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Big Russian-run rental business busted on Phangan
Read more: Big Russian-run rental business busted on PhanganSURAT THANI — Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Phangan, seizing hundreds of motorbikes and cars and making seven arrests.
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2,500 scammer-linked Starlink rigs disabled in Myanmar
Read more: 2,500 scammer-linked Starlink rigs disabled in MyanmarSpaceX says it has cut service to more than 2,500 Starlink devices at Myanmar scam centres, in response to reports that their use by crime gangs for satellite internet service had soared.
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Floods, runoff ravage northern Thailand
Read more: Floods, runoff ravage northern ThailandHeavy overnight rain has triggered widespread flooding in many northern provinces of Thailand, with Phrae bearing the brunt as runoff swept through communities and farmland in Song district. No injuries or deaths were reported.
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Hua Hin mango plantation ‘encroaching on state land’
Read more: Hua Hin mango plantation ‘encroaching on state land’Authorities say they have found evidence that a large commercial mango plantation in Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province encroaches on nearly 4,000 rai of state land.
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The art of forming alliances
Read more: The art of forming alliancesTwo new parties have been formed, which are thought will shore up the political fortunes of the ruling Pheu Thai Party in the next polls.
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Bangkok Horror Film Festival 2025
Read more: Bangkok Horror Film Festival 2025A Bangkok heritage building since 1914, Maen Sri Waterworks, was transformed into a horror site, featured in the Bangkok Horror Film Festival 2025 held from July 4 to 6, with film talks, short-film contest and food and music fair. Being held for the first time in the city, the event received good feedback, welcoming over…
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Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
Read more: Travel subsidy fails to attract ThaisThe tourism and sports minister says the number of local tourists using co-payment privileges was lower than expected for the first 10 days of the scheme despite 1.58 million registrants, as travel sentiment may be unfavourable due to economic conditions.
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Auto parts makers brace for the worst
Read more: Auto parts makers brace for the worstThai auto parts makers are preparing for the impact of Washington’s steep tariff policy, coupled with concerns over global steel price fluctuations that may affect the automotive industry.
