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Environment Minister Suchart Celebrates Khao Khiao Open Zoo's First-Ever Successful Hatching of Masked Finback Birds in Thailand After 40 Years of Extinction
Khao Khiao Open Zoo in Chachoengsao Province has successfully hatched a masked finback bird chick for the first time in Thailand, marking a major conservation breakthrough for a species extinct in the wild for over 40 years. The achievement
Verstappen Left Disappointed After Engine Failure Costs Him Nürburgring 24 Hours Victory
Max Verstappen's bid for victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours ended in disappointment when his Mercedes-AMG GT3 suffered a driveshaft failure while leading with just four hours remaining. The F1 champion was forced to retire from the enduran
Miccelsen Becomes Second Thai National to Play in German Bundesliga
Thai-Norwegian striker Nicolas Miccelsen will join the German Bundesliga after his club SV Elversberg secured promotion with a 3-0 victory, becoming only the second Thai national to reach the top division.
Van Driver in Psychotic State Swings Baseball Bat at Motorcycle, Sets It on Fire, Then Rampages Through Bang Bua Thong Guesthouse Smashing Windows
A van driver in a psychotic state attacked a motorcyclist with a baseball bat on Highway 340 early May 17, then rampaged through a Bang Bua Thong guesthouse smashing windows and appliances after surrendering to police.
Train Driver Tests Positive for Drugs in Deadly Bangkok Rail Crossing Crash; Level Crossing Staff Also Charged
A freight train driver tested positive for cannabis and methamphetamine after a deadly May 2026 collision with a public bus at a Bangkok level crossing; staff at the crossing also faced charges.
Agriculture Minister Suriya Visits EEC, Directs All Agencies to Maximize Water Management Efficiency
Agriculture Minister Suriya inspected water management preparations across Chanthaburi and the Eastern Economic Corridor, directing agencies to maximize efficiency as the monsoon season approaches with potential El Niño effects.
Bus Driver to Face Charges in Fatal Train Collision; Still Hospitalized with Severe Burns
Police are preparing to charge the bus driver in a fatal collision between a freight train and an air-conditioned bus at a Bangkok railway crossing that killed numerous people. The driver remains hospitalized with severe burns from the May
Railway Department Issues Urgent Order to Test Railway Employees for Drug Use Nationwide
Thailand's Railway Department has mandated immediate drug and alcohol testing for nearly 1,000 train operators nationwide following a bus collision, with a zero-tolerance policy for positive results.
Anders Antonsen Wins Thailand Open Title in Major Victory
Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen captured the 2026 Thailand Open title by defeating world number 2 Vithoon Kulamutti in a three-game final, avenging his loss from the previous year.
Buriram United Dominates Ayutthaya, Advances to FA Cup Final Against Prachuap
Buriram United thrashed Ayutthaya 5-0 in the FA Cup semifinal to book a final spot against Prachuap, who edged Lamphun 1-0 in their semifinal match.
Black Box Results Released: Train Driver Applied Emergency Brake 100 Meters Before Impact with Bus
The train driver applied emergency brakes just 100 meters before hitting a passenger bus at a Bangkok railway crossing on May 16, killing 8 people, but couldn't stop the freight train in time. Black box data shows the train was traveling at
Heavy Rain Strikes: Three Farm Workers Seek Shelter Under Tree, Struck by Lightning—One Dead, Two Critically Injured
A cassava farm worker died and two others were critically injured when lightning struck them as they sheltered under a tree during a severe thunderstorm in Udon Thani Province on May 17.