British tourist missing after boat catches fire off Thai island | Thailand
British tourists have gone missing in Thailand after a tour boat that fires off Koh Tao. Alexandra Clark, 26, from Lambeth, south of London, was riding in Davy Jones' locker for a diving excursion. She was reportedly in the bathroom when the flames broke out just before the distress signal was sent at 9:25am local […]
Trump Admin Condemns Thailand for Deporting Uyghurs to Genocidal China
The US on Thursday accused Thailand of deporting 40 Uyghurs to China despite fears they could face imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. “As a longtime ally of Thailand, we are amazed by this action, which violates our international obligations.” I said Thursday. “The US condemns this action. We urge […]
US Embassy in Thailand warns Americans after Uyghurs deported to China
The US embassy in Bangkok warned Americans on Friday of a “violent retaliation attack” after a group of 45 Uighurs were deported to China by Thailand, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was condemned for “the strongest possible conditions.” Thai police and security officials said China has given assurances that men who have been detained […]
18 Killed After Double-Decker Bus In Thailand Crashes Due To Brake Fail
Bangkok, Thailand: Police said the bus crashed on Wednesday, crashing 18 people and killing 18 people as the brakes clearly broke down as they went down the hill. The vehicle was one of three two-storey buses carrying local government officials on a field trip as they left the road in Prachinburi Province, east of the […]
Elephant in the womb? Thailand brings in birth control for pachyderms | Thailand
Thailand will begin to start contraception on a small number of wild female elephants this year as the country is struggling with growing human-elephant conflict problems. Asian elephants have been classified as endangered species since 1986. However, Thai authorities say the conservation efforts mean that the country's population is increasing at a rate of 8% […]
Thai police detain British husband of Thai woman found dead in Yorkshire Dales | Thailand
In 2004, Ramduan Armitage, a Thai woman discovered on the body of the Yorkshire Dales, was detained by a Thai police. David Armitage, a university lecturer, was detained in Bangkok in Bangkok after a visa survey. According to the BBC, Armitage, who has a resident visa, was detained on Thursday at Kanchanaburi's home and was […]
Elephant expert warns tourists after Blanca Ojanguren García’s death in Thailand
Asian elephant experts are sounding the alarm about elephant sanctuaries after a tourist who visited an elephant in Thailand died. Blanca Ojanguren García, 22, a law student at the University of Navarra, passed away last week. According to Spanish media, she was bathing an elephant at Ko Yao Elephant Care when the 50-year-old elephant killed […]
Young woman killed by Asian elephant during Thailand vacation
A young woman was mauled to death by an Asian elephant during a bathing mistake in a reserve in Thailand on Friday, officials said. Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported over the weekend that Spanish national Blanca Ojanguren, 22, was visiting Koh Yao Elephant Care on Koh Yao Yai with her boyfriend at the time of […]
Rare tigresses at Thailand zoo become social media stars
A rare golden tiger with cream-colored fur and big eyes has become an internet sensation at a zoo in northern Thailand, drawing crowds to a trained show of tricks. Rarely colored Bengal tigers like brother and sister Ava and Luna, both 3 years old, are only seen in animal breeding centers or zoos rather than […]
Thailand Announces E-Visas For Indian Nationals From January. Check Details
New Delhi: The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has officially announced that the Thai electronic visa (e-Visa) system will be rolled out in India from January 1, 2025. The system aims to streamline the visa application process and also includes offline payment options, providing additional convenience for applicants. In the announcement, the embassy emphasized […]
