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Pattaya Hotel Manager Explains Rooftop Fire, Reports Over 25 Million Baht in Damages
A rooftop fire at A.J. Plus Hotel in Pattaya on May 22 forced 240 guests to evacuate, injuring four people including a staff member with serious burns. Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical short circuit caused the blaze, with da
Demolition Order Issued for Nui Beach Structures in Phuket by June 5 Following Encroachment on Protected Forest
Phuket authorities have ordered the removal of all structures from protected forest land at Nui Beach by June 5, with demolition at the owner's expense if the deadline is missed following discovery of illegal tourism development on approxim
Eight Thais Return Home from Laos Casino Job with 127 Smuggled Mobile Phones
Eight Thai nationals were caught smuggling 127 mobile phones across the Mekong River into Nong Khai after fleeing a Laos online gambling operation that was shut down after just 10 days.
House Fire Claims Life of 62-Year-Old Man; Firefighters Battle Blaze for Over 20 Minutes
A 62-year-old man died in a house fire in Nakhon Si Thammarat province after becoming trapped inside the wooden structure. Firefighters battled the blaze for over 20 minutes before discovering his charred remains inside.
Arrest of Thai Man Forced to Work as Scammer in Cambodia, Assaulted When Refusing, Coerced into Impersonating Police
A 33-year-old Thai man was arrested at the Nong Khai-Laos border after being trafficked to Cambodia where he was tortured and forced to impersonate police in scam operations. He had escaped to Laos seeking legitimate work before being depor
Police Officer Killed in Ambush Attack at New Sai Buri Police Station; Authorities Launch Manhunt
A police officer was killed in a gun ambush at Sai Buri Police Station in Pattani province on May 22. Authorities are hunting unknown gunmen who opened fire before fleeing the scene.
Education and Social Development Ministers Launch Innovation School Model in Kanchanaburi, Award Scholarships and Teacher Housing Repairs with Focus on Equal Opportunity for All Children
Education and Social Development Ministers visited Ban Ta Tum School in Kanchanaburi to launch an innovation program, distributing scholarships and pledging support for teacher housing repairs as part of a broader quality-of-life developmen
Pep exhausted and stepping down as Manchester City manager; taking indefinite break from coaching
Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City after 10 years and 17 major trophies, citing exhaustion and a need for an indefinite break from coaching. The 55-year-old manager said burnout made him feel he no longer has the energy to compete at
Rashford Clarifies Drama Over Thank You Post, Excludes Man United
Marcus Rashford clarified that his omission of Manchester United from a thank-you post about his England squad selection wasn't intentional, reaffirming his loyalty to his former club while crediting the coaches and teams who helped him reg
Father Strikes Son with Machete, Breaking It in Two; Son Dies Shortly After Hospital Release During Psychotic Episode
A 59-year-old man in Ubon Ratchathani fatally struck his son with a machete during a psychotic episode, just days after the son's hospital discharge for psychiatric treatment.
What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases and deaths rise
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, with over 600 suspected cases and 150 deaths caused by a rare Bundibugyo virus strain with no approved treatments or vaccines.
Thai TV personality DJ Nui trademarks signature laugh over AI concerns
TV personality DJ Nui has trademarked his distinctive laugh in Thailand as sound marks gain legal protection amid growing AI concerns over voice imitation and unauthorized commercial use.