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Panic as Myanmar bomb lands inside Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/04/2026
» Thai villagers along the Salween River in Sob Moei district fled their homes on Monday after a bomb dropped by the Myanmar air force landed inside Thai territory during air strikes against ethnic Karen forces.
US embassy orders visa applicants to make social media public
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/04/2026
» The US embassy in Bangkok announced on Monday that all US visa applicants must set their social media accounts to public for screening.
Man arrested on Silom in cocaine ring bust
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/04/2026
» Police have arrested four suspects, including the alleged Nigerian kingpin, in a crackdown on a cocaine network operating in Bangkok’s nightlife districts.
Bangkok swelters in 'danger' zone for 19 straight days
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/04/2026
» Bangkok has sweltered through 19 straight days of dangerous heat index levels, with extreme heat and humidity pushing conditions into a high-risk zone for public health.
Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2026
» The seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.
Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran
Published on 17/04/2026
» A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities.
Thai private schools facing mass closures this year
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2026
» Private schools in Thailand face a wave of closures this year, with up to 80 institutions expected to shut, reflecting mounting financial pressures across the sector.
Summer storms expected across Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2026
» The Meteorological Department warns of summer storms in most parts of Thailand, including Greater Bangkok, from Thursday until next Monday.
Ferry to Koh Larn sinks after hitting pier
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2026
» Panic briefly gripped passengers when a three‑deck ferry struck a pier structure while docking at Koh Larn on Wednesday, causing it to partially sink. All on board escaped unharmed.
Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok ended Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office.