| Israel-Hamas War: Live news and updates |
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Palestinian militant factions, notably Hamas, instigated a full-blown assault against Israel from the Gaza Strip on 7 October 2023. The assault, the first of its magnitude since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, saw the militants penetrate the heavily fortified Gaza–Israel barrier and infiltrate Israeli settlements and military bases through the Gaza border crossings. The Hamas-led offensive, … The story Israel-Hamas War: Live news and updates as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Knife-wielding man invades Pattananikom School causing panic, quick thinking saves day |
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A knife-wielding man stormed into Pattana Nikom School in the Pattana Nikom district, Satun province, causing panic among teachers and students. The knife-wielding man, later identified as 31 year old Narong (surname withheld), also brandished a slingshot, causing alarm as teachers and students were participating in a school clean-up. The quick thinking of school staff secured … The story Knife-wielding man invades Pattananikom School causing panic, quick thinking saves day as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Escalating monkey population in Phetchaburi prompts collaborative resolution |
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The escalating monkey population in Phetchaburi has led to a collaboration between the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (DNP) and residents to address the issue. Edwin Week, secretary of the Wildlife Friends Foundation, Suraphon Nakhon Nakhon, President of Phetchaburi Future Organization, and a veterinarian from the DNP, along with monks and locals affected … The story Escalating monkey population in Phetchaburi prompts collaborative resolution as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Bankrupt millionaire seeks opportunities and jobs after life as thief |
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A victim urged the Thai police to arrest a former millionaire in Chon Buri who, facing bankruptcy, resorted to becoming a thief. The man evaded several arrests by claiming he was mentally ill, evoking sympathy from some, who wished he could rebuild his life. One Facebook user, Aroon Kab, shared security camera footage of a … The story Bankrupt millionaire seeks opportunities and jobs after life as thief as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Winding down: A guide to reducing stress in bangkok |
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Living in Bangkok presents unique challenges that can elevate stress levels. The city’s notorious traffic jams, the sweltering heat, and the dense crowds can test anyone’s patience. Add to this the rapid pace of life, the cost of living, and occasional spikes in pollution, and it’s clear why finding calm can be tough. However, recognizing … The story Winding down: A guide to reducing stress in bangkok as seen on Thaiger News. |
| US Election 2024 tracker: Live news and election updates |
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For the latest news, updates, and insights on the highly anticipated 2024 United States Presidential Election, look no further. As the race for the White House heats up, we bring you the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on the candidates, their policies, and the key issues shaping the election landscape. Stay informed and engaged with … The story US Election 2024 tracker: Live news and election updates as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Ex-protest leader Chinnawat gets suspended sentence for royal defamation |
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Chinnawat Chankrachang, better known as Bright, a former co-leader of pro-democracy demonstrations who later supported the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) linked with ex-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, has been given a suspended sentence for royal defamation. This conviction is related to a rally held in February 2002. The details were revealed on Chinnawat’s Facebook page, … The story Ex-protest leader Chinnawat gets suspended sentence for royal defamation as seen on Thaiger News. |
| German backpacker speaks out about rape ordeal on Koh Chang |
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In a horrifying revelation, a young German backpacker shared her traumatic experience of a sexual assault in Koh Chang, Trat province. As her attacker faces justice, the survivor broke her silence, urging caution to lone female travellers. Florentina Retka, a 24 year old cruise ship worker, embarked on a solo adventure to Southeast Asia, seeking the … The story German backpacker speaks out about rape ordeal on Koh Chang as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Bangkok’s Pink Line monorail to open on December 18: Free rides until January 2 |
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Passengers can now embark on a thrilling ride through Bangkok‘s Pink Line monorail, soaring 34.5 kilometres from northwest to northeast. Offering an early holiday treat, the city is generously providing free rides until January 2, creating a buzz of excitement among locals and tourists alike. Mark your calendars for the grand opening on Monday, December … The story Bangkok’s Pink Line monorail to open on December 18: Free rides until January 2 as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thai cybercrime nightmare: 50 billion baht online fraud shocks nation |
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Thailand has been plunged into a cybercrime crisis, with online fraud cases skyrocketing to a staggering 50.87 billion baht in damages over the last 21 months. Deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang disclosed today, December 7, that the Royal Thai Police website, www.thaipoliceonline.com, has been inundated with a whopping 405,194 fraud complaints from March 1 last … The story Thai cybercrime nightmare: 50 billion baht online fraud shocks nation as seen on Thaiger News. |
| THAI ‘negotiating for 80 Boeing Dreamliners’ |
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Thai Airways International is in advanced talks with Boeing to acquire around 80 wide-body 787 Dreamliner jets as the US planemaker pulls ahead of Airbus in widely watched fleet renewal talks, industry sources say.
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| Second-tier cities drawing more tourists |
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Tourism revenue in second-tier cities this year should exceed the 2019 level by nearly 40%, pushing revenue generated by domestic travel to exceed the 800 billion baht forecast by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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| Thai hostage recalls beatings and bleakness |
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UDON THANI - When farm labourer Anucha Angkaew scrambled out of the bunker where he had been sheltering from rockets on Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip around 7.30am on Oct 7, he expected to see Israeli soldiers.
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| No rush to make Paetongtarn PM, says party |
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NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra is ready to be prime minister but that will not happen next year, according to the party’s secretary-general.
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| Phuket plans for late closings |
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Phuket has come up with six measures so that pubs and bars can stay open until 4am, with the new hours tentatively set for Dec 15.
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| Pisa results panic scholars |
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A renowned academic has called for education reform after Thai students scored poorly in maths, reading and science in the latest worldwide Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) ratings.
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| Govt sends out alert on PM2.5 risk |
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The Interior Ministry has ordered provincial authorities to immediately implement preventive measures against fine particulate matter (PM2.5) now the country has entered the high-pollution risk season.
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| Celebrations mark global recognition of Songkran |
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Activities will be held on Thursday to celebrate the Songkran festival being listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage item by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).
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| Hells Angels, yakuza suspects arrested |
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Immigration police have arrested an Australian suspected to be a Hells Angels member and two Japanese men believed to be connected with the yakuza gang. All the three were being sought for many crimes.
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| Nepotism questions raised about police promotions |
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Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome has demanded an explanation about how a police officer who happens to be a nephew of Thaksin Shinawatra’s ex-wife managed to secure the top job with the immigration police at Phuket airport.
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| Destroying Hamas tunnels ‘will take months’ |
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TZE'ELIM TRAINING BASE, Israel - Israel’s military says its mission to destroy an estimated 500 kilometres of Hamas tunnels across the Gaza Strip will take months, causing a scale of urban destruction that may prove impossible to reverse.
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| Denmark makes burning Koran illegal |
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COPENHAGEN - Denmark’s parliament passed a bill on Thursday that makes it illegal to burn copies of the Koran in public places, after protests in Muslim nations over the desecration of Islam’s holy book raised Danish security concerns.
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| Russian girl kills classmate, commits suicide |
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MOSCOW - A 14-year-old girl shot a classmate dead and injured five people before killing herself at a secondary school in the Russian city of Bryansk near the Ukraine border on Thursday.
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| THAI ‘negotiating for 80 Boeing Dreamliners’ |
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Thai Airways International is in advanced talks with Boeing to acquire around 80 wide-body 787 Dreamliner jets as the US planemaker pulls ahead of Airbus in widely watched fleet renewal talks, industry sources say.
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| Banks to hold interest rates steady |
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The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) has signalled that its members would hold prime interest rates steady, in line with the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate, as the US Federal Reserve plans to start cutting rates next year.
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| Urban fighting rages in Gaza |
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GAZA STRIP - Heavy urban combat raged in and around Gaza's biggest cities on Thursday as the bloodiest ever war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas entered its third month since the October 7 attacks.
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| Legal advice sought on digital wallet |
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The government has sought legal advice on only one issue related to its 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, and it is not related to a plan to borrow 500 billion baht to fund the programme, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
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| Activist demands action on pork scandal |
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Activist lawyer Achariya Ruangrattanapong has asked the opposition Move Forward Party to push for action on the smuggled pork scandal, saying the public has not seen any progress despite confessions from some government officials involved.
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| Second-tier cities drawing more tourists |
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Tourism revenue in second-tier cities this year should exceed the 2019 level by nearly 40%, pushing revenue generated by domestic travel to exceed the 800 billion baht forecast by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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| ‘A place of fear’: Hong Kong activist recalls years of repression |
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OTTAWA - Agnes Chow was trapped in Hong Kong, had her passport seized and was branded a "foreign agent" after years as one of the city's most prominent democracy activists.
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