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British reality TV star found dead in Phuket canal; police suspect accidental fall, no signs of assault
British reality TV star found dead in Phuket canal; police suspect accidental fall, no signs of assault
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Thai police are investigating the death of 32-year-old Briton Jordan Wright, reportedly starred in UK reality series The Only Way Is Essex, after his body was found in a canal near a Phuket hotel. Initial checks found no signs of assault.No meningococcal outbreak in Thailand, Health Ministry urges vigilance
No meningococcal outbreak in Thailand, Health Ministry urges vigilance
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Thailand has recorded only isolated meningococcal cases so far this year, with officials advising the public and travellers to watch for warning signs and seek early treatment.DSI summons Wangsuphakijkosol trio in Ubon land case
DSI summons Wangsuphakijkosol trio in Ubon land case
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
DSI summoned Weerasak, Yonlada and Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol over alleged encroachment on public land at Hat Suan Ya in UbonGISTDA warns super El Niño could bring drought, food shock
GISTDA warns super El Niño could bring drought, food shock
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
GISTDA warned a possible super El Niño could trigger severe drought, food inflation, wildfires and a PM2.5 crisis in Thailand and ASEANConsumer police raid Ang Thong fuel depot, seize 331,000 litres worth 12.5m baht over suspected overpricing
Consumer police raid Ang Thong fuel depot, seize 331,000 litres worth 12.5m baht over suspected overpricing
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Thailand’s Consumer Protection Police Division inspected an Ang Thong fuel distributor after complaints of above-market prices, finding more than 331,000 litres of diesel and gasohol worth 12.5m baht and sending samples for quality and excise tax checks.UK meningococcal outbreak raises alarm after two deaths
UK meningococcal outbreak raises alarm after two deaths
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
UK health authorities have stepped up emergency measures after a fast-moving MenB cluster in Kent left at least two dead and triggered urgent vaccination and prevention efforts.Thai beach ratings name Koh Kradan, Bileh 5-star winners
Thai beach ratings name Koh Kradan, Bileh 5-star winners
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Thailand’s 2025 Beach Star ratings gave top five-star status to Koh Kradan in Trang and Bileh Beach on Koh Hong in KrabiMajor blaze hits several fishing boats in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Major blaze hits several fishing boats in Nakhon Si Thammarat
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Firefighters and rescue crews rushed to contain an overnight pier fire in Khanom district after flames spread rapidly across several fishing boats.Narathiwat MP Kamonsak Leewamoh unharmed after gun attack on vehicle outside home
Narathiwat MP Kamonsak Leewamoh unharmed after gun attack on vehicle outside home
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Gunmen opened fire on a vehicle linked to Prachachat Party MP Kamonsak Leewamoh in Narathiwat early March 20, 2026, seriously injuring two passengers, security officials said.Siriraj Hospital limits outpatient medicine dispensation to one month per visit, says supplies remain sufficient
Siriraj Hospital limits outpatient medicine dispensation to one month per visit, says supplies remain sufficient
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Siriraj Hospital has capped outpatient prescriptions at no more than one month per visit from March 18, 2026, citing precautionary planning amid Middle East unrest while confirming medicines and medical supplies remain adequate.