Police

Young Activist Jailed for Lese Majeste Over Royal Motorcade Protest

A 24-year-old activist has been sentenced to two years in prison for lese majeste after livestreaming criticism of police actions during a 2022 royal motorcade clearance.

2 Sept The Phuket News

BANGKOK: Twenty-four-year-old activist Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon has been sentenced to two years in prison, without suspension, for lese majeste in her Facebook livestream protesting against police clearing a route for a royal motorcade in 2022.

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Police

Motorbike Rider Dies After Hitting Uncovered Drain

PHUKET: A motorbike rider died in hospital after CCTV footage appeared to show his bike striking an uncovered drain hole along Chao Fa West Rd in Wichit yesterday (Sept 1).

2 Sept The Phuket News

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Local

Can you drive to Koh Lanta? Yes, but ten minutes of the drive is on a boat

You can drive to Koh Lanta from Krabi by loading your car onto a vehicle ferry for a 10-15 minute crossing, though a permanent bridge replacing this ferry is planned for completion in 2029.

2 Sept Lanta News

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National

Thailand Cuts Visa Exemption From 60 to 30 Days

Thailand is halving its visa exemption period to 30 days for most visitors starting September 15, 2026, while introducing a new 15-day category for select nations.

1 Sept TAT Newsroom

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Police

Pattaya Cannabis Worker Charged After Assaulting British Tourist

A Pattaya cannabis shop worker was charged with assault after attacking a British tourist over a disputed 29,200-baht payment made with a fake bank transfer slip on August 30.

1 Sept The Thaiger Crime

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Police

Police Seize 16,000 Fake Memory Cards in Pathum Thani

Police seized over 16,000 counterfeit memory cards and flash drives from a Pathum Thani warehouse after customers reported devices that didn't work or contained viruses. Investigators are tracing the foreign-owned operation's suppliers and

1 Sept The Thaiger Crime

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Tourism

Pearl Property Phuket Named Top Management Firm

Pearl Property Phuket has been voted the Number 1 Property Management Company in Phuket for 2026–2027, recognised for its personalised and professional approach to managing villas, holiday homes and investment properties across the island.

1 Sept The Phuket News

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Police

Motocross Racer Dies After On-Track Collision

A 38-year-old female motocross racer died from a ruptured liver after being struck from behind by fellow rider Mongkhon, who continued racing without stopping to assist her. The incident sparked online backlash, though Husmah's family later

1 Sept The Thaiger Crime

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Police

Phatthalung Teacher Accused of Beating Student With PVC Pipe

The Grade 11 student was allegedly struck after a teacher accused him of stealing 40 baht from a school dormitory in Phatthalung. The story Phatthalung teacher allegedly beats, injures student with PVC pipe as seen on Thaiger News.

1 Sept The Thaiger South

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Tourism

TAGTHAi Expands Easy Pay Partnerships at Major Malls

TAGTHAi Easy Pay has expanded to major shopping malls through partnerships with Kasikornbank and top retail groups, offering secure cashless payments to boost tourist spending nationwide.

1 Sept TAT Newsroom

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Regional

Songkhla Tourism Revenue Hits 32 Billion Baht

Songkhla's tourism revenue reached 32 billion baht in the first seven months of 2026, with authorities forecasting over 55 billion baht for the full year, driven by strong arrivals from Malaysia and Singapore.

31 Aug The Thaiger South

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