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Three demon youths allegedly set a homeless man on fire for social media views. The teenage boys reportedly doused Karn, 51, with fuel as he was sleeping under a bridge in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 19. They then ignited the flammable liquid, triggering a blaze that engulfed the area. CCTV footage shows one boy recording the cruel 'prank' on his mobile phone before all three fled the scene on a black-and-red motorcycle as the fire grew larger. Police arrived at the scene, where they found Karn seriously injured but alive. A water pipe and part of the bridge were also damaged in the inferno. PACKAGE: Video, pictures, text

Teens 'set homeless man on fire while he slept under a bridge as a prank'

World 6 hours ago By Sarah Hooper

Thai police search for British man after his wife was found shot in the head

World January 27, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

A patient suffering from Nipah infection being wheeled into a hospital, surrounded by workers in full PPE including body suits, masks and foot coverings.

Airports in Asia reintroduce Covid-style health checks amid Nipah virus breakout

World January 26, 2026 By Josh Milton

Police officers standing with a suspected drug smuggler wearing Man United shirts while the man is dressed in Man City shirt, with picture of Man United player on the right hand side.

Man City 'fan' mocked by police wearing Man United shirts after 'drugs arrest'

World January 22, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Joshua Kershaw and his mum (Left) and a selfie of Joshua (Right).

Last moments of British man, 21, found dead in hotel room in Thailand

UK January 22, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

An aerial view of a beach and ocean in Spain, with palm trees and tourists on sun loungers

17 holiday destinations with gloriously warm weather in February

Travel January 20, 2026 By Anushka Suharu

An aerial view of Railay beach in Krabi, Thailand. Boats sit between the white sand and turquoise water, with large rock formations and greenery along the coast.

5 places that mix culture, adventure and beaches, from Barbados to Vegas

Travel January 20, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

The wreckage after a construction crane fell into a passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nathathida Adireksarn)

At least 32 dead and three missing after crane collapses onto train in Thailand

World January 14, 2026 By Sam Corbishley

A high angle view of Krabi beach, in Thailand, with three wooden boats on the water and a tropical island in the background.

The best cheap Maldives alternatives (and three are in Europe)

Travel January 12, 2026 By Ellie Hutchings

Wife thought she was going to die when husband strangled her on holiday

UK January 12, 2026 By Barney Davis

Tourist boat packed with 55 people smashes into trawler and sinks off Thai coast

World January 11, 2026 By Craig Munro

Mark Counsell from Pontypool. (Credit: Gwent Police)

British man disappears in Thailand after video call with his family

UK January 6, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Holidays, tourist relaxing in luxury beach hotel near luxurious swimming pool.

'I travelled the world as a digital nomad - it's a miserable lie'

Lifestyle December 28, 2025 By Sarah Ingram

Mother who tried to smuggle ?285,000 worth of cannabis into the UK from Thailand has been spared jail Cavendish Press

Mum avoids jail after smuggling £285,000 of cannabis into UK

UK December 26, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

A British fugitive wanted on alleged drug charges in the United Kingdom was arrested in Thailand.Ben Stephen Ransome, 28, had been living in luxury on holiday island Phuket until his arrest at a restaurant in the Rawai district on September 2.He was suspected of being a member of a drug trafficking gang and had reportedly fled to Thailand in 2022 to escape a lengthy sentence. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said Ben's arrest came following a request from the UK's National Crime Agency for his extradition.??????PACKAGE: Video, pictures, text

Drugs lord who ran £20,000,000 cocaine ring jailed for 14 years after capture in Thailand

UK December 23, 2025 By Sam Corbishley

A German Michelin-trained chef allegedly cheated at a restaurant's curry-eating challenge to win a cash prize. Sebastian Schwesinger, 37, (PICTURED WINNING 20,000 BAHT ON HIS SECOND FOOD CHALLENGE) took on a whopping 10 kilogrammes (22 lbs) plate of curry and rice at a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. But he was caught appearing to cheat when staff saw him scooping up mounds of sauce-covered rice into his backpack on December 17. Footage shows Sebastian, from Leipzig, checking to see if he was being watched before stealthily disposing of the food in the bag next to him. Staff later confronted him and demanded that he pay for the meal. They investigated and claimed he had cheated at two other locations and collected the prize money before being caught. PACKAGE: Video, pictures, text

Michelin chef caught cheating in eating contest after bag 'stank of curry'

UK December 22, 2025 By Josh Layton

An elderly Buddhist monk miraculously survived four days trapped in a narrow cave without food and water in Thailand. Luang Ta Somchai, 77, was reported missing from Wat Thammasathan Phasawan temple in Loei province on December 7, before a search began. Volunteers failed to locate him nearby and extended their search up to 2km from the building, until they discovered him stuck in a tight rock crevice on December 11. Footage shows officers from the Loei Highway Rescue Association wearing harnesses and rappelling down a small hole to reach the monk. PACKAGE: Video, pictures, text

Buddhist monk survives for days trapped upside down in cave

World December 16, 2025 By Luke Alsford

epaselect epa12577977 Thai villagers take shelter under a concrete bunker following clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin province, Thailand, 08 December 2025. The Royal Thai Army has reported a Thai soldier was killed and other eight wounded in the multiple border area clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops after Cambodian troops attacked in the Phu Pha Lek hill of Phlan Hin Paet Kon area in Kantharalak district, Si Sa Ket province that prompted the evacuation of residents in four northeastern provinces bordering Cambodia, according to Thai Army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvaree. EPA/KAIKUNGWON DUANJUMROON

Map shows Thailand-Cambodia areas where renewed conflict means tourists should 'stay away'

World December 9, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva

The coastline in Malta, featuring turquoise waters, rocky shores, and the architecture of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

The winter sun destinations with the hottest weather in January

Travel December 8, 2025 By Anushka Suharu

Thai emergency and rescue workers gathered near the scene of a train and locomotive crash.

British girl, 7, among dozens of tourists injured in train crash in Thailand

World December 8, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen