Viral Croissant Cake Draws Crowds To Pattaya Café

Thai Airways Hostess Caught Smuggling Heroin in Australia

Australian police arrested a Thai Airways flight attendant at the airport attempting to smuggle heroin, raising serious concerns about airline security and Thailand's international reputation.

2 Jul Khaosod

Two Uzbek Nationals Busted With 20kg Cannabis at Phuket Airport

Two Uzbek nationals aged 26 were arrested at Phuket International Airport after customs officials discovered nearly 20 kilograms of cannabis hidden in their luggage as they prepared to board outbound flights.

2 Jul The Phuket Express

Phuket Seizes 2,000 Packs Of Contraband Cigarettes

Phuket authorities seized 2,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes in a coordinated operation at Rawai Post Office, part of an intensified crackdown on illicit trade led by provincial leadership.

2 Jul The Phuket Express

Transformer Explosion Sparks Fire in Patong, Damages Shops

A power transformer explosion near Phuket's Meatball Roundabout sparked a fire that destroyed motorcycles and damaged two papaya salad vendor stalls, with damages estimated at 300,000-500,000 baht and no injuries reported.

2 Jul Khaosod

Working Team Won't Field Bangkok Council Chair Candidate

The Working Team group will not field a candidate for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Council chairman, instead supporting the party with the most election votes in line with democratic principles. Group leader Dr. Duangrit Banjachikul

2 Jul Khaosod

Weather

Government Launches Nine-Point Monsoon Preparedness Plan

Thailand's government approved a nine-point monsoon preparedness plan for 2025 to manage flooding, landslides, and drought across the country's May-October rainy season through improved forecasting, water management, and inter-agency coordi

2 Jul Khaosod

Thailand Pledges $200,000 to Aid Palestinian Refugees

Thailand pledged $200,000 in five-year funding to support Palestinian refugees through the UN Relief and Works Agency, plus an additional $50,000 for emergency humanitarian assistance.

2 Jul Khaosod

Chadchart Wins Bangkok Governor Race in Landslide

Incumbent Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt won a landslide re-election with over 1.44 million votes, more than the next four candidates combined, giving him a strong mandate for his second term despite persistent challenges including ai

2 Jul Khaosod

Suspect Arrested After Bombing Kills Two Malaysian Tourists

A 40-year-old man was arrested following a June 29 bombing in Tak Bai, Narathiwat that killed two Malaysian tourists when a device meant for security volunteers detonated near their vehicles instead.

2 Jul Khaosod

Thailand Launches FTA Push to Transform SMEs Into Smart Traders

Thailand launched a new program to help small and medium enterprises capitalize on free trade agreements, targeting key markets including India, Switzerland, and Norway with the goal of generating over 1 billion baht in additional export va

2 Jul Khaosod