Year: 2024

  • Phuket NewsPhuket launches road safety initiative for children

    Phuket launches road safety initiative for children

    The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) kickstarted an initiative to boost road safety awareness among the island’s children and youths. The project, titled Safe Transportation Under the Royal Grace, was organised to commemorate His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua‘s 6th cycle birthday, celebrated on July 28. An official event report highlights the activities held at the Honda Safety Riding…

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  • AutomotiveBest custom cars in Thailand

    Best custom cars in Thailand

    Imagine zipping through the lively streets of Bangkok in a car that totally reflects who you are and your unique flair. Custom cars in Thailand aren’t just for getting noticed; they’re all about expressing your individual style and passion. Whether you’re a local car lover or an expat eager to stand out, the Thai custom car scene offers endless ways…

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  • Thailand News3 Thai police face sack for mistaking woman as drug suspect

    3 Thai police face sack for mistaking woman as drug suspect

    Three police officers in the northern province of Chiang Rai may face dismissal after mistakenly identifying a Thai woman as a drug suspect and attempting to arrest her, leading to a violent high-speed chase. The 22 year old Thai woman filed a complaint with Mae Yao Police Station, stating that a group of men tried to abduct her on the…

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  • Crime NewsMonk’s quarters raided: Firearms and drugs seized, two arrested

    Monk’s quarters raided: Firearms and drugs seized, two arrested

    Police raided a monk’s quarters, uncovering a cache of firearms and ammunition, and detained two people, one of whom had just consumed drugs. The monk had previously served a sentence for drug trafficking in 2021 and had been ordained for two to three years. Yesterday, September 9, at 3.30pm, Phayoon Pattuli, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation, and Weerapun Boonnak, Investigation Inspector…

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  • Thailand NewsActivist urges EC to dissolve Pheu Thai and five other parties

    Activist urges EC to dissolve Pheu Thai and five other parties

    An activist has called on the Election Commission (EC) to dissolve coalition leader Pheu Thai Party and five other parties, accusing them of being influenced by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Noparuj Worachitwuthikul submitted a petition to the EC yesterday, urging the disbandment of Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, Chart Thai Pattana, Prachachat, United Thai Nation, and Palang Pracharath parties. All parties, except…

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  • Thailand NewsFlood turns Sukhothai village into lake, isolates residents

    Flood turns Sukhothai village into lake, isolates residents

    A flood has turned Ban Nong Non village in Sukhothai province into a vast lake, with residents relying on boats for transportation. The floodwaters have impacted over 12,000 rai of land for the past two weeks, isolating the village. Ban Nong Non village in Sukhothai province remains submerged under floodwaters, creating a lake-like appearance that has attracted visitors from nearby…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand to speed up 145 billion baht digital wallet handout

    Thailand to speed up 145 billion baht digital wallet handout

    Thailand will advance the distribution of 145 billion baht from its digital wallet handout programme to support vulnerable groups, announced by the deputy finance minister yesterday. The decision aims to provide immediate economic stimulus in the short term. During a budget debate in the senate, Julapun Amornvivat revealed that the government has allocated 450 billion baht for this flagship handout…

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  • Thailand NewsThai police officer commits suicide over loan guarantee for friend

    Thai police officer commits suicide over loan guarantee for friend

    An officer from Samrong Police Station in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani committed suicide at his welfare home yesterday, September 8, after a friend for whom he had guaranteed a loan died, leaving him to bear the debt. Officers from Samrong Police Station rushed to a welfare home behind the station to investigate the death of 55 year old Police…

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  • Thailand NewsPregnant woman and husband escape after car plunges into pond

    Pregnant woman and husband escape after car plunges into pond

    A nine-month pregnant woman and her Chinese husband narrowly escaped when their car plunged into a pond after she accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake. The incident occurred yesterday in Wang Takhian, Kabin Buri, Prachinburi province. The pregnant woman, 30 year old Wannarat, from Si Maha Phot district, was driving with her husband when she made a wrong…

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  • Pattaya NewsPhotos of Pattaya dogs with taped mouths spark cruelty debate

    Photos of Pattaya dogs with taped mouths spark cruelty debate

    Photos showing stray dogs in Pattaya with their mouths taped shut have ignited a heated debate on social media, raising questions about animal cruelty. A Facebook post revealed images of around 10 dogs with taped mouths in Soi Pattaya-Na Kluea 12, located in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri. Some of the dogs were also seen carrying water bottles around…

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  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain set to flood Ang Thong and Ayutthaya this week

    Heavy rain set to flood Ang Thong and Ayutthaya this week

    Heavy rain is expected to drench the Bangkok area this week, with imminent flooding forecasted for Ang Thong and Ayutthaya provinces. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) predicted rain for more than half of Greater Bangkok throughout the week, with particularly intense downpours anticipated on Sunday. The Hydro-Informatics Institute reported overflows from two main canals in Ayutthaya province. The Disaster Prevention…

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  • Thailand Weather UpdatesSevere rainfall warning issued for 34 Thai provinces tomorrow

    Severe rainfall warning issued for 34 Thai provinces tomorrow

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe rainfall in 34 provinces tomorrow, urging residents to be cautious of potential flash floods and landslides. The warning highlights the risk due to heavy and very heavy rain expected in various regions. Tomorrow, September 11, heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted for parts of northern and northeastern Thailand. TMD…

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  • Thailand NewsThai PM urged to approve key high-speed train contract

    Thai PM urged to approve key high-speed train contract

    Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote is pushing for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s approval of a crucial construction contract for the long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed train project. This contract is one of the last two to complete the first phase. Boonchai Panich Co secured Contract 4-5, which involves constructing a 13.3-kilometre section. Despite this, the signing of the contract has been delayed…

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  • Thailand NewsThai cop allegedly demands bribe and sex from arrested student

    Thai cop allegedly demands bribe and sex from arrested student

    A Thai university student accused an officer from Thanyaburi Police Station in Pathum Thani province, near Bangkok, of demanding a 10,000 baht bribe and sexual favours from her after she was arrested for drunk driving. The 22 year old female student reported the police corruption to the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women. She revealed, alongside the foundation’s founder, Pavena Hongsakul, that…

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  • Thailand NewsKoh Kong residents face prolonged flooding until Loy Krathong

    Koh Kong residents face prolonged flooding until Loy Krathong

    Residents of Koh Kong, Sukhothai, have been struggling with persistent floods since August, with concerns that the situation might extend until the Loy Krathong festival in November. Locals reveal that annual flooding is a recurring issue they have faced for as long as they can remember. Today, September 9, a report highlighted that the water levels in the Yom River,…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand champions game-changing tax scheme for low earners

    Thailand champions game-changing tax scheme for low earners

    Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit has thrown his weight behind the daring negative income tax (NIT) scheme, championing welfare payments for workers when their income dips below a certain threshold. Dubbed “workfare,” this initiative is geared to incentivise employment while offering crucial financial support. Lavaron made his case clear: the NIT system encourages people to stay employed by guaranteeing state…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand unveils trillion-baht infrastructure boom

    Thailand unveils trillion-baht infrastructure boom

    The Government of Thailand is poised to unveil a series of ambitious infrastructure projects, seeking to attract over 1.5 trillion baht in private investment. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is said to outline these initiatives in her policy statement to Parliament on September 12 to 13, focusing on economic stimulation and critical infrastructure enhancements. One of the flagship projects is the…

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  • Thailand NewsThai woman left blind and disfigured after misdiagnosis

    Thai woman left blind and disfigured after misdiagnosis

    A Thai woman is demanding accountability and compensation from doctors and a hospital in the Phahonyothin neighbourhood of Bangkok after a misdiagnosis and medicine allergy left her blind and disfigured. The victim, Sasinan, and her husband sought assistance from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after she lost her sight and suffered facial disfigurement due to the recklessness of a doctor at…

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  • Aviation NewsCathay soars again: A350 fleet back in action after fiery setback

    Cathay soars again: A350 fleet back in action after fiery setback

    Cathay Pacific Airways triumphantly re-launched its Airbus A350 aircraft, after a dramatic engine fire grounded the fleet and caused the cancellation of 90 flights over the past week. The fiery incident uncovered a rare issue with fuel hoses, triggering an urgent, large-scale inspection and repair operation across the airline’s A350 lineup. With 48 of these widebody jets under Cathay’s wing,…

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  • Thailand NewsMedical technician loses 20,000 baht in Buriram call centre scam

    Medical technician loses 20,000 baht in Buriram call centre scam

    A medical technician in Buriram fell victim to a call centre scam, losing over 20,000 baht after being tricked by someone posing as an electricity authority officer. The victim, 54 year old Yutthana shared his experience to warn the public and urge the government to improve security systems. On Saturday, September 7, Yutthana received a call from an individual claiming…

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  • Thailand NewsTree-mendous: Neighbour saves man stuck up tree for 10 hours

    Tree-mendous: Neighbour saves man stuck up tree for 10 hours

    A neighbour came to the rescue of a Thai man who got stuck up a tree in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum for over 10 hours after an unexpected accident. The victim, 46 year old Phongsathorn, was stranded in a Ceylon oak tree in his neighbour’s paddy field in the Nong Bua Rawe district of Chaiyaphum for more than 10…

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  • Thailand NewsControversial Nonthaburi monk defrocked for multiple misconducts

    Controversial Nonthaburi monk defrocked for multiple misconducts

    Police volunteers detained a controversial monk accused of violating monastic conduct, selling alms, and residing in a young woman’s home within an Islamic community. The incident led to a heated confrontation with local religious leaders. At 8am yesterday, September 8, a team consisting of four senior monks, along with Bang Bua Thong police volunteers, arrived at the morning market in…

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  • Thailand NewsPet peeve turns deadly: Feud erupts in central Thailand bloodbath

    Pet peeve turns deadly: Feud erupts in central Thailand bloodbath

    A bitter, months-long dispute over pets exploded into shocking violence in Pathum Thani’s Khlong Luang district yesterday, leaving a retired army officer and his neighbour dead in a bloody confrontation. Police rushed to the scene at a housing estate in tambon Khlong Sam yesterday, September 8, around 7.30am, where they discovered the lifeless bodies of 64 year old Colonel Jaruchart…

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  • Thailand NewsPattaya City launches health project for night workers

    Pattaya City launches health project for night workers

    Pattaya City takes a significant stride in enhancing healthcare accessibility for night workers as Mayor Poramese Ngampiches inaugurated the Proactive Health Promotion Project for Night Workers yesterday, September 8. The launch event, held at Leela Club on Walking Street, gathered prominent city executives, including Nathamon Ajsong, Chairman of the Pattaya City Transformation Leaders, and Doctor Atthaporn Limpanyalert, Deputy Secretary-General of…

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  • Technology NewsX Open Hub to take centre stage at iFX EXPO Asia 2024

    X Open Hub to take centre stage at iFX EXPO Asia 2024

    X Open Hub, a leading liquidity firm and provider of technical solutions, announced its participation as an official exhibitor at the upcoming iFX EXPO Asia 2024. This move underscores the company’s commitment to growth and expansion across the Asian market. With more than 15 years of experience serving clients worldwide, the company will be showcasing its full product offering in…

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  • Thailand NewsThai man condemned for using free cafe WiFi to watch porn (video)

    Thai man condemned for using free cafe WiFi to watch porn (video)

    The owner of a coffee shop in the central province of Lopburi condemned a pervy Thai man for using the cafe’s free WiFi to watch pornography and harass female customers. He reportedly spent long periods at the cafe without buying anything. The cafe owner shared a video of the man in a Facebook group for Lopburi residents on September 5.…

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  • Thailand NewsFake doctor scams Thais with bogus UK tours and job offers

    Fake doctor scams Thais with bogus UK tours and job offers

    A group of people reported being scammed by a fake doctor selling fraudulent tours and collecting fees for work in the UK, with losses exceeding 40 million baht. Despite a red notice, the suspect remains at large, with a 1 million baht reward for their capture. A group of approximately 20 victims, approached the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to file…

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  • Pattaya NewsRaining trouble: Downpour drama traps man in Pattaya elevator

    Raining trouble: Downpour drama traps man in Pattaya elevator

    Drama struck in Nongprue yesterday when heavy rain caused a power outage, leaving a man trapped in an elevator for nearly two hours. The incident unfolded yesterday, September 8, at an apartment building on Soi Krom Thidin 4, in Pattaya creating a scene of chaos and tension. At 5.56pm, an emergency call was made to the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue…

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  • Phuket NewsMotorbike mayhem: Monkey wreaks havoc on bike seat in Phuket

    Motorbike mayhem: Monkey wreaks havoc on bike seat in Phuket

    A large monkey at Khao Rang (also known as Monkey Hill) in Phuket Town tore apart the seat of a parked motorbike, prompting an assistant village headman to issue a warning for locals and tourists to be cautious around the monkeys. Suriyan Mai-on, the assistant village headman for Thalang district, shared a video of the incident online today, September 9,…

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  • Thailand NewsShooting for justice: Ex-Thai champion takes aim at cheating soldier husband

    Shooting for justice: Ex-Thai champion takes aim at cheating soldier husband

    A former shooting champion of Thailand sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after her cheating soldier husband faced no punishment from the Royal Thai Army (RTA) and refused to compensate her as ordered by the court. The former national athlete, 50 year old Jarinporn Daengpiam, held a press conference today, September 9, to bring the matter to…

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  • Thailand NewsAbbot ousted over 9.2 million baht debt scandal in Pathum Thani

    Abbot ousted over 9.2 million baht debt scandal in Pathum Thani

    The abbot of Wat Phut Udom in Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani, has been removed from his position following allegations of borrowing 9.2 million baht from a 57 year old woman and failing to repay the amount. The victim was reportedly told to seize the temple’s ordination hall and pavilion as compensation. Police in Pathum Thani province convened a…

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  • EventsMaroon 5 is set to rock Bangkok with ‘Moves Like Jagger’

    Maroon 5 is set to rock Bangkok with ‘Moves Like Jagger’

    Live Nation Tero is excited to announce that Maroon 5 will be strutting “Moves Like Jagger” in Bangkok early next year as part of their Maroon 5 in Asia 2025 Tour. The American pop-rock band will kick off the highly anticipated tour in Manila, followed by stops in Jakarta, Bangkok, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, and Kaohsiung. The Bangkok show is set…

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  • Pattaya NewsScaffold sore: Storm lashes Pattaya, topples hotel project (video)

    Scaffold sore: Storm lashes Pattaya, topples hotel project (video)

    Pattaya City was battered by strong winds and heavy rain yesterday at around 5pm, leading to a major construction site calamity. Scaffolding at a seven-story hotel project on Pattaya Klang Road in Soi Arunotai came crashing down, smashing into power lines and causing high-voltage power poles to break, blocking the road. Miraculously, no injuries were reported. The collapse, a direct result…

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  • Thailand NewsFrenchman arrested in Krabi for eight-year visa overstay

    Frenchman arrested in Krabi for eight-year visa overstay

    A Frenchman was arrested in Krabi after a visa overstay of eight years. The Frenchman, Didier, entered Thailand on February 19, 2016, with a tourist visa that expired on May 18, 2016. After the visa’s expiration, Didier continued to stay in Thailand, resulting in a total overstay of 3,032 days. Police were alerted on September 9 when Police Lieutenant General…

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  • Bangkok NewsTractor tragedy: Cops plough through claims after addict’s mysterious death

    Tractor tragedy: Cops plough through claims after addict’s mysterious death

    The police maintained their innocence after a Thai drug addict mysteriously died following his arrest on Saturday. The incident occurred while the individual was driving a farm tractor along a road in Bangkok. Patrol officers from Pathum Wan Police Station were involved in a car chase with 45 year old Thai man Bancha Samingkaew on Phetchaburi Road in the Bangkapi…

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  • Retire in ThailandRetiring in Thailand for British citizens

    Retiring in Thailand for British citizens

    Retiring in Thailand is a popular choice among many UK citizens because of its vibrant culture and affordable lifestyle. It’s the perfect mix of tradition and modern life, which makes it an awesome spot for anyone to enjoy retirement. While moving abroad might feel a bit much, having the right information can make the whole process a lot easier. Here…

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  • Business NewsNoodles of growth: Mama set to stir up premium market

    Noodles of growth: Mama set to stir up premium market

    Thai President Foods Plc, the company behind Mama instant noodles, anticipates significant growth in the instant noodle market this year, with the premium segment potentially outperforming the overall market. Pun Paniangvait, manager of the president’s office, reported that Thailand’s instant noodle market experienced an 8% to 9% growth in the first half of this year, and the company projects a…

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