Army sergeant shoots dead two petrol station workers in Nakhon Phanom
An army sergeant is being questioned in connection with the fatal shootings of two petrol station workers in Nakhon Phanom last month. On Wednesday afternoon, police detained the soldier attached…
Russian authorities make controversial decision to kill dogs
Dog-lovers are racing to save hundreds of stray dogs in Russia’s Far East, because of a decision by authorities to start putting them down. Eighteen have been culled so far…
5 boys aged 13 – 16 accused of murdering mentally handicapped woman in Sa Kaeo
The parents and guardians of five boys, aged 13-16, who are accused of fatally assaulting a mentally-challenged woman on January 10th in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province, were asked…
Two huge lithium deposits found in Phang-nga province
Two rich lithium deposits have been found in Phang-nga province, with potential for use in the production lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, Deputy Government Spokesperson Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri said today.…
Thailand approves second phase of EV subsidies for 2024 and 2027
Thailand aims for Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) to make up 30% of total vehicle production by 2030 (725,000 cars, 675,000 motorcycles). The EV Board approved EV 3.5, a 4-year package…
Bangkok set to shiver as temperature to go down to 20 degrees Celsius
People living in Bangkok will get a taste of cold weather tonight, when the temperature in the capital is expected is forecast to fall to 20oC, according to Dr. Royol…
Crazy Russian tourist breaks into Phuket Governor’s office in the early hours
Sophon Suwannarat, the governor of Phuket, had to work outside his office on the morning of January 17, 2024, after someone broke into his office and smashed the front door…
Apple finally steps out from the shadow of Samsung to gain number one spot after 14 years
Apple is now the number one smart phone seller globally, beating Samsung for the first time since 2010. This shift in power comes as Apple reached an all-time high market…
Deadly explosion at fireworks factory in Suphanburi leaves 23 dead
Police and local officials said the accident happened at 3.30pm at the factory in Ban Khoi Ngam or Moo 3 village in Tambon Sala Khao of Muang district. Authorities believe…
Polish couple face criticism for sunbathing in temple grounds in Chiang Mai
On January 16, tourist police officers in Chuang Mai Province discovered two female Western tourists who had been seen sunbathing on a grass lawn beside the ancient pagoda in Wat…