Thailand is ramping up electric vehicle adoption and expanding battery-swapping infrastructure alongside solar expansion to meet its 2050 net-zero emissions goal.
Thailand is accelerating its transition from fossil-fuel vehicles to EVs, while expanding battery swapping and solar power to support its 2050 net-zero target. Thailand has recently moved its net-zer...
A 30-year-old sanitation officer was detained in Nakhon Ratchasima on four charges including assault after his girlfriend filed a complaint with a women's foundation. Police are gathering evidence including CCTV footage and conducted a sear
On May 14, at Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, officers detained Kanitin Pothin, age 30, a sanitation officer with Police Sanitation Unit, Command Division 2, for intensive questioning, fingerprinting, and formally charged him with four serious offenses. He allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, a nursing aide, who subsequently filed a complaint with the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women. The investigation was closely supervised by Deputy Commander of Chaiyaphum Provincial Police and the Inspector of Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station.
After questioning concluded, officers conducted a search of the suspect's residence in Nong Bua Sala Subdistrict to collect additional evidence based on the victim's previous statements. When journalists attempted to ask the suspect if he had anything to say to the victim, he remained silent, appearing visibly tense during custody.
According to Inspector Sirichai Srichaipanya of Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station, the suspect has been informed of the charges. Investigators conducted thorough questioning, collected fingerprints, and gathered physical evidence relevant to the case. Initially, four charges were filed: assault, unlawful detention, possession of obscene computer-generated images, and drug possession.
During interrogation, the suspect showed signs of stress but provided some statements helpful to the investigation. Though several days had passed since the incident, officers believe some evidence may still remain and be recoverable. Police are also collecting CCTV footage from the suspect's residence and neighboring properties to build a comprehensive case file.
Inspector Sirichai assured the public that authorities will proceed fairly according to facts and law, ensuring the perpetrator does not escape justice. However, all charges will be carefully reviewed against evidence before proceeding with legal action.
Thailand is emerging as a major longevity tourism hub, blending precision medicine with wellness retreats and cultural experiences to attract visitors seeking extended healthy lifespans.
Thailand is positioning itself as a leading longevity tourism destination, combining precision medicine, wellness resorts, Thai culture and extended-stay medical visas. In 2026, longevity tourism is ...
PHUKET: Thailand is aiming to position itself as Southeast Asia’s leading cruise hub under a new ‘Two-Coast Strategy’ unveiled at a major tourism forum in Phuket on Thursday (May 14).
PHUKET: Thailand is aiming to position itself as Southeast Asia’s leading cruise hub under a new ‘Two-Coast Strategy’ unveiled at a major tourism forum in Phuket on Thursday (May 14).
A Chachoengsao man's dark brown betta fish unexpectedly transformed golden after he brought it home, prompting lottery-hopeful Suwat to reject a 10,000-baht offer, believing the rare fish will bring him luck.
A young man who caught a betta fish from a pond brought it home and placed it in a container, only to be shocked when the dark brown fish transformed into a brilliant golden color. After posting about it on Facebook, he received offers of 10,000 baht but refused to sell, believing the fish would bring him luck with the lottery.
On May 14, 2026, a Facebook user posted a photo of a golden betta fish in a well-lit glass aquarium with a striking golden hue, captioning it "Golden betta fish calling for wealth as the lottery draws near."
Reporters visited a residence in Mab Po sub-district, Phan Thong district, Chachoengsao province, and met with Suwat, 39, the homeowner and original poster. He showed them the golden betta fish floating gracefully in the glass tank, which weighed 500 grams. Suwat explained that he had caught the fish from a pond and purchased it. When he brought it home and placed it in a water container, the fish surprisingly changed to a brilliant golden color, unlike its companion which remained dark brown. He separated the golden fish into a glass aquarium and posted it on Facebook. After the post went viral, someone offered him 10,000 baht for it.
"I haven't sold it because I believe it will bring me luck, and with the lottery drawing near, I want to try my luck using the fish's weight and my house number, 40/33. I plan to keep raising this golden betta until it naturally passes away," Suwat said.
A father rushed home from South Korea after his 3-year-old developed unexplained bruises at a prestigious Udon Thani school, sparking abuse allegations that security footage could not fully clarify.
On May 14, 2025, Nab, 37, flew urgently from South Korea after his 3-year-old-and-8-month-old son developed bruising on his arm following just two days at a prestigious private school. The boy refused to return to school and told his father he had been hit. When questioned, the teacher insisted she had not pinched the child but only held him because he was misbehaving, joking that she had no fingernails to pinch with. Nab, who works in South Korea but speaks to his son daily, was devastated by the incident and immediately took leave from work.
School officials, accompanied by Udon Thani provincial education officers, reviewed closed-circuit footage with the parents. The security video showed no evidence of pinching or abuse, though all parties acknowledged the teacher may have lifted the boy incorrectly, possibly causing the marks. The school administration stated the matter was being taken seriously and would retrain all staff on proper child handling procedures.
After viewing the footage, Nab acknowledged the school's explanation but remained troubled by the discrepancy between the bruises and the explanation. He said the marks appeared inconsistent with simply being held. He emphasized he was not accusing anyone but wanted to wait for an official medical examination to determine the true cause of the injuries.
Regarding institutional responsibility, Nab viewed the incident as a personal matter rather than a systemic school problem. However, after seeing the security footage and being emotionally overwhelmed, he decided with his wife to immediately withdraw and transfer their son to another school. Despite recognizing the school's good systems, he prioritized his child's peace of mind and wellbeing. He thanked social media supporters for their encouragement, explaining he posted publicly as a father protecting his child, and acknowledged his family is currently in severe emotional distress.
Academic Dr. Thanaporn Sriyakul apologized to Pheu Thai politician Phumtham Wechayachai after facing legal charges for criticizing his handling of Thai-Cambodian border issues, leading him to drop the case and urge political commentators to
On May 14, 2026, Phumtham Wechayachai, a core member of the Pheu Thai Party, posted a message with images on his Facebook page (Phumtham Wechayachai) stating that on May 14, 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Thanaporn Sriyakul contacted him to apologize for previously giving an interview in which she had criticized him quite severely regarding the Thai-Cambodian border conflict during his time as Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister.
In my view, political criticism and oversight from various commentators are sensitive matters, particularly regarding security and international relations issues, which involve military secrets, troop safety, and risks to border residents. While serving in a government capacity, policy communications must be made with clear responsibility and not arbitrarily. Information disclosure on certain sensitive matters requires careful consideration of potential consequences. On that occasion, dissatisfaction was expressed with strong language, forcing me to rely on legal mechanisms. However, when Dr. Thanaporn contacted me to meet and apologize for the incident due to misunderstanding certain information, I appreciate Dr. Thanaporn for engaging in thoughtful discussion and demonstrating maturity by acknowledging that perspectives can change when one receives complete information. For me, what matters more than winning intellectual arguments is working together to protect the country's interests and move the nation forward. This is a responsibility that yields better results for all parties than holding onto conflicts. Therefore, I have decided to drop the charges against Dr. Thanaporn based on this understanding and reasoning.
I would like this incident involving me to serve as a reminder to political commentators that criticizing with different viewpoints is not wrong, but one should study information and facts correctly and thoroughly so that critiques are constructive rather than merely rhetorical discourse aimed maliciously at destroying others or winning arguments.
A Pattaya fisherman caught 15 kilograms of black-chin barb, the fish that recently went viral on social media, and found it tastes remarkably like tilapia with a sweet flavor and no health concerns.
A 40-year-old fisherman named Start Oonkayen, who went viral on Facebook with videos of black-chin barb sightings off Pattaya Beach, caught approximately 15 kilograms of the fish and prepared two dinner dishes: steamed black-chin barb with tomato dipping sauce and crispy fried black-chin barb. After tasting the fish, Start reported that the meat flavor is nearly identical to tilapia, with a sweet taste and no adverse effects. He noted that the fish roe is slightly larger than tilapia and has a rich flavor. Start plans to return to Pattaya Beach tonight with friends to observe whether the fish will appear again, suspecting the recent weather and rainfall may be connected to their presence in the area.
An 18-year-old was arrested at a Phuket police checkpoint in Ratsada with a modified firearm and bullets in his possession.
PHUKET: An 18-year-old man was arrested with a firearm and ammunition after being stopped at a police checkpoint in Ratsada early yesterday morning (May 14).
A 41-year-old attempted murder suspect died by apparent suicide in a Thalang Police Station cell on May 14, authorities said.
PHUKET: A 41-year-old man being held on attempted murder charges was found dead after apparently hanging himself inside a detention cell at Thalang Police Station yesterday (May 14).
A Chinese tourist has been permanently banned from Thailand and ordered to pay 450,000 baht after kicking and damaging an automated gate at Suvarnabhumi Airport on May 13, then verbally abusing immigration officers who tried to detain him.
A Chinese man has been blacklisted and permanently banned from entering Thailand following an incident at Suvarnabhumi Airport where he kicked and damaged an Automated Border Control gate, then verbally abused immigration officers. On May 13, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM, Li Wei Zeng, a 30-year-old Chinese national, was processing through the automated passport control gate in the departure area. When he failed to follow the correct procedure and placed his boarding pass incorrectly on the document reader, the machine malfunctioned and the first door did not open.
Frustrated, Li Wei Zeng kicked the transparent glass door of the machine, damaging it. He then attempted again, incorrectly placing his passport, and when the machine failed to operate, he kicked the door a second time and forced his way through without completing the inspection process. When immigration officers attempted to detain him, he verbally abused them in Chinese and English using obscene language and tried to physically assault them, though his wife intervened to prevent further escalation.
Immigration officers and airport security personnel took Li Wei Zeng into custody and transferred him to Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station. He faces charges of property damage, carrying a penalty of up to 3 years imprisonment, a fine not exceeding 60,000 baht, or both. He is also required to pay 450,000 baht in damages for the automated passport control gate.
Additionally, he faces charges of insulting a civil servant in the performance of duty, which carries a maximum penalty of 1 year imprisonment, a 20,000 baht fine, or both. Investigators will file the case with Samut Prakan Provincial Court on May 15.
Based on this incident, the Airport Authority of Thailand's director ordered the revocation of Li Wei Zeng's visa and his addition to the immigration blacklist as a person posing a threat to society, with a lifetime ban from entering Thailand. Upon completion of legal proceedings, he will be deported. Immigration authorities also issued a warning to foreign tourists, emphasizing that while Thailand welcomes visitors from all nations who respect Thai people and the country, any misconduct—whether criminal or moral—will result in visa revocation and immediate deportation without exception.