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nBANGKOK — After more than four months of painstaking investigation, police have arrested a 47-year-old Nigerian national identified as a major cocaine trafficking boss operating in Thailand, uncovering millions of baht hidden in the ceiling of his luxury condominium and sending the once-defiant kingpin into a tearful collapse as he pleaded not to die of […]

nBANGKOK — Firefighters rushed to the scene of a reported luxury electric car fire on April 18, 2026, only to discover that the vehicle in question was a child&#039 toy, prompting disbelief and more than a few laughs at the scene.n nMultiple emergency fire and rescue vehicles responded quickly after receiving the alert, with crews preparing […]

nPATHUM THANI — As global oil prices continue to climb amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a Thai inventor and a retired architect are promoting a device they claim can power vehicles partly with water, reducing fuel consumption by 10 to 30 percent while lowering emissions and improving engine performance.n nThe "Aquaboost" system, installed in […]

nPATTAYA — A group of North African men holding French citizenship allegedly attempted to surround and attack a Thai woman riding a motorcycle in a late-night incident that has fueled growing anger among local residents and raised fresh concerns about the behavior of certain foreign tourists in Thailand&#039 popular beach destinations.n nThe incident occurred late on […]

nPHUKET — Three French nationals have been arrested in Patong after brutally attacking a Thai man who asked them to stop spraying water during Songkran celebrations, an incident that police say escalated from a minor request into a violent assault that left the victim seriously injured.n nThe suspects initially denied any wrongdoing when first taken into […]

nPHUKET — A group of foreign tourists was arrested in Patong after videos emerged showing them using high-pressure water guns to repeatedly spray police officers on duty during Songkran celebrations, an act authorities have condemned as a deliberate breach of festive conduct that endangered those tasked with keeping the peace.n nThe incident surfaced on April 14, […]

nBANGKOK — Thailand&#039 Songkran festival has been crowned the world&#039 liveliest festival, according to the government, which hailed the recognition as proof that the traditional Thai New Year has captured the hearts of people across the globe.Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Wednesday that this year&#039 nationwide celebrations highlighted the festival&#039 broad appeal, building on […]

nPATTAYA – A foreign tourist was violently beaten by a group of motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya after a Songkran water fight escalated into a serious physical assault.n nThe incident occurred when the tourist, while participating in the traditional Songkran water celebrations, accidentally or playfully sprayed water on several motorcycle taxi drivers (known locally as mor […]

n<p>On 11 April 2026 (around 3:00 PM), a physical fight broke out between two electric vehicle (EV) drivers at an EV charging station located at a PTT petrol station near the Chaiyapruek / Jomtien Beach intersection on Sukhumvit Road, in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi (Pattaya area). The dispute started because the two men could not […]

nBANGKOK — The "Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026" officially began on April 11 at Benjakitti Park, showcasing a grand blend of contemporary Thai charm as the government moves to establish the kingdom as a premier global festival destination.n nMinister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul presided over the opening ceremony, accompanied by Tourism Authority of […]