Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed The driver of the freight train that hit a passenger bus and other vehicles on a congested Bangkok level crossing on Saturday tested positive for drug abuse and did not have a rail transport licence, according to the rail transport chief. Read Full Story read more

Myanmar quakes shake Bangkok Bangkok and at least three provinces were shaken by two moderate earthquakes centered near the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday morning, the Earthquake Observation Division reported. Read Full Story read more

Community tensions rise between locals and Israelis in southern Thailand particularly on Koh Phangan Alarm grows over Koh Phangan’s expanding Israeli community as MPs warn of security risks, illegal businesses and foreign influence, while Phuket authorities tighten enforcement amid… Read More › The post Community tensions rise between locals and Israelis in southern Thailand particularly… read more

Police probe into train bus smash in Bangkok focuses on the train driver as police still find body parts Eight killed and 30 injured after a freight train smashed into a Bangkok bus before bursting into flames. Police say CCTV shows a red warning… Read More › The post Police probe into train bus smash… read more

Irish tourist and Czech girl die after motorbike crash on slippery road near Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai Irish student filmmaker and his Czech girlfriend were killed after their rented scooter skidded on a rain-soaked mountain curve on Doi Inthanon in northern Thailand… Read More › The post Irish tourist and Czech girl die after… read more

Police in Bangkok revealed train driver and linesman in Saturday’s disaster tested positive for drugs Bangkok police probe a deadly train-bus crash that killed 8 after the train driver tested positive for drugs. CCTV showed a barrier worker gave only… Read More › The post Police in Bangkok revealed train driver and linesman in Saturday’s… read more

Phuket’s deadly seas claim another life as police man’s body is removed off Naithon Beach early on Sunday Young police officer ignores Phuket beach red flags and vanishes beneath violent monsoon waves before his body washes ashore after a gruelling two-day search. Lifeguards… Read More › The post Phuket’s deadly seas claim another life as… read more

17-Year-Old Flees Burning Motorcycle in Pattaya Area Blaze The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – A 17-year-old rider narrowly escaped injury after his motorcycle suddenly caught fire and was completely destroyed in a rapid blaze on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on May 17th, 2026, near the curve in front of… read more

Two Young Children Seemingly Abandoned by Mother on Pattaya Street Late at Night The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – Residents and authorities were shocked early Sunday morning after discovering two small children, aged approximately 5 and 2 years old, left abandoned and crying on a roadside in Nong Prue. At around 1:00 a.m. on… read more

Baby Irrawaddy Dolphin Rescued at Bang Saen Beach Dies Despite Efforts The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CHONBURI, Thailand– A baby Irrawaddy dolphin that became separated from its pod and washed ashore at Bang Saen Beach was successfully rescued by marine rescuers, but has since died, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Friday,… read more

Train Driver Tests Positive for Drugs in Deadly Bangkok Rail Crossing Crash; Level Crossing Staff Also Charged The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok, Thailand Thai authorities have confirmed that the driver of a freight train involved in a catastrophic collision with a public bus on May 16th, 2026, tested positive for illegal substances, with urine reportedly… read more

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