Sources: BBC
Thailand summons Iran's ambassador, demanding an apology and an explanation for the attack on the bulk carrier MV Naree 6 in the waters of the Strait the previous day. 2026-03-12
A Dassault Falcon 10 jet carrying six people and flying between Thailand and Russia crashes in the Badakhshan Province of Afghanistan. Two people are killed and four more are rescued. 2024-01-20
Thailand reports a record 967 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of cases to 32,625. 2021-04-11
Thailand reports a record of 959 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, including 914 cases in Samut Sakhon reported yesterday evening, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 14,646. 2021-01-26
Pope Francis arrives in Bangkok for a three-day visit to Thailand. The Catholic Church in Thailand is celebrating 350 years of Holy See recognition of the Church in Thailand. Bishop Arpondratana of Chiang Mai diocese states that the pope's visit is important for the Church in all of Asia. 2019-11-20
Thailand approves marijuana for medical use and research. The country voted to amend the Narcotic Act of 1979 prior to the New Year’s holiday. 2018-12-25
An overnight fire at Pitakiatwittaya Christian elementary school's dormitory in the northern Chiang Rai Province in Thailand kills 18 girls between the ages of 5 and 12. The other 20 girls sleeping in the dorm are rescued, though five are injured. 2016-05-23
The Philippines asks the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague to invalidate China's claims to virtually all of the South China Sea. The hearing was attended by observers from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. 2015-07-9
Floodwaters continue to rise on the outskirts of the Thai capital Bangkok, with floodwaters having reached Don Mueang International Airport, leading to the cancellation of many flights. 2011-10-25
Four people are charged in connection with the Santika Club fire in Thailand on December 31, 2008. [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-local-33060-prosecutors-indict-7-for-santika-blaze ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019 2010-02-17