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The countdown is on to the Thailand Real Estate Awards 2026, with leading developers, projects and real estate professionals from across the country preparing to gather at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok by the Chao Phraya River on August 27. This year marks a major milestone for the awards, celebrating ten years of recognising outstanding real … The story Thailand Real Estate Awards 2026: countdown…
A German man was rescued after his sailboat capsized off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya during a storm on Wednesday, August 19. At about 5.40pm, the Pattaya Marine Disaster Prevention Radio Centre received a report of a capsized boat and a person floating in the sea off Jomtien Beach. Marine Disaster Prevention officers from the Jomtien … The story Pattaya rescuers save German man from capsized sailboat…
A homeowner in Pattaya is warning residents to secure their belongings. CCTV footage showed a woman stealing clothes from a drying rack outside her house. The homeowner, 49-year-old Nipaporn, shared the footage with reporters. She had discovered several items missing from her home. CCTV footage from her home showed a woman dressed in black. She … The story Pattaya homeowner issues warning after…
An 83 year old Thai man is seeking an investigation, claiming 615,600 baht was missing from his bank account without his knowledge, while more than 2 million baht he deposited later failed to appear in the account balance. The elderly man, Thanaphon Phutthaphong, appealed to DailyNews to report his story, hoping public attention would lead … The story Elderly Thai man appeals for help after bank,…
Five people accused of providing dental or medical services without licences have been arrested across Bangkok, Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan, with police seizing more than 1,000 items of medical and dental equipment. The Central Investigation Bureau’s (CIB) Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) carried out searches at five locations yesterday, August 20, with Samut Sakhon … The story…
Pattaya’s condo market has two stories running at the same time, and most coverage only tells you one. The oversupply headlines are real, but so is the fact that Chon Buri province still accounts for roughly a third of every condo sold to a foreign buyer in Thailand, and Pattaya is the reason why. Both … The story Is buying a condo in Pattaya still worth it in 2026? as seen on Thaiger News .
Blue Bottle Coffee has opened its first store in Thailand at Central Park, marking the international coffee brand’s official entry into the Thai market. The store opened on August 21, 2026, on Level 1 of Central Park and operates daily from 10am to 10pm. The opening makes Thailand the seventh country globally where Blue Bottle … The story Blue Bottle Coffee Thailand debuts at Central Park with…
Thailand’s M6 motorway between Bang Pa-in and Pak Chong will be free to use every weekend, starting today, August 21. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn announced the change. The road will be open from noon Friday through midnight Sunday, cutting travel time on the route from three hours to two. During this … The story M6 Motorway to Bangkok goes free every weekend…
Lifeguards rescued a foreign tourist from rough seas at Patong Beach in Phuket yesterday, August 20, after he reportedly ignored red flags and warnings not to enter the water, telling lifeguards that he was a strong swimmer. The tourist entered the sea despite strong waves and repeated warnings from lifeguards. He was later swept away … The story Tourist rescued after ignoring red flags at Phuket…
Live Nation Tero has cancelled Japanese singer Fujii Kaze’s Prema World Tour in Bangkok concert. It was scheduled for December 26 at Supachalasai National Stadium. The promoter cited “unforeseen circumstances.” The promoter announced the cancellation on its official Facebook page on August 21. It apologised to fans who had been looking forward to the show … The story Fujii Kaze’s Bangkok show…
Police arrested a 71 year old Thai woman for a gambling fraud scheme, swindling more than 9 million baht from a businesswoman in Phuket. She was also found involved in similar cases that caused losses exceeding 64 million baht. The elderly suspect, identified only as Sor, was arrested today, August 20, on the side of … The story Elderly woman in Phuket arrested for running gambling fraud scheme as…
People's Party deputy leader says the nominee and asset-declaration questions around Somchat Techthawornjaroen belong to two separate agencies. The story Rangsiman Rome on Phuket MP nominee allegations: no shielding as seen on Thaiger News .
The Thai government has challenged opposition MP Rukchanok Srinork to provide evidence for her suspicion that social media accounts supporting the TH-AI Passport project may be part of an information operation (IO) linked to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES). Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana responded today, August 20, saying scrutiny of the … The story…
A Thai woman issued a warning after finding her checked luggage opened and searched following a VietJet Air flight from Vietnam to Bangkok. She said some belongings were missing when she collected the suitcase at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on August 15. The passenger shared her experience on TikTok after returning from Ho Chi Minh City. … The story Thai woman finds missing perfume bottle…
Seventeen people, including 13 students, were injured after a swarm of giant honey bees attacked people near a government complex in Pattaya today, August 20. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers were alerted at around 10.20am and dispatched more than five ambulances to the area, which is near Bang Lamung Police Station, the district office and a … The story Giant honey bee attack leaves 17 injured in…
A Thai man defended himself after being charged with allegedly trying to open the door of a female guest’s hotel room in Hat Yai district of Songkhla, saying he had no ill intentions and was heavily intoxicated at the time. He also claimed that the woman’s boyfriend had threatened him. The incident came to light … The story Thai man seeks understanding after hotel room mix-up incident in Songkhla…
Thai teenage singer and guitarist Nene Royal received a warm welcome from Thai supporters at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) yesterday, August 19, as the 16 year old arrived in California ahead of her live performance on America’s Got Talent (AGT) 2026 Season 21. Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikan Amloy, arrived at LAX … The story Nene Royal welcomed by Thai fans in LA ahead of…
Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is seeking more information about why Thai inhalers have reportedly been prevented from participating in trade exhibitions in China following complaints from Thai manufacturers. DITP Director-General Sunanta Kangwal-Kulkit held a meeting with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to discuss cooperation on promoting and improving the…
Thai-Scottish actor and television presenter Ray MacDonald had narrowing in three coronary arteries that led to myocardial ischaemia, his close friend revealed today, August 20, a day after the 49 year old died at his Bangkok home. Speaking at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, Thai singer and actor Leo Putt, a close friend of MacDonald, … The story Ray MacDonald had three narrowed coronary…
There is a document in Thailand that most people have never heard of and almost no one thinks about until it is too late. It is called a หนังสือแสดงเจตนา, formally translated as a Declaration of Intent, though most people refer to it as a Living Will. It lets you write down, while you are still … The story The living will in Thailand: your legal right to refuse life-prolonging treatment as seen on…
