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sbs.com.auworld3 days ago
Fire at Bangkok live music pub kills multiple people
A fire broke out at a live music pub in Thailand's capital. Relatives began receiving the bodies of those who died in the incident.
world2 days agoUpdated
Bangkok Music Bar Fire Death Toll Rises to 32
Two more people injured in the fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar have died, bringing the total to 32. Officials said 30 people remain hospitalized, including 15 in intensive care.
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Nbc Newsworld4 days ago
Study Identifies New Long-Necked Dinosaur Species in Thailand
A new dinosaur species with a neck the length of a school bus has been identified from fossils found in northeast Thailand. The animal is estimated to have lived about 130 million years ago.
sbs.com.auworld4 days agoUpdated
Fire at Bangkok Pub Kills at Least 27 People and Injures 63
A blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in northern Bangkok killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others, with 22 in critical condition. The fire started around midnight on July 12 and was contained within 30 minutes. Officials are investigating the cause and possible obstructed…
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eco-business.comscience7 days ago
New Dinosaur Species Uragasaurus kalasinensis Identified from Thailand Fossil
The BBC reported that palaeontologists named a new 20-metre plant-eating dinosaur from a dorsal vertebra found in Kalasin Province. The specimen lived about 150 million years ago and belongs to the Mamenchisauridae family.
theepochtimes.comworld8 days ago
Archaeologists Find 2,000-Year-Old Gold Rings at Thai Site
Two gold rings estimated at 2,000 years old were uncovered with human bones at the Don Yai Thong site in Phetchaburi province. One ring bears Bhrami script; the other is plain. The excavation, which began after bronze drums surfaced in a rice field, is set to finish next month.
retailtimes.co.ukworld8 days ago
Carabao Group Net Profit Falls 18 Percent in 2025 on Export Weakness
Thai energy drink maker Carabao Group reported an 18 percent drop in net profit for 2025 to 2.3 billion baht on a 3 percent sales decline to 11.8 billion baht. The results reflect reduced exports linked to border tensions with Cambodia, with the trend extending into early 2026.
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thehindu.comworld9 days ago
Thailand Requires Cannabis Exporters to Pay 30,000 Baht per Kilogram Fine
British couriers caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand must pay Thai Customs 30,000 Baht per kilogram to leave the country. The measure took effect on 17 June 2026 and applies to all nationalities.
bangkokpost.combusiness9 days ago
Com7 Reports 25% Rise in First-Quarter Net Profit
Thailand's leading smartphone retailer posted higher earnings and revenue for the first three months of 2026. The company plans to open 100 new stores while expecting double-digit revenue growth for the full year.
livemint.comfinance9 days ago
Thailand’s 50 Richest List Shows Combined Wealth Up 10% to $187 Billion
A stock market rally lifted the combined net worth of Thailand’s 50 richest individuals by 10% to $187 billion. Thirty-three members of the list increased their wealth while the minimum threshold for inclusion rose to $555 million.
nypost.comworld9 days ago
Texas-Born Bodybuilder Connor Murphy Drowns in Thai Lake at Age 32
@Independent reported that bodybuilder and YouTube creator Connor Murphy drowned Tuesday night near his rental home in Samut Prakan province. The 32-year-old had more than 2.4 million subscribers on the platform.
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theconversation.comworld12 days ago
Two 2,000-year-old gold rings found at Thailand excavation site
Officials discovered two gold rings during an excavation at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in western Thailand. One ring bears an inscription in ancient Brahmi script.
business13 days ago
Australian Man Charged With Murder After 17-Year-Old Found Dead in Suitcase in Pattaya
Abc reported that Simon Peter Carman, 45, faces murder and related charges after the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was discovered last week in Pattaya. Her family in Kalasin has said it wants the legal process to continue without compensation from the accused.
finance.yahoo.comfinance13 days ago
Thai Stocks Rise 4.5 Percent on U.S. Jobs Data as Foreign Investors Sell Record $137 Billion of Asian Equities
Asian stock markets advanced on July 3 after the U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June. The Thai SET index closed at 1,611.28, up 4.5 percent from the prior week, with foreign investors buying a net 20.31 billion baht.
The Guardianworld13 days ago
British Woman Detained in Thailand After Man Found Stabbed in Pattaya Rental Home
The Guardian reported that a 21-year-old British woman was arrested after a 34-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds in a luxury rental home in Pattaya. Police cited inconsistencies in her account of the incident.
sbs.com.auworld14 days ago
Australian Man Charged With Murder of Thai Teen Found in Suitcase
Simon Peter Carman, 45, faces murder and related charges after police found the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla inside a suitcase near railway tracks outside Pattaya. Thai authorities arrested him at Bangkok’s main airport before he could board a flight to Perth.
uctoday.comworld15 days ago
Pickup Truck Crash in Thailand Kills Nine Monks on Pilgrimage Walk
An 11-year-old boy drove a pickup truck into a group of 35 Buddhist monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on July 2, 2026, killing nine. Thirteen monks were hospitalized, three in critical condition. The cause remains under investigation.
The Guardianworld15 days agoUpdated
Boy Drives Truck Into Thai Monks' Procession, Killing at Least Nine
An 11-year-old boy took his parents' pickup truck without permission and drove it into a Buddhist procession in Mukdahan province, killing at least nine monks and injuring others. Police have not filed charges while they investigate the circumstances.
world17 days ago
Friend of Thai teen reported missing then visited condo of Australian man later charged
Security footage shows the friend entered the apartment after filing a missing-person report. The 17-year-old's body was later found in a suitcase near railway tracks in Pattaya.
rigzone.combusiness17 days ago
Thailand’s PTT in early talks with U.S. and other LNG developers for long-term supply
Thailand’s state-owned PTT is in early-stage discussions with developers of American LNG facilities to secure long-term supply. The talks follow disruptions to Middle East shipments caused by the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
world17 days agoUpdated
Australian Man Charged With Murder of 17-Year-Old in Pattaya, Denies Allegations
Thai police charged 45-year-old Simon Peter Carman with murder, concealment of a body, and related offenses after the teenager’s body was found in a suitcase near railway tracks in Pattaya.
freepressjournal.inworld18 days ago
Secular House opens opposite Chabad House in Thailand
A secular facility opened on Ko Pha Ngan island in Thailand directly across from the local Chabad House. The site was established by an Israeli activist organization to offer non-religious programming for visiting Israelis.
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washingtonpost.comworld19 days ago
Thai Court Sentences Mother to 7½ Years for Trafficking Daughter to Tokyo Massage Parlor
A Bangkok court handed down the sentence Monday after the mother abandoned her 12-year-old daughter at a Tokyo massage parlor in 2025. The girl later sought help from Japanese immigration authorities.
asiaone.comfinance22 days ago
Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for Chinese Fugitive in Crypto Mining Case
Thai authorities issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese national accused of operating an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation. The fugitive remains at large after fleeing the site.
Abc Newspolitics24 days ago
Thai Woman Appears in Myanmar Court on Immigration Charge Linked to Diplomat Death
A Thai woman appeared in a Myanmar court Tuesday for the second hearing in her trial on an immigration violation tied to the May killing of a U.S. diplomat. She faces a separate murder charge that has not yet gone to trial.
thehindu.comworld34 days ago
Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Body Moved to Grand Palace After Death at 47
Thousands of mourners lined Bangkok streets as the body of the Thai king's daughter was brought to the Grand Palace. The 47-year-old princess died from an abdominal infection after more than three years in a coma.
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manilatimes.networld34 days ago
Body of Thai princess arrives at Bangkok palace after death at age 47
The body of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol was transported from Chulalongkorn Hospital to the Grand Palace on Saturday. Thousands of mourners in black lined the 10-kilometre route as officials conducted the procession under tight security.
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thehindu.compolitics34 days ago
Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Body Moved from Hospital to Grand Palace in Royal Procession
The 47-year-old princess, who died Thursday after nearly four years in a coma, was transported Saturday through streets lined with mourners in black.
thehindu.comworld35 days ago
Thai Police Arrest Two Israeli Citizens in Business and Real Estate Probe
Thai police arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of business and real estate crimes. The arrests form part of a broader enforcement effort targeting foreigners accused of circumventing local laws.
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nypost.comworld35 days agoUpdated
King Vajiralongkorn’s eldest daughter, Princess Bajrakitiyabha, dies at 47 after nearly four years in a coma
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died Thursday night at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. She had been in a coma since collapsing with heart problems in December 2022.
Al Jazeeraworld36 days ago
Thai Court Sentences Two Men to Death for 2015 Bangkok Shrine Bombing, Acquits Them on Separate Charges
A Bangkok court handed down death sentences on 11 June 2026 to Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili for the 2015 attack that killed 20 people and wounded 120 at the Erawan Shrine.
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asiaone.comworld36 days agoUpdated
Thai Court Sentences Two Uyghur Men to Death for 2015 Bangkok Shrine Bombing
A Bangkok court convicted two Uyghur men of premeditated murder, attempted murder, and illegal possession of explosives in the August 2015 attack at the Erawan Shrine that killed 20 people and wounded more than 120 others. The four-judge panel imposed the death penalty after revi…
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thehindu.comworld42 days ago
Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks
Thailand announced it will participate in United Nations maritime arbitration with Cambodia. Officials also suspended other bilateral discussions on the maritime boundary.
theconversation.compolitics42 days ago
Thailand Debates Sexual Abuse After Prominent Family Member’s Accusation Against Brother
A member of a Thai family business empire accused his brother of childhood sexual abuse. Other public figures have since shared their experiences and called for an end to victim-blaming.
manilatimes.networld43 days ago
Thailand Holds Annual Military Conscription Lottery
The nationwide lottery assigns conscription duties to tens of thousands of young men each year. Heightened military alert follows 2025 border clashes with Cambodia.
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prnewswire.combusiness51 days ago
World Gym Corporation Signs Three-Year Partnership with HYROX in Taiwan
World Gym Corporation announced a three-year agreement with HYROX on May 28, 2026. The deal initially covers 140 corporate-owned World Gym locations in Taiwan and includes planned expansion into Thailand later this year.
abcnews.go.comworld53 days ago
Thai and Finnish experts join Laos cave rescue for seven trapped villagers
Rescue teams from Thailand and Finland arrived Monday to assist efforts to reach seven Laotian villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Xaysomboun province. The group entered the cave on May 20 while searching for gold and became trapped after heavy rain caused flash floodi…
nypost.comworld54 days ago
Thai Police Dress as Dancers to Arrest Drug Suspect
Thai officers posed as a female dance troupe during a street festival in Tha Luang to detain a man suspected of drug sales. The suspect was found with methamphetamine and drug-packaging materials.
japantimes.co.jpworld55 days ago
Thai Police Arrest Six Nigerians in Romance Scam Investigation
Thai police detained six Nigerian nationals accused of operating a romance scam that used AI-generated images and video calls. The suspects allegedly posed as professionals to solicit fees from Thai women.
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New York Postworld58 days ago
Singha Beer Heir Removed from Roles After Brother's Allegations
Sunit Scott was dismissed from positions at Boonrawd Brewery Company after his brother Siranudh Scott posted a video alleging sexual abuse. The company stated it is cooperating with authorities.
usatoday.comworld60 days ago
Scientists Identify New 88-Foot Dinosaur Species in Thailand
Researchers have described a newly identified sauropod from fossils found in northeast Thailand. The dinosaur measured 88 feet long and weighed about 27 tons.
finance61 days ago
American Couple Retires in Thailand Beach Town After Eight Years Abroad
Kevin Elliott and his wife Camille moved to Hua Hin, Thailand, after Kevin's job in Qatar ended. They pay about $870 monthly for a three-bedroom house and say the lower cost of living supports a lifestyle they could not replicate in the United States.
ecns.cnworld61 days ago
Researchers Identify New Giant Dinosaur Species in Thailand
Scientists have described a previously unknown long-necked dinosaur species from fossils found in northeastern Thailand. The animal is estimated to have weighed about 27 tons and lived 100 to 120 million years ago.
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Al Jazeeraworld62 days ago
Train Collides with Bus Stuck on Tracks in Bangkok, Killing at Least Eight
A train struck a bus stuck on the tracks in Bangkok, killing at least eight people. Thai officials said there was not enough time for the bus to clear the crossing before impact.
nypost.comworld62 days ago
Freight Train Strikes Bus at Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing Eight
A freight train collided with a public bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan station in Bangkok on Saturday, killing eight people and injuring 32 others. The crash also involved cars and motorcycles and sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.
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france24.comworld62 days ago
Freight Train Strikes Bus at Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing Eight
A freight train collided with a bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan station in Bangkok. Eight people died and 32 were injured in the crash and subsequent fire.
world62 days ago
Chinese Tourist Barred from Thailand After Damaging Airport Gate
A Chinese man was permanently banned from Thailand after he damaged an automated immigration gate at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thai authorities revoked his visa and charged him with property damage and verbal abuse.
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BBC Newsworld62 days ago
Freight Train Collides With Bus in Bangkok, Killing at Least Eight
A freight train struck a public bus in central Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, killing at least eight people and injuring 25 others. The impact triggered a fire that engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles near an airport rail link station. Thai authorities are investigating the caus…
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indianexpress.comworld64 days ago
88-Foot Nagatitan Dinosaur Remains Discovered in Thailand
British and Thai researchers have identified Nagatitan, the largest and geologically youngest sauropod known from Southeast Asia. The Cretaceous Period fossils, first spotted by a villager in Chaiyaphum province, include a 5.8-foot humerus and indicate the creature weighed 25 to…
France 24world64 days ago
Thai Researchers Describe New Sauropod Species Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis from Northeast Thailand
A new sauropod species measuring 27 metres and weighing 27 tonnes has been named from fossils found in northeast Thailand. The study describing Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the region's biggest known dinosaur, was published on 14 May 2026. Lead researcher Thitiwoot Sethapanichsakul…
Al Jazeerascience63 days agoUpdated
Scientists Name Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, Largest Dinosaur Discovered in Southeast Asia
Palaeontologists have identified a new species of sauropod from fossils first spotted by a villager in Thailand a decade ago. The 27-metre-long herbivore, named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, lived roughly 113 million years ago and weighed between 25 and 28 tons. The study, published…
interestingengineering.comscience64 days ago
New Giant Long-Necked Dinosaur Species Identified From Thailand Fossils
Scientists have identified a new species of sauropod dinosaur from fossils found in north-eastern Thailand a decade ago. The nagatitan weighed 27 tonnes and measured 27 metres in length. The discovery was detailed in a study published in the Scientific Reports journal.
New York Postworld64 days agoUpdated
Scientists Name New 27-Meter Sauropod from 113-Million-Year-Old Thai Fossils
Fossils of the 113-million-year-old sauropod Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, nearly 90 feet long and weighing 25 to 28 tons, were unearthed in Thailand’s Chaiyaphum province. The research, published May 14, 2026, in Scientific Reports, offers new insight into sauropod diversity and th…
Al Jazeerapolitics68 days ago
Thailand Releases Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra After Eight Months in Prison
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was freed on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year corruption sentence. Supporters gathered to greet the telecommunications billionaire upon his early release on parole. The development raises questions about his poten…
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thehindu.comworld68 days ago
Former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra to Leave Prison on Monday
Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to be released from a Bangkok prison on Monday. Supporters are expected to gather outside the facility to greet him upon his exit. The release follows his return to Thailand and subsequent imprisonment last year.
app.buzzsumo.comfinance69 days ago
New Coronavirus Found in Thai Bats May Be Able to Infect People
Researchers led by a University of Tokyo virologist identified a new coronavirus in bats in Thailand. The study found the virus may have the ability to infect humans. The discovery was reported on May 10, 2026.
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Rapplerworld71 days ago
ASEAN Prepares for Summit in Cebu as Philippines Hosts Regional Meetings
Southeast Asian leaders arrived in Cebu on May 7 for the 48th ASEAN Summit. Foreign and economic ministers held meetings while the Philippines convened a BIMP-EAGA summit and a trilateral meeting on a Cambodia-Thailand border dispute. The main leaders' meetings are scheduled for…
koreatimes.co.krpolitics72 days ago
Thailand to Increase Oversight of Tourist Conduct After Public Incidents
Thailand said Wednesday it would tighten monitoring of tourist behavior following incidents of public sexual activity by foreigners. The prime minister’s office stated that such actions contradict the culture of Thailand and that violators would face prosecution. Officials are re…
gatestoneinstitute.orgbusiness75 days ago
Propella Group and TISTR Sign MOU for Commercialization of Thai Research Technologies
Propella Group and the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research announced a partnership to commercialize research-stage ventures. The agreement involves applying a scale-up framework to technologies in health, cleantech, and agritech sectors. The collaboration…
Bloombergworld85 days ago
Thai Court Accepts Case Against Opposition Lawmakers on Royal Insult Law Amendment
A court in Thailand has accepted a case accusing opposition lawmakers of violating ethical standards. The case relates to their failed attempt to amend the country's royal insult law, known as lese majeste. This development occurs amid discussions on legal reforms in Thailand.