CHIANG MAI: A record-breaking influx of 18,722 tourists visited Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai Province, as cold weather and an extended New Year holiday drew crowds to northern Thailand’s popular mountainous destination, resulting in significant traffic co…
SONGKHLA: Tourists from Thailand and Malaysia are visiting Wat Kok Piew in large numbers to pay homage and seek blessings from the Naga statues at the temple’s pier on Songkhla Lake. The influx comes as the New Year’s Eve festival provides an opportun…
Lop Buri: In a controversial incident that has raised concerns about police conduct, Lop Buri traffic police arrested a 32-year-old motorcyclist who was reportedly drunk, leading to a series of events that involved the use of gunfire and alleged physi…
PHATTHALUNG: In a disconcerting turn of events, the chief of Khuan Khanun Police Station has issued an urgent directive to locate the individual responsible for hurling a ping-pong bomb into a hospital during the night. The incident, which unfolded at…
PHUKET: A Swiss national’s alleged physical assault on a female doctor has ignited widespread controversy and demands for change on the island of Phuket. Initially accused of abusing the doctor, the foreigner, who had established an elephant camp and …
Nakhon Ratchasima: Tourists are flocking to Khao Yai Thiang, a renowned landmark in Korat, to enjoy the cool breeze and scenic views, while others participate in the unique Hmong New Year celebration at Ban Tub Kho, Dan Sai District, Loei Province. Al…
UDON THANI: Relatives of Ms. Jongluck Duangmanee, a victim of the tragic Jeju Air Flight 7C 2216 accident, disclosed that her Korean husband will oversee the cremation of her body in South Korea before returning her ashes to Thailand. The disaster, in…
BANGKOK: Road safety officials reported a concerning number of road accidents during the New Year Festival’s initial days, with December 29, 2024, marking a particularly deadly day. The Road Safety Center noted 280 accidents, resulting in 47 deaths an…
BANGKOK: As temperatures drop and storms loom, Thailand faces a complex weather pattern with cold fronts and thunderstorms affecting various regions of the country. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for the North and Northeast, where t…
BANGKOK: A nighttime fire at a hotel in the bustling Khao San Road area has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, while more than 40 others, including both Thai nationals and foreign tourists, were temporarily trapped on the hotel rooftop. Offi…