been detained after assaulting a 70-year-old British tourist on Jomtien Beach. the 70-year-old British man was injured in an altercation on Jomtien Beach on Thursday after an argument with a Thai man who was later detained by police. m. on September 3rd near Jomtien Soi 10. At the scene, they found…
4,000 Civil Servants Suddenly Found Themselves Out of a Job Close to 4,000 civil servants working for the Department of Land Administration across Thailand suddenly found themselves out of a job today after appearing on the list of those suspected of paying to have their entrance examination results illegally upgraded. According to reports, around 140…
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is undergoing changes to the application process, while re-entries on the visa may also be under new scrutiny. New DTV Application Rules Take Effect Worldwide In the past week, several Thai embassies posted a notice saying new requirements for DTV applications take effect worldwide from 31 August 2026. Under the…
Australian national Simon Carman is a 45-year-old man charged with the murder of a 17-year-old Thai teenager. Carman, who has been held in custody since late June 2026, told ABC he did not intend to kill the victim and is hoping and praying for his release. “I shouldn’t be here. I do not understand what…
Coming up in Pattaya this weekend and the coming week, the Pattaya International Film Festival is back this weekend. It’s taking place in the 40th of all those under the theme of the cinematic wave. We can also look forward to enjoying free movie screenings at the SFX Cinema at the Terminal 21 Pattaya Mall…
Thailand news today, a major Thai ID card scandal in Chiang Mai. Police arrest a 16-year-old accused of modifying and selling weapons online, and an important warning for anyone flying from Suvarnabhumi. And some fantastic news as Thailand’s 16-year-old storms into the America’s Got Talent final. Chiang Mai Thai ID Card Scandal In Chiang Mai,…
Deep South Unrest and Security Alerts in Thailand Thailand’s deep south remains on heightened alert following another series of attacks, although there are tentative signs that the wave of violence which began on Friday evening may finally be slowing. Authorities say the number of incidents reported on Monday was considerably lower than during the weekend,…
Thailand news this morning leads with a weekend of serious unrest in the deep south. Closer to Pattaya, authorities have raided companies controlling billions of baht in property over alleged nominee ownership. While in Bangkok, an American wanted over the disappearance of her own son has been arrested. And another American faces attempted murder charges…