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Chao Phraya Express Boat fares to rise by 1 baht from May 25
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Chao Phraya Express Boat will raise fares by 1 baht on all routes from May 25 after diesel prices climbed above 41 baht per litre
Japan readies extra budget for prolonged Middle East crisis
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Funds would support summer power and gas relief, replenish gasoline subsidy resources and keep measures to what Tokyo sees as essential.
Thai municipality pioneers community care for elderly residents
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Bueng Yitho is expanding day care, screening and residential support for older people while sharing lessons with Yugawara in Japan.
Pattaya hotel fire traps guests as rescue teams rush to evacuate tourists
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Firefighters are rescuing people after a blaze broke out at JA Plus hotel on Pattaya Third Road, with many evacuated and several suffering from smoke inhalation.
All provinces ordered to brace for flash floods as rainy season begins
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Thailand has ordered all provinces to prepare for flash floods, forest run-off and intense downpours as the country enters the 2026 rainy season.
Police expand case against Chinese arms suspect to seven probes, arrest 11 people
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Thai police have expanded the case against Chinese suspect Mingchen Sun into seven investigations, arresting 11 people and linking the network to weapons, explosives, cybercrime and more than 815 million baht in alleged damage.
Thailand alcohol controls take effect pending advertising criteria
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Eight notices setting out places where alcohol sales or consumption are banned have taken effect, while advertising rules remain unfinished.
Listen to ‘GOALS’, World Cup 2026 song featuring Lisa, at 11pm tonight
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
‘GOALS’, a FIFA World Cup 2026 song featuring Lisa, Anitta and Rema, will be released with its full music video at 11pm Thailand time tonight.
Fuel costs force cancellation of over 200 Chinese charter flights to Thailand
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
TAT says rising fuel costs have led to more than 200 Chinese charter flight cancellations, leaving 70 million baht in campaign funds unused.
TMD warns heavy rain across Thailand as 39 provinces face flood risks
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast across Thailand until May 21, with flash flood risks in 39 provinces and rough seas in the Andaman