PHUKET: A 37-year-old Russian man has been arrested in connection with the alleged possession of more than 93 grammes of crystal meth for sale following a police patrol in Kathu.
PHUKET: A 37-year-old Russian man has been arrested in connection with the alleged possession of more than 93 grammes of crystal meth for sale following a police patrol in Kathu.
House Speaker Sophon Sarum rejected opposition accusations that he favors the government, calling the claims baseless political rhetoric that damages parliament's reputation. He detailed how he attempted to mediate a no-confidence debate schedule, only to be later accused of stalling, and warned that continued personal attacks could lead to legal action. Sophon also outlined steps to reform committee operations following complaints about excessive workloads and procedural violations.
A 44-year-old woman died at a Kanchanaburi provincial hospital after being sent for physical therapy despite critical symptoms; her brother alleges doctors repeatedly dismissed her deteriorating condition as obesity-related spinal curvature
Narcotics police seized 5 tons of nitrous oxide and arrested a suspect in a Bang Phli warehouse raid targeting a Bangkok supply network.
The National Outstanding Mothers Council debuts at the 2026 Red Cross Fair (Jan 18–31, Lumpini Park) to raise funds for the Thai Red Cross and aid vulnerable mothers and families.
Royal Thai Army helicopter airlifted a 67-year-old heart attack patient from Fang to Chiang Mai's Nakornping Hospital in 40 minutes, cutting a three-hour road journey.
The Royal Thai Army is upgrading a 2km dirt track to a laterite road in Nam Yuen, Ubon Ratchathani, to support the Suranaree Task Force and improve local transport.
Bunk beds, two-bedroom suites, pools and a Kids Club on Mai Khao Beach, plus a paid Coral Cove Kids Adventure add-on for selected suites The story Family pool days, bunk beds and beach sunsets in Phuket as seen on Thaiger News.
Deputy PM Supachai inspected the Khao Pranit premium rice project in Udon Thani, which aims to expand to 466 communities by 2027 to boost farmer income through quality-focused production and marketing.
The Federation of Thai Industries has welcomed a new 35% excise tax on fully imported battery electric and range-extended electric vehicles, saying it will protect domestic manufacturers and create a level playing field. Industry leaders thanked the government for the move, which takes effect in 2027, and pledged to work closely with authorities on implementation details. The automotive sector, which employs over 800,000 people across 2,500 companies, stands to benefit from increased local production.
Veteran actress Metta Rungrat, known as the "Black Pearl of Asia," died at 83 in her Bangkok home on November 3; cause of death is under investigation.
