World 4 hours ago Thailand delivers first batch of humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma Thailand recently dispatched its first batch of humanitarian aid to Burma, aiming to alleviate the suffering of people displaced by an ongoing conflict.
World 4 hours ago Thailand's national police chief, deputy suspended over online gambling accusations Thailand’s national police chief and one of his deputies have been temporarily suspended on Wednesday following allegations involving illegal online gambling.
World 4 hours ago New Zealand tourists lose visas after allegedly assaulting police officer on popular Thai resort island Two New Zealand tourists in Thailand had their visas revoked by immigration authorities after being accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on a resort island.
World 4 hours ago Drug gang members arrested after clever scheme to smuggle cocaine into top party city foiled by cops Law enforcement in Thailand found hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cocaine hidden in clothes racks, allegedly shipped into the country from the U.S.
World 4 hours ago Red panda found inside suspected smugglers' luggage at Thailand airport Customs officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand recovered approximately 87 animals being illegally trafficked by six Indian nationals to Mumbai.
Lifestyle 4 hours ago Fisherman attacked with harpoon after he and a friend argued about which man caught the bigger fish A fisherman was attacked with a harpoon by one of his friends after getting into an argument about which man caught a bigger fish. His doctors said he is lucky to be alive.
World 4 hours ago Thailand's former PM Yingluck Shinawatra is acquitted of charges of mishandling government funds Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been acquitted of misusing funds for a government project in 2013. This follows her brother Thaksin's recent parole release.
Lifestyle 4 hours ago Airplane pilot leaves cockpit to help deliver baby during flight to Thailand: 'Born in the air' A pilot saved the day by helping a pregnant woman give birth while on a long flight from Taiwan to Thailand. The pilot said he felt "proud" of his contribution.
World 4 hours ago Former Thai police chief to face charges for allegedly helping Red Bull heir flee after fatal hit-and-run Thailand prosecutors are indicting a former police chief who allegedly helped Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, an heir to the Red Bull fortune, flee after a fatal 2012 hit-and-run.
World 4 hours ago Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole for corruption-related offenses Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, has returned home after being released on parole for corruption-related offenses.
World 4 hours ago Thailand's capital issues work-from-home mandate as air pollution hits hazardous levels Air pollution in Bangkok has reached unhealthy levels, leading the city government to order city employees to work from home for two days, officials say.
World 4 hours ago Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be released after being granted parole Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole after serving a prison sentence for corruption and abuse of power, officials say.
World 4 hours ago Thai lawmakers consider ban on recreational marijuana 2 years after legalization Thailand, two years after legalizing cannabis, is considering a crackdown on recreational use due to concerns about accessibility to children and rising crime.
World 4 hours ago Airline traveler scares plane passengers in emergency exit escape attempt caught on video Wong Sai Heung of Vancouver, Canada, 40, is behind bars in Thailand for an airline freak out that delayed flights from 13 airlines on Wednesday.
World 4 hours ago Thailand to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma Thailand plans to establish a humanitarian corridor to provide aid to civilians affected by the conflict in Burma. The initiative aims to assist around 20,000 people.
World 4 hours ago Resort balcony in Thailand collapses as group poses for photos, video shows A balcony collapsed at the Rommai Reunngam Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand, under the weight of a group that was posing for photos on Sunday.
World 4 hours ago Thailand court orders halt on Move Forward party's advocacy for changing royal defamation law Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the Move Forward party must halt its advocacy for amending the law on royal defamation, risking dissolution.
World 4 hours ago Rock band visiting Thailand faces deportation to Russia after allegedly criticizing war in Ukraine A dissident rock band known for criticizing Moscow's actions in Ukraine faced arrests in Thailand last week. Five of the seven band members traveled on Russian passports.
World 4 hours ago Southeast Asian nations meet to discuss Burmese civil war, South China Sea conflicts The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met to discuss ongoing disputes between China and other nations on the South China Sea and the Burmese civil war.
World 4 hours ago Thailand politician Pita Limjaroenrat did not violate election law, court rules Thailand's Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of progressive politician Pita Limjaroenrat, finding that he did not violate election laws and can retain his seat.
World 4 hours ago Thailand rescue workers retrieve remains of 23 victims following fatal factory explosion Rescue workers carried out the task of recovering the remains of the 23 victims of a fireworks factory explosion in central Thailand on Thursday, officials say.
World 4 hours ago Thailand court sentences political activist to 50 years in prison for insulting monarchy A court of appeals in Thailand has given a political activist a 50-year prison term for insulting the monarchy, marking what is believed to be a record sentence.
World 4 hours ago Factory explosion kills at least 23 people in Thailand, officials say An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand has killed at least 23 people, according to provincial officials. The blast occurred in Suphan Buri province.
World 4 hours ago Thailand correction department rejects 'inmate' label for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra The Correction Department of Thailand has said that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a prison sentence, should not be referred to as an inmate.
World 4 hours ago Thai senator indicted on narcotics trafficking, money laundering charges Sen. Upakit Pachariyangkun of Thailand has been indicted on six charges linked to narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and association with a transnational criminal organization.
Media 4 hours ago Netanyahu adviser explains why he's 'not surprised' Americans weren't among Hamas hostages released Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev sounded off on 'The Story' Friday after Hamas released the first group of hostages.
World 4 hours ago Thai construction magnate, who poached protected animals, released early from prison The chairman of a top construction firm in Thailand has been released early from prison. Premchai Karnasuta was convicted of killing protected animals in 2018.
World 4 hours ago Hong Kong eyes stronger ties with Thailand to boost its economic growth in Southeast Asia Thailand and Hong Kong have agreed to promote more business exchanges as Hong Kong seeks more economic opportunities in Southeast Asia.
World 4 hours ago Thai teenager suspected of killing 2 in mall shooting used a modified blank-firing handgun, police say A 14-year-old has been suspected of opening fire in a mall that caused two deaths in Bangkok, Thailand. Authorities believe the boy modified a blank-firing handgun to fire real bullets.
World 4 hours ago Teen opens fire with handgun at Bangkok mall, leaving 3 dead A mass shooting at a mall in Bangkok Thailand, left three people dead and four more injured, with video from the scene showing hundreds of people fleeing to safety.
World 4 hours ago Thailand receives 1st wave of Chinese visitors under new tourism-booting visa-free policies About 300 Chinese tourists have arrived in Bangkok on the first day of Thailand’s visa-free program meant to boost tourism. The visa-free policy will expire on Feb. 29.