A freight train driver who collided with a passenger bus and vehicles at a Bangkok level crossing tested positive for drugs and lacked a valid rail transport licence.
BANGKOK: The driver of the freight train that hit a passenger bus and other vehicles on a congested Bangkok level crossing on Saturday (May 16) tested positive for drug abuse and did not have a rail transport licence, according to the rail transport chief.
Siam Estate posted 3.3 billion baht in Q1 revenue with gross margins rising to 42%, driven by strong hotel occupancy rates and expanding office rentals in Bangkok's Singha Complex and S Oasis buildings.
Michael Carrick will learn within days whether he'll become Manchester United's permanent manager after guiding the club to third place and Champions League qualification. The interim boss praised departing midfielder Casemiro's exceptional
Victims of a Bangkok bus-train crash can receive free medical treatment at any hospital nationwide under the government's universal emergency care scheme, with coverage extending through critical care without upfront costs.
Actress Tehy Chrinprom invested her savings in a small cottage in Japan's snowboarding region, which she plans to rent out for returns, while maintaining a long-distance relationship she describes as challenging but worth it.
Actress Bow Meldaz won her first Natarach Award for Best Leading Actress in a Drama series, coinciding with her boyfriend's return from the Cannes Film Festival. The Thai actress credited her comedy role and her senior's direction for the a
Deputy PM Thongsak defended PM Anuthtin against negligence accusations in a Buriram land dispute, arguing residents hold legitimate government-issued titles and dismissing the Free Thai Party's planned charges as publicity seeking.
A spider monkey named Touwtouw at Shanghai Wild Animal Park went viral for playfully pulling a zookeeper's hair, revealing the park's most beloved attraction who roams freely and greets visitors daily.
Traffic officers deployed at Thai Niyom Sangsuekkasai School on the first day of the new academic term to manage congestion and ensure student safety during drop-off and pick-up hours.
A train driver and railway signal operator were detained and brought to court on May 18 following a catastrophic May 16 collision at Bangkok's Makkasan crossing that killed 8 people and injured over 30. The critically injured bus driver rem
Thailand's economy accelerated to 2.8% growth in Q1 2025, driven by a surge in private investment and exports, though the country posted its first trade deficit in 14 quarters. The government projects 2% full-year growth but warns elevated
