Thailand Welcomes the Release of Five Thai Hostages from Gaza

BANGKOK, January 30, 2025 - After 15 months of captivity, five Thai nationals have been released from Hamas in Gaza, announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The released hostages are identified as: ...

Thai Prime Minister to Attend Davos for World Economic Forum

PRESS RELEASE: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is leading Thailand’s delegation at the 55th Annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where discussions with world leaders and global businesses center on leveraging advanced technologies to...

UPDATE: Alleged Russian Mastermind Arrested after Being Accused of Concocting Plan to Rob a...

Karon – A so-called Russian mastermind was arrested after he was being accused of being the planner behind robbing and detaining a Russian victim at a hotel in Karon, along with a second man. Our previous...

UPDATE: Arrest Warrants Issued for Two Russian Suspects Accused of Tying Up and Robbing...

Karon- Arrest warrants have been issued for two Russian suspects after a Russian victim was allegedly robbed and attacked by them at a hotel in Karon. Our previous story: A Russian was allegedly robbed by a...

Boxing Day Tsunami: 20 Years On – Survivors Remember

THAILAND this week marked 20 years since the devastating Boxing Day tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history, which claimed around 230,000 lives across a dozen countries. On December 26th, 2004, a...

Phuket 20th Year Tsunami Remembrance Held in Patong

Patong – The annual remembrance ceremony was held at Patong Beach for the 20th year of remembrance for the victims of the tragic 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in Phuket. The ceremony was led by the Patong...

Thailand to Remember the 20th Year after Losses from Tsunami

PRESS RELEASE: The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, in collaboration with other private and public partners, will host a commemorative event on the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami from 26 to 27...

Chinese Fugitive for Murder Nabbed in Phuket

Phuket – A Chinese fugitive allegedly involved in a murder was arrested at the Phuket International Airport. Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express that they were contacted by the Chinese Police about the suspect. The...

Chinese Tourists Lead Thailand Visitor Numbers, Pushing Total to 30 Million

National — Thailand has welcomed over 30 million international visitors this year, with Chinese tourists leading the way, as the country's high season kicks off. The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported that from January...

Thai PM Congratulates Donald Trump, 47th U.S. President

World — On November 6th, 2024, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra congratulated Donald J. Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election. Posting on X, Paetongtarn expressed her eagerness to work with President Trump, who...
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