Kumamoto searches continue as reported quake toll reaches 35
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
The reported toll rose to 35 as more than 9,000 people remained in shelters, water outages affected 79,100 homes and crews searched a damaged shopping centre.
Flash floods hit Chanthaburi homes and resorts as rain alert persists
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Floodwater in Makham district stabilised after 48 tourists remained at two resorts, with further heavy to very heavy rain forecast across Thailand through July 30.
Two Rangsit students rescued from call-centre ransom scam
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Police in Pathum Thani, Thailand, rescued two Rangsit University students after scammers staged a ransom plot and tricked each of them into transferring 450,000 baht.
Survivors criticise slow aid as Venezuela quake rescues enter critical stage
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,700 people, injured over 5,000 and left thousands homeless.
Thailand prepares USAR rescue mission for Venezuela earthquake
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Following massive earthquakes in Venezuela, Thai authorities are standing by with elite search and rescue units, complete with K9 dogs, to assist if needed.
Tourists rescued after flash floods strand trekking group in Mae Hong Son forest
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Officials in Mae Sariang rescued a trekking group stranded near Doi Lak Saen after heavy rain triggered flash floods in the Huai Pu River, cutting off their route through the forest.