Thai rangers halt Cambodian farming activity in Sa Kaeo border area
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Thai rangers negotiated with Cambodian soldiers after Cambodian villagers were found preparing farmland in a disputed Sa Kaeo border area that Thai authorities said had crossed into Thai territory.
PM Anutin orders relief and inquiry after Bangkok train-bus crash
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited six injured people at Camillian Hospital and ordered agencies to provide care, relief and a full fact-finding inquiry.
DNA confirmation of Makkasan crash victims expected by Tuesday-
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Forensic officers expect to confirm the identities of the eight Makkasan train-bus crash victims by Tuesday, as relatives submit DNA samples for comparison.
Makkasan crash sparks warning: Never enter rail crossing unless exit is clear
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
The deadly Makkasan train-bus collision has renewed warnings that motorists must not follow traffic onto railway crossings during congestion, as past tragedies show the risk can be fatal.
Makkasan police charge only train driver so far over fatal bus crash
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Makkasan police have charged only the freight train driver so far after a train hit a Route 206 bus near Airport Rail Link Makkasan, killing eight people and injuring dozens.
NIDA Poll: Thais urge Education Ministry to end hidden school costs, tackle inequality
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
A new NIDA Poll shows Thais want free education to be genuinely free, with hidden school costs and unequal school quality topping public concerns ahead of the 2026 school term.
US confirms first evidence of H5N1 bird flu spread from cats to humans
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
The US agency says 19 domestic cats in Los Angeles County became severely ill after consuming raw animal products, with one veterinary professional showing evidence of infection.