Month: July 2024

  • Thailand NewsSleepy driver kills 3 and injures 2 in Songkhla accident

    Sleepy driver kills 3 and injures 2 in Songkhla accident

    A Thai woman, suspected of falling asleep at the wheel, crashed her pickup into another vehicle on the Songkhla-Natawee Road in southern Thailand. The tragic incident resulted in her death, along with two others, while two more sustained serious injuries. Officers from Khuanmeed Police Station and rescuers from the Chanong Sub-district and Nitimittaparb Rescue Foundations arrived at the scene at…

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  • Thailand NewsFather and son die in Phetchaburi truck crash amid heavy rain

    Father and son die in Phetchaburi truck crash amid heavy rain

    A father and his teenage son tragically lost their lives when their car collided with a 10-wheel truck amid heavy rain on a slippery road in Phetchaburi early this morning. The impact caused the truck to drag the car for 10 metres, resulting in fatal injuries for both. Officers from Cha-am Police Station in Phetchaburi were alerted to a severe…

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  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain and high waves forecasted across Thailand

    Heavy rain and high waves forecasted across Thailand

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning about the southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, causing waves exceeding 2 metres and heavy rain across Thailand, including Bangkok and its vicinity, with thunderstorms expected in 60% of the area. The TMD forecasts weather conditions for the next 24 hours, highlighting the impact of the…

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  • Thailand NewsNong Prue kicks off anti-drug day with goal-driven football festival

    Nong Prue kicks off anti-drug day with goal-driven football festival

    Nong Prue Municipality is gearing up to host the Anti-Drug Day 2024 football competitions, an initiative to promote physical activity, community unity, and the fight against drug abuse. The event, spearheaded by Mayor Winai Inpitak, seeks to engage youth and adults in wholesome activities while underscoring the significance of avoiding illegal drugs. The football tournament is divided into two main…

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  • Thailand NewsRussian man arrested for exchanging fake euro bills for Thai baht

    Russian man arrested for exchanging fake euro bills for Thai baht

    Chon Buri Provincial Immigration Bureau officers arrested a Russian man after he tricked a Thai man into exchanging his fake euro bills for Thai baht. The counterfeit euro banknotes, worth 7,000 euros (280,000 baht) were seized. The arrest of the Russian man, 29 year old Abdulkhakim Khasanov, took place at noon on July 8, following a complaint from a Thai…

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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya Education Office checks out Chon Buri’s finest reads

    Pattaya Education Office checks out Chon Buri’s finest reads

    Pattaya Education Office yesterday launched its annual Library Week Project, spotlighting Chon Buri province with the theme Chon Buri: What Is Good About This Province? The event is designed to promote reading awareness and highlight the unique qualities of this vibrant region. Prasatphon Deeden, a Pattaya City Council Member, led the opening ceremony at the Pattaya Public Library on Thepprasit…

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  • Thailand NewsSticky situation as man sniffing glue gets nabbed at Bang Saen Beach

    Sticky situation as man sniffing glue gets nabbed at Bang Saen Beach

    A man was seen inhaling glue while sitting in the sea at Bang Saen Beach, causing concern among beachgoers. Local police have detained him. The incident, which has drawn significant social media attention, took place yesterday, July 7. Reports indicate that the man, shirtless and inhaling glue, alarmed tourists who feared for his safety. A video of the event circulated…

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  • Thailand NewsMotorcyclist dies in head-on collision on Bangkok expressway

    Motorcyclist dies in head-on collision on Bangkok expressway

    A motorcyclist driving against traffic on a Bangkok expressway collided head-on with a car, resulting in a fatal accident. The impact resulted in a fire that engulfed both vehicles, leading to injuries for the car driver and the untimely death of the motorcyclist. At around 4.10am yesterday, July 7, Chaiyaphat Thabchom, Deputy Inspector from the Traffic Control Centre of the…

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  • Thailand NewsCash in the cloud: Thailand gears up for digital wallet launch

    Cash in the cloud: Thailand gears up for digital wallet launch

    Thailand’s deputy finance minister recently disclosed that the prime minister will announce details about the digital wallet project, including registration and identity verification steps, on Wednesday, July 24. The project aims to distribute 10,000 baht through digital wallets, pending approval from various authorities. Deputy Finance Minister Paopum Rojanasakul addressed concerns raised by Deputy Leader of the Move Forward Party, Sirikanya…

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  • Thailand NewsPurple Line power surge: Bangkok’s MRT sees ridership spike

    Purple Line power surge: Bangkok’s MRT sees ridership spike

    The MRT Purple Line in Bangkok experienced an unprecedented surge in ridership, with over 86,000 passengers using the service late last month. This significant milestone, achieved on June 28, is attributed to the integration with a new bus terminal. The Acting Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA), Witthaya Phanmongkol explained today, July 8, that the significant increase in…

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  • Thailand NewsThai government seeks 7 billion baht for EV subsidies

    Thai government seeks 7 billion baht for EV subsidies

    The Thai government plans to request an additional 7 billion baht in funding to support the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs). This effort aims to subsidise 35,000 EVs, with expectations for EV production facilities to compensate with 80,000 to 90,000 units in the first year. Over 30 automotive companies are participating in the initiative. The Excise Department proposed a budget…

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  • Thailand NewsPolice chief reassigned amid missing boats and smuggled oil probe

    Police chief reassigned amid missing boats and smuggled oil probe

    Marine Police Chief Pritthipong Nuchanat has been reassigned to an inactive post amid an investigation into the recent disappearance of three boats and smuggled oil. Reports revealed that Police Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej, commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), issued the transfer order last Friday, moving Pritthipong to the CIB operation centre. To fill his position, the Deputy Commander…

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  • Thailand News2 Thai women unite to expose soldier’s extortion scheme

    2 Thai women unite to expose soldier’s extortion scheme

    Two Thai victims stepped forward to warn other women about their ex-boyfriend, a soldier in the Royal Thai Army (RTA) after he extorted money from them and recorded explicit videos involving one victim. The first victim, 41 year old Nok, disclosed to Channel 3 that she initially encountered Lance Corporal Sun on TikTok. Sun had been interacting with her videos…

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  • Thailand NewsKrungthai Bank urges iPhone users to enable lockdown mode

    Krungthai Bank urges iPhone users to enable lockdown mode

    Krungthai Bank has advised iPhone users to activate lockdown mode to protect against dangerous links used by scammers to install money-stealing applications. The bank issued this advice via its Krungthai Care Facebook page, highlighting the increasing threat from cybercriminals. Krungthai Bank’s warning comes as scams involving malicious links become more sophisticated. Scammers often trick victims into clicking on these links,…

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  • Thailand NewsMinister orders investigation into university selling degrees

    Minister orders investigation into university selling degrees

    In a move to uphold academic integrity, Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi announced immediate action following reports of a private university allegedly selling degrees to wealthy students without requiring them to study. Announced today, July 8, Supamas confirmed the establishment of a fact-finding committee led by the ministry’s Deputy Permanent Secretary, Professor Doctor Supachai Pathumnakul. While…

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  • Thailand NewsFinal deadline for Thai mobile users to verify SIM cards

    Final deadline for Thai mobile users to verify SIM cards

    The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) announced that today is the final deadline for mobile phone users with six or more SIM cards to verify their identity to retain their service. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of services such as making calls, sending SMS, and using the Internet. Trirat Viriyasirikul, acting Secretary-General of the NBTC, stated…

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  • Thailand NewsThief steals 2.5 million baht worth of gold in Chiang Mai mall heist

    Thief steals 2.5 million baht worth of gold in Chiang Mai mall heist

    A gold heist at a prominent Chiang Mai shopping mall saw a thief steal approximately 60 baht of gold, worth roughly 2.5 million baht before fleeing in a white Toyota sedan. The suspect remains at large and police checkpoints were established city-wide as the suspect was last seen driving towards the Super Highway. At 11.30am today, July 8, the Chiang…

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  • Thailand NewsSnakebite showdown: Man bites back, snake slithers silent

    Snakebite showdown: Man bites back, snake slithers silent

    A man bitten by a snake retaliated by biting the snake three times, resulting in the snake’s death and the man’s survival. This incident reflects a local belief that such an action can neutralise the venom. Santosh Lohar, a railway project worker, was asleep in his work camp when he was bitten by a snake. Instead of panicking, the 35…

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  • Thailand NewsEgg-cellent gesture: Royal volunteers crack 10,000 eggs for locals

    Egg-cellent gesture: Royal volunteers crack 10,000 eggs for locals

    Royal Volunteers distributed 10,000 boiled eggs to Chon Buri locals as part of community service activities, celebrating the 72nd birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. At Wat Woraprot Sangkhawat in Phan Thong district, Chon Buri, a Royal Volunteer, Doctor Kriangsak Saengchan and the abbot of Wat Woraprot, Phra Khru Thawon Sattakhun collaborated with volunteer groups and the National Municipal Association of…

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  • Thailand NewsBangkok governor urged to address homeless & sex workers issue

    Bangkok governor urged to address homeless & sex workers issue

    Facebook page Hey, This is Thailand’s Footpath (เฮ้ย นี่มันฟุตบาทไทยแลนด์), demanded Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt address the issue of a footpath near the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station being occupied by homeless people and sex workers. The Facebook page shared a picture on Saturday, July 6, showing a clothes rack on the footpath opposite Asoke Skin Hospital. The caption read, “Footpath…

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  • Thailand NewsTeenager dies in motorbike crash with broken-down timber truck

    Teenager dies in motorbike crash with broken-down timber truck

    A tragic accident unfolded in Phattalung last night as a teenager, riding his motorbike, fatally crashed into a broken-down, unregistered timber truck parked on the roadside. The young man’s father arrived at the scene, collapsed and heartbroken. Officers from Thamod Police Station in Phatthalung received a report of a fatal accident around 11pm yesterday, July 7. The incident took place…

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  • PropertyWelcome to Wealthy Flow Asset

    Welcome to Wealthy Flow Asset

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  • CannabisPotential of cannabis seed oil for healing burn wounds

    Potential of cannabis seed oil for healing burn wounds

    Cannabis is often associated with its psychoactive component, THC, but not all cannabis products are used for recreational purposes. Recently, researchers have been exploring the medicinal properties of cannabis seed oil (CSO), particularly its potential to heal burn wounds. The study Researchers wanted to see if cannabis seed oil could help heal skin wounds. They used 18 male albino rats…

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  • Thailand NewsConstruction worker falls to death in Phitsanulok site accident

    Construction worker falls to death in Phitsanulok site accident

    A construction worker tragically fell to his death while securing a crane cable at a site in Phitsanulok. The worker, known only as Dam, lost his footing and fell approximately 4 metres, fatally striking his head on a piling. Officers from Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station yesterday, July 7, received a report about the fatal accident at a construction site for…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand allocates 15.3 billion baht for VIP aircraft and helicopters

    Thailand allocates 15.3 billion baht for VIP aircraft and helicopters

    The 2025 budget bill outlines the allocation of 12 billion baht for a new VIP aircraft and 3.3 billion baht for two mid-sized helicopters designated for important passengers. These additions aim to bolster the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) capabilities in supporting various training programs and other essential activities. Intended to replace the ageing Airbus 304 scheduled for decommissioning in…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand enhances air navigation services, surge in China flights

    Thailand enhances air navigation services, surge in China flights

    Transport Deputy Minister Surapong Piyachote announced Thailand’s pledge to streamline the efficiency of its air navigation services and related aviation solutions in routing, and emergency scenarios. This commitment aligns with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s national development policies, which prioritise improving aviation as a key agenda for progress. This announcement comes in response to a report showing a significant surge in…

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  • Thailand NewsDrug-addicted monk arrested for threatening locals in land dispute

    Drug-addicted monk arrested for threatening locals in land dispute

    Police arrested a drug-addicted monk in the Isaan province of Kalasin yesterday, July 4, after he threatened to kill locals living near a temple over a land dispute. A 22 year old Thai man and his father sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after facing death threats from a 49 year old monk from a nearby temple.…

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  • Thailand NewsMyanmar armed groups boost drug production to fund resistance

    Myanmar armed groups boost drug production to fund resistance

    Armed ethnic groups in Myanmar are increasingly producing illicit drugs to fund their resistance against the Myanmar government, according to a senior Royal Thai Army (RTA) officer. Deputy Commander of the Pha Muang Force, Colonel Meechai Nillasart, disclosed that these groups are using drug trafficking to finance their purchase of weapons and sustain their fighters. The Pha Muang Force has…

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  • Thailand NewsChon Buri community helps mother find missing 12 year old girl

    Chon Buri community helps mother find missing 12 year old girl

    A 12 year old girl from Chon Buri, missing for four days since July 4, has been found safe and sound, after tireless efforts from her mother following over 100 tip-offs stemming from her social media post. Namfon disappeared from a condominium in Si Racha, Chon Buri, on July 4. Her mother, 43 year old Nanjinya immediately took to social…

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  • HealthHow different exercises affect your hormones and inflammation

    How different exercises affect your hormones and inflammation

    Exercise is known to do wonders for our health, from boosting our mood to improving our strength and endurance. But what happens inside our bodies when we push ourselves to the limit during a workout? Researchers have been curious about the hormonal and inflammatory responses triggered by different types of exercises. A recent study explored how the body reacts to…

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  • Thailand NewsLivestream captures Thai man’s final moments before fatal shooting

    Livestream captures Thai man’s final moments before fatal shooting

    A livestream captured the final moments of a Thai man who was shot dead by two gunmen at a public park in the Isaan province of Loei on the evening of July 7. Officers from Mueang Loei Police Station were alerted to the shooting at the Kut Pong Public Park in the city centre of Loei province. Upon arrival, officers…

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  • Thailand NewsAstrologer predicts career success for Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn

    Astrologer predicts career success for Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn

    Astrologer Chang Tosaporn Sritula revealed three zodiac signs that will see significant career advancements in the latter half of this year. Those born under Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn can expect to see notable improvements and successes in their professional lives. Taurus individuals are set to experience a remarkable turnaround in their work life. Having moved past recent difficulties, they are…

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  • Business NewsThailand’s oil reserves expansion faces financial challenges

    Thailand’s oil reserves expansion faces financial challenges

    Plans to bolster Thailand’s strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) are encountering pushback from industry executives due to financial constraints. Thailand’s Energy Minister, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, spearheaded an initiative to increase national oil reserve security by expanding the SPR as detailed in the 2024 oil plan. Pirapan aims to increase Thailand’s oil reserves, both crude and refined, from 50 days to 90 days…

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  • Thailand NewsMan’s drug-induced hallucinations terrorise local community

    Man’s drug-induced hallucinations terrorise local community

    Residents in a local community are living in fear due to a man experiencing severe drug-induced hallucinations, who has been causing disturbances and property damage. Despite repeated police interventions, the issue remains unresolved as hospitals refuse to admit him. Footage captured by a security camera on the morning of July 7 shows a thin man shouting and causing a commotion.…

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  • Thailand NewsCyber police raid in Songkhla uncovers illegal firearms stash

    Cyber police raid in Songkhla uncovers illegal firearms stash

    Cyber police raided a house in Songkhla’s Chana district and arrested a man for possessing numerous illegal firearms, including a machine gun and a shotgun, some of which he claimed belonged to his sister. Today, July 8, the Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Worawat Watnakornbancha, directed a team to execute a search warrant issued by the Songkhla…

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  • Thailand NewsLaotian police arrest Thai man in 3.3 million baht theft

    Laotian police arrest Thai man in 3.3 million baht theft

    Laotian police yesterday arrested a Thai man in the Khammouane province of Laos for conspiring with another thief to steal 3.3 million baht from a victim in the car park of a supermarket in Bangkok. The two thieves stole 3.3 million baht in cash from the 44 year old victim, Yanai Taechathanabut, on July 3 after he had just withdrawn…

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  • Thailand NewsPair of soda swindlers arrested for home robbery and drug use

    Pair of soda swindlers arrested for home robbery and drug use

    Investigators from Sutthisan Police Station yesterday apprehended two men accused of a home robbery to steal soft drinks and lemons, which they then sold at low prices, claiming they were clearance items. The superintendent of Sutthisan Police Station, Police Colonel Porntep Chaloemkiat, directed an investigative team for the arrest of 27 year old Pawarut, and Thotsapon, also 27 years old.…

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