Month: December 2022

  • Transport NewsFree electric buses to Bangkok attractions from today

    Free electric buses to Bangkok attractions from today

    In a bid to boost visits to tourist attractions in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration created a program to run free electric buses to the floating markets on weekends, starting today. The plan was created to connect the main public transportation lines across Bangkok with nearby tourist attractions. The BMA announced yesterday the new, eco-friendly service that will feed from…

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  • World NewsIs it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Kim Jung-un riding a New Year rocket?

    Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Kim Jung-un riding a New Year rocket?

    South Korea test-fired a solid-fuel rocket yesterday triggering panic over a UFO invasion, or a possible North Korean missile launch by Kim Jung-un, riding a new year rocket into the free south. Seoul said in a statement that the launch was part of efforts to build a space-based surveillance capability and bolster its defence posture. The general public was not…

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  • Technology NewsWhat could possibly go wrong? 2022 in Big Tech

    What could possibly go wrong? 2022 in Big Tech

    For all of the breakthroughs, a lot of really dumb stuff went on in 2022 in Big Tech. Tech blog fastcompany.com has picked out some of the more baffling moments, head-scratching decisions, and products that make you wonder how they ever made it beyond the first pitch meeting. Elon Musk Musk’s US$44 billion (1.5 trillion baht) purchase of Twitter was…

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  • Thailand NewsSenate to investigate AMLO-Tuhao links

    Senate to investigate AMLO-Tuhao links

    The Senate committee on good governance is to investigate links between two executives of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) and alleged crime boss Chaiyanat “Tuhao” Kornchayanant. The investigation follows a letter submitted to the Senate speaker on December 19 by former Democrat MP Watchara Phetthong. The letter named Pol Maj Gen Piyapan Pingmuang, former head of AMLO and Theppasu Bavornchotidara,…

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  • EntertainmentAerosmith frontman Steven Tyler sued for historical sex crimes

    Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler sued for historical sex crimes

    Julia Misley, who previously claimed Steven Tyler had a sexual relationship with her when she was a teenager, is now suing the Aerosmith frontman for sexual assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday under a 2019 California law that gave adult victims of childhood sexual assault a three-year window to file lawsuits for historical…

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  • Thailand NewsPOLL: Majority opposed to 4am venue curfew

    POLL: Majority opposed to 4am venue curfew

    A new poll shows that, despite vocal advocates and support amongst tourists, the majority of Thai people don’t believe that nightlife entertainment venues should be allowed to open until 4am. The poll found that 48.6% of people believe that 2am is a late enough time for bars and clubs to close. Only 40.6% of people believe that some or all…

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  • EntertainmentAndrew Tate not nabbed through pizza connection

    Andrew Tate not nabbed through pizza connection

    Bucharest has confirmed that Andrew Tate has been arrested on human trafficking charges but reiterated that one widely reported detail was inaccurate. A popular tweet read… “Romanian authorities needed proof that Andrew Tate was in the country so they reportedly used his social media posts. His ridiculous video yesterday featured a pizza from a Romanian pizza chain, Jerry’s Pizza, confirming…

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  • Thailand NewsThe Man Who Took Dinner to The Sky ft. Friso Poldervaart | Ep.18

    The Man Who Took Dinner to The Sky ft. Friso Poldervaart | Ep.18

    Friso Poldervaart is a Dutch philanthropist and entrepreneur based in Bangkok. He is dedicated to helping others through his charitable endeavors, as well as running a successful business. He has a passion for making a difference in the world, and strives to use his resources to create tangible benefits for those in need. He is highly esteemed in his field…

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  • Thailand video news12 Top News Headlines in Thailand by Month Recap 2022

    12 Top News Headlines in Thailand by Month Recap 2022

    Click the link for watching: https://youtu.be/CKNbrzV0BQY Let’s revisit 12 News Headlines that dominated Thai media in 2022. Whilst there were pressing issues such as taxi scams and foreigners overstaying their visas, we must not forget other important less talked about issues that happened in Thailand as well. Join Natty Warisa in recapping the top news stories that dominated each month…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand’s top 10 stories on social media for 2022

    Thailand’s top 10 stories on social media for 2022

    Social media in Thailand has had a busy year full of sensational scandals and news stories. What were the people of Thailand talking about most in 2022? Wisesight, an online analytics company used its Zocial Eye tools to analyse social media activity between January 1 and December 20 of this year in Thailand to see what got people buzzing online.…

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  • EventsThai holidays in 2023

    Thai holidays in 2023

    Check your calendars! As we head into 2023, it’s handy to know about the upcoming Thai holidays for the year. Thailand has many holidays throughout 2023, though some are just general observances while others are public holidays where government offices (like immigration) and other businesses are closed. Here’s a quick snapshot of the major holidays next year. Thailand public holiday…

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  • Politics NewsPheu Thai Party electioneering promise of 600-baht daily minimum wage

    Pheu Thai Party electioneering promise of 600-baht daily minimum wage

    The Pheu Thai Party was out in full force electioneering ahead of the New Year’s Day celebration promising life-changing policies. The party, founded by Thaksin Shinawatra and now in its third incarnation, was out and about the kingdom with its pre-election billboards and promises that included a 600-baht daily minimum wage for Thai workers. Pheu Thai Party Secretary General Prasert…

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  • Thailand video newsRoad safety campaign spells disaster for Chiang Mai rescue services | Thailand News Today

    Road safety campaign spells disaster for Chiang Mai rescue services | Thailand News Today

      Road safety campaign spells disaster for Chiang Mai rescue services A rescue service in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, is receiving the same “false alarm” phone call over and over again thanks to a controversial road safety campaign. Thailand sees a surge in road accidents and road deaths every year between December 29 – January 4, gaining the nickname “Seven Days of Danger.” Road…

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  • Thailand News37 deaths & 351 injuries reported on day 1 of Thailand’s road safety campaign

    37 deaths & 351 injuries reported on day 1 of Thailand’s road safety campaign

    Day one of Thailand’s road safety campaign, Seven-day Dangerous (7 วัน อันตราย), does not appear to have made any difference as 37 deaths and 351 injuries were recorded. Speeding and drunk driving were the primary causes of most accidents. The road safety campaign to reduce the number of road accidents during the new year holiday began in earnest yesterday and…

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  • Thailand NewsPattaya bar security guard slaps Indian tourist in the face

    Pattaya bar security guard slaps Indian tourist in the face

    A group of Indian tourists filed a complaint with Pattaya Police after a bar-restaurant security guard assaulted one of them and accused them of scamming the joint in the early hours of this morning. The Pattaya Tourist Police invited the Indian tourists to the Pattaya Police Station today, December 30, at 1am, to provide more details on the fracas. The…

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  • Ask an AgentHow to find the right real estate investment opportunity in Thailand

    How to find the right real estate investment opportunity in Thailand

    Are you looking for the perfect real estate investment opportunity in Thailand? If so, there are several important steps that you need to take in order to ensure you find the perfect opportunity. Researching the market, identifying your investment goals, networking with local professionals, utilizing online resources, and visiting potential properties are all essential steps that can help you identify…

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  • Thailand NewsWedding turned into a bloodbath after groomsman shoots his friend

    Wedding turned into a bloodbath after groomsman shoots his friend

    A wedding is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life but for one couple it will be memorable for another reason after a groomsman turned the ceremony into a bloodbath by shooting another groomsman after their girlfriends started fighting. The gunman and his girlfriend are now on the run in Trang, southern Thailand An officer from…

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  • Economy NewsTesco slavery case – police interview 100s of Mae Sot workers

    Tesco slavery case – police interview 100s of Mae Sot workers

    Police and labour officials in Mae Sot are interviewing more than 100 workers from the former supermarket supplier in the Tesco slavery case. Authorities are gathering information as they follow up on last week’s raid led by deputy national police chief Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn at the VK Garment (VKG) factory in the border town of Tak province. The…

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  • Crime NewsAndrew Tate spat with Greta Thunberg leads to his arrest in Bucharest

    Andrew Tate spat with Greta Thunberg leads to his arrest in Bucharest

    A spat with Greta Thunberg last night led to the arrest of controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking in Romania. The former British-American kickboxer and his brother, Tristian, were detained in Bucharest where they will be held for questioning for up to 24 hours. Romanian television last night showed the 36…

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  • Environment NewsVarawut takes National Parks corruption flack

    Varawut takes National Parks corruption flack

    Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said yesterday that he would ensure justice is done in the national parks corruption investigation that has threatened to consume his department. Varawut apologised and accepted responsibility for the alleged corruption committed by Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya, saying the investigating committee would speak to all directors and related personnel, without any interference from…

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  • Tourism NewsThai Airways rehab plan soars ahead of schedule

    Thai Airways rehab plan soars ahead of schedule

    The embattled Thai flag carrier has sold at least eight aircraft and other non-core assets since October, as part of Thai Airways‘ rehab plan. Thai Airways International updated its ongoing bankruptcy rehabilitation to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). THAI, whose subsidiary – Thai Smile, made global headlines yesterday after a mid-air brawl captured on video went viral– said in…

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  • Thailand NewsWoman who tried to murder her aunty is hospitalised after hit-and-run incident

    Woman who tried to murder her aunty is hospitalised after hit-and-run incident

    A woman hospitalised after a hit-and-run incident was fleeing the scene of an alleged murder attempt, her victim claims. Netizens said was karma. The woman was hit by a car in the northern province of Nan only moments after she tried to kill her aunty to escape paying back a 1 million-baht debt. A witness startled the potential murderer while…

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  • Destination GuideExperience luxury living in Laguna Phuket

    Experience luxury living in Laguna Phuket

    Laguna Phuket is a stunning area located on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand. It is an ideal destination for property buyers looking for a luxurious, tropical lifestyle. The area is renowned for its stunning beaches and lush, tropical rainforest. With a range of amenities and activities, Laguna Phuket provides an idyllic setting for those looking to purchase a property,…

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  • EntertainmentBeyond the Nose – stand-up comedy in Bangkok

    Beyond the Nose – stand-up comedy in Bangkok

    Until now, the infamous Udom “Nose” Taepanich is the only Thai stand-up comedian who comes close to being a household name. But stand-up comedy in Bangkok is growing. In 1993, Nose started a live stand-up comedy series, the now legendary “Deaw” sets. He’s known for his brand of social and political satire that appeals to almost everyone. He’s close to a…

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  • Crime NewsDaughter jailed for 20 years after stealing 250 million baht from her mother

    Daughter jailed for 20 years after stealing 250 million baht from her mother

    Where there is family there is love, so the slogan says, but this may not be the case for one Bangkok family after a daughter fleeced her sick mother of over 250 million baht. Yesterday, Phra Khanong Criminal Court sentenced Mawadee Sriwirat to 20 years in prison for falsifying documents to steal more than 250 million baht from her mother,…

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  • Thailand Weather UpdatesRising winds, falling temperatures – the coolest new year in Thailand

    Rising winds, falling temperatures – the coolest new year in Thailand

    A strong cold front from China is presently occupying both northern Thailand and the south. This means that the new year holiday temperatures in the north and northeast regions are expected to fall by 2 – 4 degrees Celsius, and by 1 – 3 degrees in the rest of the country. Temperatures in the south will remain as they are.…

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  • Thailand NewsPolice arrest boyfriend of murdered girlfriend dumped in a garbage bin

    Police arrest boyfriend of murdered girlfriend dumped in a garbage bin

    The man accused of murdering and dumping his girlfriend’s body in a garbage bin at the Khao Sok National Park at the border of Phang Nga and Surat Thani, surrendered to police yesterday. He allegedly admitted that jealousy drove him to lose his temper and commit murder. The murderer, Sukhon Kaewprapas, surrendered at Kapong Police Station in Phang Nga three…

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  • NewsPunk pioneer & avante garde British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies, aged 81

    Punk pioneer & avante garde British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies, aged 81

    Tributes poured in on hearing the news that punk pioneer and British fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood has died aged 81. In a statement on Twitter, her fashion house said she died “peacefully and surrounded” by her family in Clapham, South London. Westwood came to public prominence in 1976 for the controversial clothes she made for a boutique that she run…

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  • Thailand NewsRussian driver kills motorcycle rider in Phuket

    Russian driver kills motorcycle rider in Phuket

    A Russian man crashed his rented black SUV into a motorcycle and killed a Thai motorcycle rider on road in Phuket on Wednesday. Officers from Chalong Police Station and the Phuket Ruam Jai Rescue Team were notified about the incident at the Chalong Intersection on Patak Road in the Chalong sub-district of Phuket at about 9.20pm, Wednesday, December 28. The…

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  • World NewsPakistani rapist freed from prison to marry victim

    Pakistani rapist freed from prison to marry victim

    The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) called a court’s decision to release a convicted rapist from prison so he can marry his victim a “gross violation of law” and a “miscarriage of justice.” A Pakistani court freed convicted rapist Daulat Khan after it was “agreed” he would marry his victim, enraging human rights activists who say the ruling risks…

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  • Thailand video newsMan jumped from 3rd floor of Phuket airport | GMT

    Man jumped from 3rd floor of Phuket airport | GMT

    In today’s episode, A forgetful husband tests marriage after accidently abandoning his wife, 21 Thai citizens reported dead in fire casino in Cambodia, American man dies after jumping from 3rd floor of Phuket Airport, Russians take Thailand by storm.

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  • World NewsBorn to play football – Pelé passes in Sao Paulo hospital, aged 82

    Born to play football – Pelé passes in Sao Paulo hospital, aged 82

    “I was born to play football, just like Beethoven was born to write music and Michelangelo was born to paint.” Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has died at Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo after a long illness, at the age of 82. Pelé, the…

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  • World News21 Thai citizens reported dead in fire casino in Cambodia

    21 Thai citizens reported dead in fire casino in Cambodia

    The death toll has risen on the fire incident this morning at the Grand Diamonds City and Casino in Poipet city in Cambodia. Thai officials confirmed that 21 Thai citizens were killed and another 53 were injured in the fire. The Cambodian authorities have not yet confirmed a full report on the deaths and injuries. Officials from the Burapa Internal…

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  • Tourism NewsAeroflot to launch direct flights from Bangkok to Irkutsk

    Aeroflot to launch direct flights from Bangkok to Irkutsk

    Russian flag carrier Aeroflot is launching direct flights from Irkutsk in Russia to Bangkok, Thailand, starting January 18, 2023. A Boeing 737-800 will service the route which will run twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a flight time of 6 hours and 25 minutes. Irkutsk, known as “Paris of Siberia,” is Russia’s 25th-largest city by population. It is the…

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  • Thailand News110,000 traffic tickets issued to speeding drivers ahead of road safety campaign

    110,000 traffic tickets issued to speeding drivers ahead of road safety campaign

    The Highway Police Division revealed that 110,000 speeding tickets were issued ahead of Thailand’s seven-day road safety campaign. The Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, Damronsak Kittiprapas, launched the road safety campaign named Seven-day Dangerous (7 วัน อันตราย) today, December 29. The campaign aims to reduce the number of road accidents during the traditional holiday season when many Thais will…

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  • NewsA forgetful husband tests marriage after accidently abandoning his wife on a road trip after taking a quick leak

    A forgetful husband tests marriage after accidently abandoning his wife on a road trip after taking a quick leak

    For richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death us do part, and in an emergency toilet break situation, every marriage is tested to some degree. And, an absent-minded husband truly tested the strength of his marriage on a road trip last week. He pulled over by the roadside to quickly take a leak before climbing back into…

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  • Thailand video newsFire Outbreak at the Grand Diamond City Hotel & Casino in Cambodia, 50 Thai people trapped inside | Thailand News Today

    Fire Outbreak at the Grand Diamond City Hotel & Casino in Cambodia, 50 Thai people trapped inside | Thailand News Today

    Fire Outbreak at the Grand Diamond City Hotel & Casino in Cambodia, 50 Thai people trapped inside Authorities are responding to a fire at the Grand Diamond City Hotel & Casino in Poipet, Cambodia this morning. The fire reportedly broke out on the second floor in the early morning of today. Officials have deployed several emergency personnel to the…

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