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June 29, 2023

Thailand woman has leg amputated at Bangkok airport after it became trapped under moving walkway

A 57-year-old Thai female traveler had to have a leg amputated at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport after the limb was caught and dragged beneath a motorized walkway.

June 15, 2023

Michigan woman who fled to Thailand after allegedly killing MSU student with her car enters no-contest plea

Tubtim “Sue" Howson, a 57-year-old dual U.S. and Thai citizen, has pleaded no contest in the hit-and-run death of a Michigan State University student.

May 19, 2023

Dozens injured in Thailand tourist hot spot after speedboat slams into concrete post

At least 36 people were injured, some of them seriously, after a speedboat in Thailand crashed into a concrete post in an incident where the captain may have fallen asleep.

May 17, 2023

Thai police arrest 2nd teenager for defaming monarchy amid renewed debate over rigorous law

Officials in Thailand charged a 16-year-old girl with defaming the monarchy for messages she posted on Facebook two years ago, adding to the debate about the law allowing her arrest.

April 28, 2023

Death sentence upheld for former Thai principle convicted of killing 3 people, including a toddler

A former school principal from Thailand was convicted of killing three people, including a toddler. Thailand's Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for the teacher.

April 24, 2023

Thai court hands craft beer enthusiast fine, 6-month prison sentence for violating law on advertising alcohol

Artid Sivahansaphan, a beer enthusiast from Thailand, was sentenced to six months in prison and fined $4,360 for violating a law against advertising alcoholic beverages.

April 21, 2023

Thailand kickboxer hit in stomach so hard he pukes in the ring

A Thai kickboxer was kneed in his stomach several times with such force that he vomited in the ring, which ultimately resulted in a lost bout.

April 19, 2023

Thailand panda that was on a loan from China suddenly and mysteriously dies at zoo

A giant panda at Thailand’s Chiang Mai Zoo died six months before she was due to return to China. Her sudden death was not immediately clear as she showed no previous signs of illness.

April 17, 2023

Freak storm in southern Thailand capsizes a dozen fishing boats, kills at least 3

Thailand was hit by a freak storm that killed at least three people and capsized a dozen fishing boats. Over 100 others who were also at sea have been accounted for.

April 13, 2023

Thailand kicks off 3-day Songkran festival for first time since 2019, hoping for significant boost in tourism

Thailand is hoping for a significant boost in tourism as it kicks off the three-day Songkran festival. This is the first time the festival has been at full blast since 2019.