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Christians gathered to watch the live broadcast of the funeral ceremony of His Holiness Pope Francis, held at St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. Assumption Cathedral in Bang Rak, Bangkok, set up a large screen for the faithful to follow the ceremony, before holding a Mass in remembrance of Pope Francis later in the evening on April 26, 2025. Photos by Panumas Sanguanwong / Thai News Pix.
Leaders from various religious faiths attended the Mass in remembrance of His Holiness Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of Roman Catholics, at the Assumption Cathedral in Bang Rak, Bangkok, on April 25, 2025. Photos by Thananchai Kaewsowatana / Thai News Pix.
A police aviation unit aircraft crashed into the sea near Bo Fai Airport in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province while on a test flight mission in preparation for a parachute training exercise, resulting in the deaths of six police officers. Photos by Krit Phromsakla Na Sakolnakorn / Patipat Janthong / Thai News Pix
Bangkok is currently experiencing danger-level heat index reading* between 42.0–51.9°C, prompting residents to use umbrellas and sunshades while walking near Bang Rak intersection under extreme heat conditions. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that from April 22–25, upper Thailand will face very hot to extreme heat, especially in Bangkok. The public is advised to limit outdoor activities, avoid the 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM time frame, and monitor their health. Immediate medical attention is recommended if any abnormal symptoms occur. Photos by Thananchai Kaewsowatana / Thai News Pix.
On April 23, 2025, multiple agencies continued intensive operations under extreme heat and heavy dust at the collapsed Office of the Auditor General site in Chatuchak District, Bangkok. High-pressure water sprays were deployed at several points to reduce dust levels and enhance safety for workers. Debris in some areas was reported to have decreased in height by an average of one meter compared to the previous day. The search for missing persons remains ongoing. On April 22, two more bodies were recovered, bringing the death toll to 53, with 41 individuals still trapped beneath the rubble. A total of 103 people were reported affected by the incident. Officials stated that if the current pace of operations can be maintained, they expect to reach…
The Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) under His Majesty the King’s Patronage, along with Mr. Krisda Chanchamrasang (Vice President of the Thai Contractors Association under Royal Patronage) and Mr. Noppadol Jaisue (Vice President of Academic Affairs, Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand), held a press conference to clarify the use of the “T” marking on ribbed steel bars under the Thai Industrial Standard TIS 24-2559. At the EIT headquarters, the institute confirmed that rebar marked with “T” is suitable and safe for high-rise construction. Photos by Ponnapa Homrot / Thai News Pix
A memorial Mass was held at Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok to honor Pope Francis. Archbishop Vira Arpondratana, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, presided over the Mass dedicated to the spirit of **His Holiness Pope Francis the spiritual leader of Catholics around the world. The ceremony was conducted in a peaceful atmosphere filled with prayer and remembrance. This Mass was part of a seven-day series of memorial services from April 22–28. On the following days, the services will be led by Bishop Silvio Siripong Charatsri of the Diocese of Ratchaburi and Bishop Joseph Chusak Sirisut of the Diocese of Nakhon Ratchasima, respectively. The final Mass on Friday, April 25, will be held for representatives of embassies,…
The Tai Dam ethnic network from Surat Thani province marched to Government House to submit a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Chanthararuangthong, urging expedited resolution of the land dispute in Thung Pak Kho, Ban Na Doem District. The dispute centers around land title documents allegedly issued in error, overlapping the farmland of the Tai Dam community, which has resided there for over 70 years. The group requested the issue be resolved within 30 days and called for a suspension of legal proceedings or evictions until the resolution process is completed. Photos by Supattra Plongklum / Thai News Pixs
Pol. Gen. Somyot Poompanmoung, former National Police Chief, along with Net Naksuk, former Deputy Attorney General, and Chainarong Saengthong-aram, former Senior Prosecutor, appeared at the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases in Taling Chan on April 22, 2025, to hear the verdict in Case No. OrTor 131/2567. The case concerns the alleged tampering of speed evidence in the 2012 hit-and-run incident involving Vorayuth Boss Yoovidhya, which resulted in the death of Police Sergeant Major Wichian Klanprasert. Photos by Thananchai Kaewsowatana / Thai News Pix.
Historic Image: His Holiness Pope Francis on His Official Visit to Thailand as a Guest of the Government on November 21–22, 2019 Photos by TNP Photographers
On April 21, 2025, Roman Catholics in Thailand gathered at St. Louis Church in Bangkok to attend a memorial mass (Holy Eucharist) in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier that morning at 7:35 a.m. (12:35 p.m. Thailand time). The solemn ceremony was marked by deep reverence as members of the Catholic community came together to offer prayers for the soul of the late pontiff, remembering his legacy and leadership of the global Catholic Church. Photos by Thananchai Kaewsowatana / Thai News Pix.
On April 21, 2025, Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co., Ltd. held a press conference to address public concerns after being implicated in the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) building. The company refuted allegations that the steel used in the project was substandard. Executives denied all accusations, asserting that their steel products are certified under ISO 9001 and the company operates legally under BOI (Board of Investment) promotion privileges. They emphasized that the company has no history of complaints regarding product quality. The firm suggested that the collapse may have resulted from design flaws or specification reductions, rather than the quality of construction materials. They also rejected claims that the company is…
The Tai Dam ethnic group from Ban Na Doem, Surat Thani Province, together with members of the People’s Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) and allied civil networks, gathered in a demonstration in front of the United Nations Office in Bangkok, Thailand. The group called on the government to halt evictions and restore their rights to ancestral land. Photos by Ponnapa Homrot / Thai News Pix
On April 18, 2025, the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), in collaboration with Advanced Wireless Network Co., Ltd. (AIS), True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd. (TRUE), and National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT), held a press conference and live demonstration of the Virtual Cell Broadcast (CBE) emergency alert system for mobile phones. The event took place at the auditorium on the 1st floor of the NBTC Office, showcasing the simulated emergency alert system designed to enhance public safety and timely communication during critical situations. Photos by Ponnapa Homrot / Thai News Pix
On April 17, 2025, Pol. Maj. Gen. Wathee Asawuttamangkul, Commander of the Central Institute of Forensic Science and spokesperson for the Police Forensic Office, together with Pol. Maj. Gen. Wirun Supasingsiripreecha, Commander of the Police General Hospital’s Institute of Forensic Medicine, held a press conference regarding the identification of victims from the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building. The announcement confirmed.Photos by Thananchai Kaewsowatana / Warisara Usaha / Ponnapa Homrot / Thai News Pix
Rescue workers continued operations throughout the day on April 16, 2025, alternating between the use of heavy machinery and manual teams to dismantle debris from the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok. Crews have now lowered the height of the remaining structure to approximately 14 meters, down from over 100 meters at the time of the collapse. In the late morning, Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, and Pol. Col. Yuttana Praedam, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), visited the site to gather additional evidence and proceed with legal actions against the construction company involved. The DSI has classified the incident as a special case. As of 10:00 AM, the latest update reports:…
On April 16, 2025, sanitation workers and municipal officers from the Phra Nakhon District Office were dispatched to clean up Khao San Road and surrounding areas following the end of the Songkran Festival celebrations. Large volumes of waste were found scattered throughout the area, including plastic containers, alcohol bottles, broken water guns, and other debris left behind by festivalgoers. Crews were seen collecting trash and spraying down the streets to restore cleanliness to the popular tourist hotspot. Photos by Panumas Sanguanwong / Thai News Pix.
Rescue workers have been operating throughout the day using heavy machinery to dismantle various parts of the collapsed building. However, operations were temporarily halted in the evening due to heavy rainfall. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt reported that heavy equipment has now reached the top of the debris, which stands approximately 19–20 meters above ground, reduced from its original height of over 100 meters. Latest update on the earthquake situation affecting the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) building in Chatuchak District, Bangkok: As of 4:00 PM on April 15, 2025, there are - 103 victims identified - 44 confirmed dead - 9 injured - 50 still trapped Photos by Panumas Sanguanwong / Thai News Pix.
The Songkran water-splashing festivities in Soi Samakkee, Nonthaburi Province, were filled with joy and excitement as both Thai locals and international visitors joined in the fun from the afternoon until evening on April 14, 2025.Photos by Thananchai Kaewsowatana / Thai News Pix.
Thai and international tourists enjoyed tuk-tuk rides around the city while enthusiastically joining in water splashing at various locations, especially near major Songkran celebration sites such as Khao San Road and Sanam Luang, on April 14, 2025.Photos by Panumas Sanguanwong / Thai News Pix.
Thai and international tourists joyfully took part in water splashing while also enjoying the vibrant PRIDE PARADE during the final day of the “Songkran Ban Chan: Si San Silom” festival held on April 14, 2025.Photos by Panumas Sanguanwong / Thai News Pix.
Thai and international revelers flocked to Khao San Road to join the Songkran water festivities. The street officially opened for celebrations at noon, with a steady stream of visitors arriving throughout the day and into the evening on April 13, 2025. Photos by Thananchai Kaewsowatana / Thai News Pix.
The rescue operation has now entered its 16th day following the collapse of the State Audit Office building, which was under construction when an earthquake struck on March 28, 2025. The latest report indicates 37 confirmed fatalities, 9 injured, and 57 people still unaccounted for. Mr. Suriyachai Rawiwan, Director of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPMM), stated that the operation is currently about 50% complete. Heavy machinery continues to work at full capacity. When a body is found, rescue teams carefully retrieve it. However, the process remains extremely difficult, as many victims are trapped beneath steel beams. These must be cut and the concrete slabs pressing down must be…
Locals and tourists, both Thai and international, gathered to witness the stunning drone light show featuring 1,200 drones illuminating the night sky above Sanam Luang. The performance was part of the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025, celebrating the Thai New Year. The event is organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and runs from April 11–15, 2025.Photos by Panumas Sanguanwong / Thai News Pix.
Thai and international tourists joyfully joined in the Songkran water festivities on Silom Road on April 12, 2025.Photos by Thananchai Kaewsowatana / Thai News Pix.
Life in the back of a pickup truck is a familiar sight during every long holiday, and this year's Songkran festival is no exception. Many people are traveling back to their hometowns in the provinces using personal pickup trucks. Besides carrying passengers—often children, family members, close friends, or neighbors—the trucks are usually packed with belongings, food, daily necessities, and gifts from Bangkok to be shared with loved ones back home.
On April 11, 2025, people steadily traveled back to their hometowns through the Mo Chit Bus Terminal, marking the start of the Songkran holiday travel period.Photos by Thananchai Kaewsowatana / Thai News Pix.
Today (February 20, 2025), at 8:30 AM, the atmosphere at the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge 2 in Mae Sot, Tak, was charged with anticipation as buses were prepared to transport Chinese nationals who had been rescued from a call center scam in Myawaddy, Myanmar. The first flight, arriving at Mae Sot Airport at 11:40 AM, will mark the beginning of repatriation efforts. A total of 200 people will be flown back to China on four flights today, with 1,041 Chinese nationals scheduled to return. Other nationalities will follow starting on February 23, with a total of over 2,000 foreign nationals being helped to leave the area since February 12. Photos by Sarot Meksophawannakul/ สาโรช เมฆโสภาวรรณกุล / Thai News Pix
Rescue teams are urgently evacuating residents from flood-affected areas along the Sai River, where mudflows have caused significant damage to many homes in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province. Photos by Sarot Meksophawannakul / สาโรช เมฆโสภาวรรณกุล/ Thai News Pix
A report from Bangkok has measured the PM 2.5 levels at 07:00 AM, revealing that the dust concentration ranges between 43.2 to 94.6 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeds the standard in many areas. The impact on health has been categorized as follows: **Red level** - Health impacts are present (dust concentration 75.1 micrograms per cubic meter and above) in 6 areas. **Orange level** - Health effects may begin (dust concentration 37.5 micrograms per cubic meter) in 64 areas. **Recommendations**: For those in the red and orange areas, it is advised to avoid outdoor activities and wear a face mask to protect against health impacts, especially for those with pre-existing conditions, children, and the elderly. 103 Schools under the Bangkok…
"Multiple same-sex couples attended a wedding registration event for marriage equality at Siam Paragon on the first day that the Marriage Equality Law came into effect on January 23, 2025. Thailand is the first country in ASEAN where LGBTQ+ couples can legally register their marriages." คู่รักหลากเพศหลายคู่ร่วมงานจดทะเบียนสมรสเท่าเทียมที่ สยามพารากอน ในวันแรกที่ กฎหมายสมรสเท่าเทียม มีผลบังคับใช้ 23 มกราคม 2568 และประเทศไทยเป็นประเทศแรกในอาเชียนที่คู่รัก LGBTQ+ สามารถจดทะเบียนสมรสได้ตามกฏหมาย ภาพ สุภัทตรา โพล้งกล่ำ,ธนัญชัย แก้วโสวัฒนะ / Thai News Pix
Today (February 12, 2025), the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (D.K.B.A.), led by Major General Soi Swai Wa, Deputy Commander of the D.K.B.A., and Major General Soi Say Jo La, Commander of the 1st Division of the D.K.B.A., handed over 261 foreign human trafficking victims to Thai authorities. Colonel Nattakorn Ruentip, the Commander of the Rajamanu Task Force, and Mr. Kanweer Suebsaeng, a Member of Parliament from the Fair Party, were there to receive them. The foreign victims include 26 from the Philippines, 13 from Bangladesh, 2 from Brazil, 1 from Nepal, 33 from Kenya, 19 from Laos, 46 from Ethiopia, 31 from Pakistan, 1 from Tanzania, 1 from Sri Lanka, 2 from Uganda, and 4 from Taiwan. Afterward, the authorities will take the 261 trafficking…
Over 300 riders gathered to form a convoy from Vibhavadi Park to the Department of Land Transport to submit a petition demanding the registration of yellow plates for motorcycles providing passenger services through applications at the Department of Land Transport on February 19, 2025. Photos by Supattra Plongklum / สุภัทตรา โพล้งกล่ำ / Thai News Pix
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on 27 October 2024 traveled in the Royal Barge Procession for the offering ceremony of the royal kathin robes to the congregation of Buddhist monks at Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) in Bangkok.
Mr. Liu Zhongyi, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Security and Public Affairs of the People's Republic of China, visited the Ministry of Defense to exchange views on solving the call center gang problem with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai on February 19, 2025. Photos by Panumas Sanguanwong / ภานุมาศ สงวนวงษ์ / Thai News Pix
The Prime Minister participated in the ceremonial inspection of the Honor Guard in welcome of Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and his wife, on the occasion of their official visit to Thailand as guests of the government at the Government House. Photos by Supattra Plongklum / สุภัทตรา โพล้งกล่ำ / Thai News Pix
Mr. Phumitham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister for Security and Minister of Defense, Mr. Liu Zhongyi, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China, and General Aung Cho Cho, Myanmar's Minister of Home Affairs, traveled to oversee the repatriation of Chinese nationals and participated in a trilateral handshake at Mae Sot Airport in Tak Province.Photos by Sarot Meksophawannakul / สาโรช เมฆโสภาวรรณกุล / Thai News Pix
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