Month: August 2024
- Thailand News
Gang posing as electricity officials steals 228,700 baht via app
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) Officers apprehended a gang posing as electricity officials, tricking victims into installing an app that drained their bank accounts. Victims were deceived into scanning their faces, resulting in a loss of over 200,000 baht. The cunning method highlights the growing sophistication of online scams. Police Lieutenant General Worawat Wattanakornbancha, CCIB Commissioner, Directed Police Major General…
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British family struggles with father’s funeral costs in Thailand
The sudden death of a British man from Sunderland has left his family reeling, both emotionally and financially. Alan Carr Bryan, a well-known Sunderland local nicknamed “The Bear” passed away at his hotel in Pattaya on July 28, prompting his daughter, Abigail Ilsley, and stepdaughter, Natalie Parish, to travel to Thailand for his funeral and to settle his affairs. Despite…
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Thailand’s unemployment drops, but Bangkok sees increase
Thailand has experienced a notable decline in its overall unemployment rate from May to June, except Bangkok, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The NSO reported that the number of unemployed individuals decreased to 379,000 in June, down from approximately 482,000 in May. This survey encompassed the working-age population of 59.19 million people…
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Elderly man found dragging injured dog along Thai village road
An elderly man was seen dragging a dog along a village road in Thailand, prompting a quick response from rescue teams. The man claimed he was taking the injured dog to the vet but couldn’t carry it, so he used a rope to drag it. The Siam Ruamjai Poo-In Rescue Unit received a report from a concerned citizen who witnessed…
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Russian dad’s Phuket heartbreak: Wife bolts, leaves him penniless
A Russian man and his five year old son living in Phuket appealed for help after his Thai wife left him penniless and took his belongings. A Thai man, Ekkawit Suratwadee, shared the story of 57 year old Russian man Oleg Magdeev and his five year old son on social media, hoping to seek assistance for the foreigner. Magdeev wanted…
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Thai engineers to join UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) will deploy 273 engineers to support the United Nations in South Sudan (UNMISS) starting Sunday. The RTAF Commander-In-Chief, General Songwit Noonphakdi, presided over a send-off ceremony for the fifth group of military personnel yesterday, August 15. The contingent includes 256 RTAF soldiers, among them 28 female military personnel, along with 17 other military staff.…
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Missing father found dead in water container in Nakhon Ratchasima
A missing father was found dead in a water container behind his house in Nakhon Ratchasima. The discovery prompted a rapid response from the police and left the family and community in deep sorrow. Police Colonel Lieutenant Boonyarith of Huai Thalaeng Police Station reported that police received a call about a person found dead in a water container at their…
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NHSO denies additional funds for advanced Thai treatments
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) firmly rejected a proposal from a national network of hospitals to allow patients under Thailand’s universal healthcare scheme to pay extra for enhanced treatments. A coalition of hospitals, including the university hospital network, approached Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin last month, seeking the ministry’s intervention to address the budgetary constraints of the universal healthcare…
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Thai man admits ordering poison from Hat Yai in suicide pact
A Thai man confessed to ordering the toxic substance known as potassium gold cyanide from Hat Yai and having it delivered to a dormitory in Nonthaburi. He claimed that he intended to consume it in a suicide pact. However, he vomited it all out. Yu’s confession comes amidst the mysterious death of Udomsak Thongmuan, also known as Dr Keng, a…
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Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort’s Brew-tiful Marriott Bonvoy Moment
Award-winning Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort unveiled an exclusive new Marriott Bonvoy Moments experience that enables its guests to unwind in style and indulge in the brand’s signature Best Brews™! Available for bids placed from now until September 26, this curated package will feature a stay for two people in an Ocean View Suite in Patong from December…
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August 16 lottery prizes up for grabs: 6 million baht top prize
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) in Nonthaburi will announce the results of today’s lottery draw at 2.30pm, revealing the amounts available for various prize categories. The winning ticket numbers for the top prize, valued at 6 million baht, were eagerly anticipated by many hopeful participants. The first prize holds 6 million baht while two adjacent numbers to the first prize are…
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Paetongtarn makes history to become youngest PM of Thailand
In a stunning political shake-up, Paetongtarn “Aung Aing” Shinawatra is the new Prime Minister of Thailand, following in the illustrious footsteps of her father, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. Making waves as both the youngest and second female prime minister in Thai history, Paetongtarn is already grabbing headlines and stirring excitement across the nation. The House of Representatives held a special…
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Cambodian charm or lottery luck? 5-legged frog hops into spotlight
A five-legged frog kept by a Cambodian woman generated considerable interest, with many believing it brings good luck and some even seeking lottery numbers from the unusual amphibian. A journalist yesterday, August 15, visited the Ban Hang Sung community in Nong Yai district, Chon Buri province, to meet with 38 year old Anuwat Rattanapornsethien, the individual who posted about the peculiar…
Read More » - Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy rainfall forecast for 45 Thai provinces, flash flood alert
Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for 45 provinces in Thailand, with potential hazards including flash floods and runoff. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) advises caution, particularly in hilly areas and near waterways, and urges sailors to avoid stormy seas. The TMD forecasted the weather for the next 24 hours, predicting heavy rainfall in the northern, northeastern, and eastern…
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PEA launches first sustainability bond worth 1 billion baht
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) announced the successful launch of its first sustainability bond, marking a significant step towards its green finance goals and that of Thailand. PEA Governor Supachai Ek-Un, along with representatives from the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangkok Bank, DNV (Thailand), and Thai Bond Market Association, held a press conference yesterday, August…
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Former school director shot dead over land dispute in Krabi
A former school director was fatally shot in a palm oil plantation, allegedly by a man angry over a land sale. Police in Krabi’s Khlong Thom district received a report of the incident yesterday. Police discovered the body of 61 year old Atchara in a palm plantation in Moo 8, Pru Din Na subdistrict, Khlong Thom district. Atchara, a former…
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Three pythons found in Buriram chicken coop after feast
Three pythons were discovered in a chicken coop resting after feasting on several chickens. The homeowner believes the snakes might bring good luck. Siam Ruam Jai Pu In Rescue Unit yesterday, August 15, responded to a call from residents in Talat Yae, Thanon Hak subdistrict, Nang Rong district, Buriram province, to assist in capturing several large snakes that had entered…
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Thailand Video News | Paetongtarn Shinawatra Aims for Prime Minister Role Amid Political Uncertainty, Buriram Residents Anxious Over Potential Cancellation of Digital Wallet Scheme
In this Thailand video news, Alex delves into the news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include Paetongtarn Shinawatra vying for Thailand’s prime minister amid political uncertainty, reflecting the Shinawatra family’s lasting influence. In Buriram, residents are anxious about the potential cancellation of a crucial digital wallet scheme following a political shakeup. Meanwhile, a Muay Thai…
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Zebra crossing drama: Pickup truck hits student outside school (video)
A careless pickup truck driver struck a student walking across a zebra crossing in front of a school, causing him to be thrown onto the road. This incident was captured on a TikTok video posted by user @boonlertkhunkham yesterday, August 15. The video reveals the shocking accident that occurred on August 6. A group of students were standing by the…
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Kuwaiti man assaulted in Phuket after insulting Thais (video)
Two Thai men physically assaulted a Kuwaiti man near Soi Bangla in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket after the foreigner allegedly insulted Thai people. Officers from Patong Police Station were alerted to the gang attack on the tourist at about 7.20am on Tuesday, August 13, and rushed to the scene, a road near Soi Bangla in the Kathu district of…
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Taxi driver slaps security guard after illegal U-turn in Nonthaburi (video)
A taxi driver, who made an illegal U-turn, slapped a security guard after he warned the cabbie not to make the turn. The incident occurred at a prominent shopping mall in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, and was captured on a 42-second dashcam video shared on a popular Facebook page. The video shows a green and yellow taxi making an illegal U-turn.…
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Le Pan’s big rise: CPRAM factory to bake up 20% market share
A leading ready-to-eat food manufacturer CPRAM Co Ltd, and owner of the Le Pan Bakery brand under the Charoen Pokphand Group inaugurated a new factory in Chon Buri in a bid to capture a 20% market share in the Thai bakery sector this year. CPRAM President Wisade Wisidwinyoo announced that the new facility, valued at 2 billion baht, boasts a…
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Lift plummets from 32nd to 15th floor in Bangkok condo (video)
A woman experienced a terrifying ordeal when the lift she was using at her condo in Bangkok suddenly plummeted from the 32nd floor and stopped at the 15th floor, leaving her shaken. A TikTok user with the handle @somo_41456 shared a harrowing video of the incident that took place at a condominium yesterday, August 15. In her post, she recounted…
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Thai boy suffers electric shock, finger injury at Bangkok bus stop
An 11 year old Thai boy suffered an electric shock at a bus stop on Soi Sukhumvit 71 in Bangkok, severely cutting his finger on the electricity control panel. Esor News 3 helped the 11 year old victim seek justice by sharing his story on their page yesterday, August 15. The page posted pictures of the bus stop and the…
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Thai tourist praised for removing sticker from Mount Fuji
A Thai tourist removed a controversial sticker placed by a popular travel page on Mount Fuji, sparking widespread gratitude on social media. The travel page, followed by over 37,000 people, recently orchestrated a romantic proposal at the summit of Japan’s iconic mountain. They marked the occasion by attaching a sticker bearing their page’s name to a pole along the hiking…
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Thai police arrest over 30 armed youths in Udon Thani
Thai police arrested over 30 youths, aged 14 to 18, armed with knives and homemade bombs, waiting to ambush rivals in Udon Thani. The incident occurred at 2am yesterday, August 15, prompting a swift response and investigation. Police in Udon Thani received a report about a group of teenagers involved in a brawl at Thai Siri 3 Market, Ban Wua…
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Chaikasem cleared of involvement in Pichit bribery case decision
Chaikasem Nitisiri, a former Attorney-General and prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, has been cleared of involvement in a 2008 decision not to indict Pichit Chuenban on a court bribery charge, according to the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG). The OAG officials addressed the matter yesterday, August 15, in response to questions about Pichit’s cases. Pichit’s recent Cabinet…
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Naked foreign man gored by cow after alleged sexual abuse
A foreign man refused medical treatment after being gored by a cow in the southern province of Surat Thani. Rescuers suspected that the foreigner attempted to sexually abuse the animal. Officers from Ban Naderm Police Station and the Ban Naderm Rescue Foundation were called to a roadside forest along Highway 44 (Surat Thani-Krabi Road) to assist the foreign man, who…
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Suspicious car linked to Pattani bombing found abandoned in Yala
Police discovered a suspicious car linked to the recent car bomb incident in Pattani, abandoned in a rubber plantation in Yala. The vehicle, a Nissan Almera, showed signs of attempted arson and had its licence plates removed. A bomb exploded near the entrance to the fish market bridge next to the Provincial Police Division in Pattani on August 9. Following…
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Stand out in the crowd: Forex and Fintech win big with UF Awards
There is no better feeling than standing out from the crowd with an award voted for by industry peers. Winning a UF Award represents one of the crowning achievements of any forex brokerage or fintech provider. As the nomination round reaches its final stages, numerous nominees are continuing to pour in. Don’t worry though, there is still just enough time…
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Mae On reservoirs quake the worry but hold strong
Reservoirs in the Mae On district have been declared structurally sound after being struck by a 3.4-magnitude earthquake yesterday morning. The Royal Irrigation Operation (RIO) conducted a thorough inspection to assess any potential damage. Keaurkul Manasamphankul, RIO director, confirmed that the Maintenance Department was tasked with evaluating the structural integrity of the Mae On and Mae Takhrai reservoirs. These reservoirs…
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Thailand’s health crackdown: Screening mpox-treme measures
Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is on high alert, ramping up passenger screening like never before to fend off a potential mpox outbreak. This drastic measure comes hot on the heels of the World Health Organisation (WHO) slapping a “public health emergency of international concern” label on the situation, following a surge of mpox cases in several African nations. Dr…
Read More » - Aviation News
Soaring high: Thai AirAsia’s stunning turnaround in 2024
Asia Aviation (AAV), the proud sole shareholder of Thai AirAsia, unleashed its operational results for the first half of 2024, boasting an impressive financial recovery. The figures are staggering, with revenue from sales and services soaring to 25,279 million baht, marking a 32% year-on-year increase. AAV’s profit from core operations skyrocketed by a jaw-dropping 1,015%, reaching 1,950 million baht from…
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AirAsia launches new route from Bangkok to Kathmandu
AirAsia is set to soar into the skies with its latest addition to the South Asian route, offering four weekly flights between Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport and Kathmandu, Nepal. The service, launching on October 2, will utilise the A320neo aircraft, renowned for its efficiency and comfort. The airline is rolling out this exciting route with a tantalising promotional fare,…
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Tax breaks fall flat: Hoteliers sceptical of Thailand govt incentives
The hospitality industry in Thailand is abuzz as the government unveils a new policy aimed at boosting tourism in secondary provinces through tax benefits for hoteliers. But the response from hotel entrepreneurs has been lukewarm at best. According to the latest hospitality operators’ confidence index, a survey conducted by the Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the Bank of Thailand, 50%…
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River collision drama: Four injured in Chao Phraya boat crash
Tragedy struck the Chao Phraya River today when a shuttle boat, operated by Chao Phraya Express Boat, collided with an empty chartered tour boat, resulting in injuries to four passengers. The incident occurred at 12.13pm, today, August 15, under the Pinklao Bridge, which links Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district with Bangkok Noi. According to police, the express shuttle boat departed from…
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Coalition politics: UTNP sets conditions for Pheu Thai support
The United Thai Nation Party (UTNP) announced its support for the Pheu Thai Party’s next prime minister candidate, with one major caveat: no touching the lese majeste law. This stance from UTNP, led by Pirapan Salirathavibhaga—Thailand’s caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister—could have significant implications for the political landscape. During a press conference today, Pirapan expressed the UTNP’s allegiance…
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