Olivia Smith

An Indian tourist says he was tricked into buying overpriced hair and beauty products in Pattaya for 24,175 baht, prompting police action and partial refunds as locals call for tougher probes to protect the city’s tourism image.

Anutin Charnvirakul was elected Thailand's 32nd prime minister after Paetongtarn's removal, edging out rival Chaikasem. He leads a minority coalition with a four-month dissolution pledge and an 11-point reform agenda.

Agoda ranks Khao Yai National Park as Asia’s second most popular rural escape, praised for forests, wildlife and slow-paced culture. Thailand celebrates the recognition as it boosts sustainable, community-focused tourism.

A Phuket second-hand car dealer is suing a Chinese influencer who secretly filmed and mocked him in Chinese after selling his pickup. Reposted with translation, the clip sparked outrage, was removed, and the dealer is gathering evidence.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a critical Constitutional Court ruling over her tape with Hun Sen. With odds at just 35% and past politicians failing, her political future hangs by a thread.

A paramilitary ranger lost his leg after a landmine exploded during a border patrol near Surin province’s ancient Ta Muen Thom temple. This is the latest in a series of mine-related injuries amid ongoing border tensions.