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What began as a routine food delivery in the heart of Bangkok turned into a night of outrage and solidarity when nearly 100 delivery riders converged outside Pathumwan Police Station on the evening of 25 January 2026. The gathering followed a violent altercation the previous day inside the exclusive Royal Bangkok Sports Club on Henri Dunant Street, where two private security guards are accused of assaulting a female delivery rider, leaving her unconscious and sparking an online firestorm. The incident happened at about 3:00pm on 24 January. According to police reports, 28-year-old Ms. Supphannika and her partner, 28-year-old Mr. Nattawut, were on a routine motorcycle delivery when they tried to enter the club grounds. A security guard at the entrance ordered the pair to stop and insisted they leave their motorcycle outside. What started as a verbal request quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. Police say the dispute intensified while…

Thailand wakes to cool, foggy mornings as a high-pressure retreat reshapes the skies This morning, January 26, Thailand greeted early risers with cooler air and wisps of patchy fog as a stout high-pressure system sitting over upper Thailand and the upper South begins to lose its grip. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) says that as the high weakens, temperatures will nudge down by about 1–2°C across several areas — a welcome chill for those enjoying brisk walks, and a reminder to bring a light jacket if you step out before sunrise. Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon holds its position over the Gulf of Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the southern provinces, producing a steady maritime mood. That means isolated thundershowers are possible along parts of the lower South, particularly in coastal provinces where the sea and atmosphere argue over who’s boss. What the sea is up to Boaters and beach lovers…

There’s a palpable buzz in Nakhon Phanom as Wat Phra That Phanom readies itself for a festival that blends devotion, pageantry and a touch of modern-day excitement. The annual ceremony at the province’s most venerated stupa begins on January 26 and runs through February 3 — nine days and nine nights of prayers, processions and traditions that draw pilgrims from both Thailand and neighboring Laos. At the center of the pre-festival preparations was a solemn and beautifully staged ritual led by Police Colonel Doctor Manus Nonuch, chairman of the Miracle of Life Foundation, who performed a formal act of seeking forgiveness from Phra That Phanom ahead of the festivities. The ceremony felt both intimate and grand: traditional rites carried out with meticulous care, and an unmistakable sense that something special was about to unfold. Picture courtesy of KhaoSod. Joining Manus were important religious and civic figures — Phra Khru Sri…

Thailand has stepped up its defences. Following a confirmed outbreak of the potentially deadly Nipah virus in West Bengal, India, enhanced disease-control measures are now in force at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) announced on Sunday that international communicable disease officers have begun intensified screening of inbound passengers — with extra attention on travellers arriving from West Bengal. What travellers can expect at the airports If you’re landing at Suvarnabhumi, passing through Don Mueang or touching down in Phuket, you’ll notice a visible ramp-up in public-health activity. Screening procedures include temperature checks and on-site clinical assessments for anyone who looks unwell. Passengers who present with a high fever or symptoms suggestive of Nipah infection will be escorted to designated quarantine centres for further evaluation under established DDC protocols. In addition to screening, travellers arriving from West Bengal are being handed Health Beware Cards.…

The northeastern rail line through Nakhon Ratchasima’s Sikhiu district is chugging again — but the aftershocks of the deadly crane collapse on 14 January are far from over. Following thorough safety inspections and formal sign-off from the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), services on the route between Kaeng Khoi, Pak Chong and Nakhon Ratchasima reopened at 5am on Saturday. For many passengers it was a relief to see trains rolling past the site once more; for others, the sight stirred fresh pain and unanswered questions. Acting SRT governor Anan Phonimdaeng said crews finished repairs on Friday, including replacing about 20 metres of rail damaged in the incident. The timetable returned to life with the first northbound service from Kaeng Khoi to Khon Kaen passing the scene at 7am. A Surin–Bangkok service followed at 9:10am and Special Train No. 21 rolled through at 9:40am. Officials have tightened nationwide safety rules for…

Under a gray Mae Sot sky and the heavy hush of mourning, thousands of fans gathered to say goodbye to Go Tin So Hwe — a 25-year-old TikTok personality from Myanmar whose life was cut short in a violent crime that has shaken both local communities and the wider LGBTQ family he belonged to. The scene was at once mournful and vividly communal. Dressed in black and clutching red roses, friends, followers and fellow Myanmar residents formed a long, slow-moving procession as they carried Go Tin So Hwe’s body from Wat Luang to the Royal Cemetery in Mae Sot, Tak province. The open casket gave attendees one last chance to look upon a figure they had known mostly through a screen — a face that had brought joy, laughter and livelihood to more than a million TikTok followers. Photos circulating from the service, courtesy of KhaoSod, capture the raw human…

Loan Shark on the Run Brought to Bay in Kanchanaburi After more than two years dodging the long arm of the law, a former member of a loan shark gang was finally apprehended in Kanchanaburi on 24 January 2026. Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Mr Kittisak, who was detained at a house in Moo 2, Tha Makham subdistrict, Mueang Kanchanaburi district. The arrest followed an outstanding warrant issued by Chiang Mai Provincial Court back on 10 May 2023. The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) confirmed the operation was ordered by Pol Maj Gen Pattanasak Bubphasuwan. Officers from Division 5 carried out the arrest under the supervision of Pol Col Thanawat Hinyokhin and Pol Lt Col Sukhsit Prasert. Authorities say careful tracking and coordination were key to nailing down Mr Kittisak’s location after he fled Chiang Mai and tried to lay low in the west. What He’s Accused Of Police say…

Grandson Arrested After Fatal Stabbing of 89-Year-Old Grandmother in Udon Thani Police in Udon Thani province have detained a 44-year-old man after an apparently brutal and bewildering attack that left his 89-year-old grandmother dead at their family home in Nong Hai subdistrict, Mueang district. The grim discovery was made when officers from Huai Luang Police Station responded to a report of a fatal assault and found the elderly woman, identified as Mrs. Tan, inside the residence with multiple stab wounds. The suspect, named by police as Mr. Kiattisak—also known locally as “Ham Noi”—lives at the same address and was taken into custody shortly after the incident. A fruit-peeling knife was recovered at the scene and is now evidence in the investigation. What the Suspect Told Investigators Initially silent during questioning, Mr. Kiattisak later made a startling confession. According to police statements released on 24 January 2026, he told investigators that…