Month: August 2022

  • Phuket NewsOfficials look to tackle Phuket’s coastal erosion following floods

    Officials look to tackle Phuket’s coastal erosion following floods

    Phuket officials held a meeting yesterday to discuss coastal erosion impacting the island province, as storm weather is causing huge floods. Phuket’s Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan said that Governor Narong has ordered him to look into measures to tackle the problem. One area officials are particularly concerned about is Sai Kaew Beach. Last month’s king tide in Phuket, along with…

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  • Thailand NewsThai man dies from electrocution after friends warn him against electrofishing

    Thai man dies from electrocution after friends warn him against electrofishing

    A man from Nakhon Pathom province in central Thailand was found dead in the forest this morning clutching pliers, electric wires, and a fishing net. The body of 49 year old Montien [surname reserved] was found next to a pond in the forest behind a worker’s camp on Malaiman Road in the Mueang district in the early hours of this…

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  • Chiang Mai NewsMahout asks media to help find elephant tail hair thieves

    Mahout asks media to help find elephant tail hair thieves

    The managing director of the Maesa Elephant Camp in the northern province of Chaing Mai has appealed to the media to help track down thieves who broke into the camp to steal elephant hair to craft talismans. Anchalee Kanlamapijit, the managing director of the camp, contacted Thai media yesterday and asked them to spread the news about the elephant story,…

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  • Pattaya NewsVIDEO: European tourist roams around Pattaya stark naked | Thaiger

    VIDEO: European tourist roams around Pattaya stark naked

    Just another day in Pattaya. Onlookers were dismayed when a European man wearing nothing but a bum bag casually strolled down a busy street in Pattaya’s Bang Lamung district at around midnight last night. The naked tourist had nothing on but a fanny pack and a camera slung over his shoulder. South Pattaya police said the naked man spat on…

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  • Pattaya NewsIndian tourist in Pattaya breakdances in boxing ring when police show up

    Indian tourist in Pattaya breakdances in boxing ring when police show up

    An Indian tourist in Pattaya was eager to show off his moves in the early hours of this morning… after police had showed up. The man had climbed into an empty boxing ring in a pub, drunkenly yelling and wreaking havoc on the business owners and other customers. The incident happened on Pattaya’s famous Walking Street, a known hub for…

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  • Crime NewsPedo father & 2 stepbrothers jailed for raping 12 year old Thai girl

    Pedo father & 2 stepbrothers jailed for raping 12 year old Thai girl

    The father and two stepbrothers of a 12 year old Thai girl have been jailed for the alleged rape of the child. The father, 46 year old Yapard Aree-air, and two stepbrothers, 19 year old Arun Saeng-atit, and a 17 year old Khao, were arrested and charged, after the girl reported the incident to police in the southern province of…

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  • Crime News3 year old in South Thailand reportedly taken to hospital after eating weed brownie

    3 year old in South Thailand reportedly taken to hospital after eating weed brownie

    A Facebook post claims that a 3 year old child in South Thailand’s Pattani province was taken to a hospital after eating a weed brownie. The poster titled the post “Story of a Friend.” He claims the girl’s teacher noticed that she was shivering and unable to walk when they fell asleep. When the girl woke up, she couldn’t speak.…

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  • Press RoomNYE & RGP Development and Siam Piwat join hands in a strategic deal to manage “Park Silom” Project

    NYE & RGP Development and Siam Piwat join hands in a strategic deal to manage “Park Silom” Project

    Press Release NYE & RGP Development Co., Ltd., a collaboration between NYE Estate Co., Ltd., and Minor International PCL, inks a strategic deal with Siam Piwat Co., Ltd. for a retail asset management and property management for “Park Silom”, a premium mixed-use project in the heart of Silom under the theme “New Breed of Silom.” The retail space spans over…

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  • Northern Thailand News2 dead & 5 injured in gunfight between teens in Northern Thailand

    2 dead & 5 injured in gunfight between teens in Northern Thailand

    Two teenagers were reportedly killed and five injured when a gunfight broke out in the car park of an entertainment venue in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani. Eyewitnesses revealed that about a dozen teenagers clashed in the car park of Talat Nikon Thani on Chayangkun Road in the Nai Mueng District of Ubon Ratchathani, and about 70 to 100…

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  • Thailand NewsMan goes fishing in the road to prove a point in northeast Thailand

    Man goes fishing in the road to prove a point in northeast Thailand

    A man from Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast Thailand, sarcastically grabbed his fishing rod and launched it into a pond-sized pothole this morning in an attempt to bring attention to the sorry state of road affairs in Non Man Thet village. The village has been waiting over 10 years for the road to be repaired and he has had enough. The…

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  • Property NewsSurvey names Lat Phrao as most desired district in Bangkok

    Survey names Lat Phrao as most desired district in Bangkok

    A recent survey by Kaidee Property makes interesting reading for those interested in Bangkok’s real estate market. The online buying and selling platform revealed that during the first six months of this year Lat Phrao district was the most searched residential area in the capital, followed by Chatuchak, Bang Khae, Suan Luang, and Lat Krabang. Turns out these five areas…

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  • Eastern Thailand NewsMen in eastern Thailand sentenced for road rage killing last year

    Men in eastern Thailand sentenced for road rage killing last year

    Two men in Thailand’s eastern province of Trat have been jailed for killing a man in a road rage incident last year. The three men involved killed the victim after the victim’s girlfriend threw a glass bottle on the road as the men were driving by them. The killers thought the couple had meant to throw the bottle at them,…

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  • EventsBKFC Thailand strawweight champion Fani Peloumpi to face Britain Hart at BKFC 20

    BKFC Thailand strawweight champion Fani Peloumpi to face Britain Hart at BKFC 20

    Press Release Current BKFC Thailand strawweight champion Fani Peloumpi is set to make history for the promotion once more. After becoming the very first BKFC Thailand champion, the Greek “Queen of BKFC Thailand” will be the first fighter from the promotion to fight on an American BKFC show when she battles American fan-favourite Britain Hart for the inaugural BKFC Strawweight…

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  • Transport NewsChiang Rai Airport to stay closed until August 6 following Nok Air incident

    Chiang Rai Airport to stay closed until August 6 following Nok Air incident

    The Nok Air plane which skidded off Chiang Rai Airport’s runway during landing on Saturday night was finally lifted out of the mud and removed at 4am today, but the airport will remain closed until August 6 due to poor safety standards. The incident sparked a safety inspection by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), which found that the…

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  • Crime NewsUndercover policeman arrested for selling meth to teenagers in northeast Thailand

    Undercover policeman arrested for selling meth to teenagers in northeast Thailand

    Police in Maha Sarakham province in northeast Thailand arrested a man yesterday for selling Yaba (“crazy drug”) – branded methamphetamine pills cut with caffeine – to teenagers in the Kantharawichai district. Turns out the drug dealer is an undercover policeman. Yesterday, officers from the Royal Thai Police and Maha Sarakaham Provincial Special Operations Unit closed in on a hut in…

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  • World News90% of Hong Kong travellers craving travel to Thailand this year

    90% of Hong Kong travellers craving travel to Thailand this year

    A recent survey found that a massive majority of people in Hong Kong are dying to visit Thailand and are planning to travel to the Kingdom within the next year. The survey was conducted in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Hong Kong office and Klook, and interviewed 3,000 residents in Hong Kong about their thoughts on Thai tourism.…

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  • World NewsAirlines urged to avoid Taiwan airspace amid China’s military drills

    Airlines urged to avoid Taiwan airspace amid China’s military drills

    China warned airlines operating in Asia to avoid airspace over Taiwan over the next four days as the mainland’s military conducts a series of exercises until Sunday, August 7. In response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan yesterday, the People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theatre Command of China announced that the country would conduct a series of military…

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  • Economy NewsThailand pitches in to help Sri Lanka in its time of crisis

    Thailand pitches in to help Sri Lanka in its time of crisis

    Thailand is pitching in to help Sri Lanka in its tumultuous economic crisis. Thailand’s Foreign Ministry announced yesterday that the country has donated medicines, medical supplies, food, and financial support to Sri Lanka. Several departments made donations adding up to about 5 million baht, while the Foreign Ministry donated another 1.3 million baht worth of medical supplies to Sri Lanka.…

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  • Politics NewsThailand backs ‘One China’ policy amid US Taiwan PR disaster

    Thailand backs ‘One China’ policy amid US Taiwan PR disaster

    Thailand called for restraint between China and the United States amid Nancy Pelosi’s brief visit to Taiwan on Tuesday. It is unclear why the US House of Representatives Speaker met with Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-Wen in Taipei, other than yet another shit-stirring exercise by the US to provoke China into doing something rash. It almost had the desired effect. China’s…

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  • Thailand video newsThais say no to Tourism Jobs in Thailand | GMT

    Thais say no to Tourism Jobs in Thailand | GMT

    Hop-along thief stole 150,000 baht of jewellery to fund green biz. Half a million young people seeking jobs prefer admin to tourism. Thai wife hires mistresses for husband with a 15,000 baht salary. Pattaya Music Festival to bang the drums after a 5-month delay. Victims of U-turn bridge collapse to get THB 80,000-500,000 compensation. All this and more on today’s…

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  • Guides5 slurp worthy bowls of ramen in Bangkok for 2022

    5 slurp worthy bowls of ramen in Bangkok for 2022

    Slurpable noodles, savoury broth, and flavourful toppings – nothing comforts the soul quite like a steaming bowl of ramen. Thankfully for those looking to slurp down delicious noodles in a flavourful soup, Bangkok is dotted with fantastic ramen restaurants. From high-end joints to chain restaurants, you’ll find lots of spots to enjoy this Japanese comfort food. Whether you like lean…

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  • Phuket NewsAmidst storms, red flags raised on Phuket’s beaches

    Amidst storms, red flags raised on Phuket’s beaches

    As storms continue to plunder through Phuket, red flags have been raised on the island province’s beaches. Beaches with red flags now include Patong Beach, Surin Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach, among others. Tourists have been asked not to get in the water at these beaches while the red flags are posted. This news comes as stormy waves have…

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  • World News110 Thais on one flight denied entry into South Korea

    110 Thais on one flight denied entry into South Korea

    A total of 110 Thai tourists on a single flight were denied entry into the South Korean island of Jeju and sent back to Thailand yesterday, according to the Korea Times. Since Korea’s post-pandemic “reopening,” a crazy 50% of all Thais arriving in South Korea have been rejected at the border, according to reports. Of the 184 Thai nationals aboard…

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  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Government releases online questionnaire for foreigners

    Thailand News Today | Government releases online questionnaire for foreigners

      If you ever wanted a chance for your voice to be heard about Thailand – and judging from our comments section, a lot of you really, really do – now is your chance! The Thai government has released an impressively-catchy named survey “Foreigners’ Awareness, Confidence in Important Government Policies, and Perceived Image of Thailand.” The thoroughly titled survey was…

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  • HealthThe many advantages of surgery in Thailand

    The many advantages of surgery in Thailand

    Press Release Before the Covid pandemic dramatically changed travel and tourism globally, medical tourism was putting Thailand on the map for those in pursuit of affordable healthcare and wellness treatments. According to TICA – the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association – the Land of Smiles was attracting around a million foreigners a year for medical purposes alone up until the…

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  • GuidesWhat to do if you get bitten by a snake in Thailand

    What to do if you get bitten by a snake in Thailand

    Tropical Thailand is home to over 200 species of snakes, more than 60 of which are considered venomous and a danger to humans. Snakes don’t usually attack unless provoked or threatened, but it doesn’t hurt to be aware of how to deal with a snake bite if you live or are travelling to the Land of Sssmiles. The way a…

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  • Crime NewsGuilty Thai Army to pay dead soldier’s family 17 million baht

    Guilty Thai Army to pay dead soldier’s family 17 million baht

    The Royal Thai Army yesterday was found guilty of gross negligence in the death of a trainee soldier by the Supreme Court. The court ordered the army to pay the family of the dead soldier 17 million baht in compensation. Lt Sanan Thongdeenok drowned while participating in a royal guardsmen training program, an intense course known by its codename UKBT in…

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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya man threatens girlfriend’s brother with gun

    Pattaya man threatens girlfriend’s brother with gun

    A man in Pattaya who had allegedly abused his girlfriend threatened her brother with a gun on Sunday. The man, 31 year old Kritsada, frequently physically abused his girlfriend, according to her brother, 22 year old Thanakul. Kritsada became enraged after his girlfriend went to stay with Thanakul. Thanakul said he had planned to meet Kritsada at a store in…

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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya Music Festival to bang the drums after a 5-month delay

    Pattaya Music Festival to bang the drums after a 5-month delay

    Pattaya Music Festival 2022 hopes to strike a chord with music lovers this weekend after a five-month delay because of the pandemic with an event planned every weekend throughout August. The festival to rock the city has been on hold since March amid a rising number of new Covid-19 cases. Pattaya’s Songkran festival in April was also cancelled. On July…

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  • Crime NewsInfant’s body found in Phuket drainage pipe

    Infant’s body found in Phuket drainage pipe

    An infant’s body was discovered in a water drainage pipe in Phuket this morning. The baby girl was a newborn, only 1-3 days old, and found in Thalang district. A waterworks authority who had been working nearby alerted Cherng Talay Police about the infant’s body. The police are now investigating the case. There have been a few similar, disturbing incidents…

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  • Northern Thailand NewsEight women killed in drug driving accident in central Thailand

    Eight women killed in drug driving accident in central Thailand

    A minibus driver allegedly under the influence of drugs who fell asleep at the wheel faces time in prison after killing eight elderly women passengers in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The minibus overturned and landed in a ditch on the Khon Kaen – Kalasin Bypass Road in the Phra Lap Sub-district, Mueng Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen province…

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  • Bangkok NewsDetails on Bangkok’s Green Line train contracts to be publicly disclosed

    Details on Bangkok’s Green Line train contracts to be publicly disclosed

    Details on contracts for Bangkok’s Green Line Train are set to be publicly disclosed, although it has not been announced when. Krungthep Thanakom has agreed to publicly disclose details of its contract and memorandum of understanding with Bangkok Mass Transit System PLC, more commonly known in the capital as BTS. The contracts are for the first and second extensions of…

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  • Thailand NewsHopalong thief stole 150,000 baht of jewellery to fund cannabis biz

    Hopalong thief stole 150,000 baht of jewellery to fund cannabis biz

    A lame-leg university student who used a fake gun to rob a jewelry store of gold necklaces worth 150,000 baht in the Isaan province confessed he only did it to fund a cannabis plant business. The 24 year old, named Pornthep, held up the gold shop at gunpoint on Chom Pon Road in Thesaban Nakhon Ratchasima District in Nakhon Ratchasima…

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  • Phuket NewsGerman tourist tests positive for monkeypox in Phuket, Thailand

    German tourist tests positive for monkeypox in Phuket, Thailand

    A German man has tested positive for monkeypox in Phuket, becoming Thailand’s third recorded case of the virus since the global outbreak began. The 25 year old German tourist travelled to Thailand on July 18 for a holiday in Phuket. Shortly after arriving in the kingdom, he began presenting with monkeypox symptoms. At first, the man developed a fever and…

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  • Economy NewsHalf a million young people seeking jobs prefer admin to tourism

    Half a million young people seeking jobs prefer admin to tourism

    The Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry released a new report analysing job applications on JobThai.com this past month revealing some interesting statistics about what jobs people want and where. Young job applicants – and there are around 490,000 to 510,000 of them who recently graduated and now entering the workforce – are eschewing the glitz and glamour of…

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  • Eastern Thailand NewsPolice arrest alleged gambling operator with reported 5 million baht turnover

    Police arrest alleged gambling operator with reported 5 million baht turnover

    There’s been another gambling bust in the ‘Land of Smiles,’ this time in eastern Thailand. Police arrested an alleged gambling operator in the Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province on August 1. Police raided the suspect’s house and found hints that he was running a website called ‘syclub.bet.’ They found evidence of betting via electronic channels. The site reportedly had…

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  • Crime NewsWoman accuses bank of stealing 4 million baht in north Thailand

    Woman accuses bank of stealing 4 million baht in north Thailand

    A Thai woman has accused a bank of stealing 4 million baht from her account in the Khemmarat district of Ubon Ratchathani Province in northeastern Thailand. Wanida Wantaprom yesterday filed a complaint at Khemmarat Police Station after money had been withdrawn from her account at the Kasikorn Bank, Central Rama 2 branch. The mother of one complained to her bank…

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