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Thailand’s household debt reaches 104% of GDP, raising economic concerns
Thailand’s household debt, encompassing informal loans, has risen to 104% of GDP, potentially impacting future economic growth, as revealed by a private sector panel report. Research conducted by Chulalongkorn University for the Joint Standing Committee for Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) shows the country’s household debt-to-GDP ratio reached 104% in the fourth quarter of 2024, with informal loans included in…
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Size matters? Truth about global penis size revealed
Let’s face it, curiosity about penis size is universal. But how much of what we think we know is true? Here’s the hard truth about size, myths, and what science says. Contrary to pop culture’s grand assumptions, studies reveal that penis size is surprisingly uniform worldwide. Research indicates the average erect length is between 12.9 centimetres (5.1 inches) and 13.92…
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Chinese parents searchs for missing daughter amid call centre scam fear
Chinese parents are searching for their missing daughter, with whom they lost contact after she arrived in Thailand on January 6. The family was concerned that their daughter might have fallen victim to a call centre scam. The Chinese father, Wu Wei Tong, filed a complaint at Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station and later submitted further complaints at the Royal Thai…
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Thai tourism faces 20% drop in Chinese visitors amid safety fears
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) anticipates a potential 10 to 20% decline in Chinese tourists during the upcoming Lunar New Year, attributed to reduced safety confidence. This follows an incident involving a Chinese actor who fell victim to a human trafficking gang using Thailand as a gateway. ATTA President Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn indicated that the impact could be minimal…
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Tragic collision kills Myanmar migrant in Thai smuggling attempt
Thai police on Tuesday responded to a tragic accident involving two pickup trucks on the Sangkhla Buri-Three Pagodas Pass road in Kanchanaburi. At the scene, a silver pickup truck with side railings was discovered with damage along its right side, while the driver had reportedly escaped under the cover of night. Approximately 10 metres away, a black pickup truck had…
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Phuket kicks off bold campaign for clean politics and fair elections
Phuket is making waves in political reform, launching a high-profile campaign to ensure fair and transparent elections across the island. The Phuket Provincial Election Commission Office unveiled its Honest Political Reform on the Basis of Elections project at a lively event held at the Bhukitta Boutique Hotel & Residence Phuket yesterday, January 8. Presiding over the ceremony was Phuket Vice…
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Foul play: Krabi cops rescue footballers from scam agent’s offside trap
Krabi Provincial Tourist Police officers swooped to help an Egyptian and a Yemeni football player after they were deceived by a scam agent who lured them to Thailand and defrauded them of 45,000 baht. The victims, 26 year old Yemeni Majid and 25 year old Egyptian Ali, sought help from the Tourist Police after their mobile phone was stolen while…
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Thailand video news | Thai hostages held by Hamas remain unaccounted, Rescuers race against time after Tibet earthquake
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring updates on six Thai hostages still unaccounted for in Gaza and Yingluck Shinawatra’s legal challenges if she returns to Thailand. Other stories include a speedboat crash involving British tourists, a Krabi snake catcher’s survival after a cobra bite, and Thailand’s new hippo mascot promoting elections. They also cover Lisa of Blackpink’s…
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Tragic death in Saraburi: Man killed by his own dog
A tragic incident yesterday in Saraburi‘s Kaeng Khoi resulted in the death of an 84 year old man following an attack by his dog. The incident occurred yesterday, January 8, at the man’s residence, a wooden house where rescue volunteers discovered bloodstains and scattered belongings beneath the structure. The victim, identified as Khanthi, was found near the bathroom under the…
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Crash course: Official in hot water over personal joyride in govt car
A provincial administrative organisation officer in Chumphon province is under scrutiny for allegedly using a government vehicle for personal purposes, leading to a car accident. The SUV, a black Nissan Terra, was reportedly regularly used as a personal vehicle by the officer without any official insignia. The incident occurred following a politician’s birthday party in Mueang district, Chumphon around three…
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Fight breaks out after Thai woman leaves 2 husbands for foreigner
A physical altercation over jealousy broke out in a market in the Isaan province of Surin on Sunday, January 5, after a Thai woman left her two Thai husbands to date a foreign man. A Thai woman who witnessed the incident shared a video of the chaos at the market on her Facebook account on Sunday. She wrote in the…
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Sand wars settled: Kata Noi Beach reclaims its shores
The sandy battle for Kata Noi Beach appears to be over, with beachgoers celebrating their newfound space. What was once a sprawling battlefield of beach chair vendors has been transformed into a haven for snorkellers and sunbathers alike. One local reported that the long-standing “sand grab” has been resolved, with clear and accessible spaces now available along the beach. “I…
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Metal thieves arrested at abandoned Bang Lamung factory
Two men were apprehended on Tuesday for attempting to steal metal from an abandoned former construction materials and cement factory in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. The individuals, identified as 38 year old Pinkaew Boonsuan and 41 year old Pinthong Boonsuay, were found with tools and metal pieces, including a sledgehammer and a hacksaw, which they had cut and…
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Brit expats in Thailand warned of scams targeting bank accounts
A chief of police issued a warning to retirees in Thailand after two British expats in Pattaya were targetted by scammers attempting to drain their bank accounts. Police Lieutenant Colonel Saksit Choobunrueang yesterday, January 8, announced that the elderly are being targetted by scam gangs because of their limited knowledge of technology. The two British pensioners reached out to their…
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Cool running: Thai students carve out Harbin snow sculpting victory
Teams from Saowabha Vocational College and Saraburi Vocational College in Thailand secured joint first place at the 17th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, China, as announced by the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) yesterday, January 8. OVEC Secretary General Yodsaphon Wenukoset reported that the event was sponsored by Harbin Engineering University and took place from January…
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Thai worker allegedly thrown to death by Cambodia call centre scam gang
A call centre scam gang allegedly abused and threw a Thai worker from an 18-storey building in Poipet city, Cambodia. The Thai victim was not the first person to have mysteriously died at the location. The Facebook page Drama-addict reported last night, January 8, that a Thai citizen, whose identity remains undisclosed, fell from the 18-storey building in Poipet and died.…
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Bangkok fire destroys 22 rooms, affects 33 in Klong Toey
A fire in Bangkok’s Klong Toey community ripped through and destroyed 22 rooms, affecting 33 residents in the community. Emergency services worked hard to control the blaze and set up a temporary shelter. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. The incident occurred at 2.45am today, January 9, when Police Lieutenant Santi Chansathien, an investigator at the…
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Lost and found: American’s wild Thai tale ends without a scratch
An American pensioner met with an unexpected adventure in northern Thailand but thanks to the swift action of Mae Hong Son’s Tourist Police, rescue volunteers, and local villagers, he made it out unscathed. The 68 year old man from the United States, was saved from the depths of the Doi Thong forest near Ya Po village, and he couldn’t be…
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Thai police arrest gunman for Cambodian-French politician murder
Thai police last night arrested the gunman responsible for the assassination of a former Cambodian-French opposition Member of Parliament in Cambodia‘s Phra Tabon Province. Another suspect, a Cambodian, who is believed to have stalked the victim from Cambodia to Bangkok, remains at large. The 73 year old Cambodian-French politician, Lim Kimya, arrived in Bangkok by a coach bus from Cambodia…
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Thailand to celebrate marriage equality at UN event in Bangkok
The Thai Interior Ministry will hold an event at the United Nations Convention Centre in Bangkok next Monday, January 13, to celebrate the forthcoming implementation of the Marriage Equality Act on January 23. This will mark a significant milestone as Thailand prepares to enact this legislation for the first time. According to Traisulee Taisaranakul, spokesperson for the ministry, the event…
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British man’s death in Phuket leaves family searching for answers
The heartbroken family of a British man is desperately seeking the truth after his body washed ashore a Phuket beach. The body of Regan Kelly was discovered on Saturday, January 5, floating in the sea off a Thai beach. The 28 year old South London man’s body was discovered naked and face down merely hours after he was seen dashing…
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Counterfeit cough syrup worth 100 million baht seized in Thailand
Police and health officials conducted raids in Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Bangkok on sites associated with the production and sale of counterfeit cough syrup, seizing items valued at over 100 million baht on the retail market. This operation involved collaboration between the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Nakhon Pathom provincial public health…
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British tourists’ speedboat crashes into Thai mangrove forest (video)
A holiday speedboat carrying British tourists on an idyllic island-hopping adventure turned into a nightmare when the vessel smashed into trees in southern Thailand, prompting screams from panicked passengers. The incident occurred on Friday, January 3 during a journey between Koh Lipe and Koh Lanta. Shocking footage shows terrified passengers clinging to their seats as the speedboat hurtled off course,…
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Road rage: Trucker clash ignites over middle finger in Songkhla
A roadblock and a rude middle finger gesture led to an altercation between a Thai truck driver and another man on a road in the southern province of Songkhla. Facebook user Ting Chukamnued shared videos of the altercation on the road on January 7, with a caption that read, “Thanks to the owner of the videos. Let him know that this…
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Pattaya poker face-off: Cops bust beachside card game
A clandestine poker game involving foreigners and Thai nationals in Pattaya was busted by police in a dramatic raid near Jomtien Beach. The illegal gambling operation, disguised as a beer bar, was exposed on Monday, January 6, after officers acted on a tip-off. Officers from the Chon Buri Immigration Police, led by Police Colonel Napassapong Kositsuriyamani, uncovered seven foreigners, including…
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Thailand revives trade with Pakistan in major economic pact
After a decade of silence, Thailand and Pakistan are back at the negotiating table, reigniting hopes for a booming trade partnership. The two nations have agreed to resume talks under their Joint Trade Committee (JTC) at the ministerial level, with Thailand hosting the next round of discussions later this year. In a recent meeting between Thailand’s Minister of Commerce, Pichai…
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Truck overturns in Nonthaburi, killing two and injuring two
A tragic accident occurred yesterday in Nonthaburi province, where a truck overturned after crossing the central reservation, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. The accident took place on Ratchaphruek Road, opposite the 18 Chord Market in Bang Phlap subdistrict, Pak Kret district. Officers from Chaiyaphruek Police Station and emergency services, alongside forensic doctors, attended the scene. At the site,…
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Hippo star Moo Deng steals spotlight as election mascot (video)
The Election Commission (EC) has pulled out all the stops to boost voter enthusiasm for the upcoming provincial administrative organisation (PAO) elections, introducing an unlikely but adorable mascot—Moo Deng, the famous pygmy hippo calf. EC chairperson Ittiporn Boonprakong proudly presented Moo Deng during a lively ceremony at the Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road. Speaking to a captivated audience, he…
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Boxer shorts-clad man blocks Bangkok traffic with Mercedes (video)
Traffic congestion is a common issue in Bangkok, often caused by the sheer volume of vehicles on the roads and accidents and unforeseen incidents which further exacerbates the situation. However, traffic was held up yesterday, January 7, by an unusual cause when a man clad only in boxer shorts parked his convertible Mercedes in the middle of the road and…
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Bird flu dodged: Thailand flies clear of H5N1 outbreak
Thailand has yet to experience an outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza, despite reports of a fatality in the United States. Health officials highlight the severity of the virus in migrating birds and recommend preventive measures. According to Doctor Opas Karnkawinpong, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, the United States has documented 66 cases of human infection…
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