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JUN

27

Icelandic Businessman Faces 5 Years in Prison After Bizarre Phuket Taxi Incident

PHUKET – An Icelandic businessman is facing up to five years in a Thai prison following a bizarre incident in Phuket. Local police arrested the 37-year-old tourist after he allegedly snatched a female taxi driver’s handbag on June 22, 2026. The strange confrontation unfolded in the Patong beach area after the man woke up from an […]

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JUN

27

Chiang Rai National Parks Close For Rain Season: From July 1st to September 30th

CHIANG RAI – As the rainy season arrives, major natural attractions in Northern Thailand are preparing to shut their gates. From July 1st to September 30th, several famous national parks across Chiang Rai will temporarily close to the public. This annual closure aims to ensure visitor safety and protect local ecosystems. Heavy monsoon rains bring […]

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MAY

10

Tragedy in Phuket: Indian Tourist Dies, Three Hospitalized After Collapsing at Local Café

PHUKET – A weekend getaway turned into a nightmare for a group of friends after a 26-year-old Indian tourist died following a mysterious medical emergency at a popular café in Phuket. Local authorities and medical experts are now racing to find out exactly what caused four young travelers to lose consciousness simultaneously in the early […]

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APR

15

Chiang Mai Buried in Trash Following Major Songkran Concert

CHIANG MAI – As the sun rose over Chiang Mai this Tuesday, April 14, residents were met with a sight that stood in stark contrast to the festive spirit of Songkran.

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APR

13

Songkran Road Death Toll Hits 75 on Day Three of the “Seven Dangerous Days”

BANGKOK - Thailand’s roads are always a major topic of conversation during April. As millions of people head home for the Songkran festival, the "Seven Dangerous Days" campaign becomes a focal point for national safety.

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APR

12

Police Launch Manhunt After Polish Tourist Brutally Stabbed in Central Thailand

CHONBURI — Police have launched an intensive manhunt following a violent confrontation that left a Polish national fighting for his life.

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APR

10

Thailand Launches Stricter “7 Dangerous Days” Campaign for Songkran 2026

BANGKOK – As the heat rises and the water buckets come out, Thailand is bracing for its most celebrated yet treacherous week of the year.

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FEB

26

Police Hunt for Tuk-Tuk Snatch-and-Grab Gang Targeting Tourists

BANGKOK - Metropolitan Police report a motorcycle snatch-and-grab gang targeted tourists riding tuk-tuks in two areas, and they're now pushing harder to catch the suspects because the incidents hurt Thailand's tourism image.

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