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Thai police have arrested three Malaysians aboard a Bangkok-bound train in Hat Yai after discovering 87kg of methamphetamine worth approximately RM4.3 million concealed in their luggage during a routine inspection.
Thai wildlife officers rescued a critically ill male elephant calf from a riverbank in Kanchanaburi's Sai Yok National Park after it became separated from its herd. The young animal, weighing 40kg, suffered severe dehydration, mouth ulcers, and multiple injuries.
Indonesia emphasizes ground operations to combat forest fires, Philippines faces tropical depression, Singapore expands mother tongue language programs, and Thailand reports overseas deaths data.
Thailand will launch procurement in December for eight major construction contracts on the second phase of its Thai-Chinese high-speed railway linking Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai, with a 341.35 billion baht investment budget.
Thai police have arrested two suspects in connection with the disappearance of Russian siblings Diana Nazimova, 22, and Roman Nazimova, 17, in Chonburi province. The men allegedly confessed to killing the pair.
Thailand will ban alcohol sales nationwide for two days from July 29-30 to observe Asalha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day, with penalties of up to six months imprisonment or 10,000 baht fines for violators.
Thai authorities have dismantled an alleged underground operation at a Nonthaburi luxury hotel, arresting multiple suspects and seizing drugs, gambling equipment and cash in a coordinated crackdown.
Five Italian students and their supervisor were fined and apologised at a Bangkok police station following a contentious encounter aboard a BTS train with a Thai woman, after the incident provoked significant online outrage.
Thailand has fast-tracked judicial processes to suspend and remove illegal online content as the volume of unlawful URLs explodes from tens of thousands to millions, targeting gambling, fraud and scams.
Bangkok police have dismantled a sophisticated Vietnamese-led drug smuggling operation that exploited Thailand as a transit hub to deliver crystal methamphetamine concealed in tamarind jars to Japan, arresting suspects and issuing warrants for others.
Thailand's civil service commission is moving to suspend approximately 6,000 officials implicated in a widening examination fraud investigation that has already resulted in three arrests and raised serious questions about institutional integrity.
Thai police confirmed that a Norwegian man accused of financing a boxing camp allegedly used to traffic minors for sexual exploitation died of natural causes earlier this year, before authorities launched their investigation.
Thai authorities have determined that the 33 people who died in a Bangkok bar fire succumbed to toxic gas inhalation rather than flame injuries, with carbon monoxide and cyanide detected in victims' bodies.
Cambodia's Hun Manet and Thailand's Anutin Chanvirakul will attend the World AI Conference 2026 in Shanghai this month, where analysts expect China to leverage its influence to push the neighbours toward resolving their long-standing border dispute.
Thai authorities have arrested a 28-year-old boxing camp manager in Rayong province for trafficking underage boys for sexual exploitation. Police rescued 12 children and are searching for a Norwegian national allegedly involved in the scheme.
The death toll from a devastating fire at a Bangkok entertainment venue has reached 32, with Thai authorities launching a nationwide safety inspection of buildings and venues following the tragedy.
Thailand has narrowed exemptions for alcohol consumption at restricted venues to just two categories: wedding receptions and diplomatic functions, following a new government notification published in the Royal Gazette.
Thailand's disaster management agency has issued a high-tide warning for Bangkok and six surrounding provinces from July 13 to 19, cautioning residents and businesses along waterways about potential flooding risks.
Thailand's CP Group has formally requested termination of its three-airport high-speed rail contract with the State Railway, citing inability to secure investment incentives and issue construction notices.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, marking his first trip since his reappointment in March 2026. The visit aims to deepen bilateral ties and expand agricultural cooperation between the two nations.
A member of Thailand's billionaire Singha beer family has dropped her lawsuit against her son, who publicly accused his older brother of sexual abuse, marking a dramatic turn in a high-profile family dispute.
The discovery of a murdered teenager in Pattaya has renewed focus on Thailand's most notorious sex tourism destination, where economic desperation and a decades-long reputation continue to draw vulnerable women despite official crackdowns and rebranding efforts.
Thai authorities have dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing 24.38kg of heroin hidden across five parcels disguised as local handicrafts and clothing headed to Australia and Taiwan.
Thailand has ordered enhanced aviation security protocols and tighter crew screening after a 26-year-old Thai flight attendant was arrested in Melbourne with heroin in her luggage.
Australian authorities have charged a Thai Airways employee with importing more than one kilogram of heroin after discovering the drug hidden in tote bags during customs screening at an Australian airport.
The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Pattaya has expressed devastation over her death. An Australian national is in custody facing murder charges.
Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng, accused of operating an illegal cryptocurrency mining network that laundered proceeds from transnational scams and online gambling operations across Southeast Asia.
Thailand has dismantled nearly 14,000 illegal World Cup gambling websites using AI technology in an 18-day operation, while imposing strict copyright penalties on unlicensed broadcasters to protect intellectual property ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Thailand's cannabis regulation faces intense scrutiny following a parliamentary committee meeting examining widespread sales and legal gaps. Authorities debate whether cannabis should return to narcotics control while a dedicated law is drafted.
A Thai court has sentenced a man to 18 months in prison for a Facebook comment posted in a monarchy discussion group, according to a human rights organisation. The case highlights the ongoing tension between free expression and Thailand's strict royal defamation laws.
A heated argument between a 29-year-old Thai man and his mother over a US$775 monthly rent bill ended dramatically when he drove his SUV into a swimming pool at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, raising broader questions about generational wealth and financial dependency.
Police in Phuket have charged a tuk-tuk driver following the death of Colin Cairney, 22, a British tourist and boxer who fell from the vehicle on June 14. The driver faces negligence and failure-to-assist charges.