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Customs arrest Turkish passenger over 12kg cocaine haul at Suvarnabhumi
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thai customs officials arrested a Turkish passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport after allegedly finding more than 12 kilogrammes of cocaine worth about 36 million baht concealed in coffee and chocolate packaging.
Climate domino — UNICEF warns children face overlapping disasters
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
UNICEF’s 2026 report warns 1.1 billion children face overlapping climate disasters, with Thai children exposed to floods, drought, heat and PM2.5
Foreign travellers drive 96.6% of Thailand’s mid-year hotel bookings
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
International travellers now account for 96.6% of Thailand’s forward hotel bookings for June-September, as earlier reservations, rising room rates and stronger September demand point to resilient mid-year tourism momentum.
Thammasat tops world for peace and justice as Thai universities gain THE 2026 recognition
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thammasat University has been ranked No.1 globally for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, while 21 Thai universities earned places in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
Bangkok votes Sunday: check ballot colours, rules and results
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Bangkok election 2026: voters choose governor and city councillors on June 28, with green and pink ballots and live unofficial results
Truck arson shuts Yala-Betong route as defence volunteer killed in Pattani
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Security authorities in the Deep South have urged motorists to avoid part of Highway 410 after a truck was set on fire in Yala, while a Volunteer Defence Corps member was killed in a separate incident in Pattani.
Chanthaburi border fence 45% complete, markers intact
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thailand-Cambodia border fence in Chanthaburi is 45% complete, with marines saying checkpoints remain closed and markers intact
TAT Unveils 'Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2026' to Showcase Local Brands and Attract High-Spending Tourists
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
A three-month campaign targets 700 million baht in revenue by pairing local heritage with experiential shopping for international visitors
Thailand pushes 365-day tourism strategy to spread income beyond major cities
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thailand is advancing its “Thailand 365 Days” policy to promote year-round, high-value and sustainable tourism, using growing demand for nature, culture and local experiences to boost secondary cities and communities.
M5.6 Yamanashi quake injures 10, Fuji alert unchanged
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Japan earthquake: JMA reports a M5.6 quake in Yamanashi near Mount Fuji, with 10 minor injuries, no tsunami threat and landslide warnings