Month: February 2026

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (27 February 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Thai Navy shows ASEAN team “New Cambodian Landmines” found inside Trat territory The Royal Thai Navy, accompanied by an ASEAN Observer Team, has inspected newly discovered landmines in Thai waters — reaffirming claims that Cambodian personnel, believed to be military, have violated Thai sovereign territory Observers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations arrived as part of […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (26 February 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - 12 homes destroyed in ammunition depot explosion in Thailand Twelve homes have been destroyed following an explosion at a Border Patrol ammunition depot. Residents described scenes of high flames and sheer panic, saying they are now living in fear after the blast ripped through their village. This morning, authorities cordoned off the area, restricting access while investigations continue. […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (2​5 February 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya ​- Border smoke fears rise as villagers blame Cambodian burning for cross-frontier haze Despite Thailand’s visible success in lowering smog levels in many areas, fresh concerns are emerging along the border.​ Villagers report that burning continues on the Cambodian side, with large plumes of smoke seen drifting across. Residents near the frontier have complained of nasal […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (24 February 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - British tourist passes away weeks after motorbike crash in Thailand A British tourist has died in Thailand after spending several weeks in a coma following a motorbike crash. Tiger Duggan, aged 23, was riding a rented motorcycle when he was involved in a serious collision while overtaking another vehicle. In a message to those who had donated […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (23 February 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Refusing breathalyser now treated as drink-driving in Thailand  Police have issued a firm warning that refusing a breathalyser test will now be treated as the legal equivalent of drink-driving — bringing Thailand into line with many Western countries. The directive follows the 2026 traffic discipline policy, which calls for stricter enforcement nationwide. A case on Friday rather […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (20 February 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION OF TODAY'S NEWS! - Thailand rebukes Hun Manet over “misleading” claims on disputed border troop presence The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly responded to remarks made by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, after he alleged that Thai troops continued to occupy disputed areas. The ministry urged him to […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (19 February 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Gunman at large after shooting at rescue vehicle in Chonburi, schools closed Police are searching for a gunman who shot at an emergency vehicle in Chon Buri earlier this week. The suspect is believed to be hiding north of Bangkok. As a precaution, several schools in the area were closed on Wednesday after he reportedly made threats against […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (18 February 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Man arrested after dousing bank manager with petrol, demanding 5 million baht A 48-year-old man claiming he’d reached what he described as “the end of the road” decided — rather dramatically — to storm into a bank and demand five million baht. Police say he poured petrol over a female branch manager and threatened staff. Fortunately, the manager […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (17 February 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Newly planted landmines found close to Thai-Cambodian border Thailand’s Humanitarian Mine Action Unit has discovered six newly planted anti-personnel landmines in Ban Chamrak, confirming they were recently laid by Cambodian forces. A spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy said the devices were found on Saturday during an operation to secure the area. The mines were […]