Homeowner blasted for pointing out PM’s house did not get flooded
A CONTROVERSY arose today (Oct. 1) after a homeowner in Thana City housing estate complained that while his house got flooded Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s house in the same estate remained completely dry with a netizen later blasting him for not telling the truth Naewna newspaper said. Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil posted photos and a […]
Read MoreThai Airways cuts flights, battles baggage chaos as Bangkok floods ease
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services today (Sep. 29) following heavy rain, though the government said floodwater in the capital Bangkok was expected to recede within three days if no more rain fell. Thai Airways plans to cut about 30 flights, about 30 percent […]
Read MoreNene Royal, America’s Got Talent champion, set to join major merit-making event
AFTER being declared the winner of America’s Got Talent season 21, 2026 and receiving US$1 million top prize Thai teenage guitarist and vocalist Rattikarn “Praew” Amloy, known by her stage name Nene Royal, is flying back home to participate in a major merit-making event, the enshrinement of Lord Buddha’s relics brought from Sri Lanka […]
Read MoreNene Royal’s stunning performance at America’s Got Talent
THAILAND’S 16-year-old rock guitarist and vocalist Rattikarn “Praew” Amloy, professionally known as Nene Royal, performed live in the final round of America’s Got Talent Season 21 on Tuesday (Sep. 22) in New York, Naewna newspaper said. The official America’s Got Talent YouTube channel has released a video of Nene Royal’s performance, click below to […]
Read MoreResidential solar power scheme expanded to boost clean energy usage
THE National Energy Policy Council has expanded residential solar power promotion with the target raised from 5,000 megawatts to 10,000 megawatts covering approximately 1 million households to boost clean energy production and consumption at the household level, PPTVHD36 said today (Sep. 19). Ms. Lalida Peritwiwatana, deputy government spokesperson, said this change was approved at […]
Read MoreTalks held on jump in expressway tolls in December
THE Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), under the Ministry of Transport, is holding talks with Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) on a substantial increase in Prachim Ratthaya Expressway (Si Rat–Outer Ring Road Expressway) tolls from Dec. 15 onwards in an attempt to alleviate financial burden borne by the public, Naewna newspaper said today […]
Read MoreFive-year-old boy depressed after teacher’s assistant strips him as punishment
PARENTS of a five-year-old boy appealed to Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women for assistance as he is now depressed, refusing to eat or sleep and fears going to school, after a teacher’s assistant removed his uniform and underwear, leaving only his socks, then made him stand in front of the classroom as […]
Read MoreMan shot in fight over parking space at petrol pump
A HEATED argument over a parking space at a petrol pump in Bang Yai area of Nonthaburi this morning (Aug. 25) led to one of the two men being shot while his assailant fled in his pickup truck, Amarin TV said. A team from Bang Yai police station quickly went to the petrol pump […]
Read MoreAlarm in Phuket as tourist rides motorised suitcase down a road
A VIDEO of a female tourist riding a motorised suitcase down a road in Phuket has gone viral and prompted widespread concern about potential for a car accident, TV Channel 7 said this morning (Aug. 4). A passerby who spotted the unidentified tourist of unknown nationality calmly riding down the road on her motorised […]
Read MoreTomorrowland Thailand will likely draw over 6 billion baht in revenue
THE iconic electronic music festival Tomorrowland Thailand, the first full-scale Asian edition set to take place at Chonburi’s Wisdom Valley during Dec. 11-13,2026, is expected to draw 6.132 billion baht in revenue while boosting hotel bookings in Chonburi province, including Pattaya, and Rayong, PPTVHD36 said today (July 26). Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak […]
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