THAI Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has set up a war room to deal with tensions arising from US and Israel’s attack on Iran and has urged Thais in both countries to evacuate risky areas immediately, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Feb. 28). As the conflict could escalate and potentially affect the well-being of
Month: February 2026
Passengers urged to check flights amid cancellations and routes changes
By PPTVHD36 and Hindustan Times PASSENGERS are urged to check with their airline before departure as many have cancelled flights or changed routes after several Middle Eastern countries either closed their airspace or restricted air traffic as US and Israel have launched waves of strikes against targets in Iranian cities while Iran retaliated by
Read more2 Indian men held for forcing compatriots into sex work in Pattaya
PATTAYA police arrested two Indian men who had lured their countrywomen to work at a restaurant but upon arrival threatened and blackmailed them into prostitution, TV Channel 7 said today (Feb. 28). This case stemmed from a complaint filed by three Indian women on Feb. 18 that the suspects had contacted them via Instagram
Read moreIsrael says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran in coordination with US
By Reuters – published by CNA and Agencies – published by DW ISRAEL said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran in coordination with the United States on Saturday (Feb. 28), pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran’s long-running nuclear dispute with
Read moreNo old-timer politicians welcome in Bhumjaithai-led cabinet
By Thai Newsroom Reporters NO OLD-TIMER politicians will be wholeheartedly welcome in a Bhumjaithai-led cabinet of ministers so they may eventually become “more acceptable” to members of society than earlier anticipated, a partisan source confirmed over the weekend. The Bhumjaithai, core of the potential coalition government decisively conducted by de facto party boss Newin
Read moreThais warned not to travel to Pakistan, Afghanistan as ‘open war’ breaks out
By Reuters – published by Yahoo!News and Naewna newspaper THE Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry said today (Feb.27) it is closely monitoring the fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the former bombed several cities including the capital Kabul then declared an “open war” against the latter with Thais urged to not travel to either country.
Read moreOne injured in Yala roadside blast
A ROADSIDE bombing in far south Yala province this afternoon (Feb. 27) injured one person with authorities having cordoned off the area to prevent further incidents, TV Channel 7 said. At 3.14 p.m. Yala Provincial Police’s 191 emergency call centre was alerted of an explosion at the roadside near the curve of Ban Hua
Read morePolice hunting for 3 robbers who stole 2m baht from British chef
A BIG hunt is underway for three robbers, likely foreigners, who broke into a British chef’s townhouse in Nong Prue area of Chonburi and stole a safe holding 2 million baht in cash last night (Feb. 26), Naewna newspaper and Amarin tv said today. Pol. Col. Natthapol Phongsookskul, superintendent of Nong Prue police station,
Read moreUrgent: Soldier loses leg after stepping on landmine
A SOLDIER lost his leg and suffered shrapnel injuries after stepping on a landmine at the Erawan operational base in Surin province at 6.44 a.m. this morning (Feb. 27), Amarin TV said. The soldier, Pvt. Dechsak Trikham from the 233rd Infantry Company, is in critical condition as not only was his right leg severed
Read moreNo Klatham MPs to vote Anutin for PM unless brought into Bhumjaithai-led coalition
By Thai Newsroom Reporters NO KLATHAM MPs will by no means vote Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for head of a post-election government unless they are otherwise brought into a potential Bhumjaithai-led coalition government, a Klatham member said today (Feb.26). No Klatham lawmakers will eventually turn coat among a total 58 MPs led by
Read morePolice raid shopping mall stall selling perfume with fake labels
THE Central Investigation Bureau, through the Economic Crime Suppression Division, together with representatives of King Power duty free retailer raided a stall at a shopping mall in the Srinakharin area of Bangkok where luxury perfume bearing fake King Power labels were being sold, TV Channel 7 said today (Feb. 26). Arrested was Ms. Sirapassorn
Read moreCobra Gold 2026 unites four nations in amphibious warfare drill
TROOPS from four nations – Thailand, the United States, South Korea and Singapore – today (Feb. 26) engaged in an amphibious warfare drill at Haad Yao beach, Sattahip district, Chonburi province, as part of Cobra Gold military exercise running from Feb. 24 to March 6, Amarin TV said. Overseeing the drill were Adm. Pairoj
Read moreMany hurt as pickup truck packed with illegal migrants flips over
A PICKUP truck crammed with around 60 illegal migrant workers flipped over after the reckless driver sped away from highway police in Kanchanaburi early this morning (Feb. 26) leading to approximately 20 of them getting injured and blood splattered across the road, Amarin TV said. The accident occurred while Pol. Lt. Kusol Yafan and
Read moreMore Bangkok residents now opting for second-hand housing
A CLEAR shift has emerged in the Bangkok property market with residents increasingly opting for second-hand housing as reflected in a 1.5-fold increase in this segment’s transfer value, from 27% in 2020 to 38% in 2025, PPTVHD36 said today (Feb. 25). Research by Krungthai Compass shows that there are three key factors driving second-hand
Read moreThai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rate amid tariff uncertainty
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S central bank unexpectedly cut its policy interest rate at a review on Wednesday (Feb. 25), as it seeks to further support an economy pressured by US tariff uncertainty and a strong baht. The Bank of Thailand’s monetary policy committee voted 4-2 to cut the one-day repurchase rate
Read moreArms depot blast was not sabotage: PM
CARETAKER Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said this afternoon (Feb. 25) that the explosion at Border Patrol Police ammunition depot 21 in Chaniang subdistrict, Mueang district, Surin province last night was not an act of sabotage nor linked to the Thai-Cambodian border tension being a technical accident, Amarin TV said. Speaking at the National Police
Read more396 constituency-based MPs initially verified tomorrow
By Thai Newsroom Reporters AN ESTIMATED 396 out of a total 400 designate-MPs recently voted in constituency-based mode of the general election are anticipated to be initially verified by the Election Commission tomorrow (Feb.25). The 396 designate-MPs elected in constituency-based mode who will be initially verified by the polling agency tomorrow will be added
Read moreGovt confirms 72 dead tigers were not infected with bird flu
AMID social media concern that 72 tigers that died at a sanctuary in Chiang Mai last week could have caught avian influenza, or bird flu, two ministries this afternoon (Feb. 24) confirmed that this virus was absent from both tiger and chicken carcasses and urged the public to have confidence in the test results.
Read moreExchange of gunfire at Thai-Cambodian border
A SMALL CLASH occurred at the Thai-Cambodian border this morning (Feb. 24) with Khmer troops firing a mortar round into Thai territory and a Thai patrol unit then retaliating by firing an M79 grenade launcher in their direction, Naewna newspaper said. Maj. Gen. Winai Suwaree, a spokesman of the Thai army, said that Second
Read moreMinistry checking whether 72 tigers died of bird flu
CARETAKER Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul today (Feb. 24) ordered the Public Health Ministry to investigate and clarify whether the death of 72 tigers at a Chiang Mai sanctuary was related to avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, Amarin TV and TV Channel 7 said. This followed Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre
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