Year: 2024

  • Thailand NewsSoldier arrested for murder of housemaid in Bangkok apartment

    Soldier arrested for murder of housemaid in Bangkok apartment

    A young soldier has been apprehended in connection with the murder of his housemaid girlfriend at a Parliament apartment in central Bangkok. The police are coordinating with military personnel to transfer the suspect for further investigation. The incident came to light when officers from Sam Sen Police Station responded to a call at an apartment on Nakhon Chai Si Road…

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  • Thailand NewsTAT unveils Visa Thailand Grand Sale 2024

    TAT unveils Visa Thailand Grand Sale 2024

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled the Visa Thailand Grand Sale 2024, designed to draw international tourists to Thailand and encourage spending at prominent shopping venues such as King Power Duty-Free, Siam Paragon, Emporium, EmQuartier, Emsphere, Icon Siam, and Gaysorn. The effort comes as Thailand experiences a significant surge in tourism, welcoming over 14 million visitors in the first…

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  • Crime NewsPhuket man arrested for raping his stepdaughter and niece

    Phuket man arrested for raping his stepdaughter and niece

    Police arrested a Thai man for repeatedly raping his nine year old stepdaughter and 11 year old niece at the homes of his wife and mistress in the Chalong sub-district of Phuket. A teacher from Ban Chalong School in Phuket filed a complaint with Chalong Police Station officers at about 8pm on July 6 that two young girls were victims…

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  • Thailand NewsThai police arrest key members of human trafficking ring

    Thai police arrest key members of human trafficking ring

    Thai police arrested key members of a human trafficking ring that lured Thai citizens into working in call centres under false pretences, promising high salaries but instead subjecting them to forced labour and confinement. Police Major General Saruti Kwangsopa, Chief of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division (AHTD), directed a team led by Police Colonel Pattanapong Sripinpraw and Police Lieutenant Colonel Worapol…

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  • Thailand NewsKhanom Beach proposed as national park after 34 years

    Khanom Beach proposed as national park after 34 years

    Efforts are underway to designate Khanom Beach and the Southern Islands in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a national park, a process that has been in preparation for 34 years. The area has significantly reduced due to overlapping claims, necessitating urgent action. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation tasked Adisak Phusitwongsa, Director of the Public Relations Department, to…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand govt to review Thap Lan National Park boundary

    Thailand govt to review Thap Lan National Park boundary

    Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Patcharawat Wongsuwan addressed public concerns over the proposed boundary adjustments to Thap Lan National Park in Prachin Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima. Public opinion will be considered before final decisions are made by this Friday, July 12. The issue currently undergoing public consultation has drawn mixed reactions, with some citizens voicing…

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  • Thailand NewsCompany executive arrested for 8 million baht tour fraud

    Company executive arrested for 8 million baht tour fraud

    Police apprehended a company executive accused of fraudulently selling non-existent tours, leaving customers stranded and causing an estimated 8 million baht in damages. Despite the allegations, the executive denies the tour fraud charges but admits to receiving a monthly salary of 100,000 baht. Today, July 9, the Commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), Police Major General Witthaya Sriprasertphap,…

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  • Thailand NewsLat Phrao condo residents in deep water over parasitic health scare

    Lat Phrao condo residents in deep water over parasitic health scare

    A condominium in the Lat Phrao area is currently facing a serious health crisis due to a parasitic infection in the water supply. Over 100 residents have been affected, with some at risk of blindness if medical treatment is delayed. Social media influencer Pook Sukonta Berthebaud brought the issue to light, posting on Facebook about the distressing situation. Residents have…

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  • Business NewsAsia Aviation sees record earnings from China, India travel surge

    Asia Aviation sees record earnings from China, India travel surge

    Asia Aviation Plc, Thailand’s largest low-cost airline operator, anticipates record earnings from core operations this year, driven by a significant increase in international visitors, which is boosting demand for seats and airfares. According to Chief Executive Officer Santisuk Klongchaiya, Thai AirAsia, the fully-owned budget airline unit of Asia Aviation, plans to increase flights to China and India to take advantage…

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  • Thailand NewsViral video reveals flaws in Chiang Mai homestay (video)

    Viral video reveals flaws in Chiang Mai homestay (video)

    A young man’s review of a homestay in Huay Kub Kab, Chiang Mai, has gone viral on social media, revealing numerous flaws in the accommodation, from an insecure lock to gaps in the roof. The video was intended as a humorous take on his experience. Nutthakorn (surname withheld) and his friends had travelled to Huay Kub Kab, Chiang Mai, to…

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  • Phuket NewsPatong Police hunt Thai man after knife attack on Indian tourist

    Patong Police hunt Thai man after knife attack on Indian tourist

    Patong Police are actively searching for a Thai man who attacked an Indian tourist with a knife, resulting in a head wound. The incident occurred late Sunday night, July 7, when the Thai man blew cigarette smoke into the Indian tourist’s face, Patong Police were alerted around 11.10pm. Upon arrival, officers found 37 year old Aneesh Kumar Nikathithara Purushan, with…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand and France boost defence ties with 200 billion baht deal

    Thailand and France boost defence ties with 200 billion baht deal

    Thai and French officials convened a special seminar to enhance the defence industries of both nations, with Thailand aiming to procure defence products valued at 200 billion baht over the next two decades. Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang and the French Ambassador to Thailand Jean-Claude Poimboeuf opened the Thailand-France Seminar on the Defence Industry 2024 at the Office of the Permanent…

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  • Thailand NewsOld woman from Sattahip sparks heroics, saves shocked electrician

    Old woman from Sattahip sparks heroics, saves shocked electrician

    An 82 year old Thai homeowner yesterday saved the life of an electrician after he was electrocuted while working at her home in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province. The homeowner, Sa-ngiam Kukkong, called rescuers from the Sawang Rojjanadham Foundation to her home to transport the technician, 61 year old Somsak Kaerattana, to a hospital. Somsak remained conscious and…

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  • Tourism NewsThailand aims for 3.4 trillion baht in tourism revenue by 2025

    Thailand aims for 3.4 trillion baht in tourism revenue by 2025

    Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT) plans to achieve 7.5% revenue growth or 3.4 trillion baht in 2025, while private operators advocate for airfare subsidies to boost income, to mark the upcoming year as Thailand Grand Tourism Year. During the TAT Action Plan 2025 meeting yesterday, July 8, Chairman Natthriya Thaweevong announced that the government aims to mark 2025 as the Thailand…

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  • Thailand NewsAustralian model’s Bangkok romance with footballer Chris Judd

    Australian model’s Bangkok romance with footballer Chris Judd

    Australian model Rebecca Judd opened a door for her fans to take a peek into her glamorous past, reminiscing about the unforgettable moment she met her footballer husband, former AFL star Chris Judd, during her modelling days in Bangkok. The 41 year old WAG took to Instagram yesterday, sharing a video of herself applying tanning mousse and answering fans’ burning…

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  • Thailand NewsDrug-induced man in Phayao assaults wife, locks up children

    Drug-induced man in Phayao assaults wife, locks up children

    Residents of Phayao reported a troubling incident involving a drug-induced man wielding a knife, assaulting his wife, and locking his five children in a room. Police and rescue teams quickly responded to the alarming situation to avoid any tragic outcomes. Officers from Jun Police Station in Phayao yesterday, July 8, were alerted to a man causing a disturbance with a…

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  • Thailand NewsThai health volunteers oppose retirement age limit in new bill

    Thai health volunteers oppose retirement age limit in new bill

    Village health volunteers nationwide have expressed strong opposition to an age limit proposed in a Public Health Ministry-sponsored bill, which would mandate their retirement at the age of 70. The bill, currently open for online public hearing until this Thursday, July 11, aims to impose an age cap on health volunteers, replacing the current lifelong service term. Volunteers in Chiang…

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  • Thailand Newse-cigarettes worth 3 million baht seized across Chanthaburi

    e-cigarettes worth 3 million baht seized across Chanthaburi

    Police in Chanthaburi launched a significant crackdown on illegal e-cigarette sales, confiscating over 3 million baht worth of contraband and discovering that children as young as 12 are purchasing and using these products openly. Under the supervision of Assistant Minister of Public Health Thanakrit Jittarareerat, the operation was conducted by a team of officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division,…

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  • Thailand NewsBody found in Suvarnabhumi canal sparks police investigation

    Body found in Suvarnabhumi canal sparks police investigation

    Police are investigating the discovery of a man’s body found floating in Suvarnabhumi’s water canal in the Bang Phli area. A pickup truck with a child car seat was parked nearby and witnesses saw the man sitting on a bridge the night before. Police received a report about the incident at 3pm yesterday, July 8. Kittiphon Poldech, an inspector from…

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  • Thailand NewsThai-Singaporean singer hits sour note after assault in Nonthaburi

    Thai-Singaporean singer hits sour note after assault in Nonthaburi

    A Thai-Singaporean singer yesterday filed a complaint against a Thai man who physically assaulted him over an alleged affair with his girlfriend at a condominium in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. The singer, 23 year old Kittisak “Hun” Boonsan, reported the attacker, identified only as Q, to Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station yesterday, July 8. Hun explained that Q accused him of…

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  • Thailand NewsWest Thailand: Body of tattooed man found near irrigation canal

    West Thailand: Body of tattooed man found near irrigation canal

    Police are urgently investigating the discovery of the body of a tattooed man, found with notable designs including a tiger on the front and a hermit on the back. The body was discovered by a cowherd near a remote irrigation canal. Police were informed at 5pm yesterday, July 8, about the presence of a dead man in a field in…

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  • Thailand Cannabis GuideIs cannabis really safe? Here’s what you need to know

    Is cannabis really safe? Here’s what you need to know

    Thai society’s views on cannabis continue to change for the better as the industry grows. More and more people are starting to embrace the plant for its medicinal and holistic wellness benefits. But despite growing acceptance, some stigma and perception persists, especially with government plans to outlaw cannabis again in the near future. The uncertainty isn’t unique to Thailand. Around…

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  • Thailand NewsMan confesses to murder, car theft and gold robbery in Chiang Mai

    Man confesses to murder, car theft and gold robbery in Chiang Mai

    A suspect has confessed to the murder of a rider and a subsequent gold robbery in Chiang Mai, driven by a desire to help his family pay off a 10 million baht debt from a pyramid scheme. The suspect, an ex-student of a prestigious university, meticulously planned the crime for over a year. Police arrested 27 year old Niphitphon Sombunsukying…

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  • FoodChef Fabio Genghini takes over Portofino at Le Meridien Phuket for an Exclusive 2-week residency

    Chef Fabio Genghini takes over Portofino at Le Meridien Phuket for an Exclusive 2-week residency

    Food lovers, prepare your taste buds for a gourmet Italian feast! From July 2 to 13, acclaimed Chef Fabio Genghini will take over Le Meridien Phuket’s beloved Italian restaurant, Portofino as a guest chef. It’s a chance for you to experience his expertise and distinctive Italian flavours – namely, blending tradition with innovation, highlighting classic ingredients and herbs, and creating…

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  • Thailand NewsBuriram locals spooked as possessed medium pigs out on raw pork

    Buriram locals spooked as possessed medium pigs out on raw pork

    Villagers in Buriram held a traditional ceremony at an over 100 year old shrine, offering various foods to honour ancestral spirits. During the event, an 80 year old medium, believed to be possessed, startled attendees by eating raw pork. A video posted by a Facebook user named Khun Chai Khun Chai Nimsuwan captured the unusual ceremony. “This belief has been…

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  • Thailand NewsThai woman attacked by homeless man near On Nut BTS Station

    Thai woman attacked by homeless man near On Nut BTS Station

    A Thai woman took to TikTok on Sunday to issue a warning and seek justice after a homeless man randomly attacked and punched her in the face, under On Nut BTS Station in Bangkok. The victim, Pimpisa, also known as Mingju, recounted the attack in a video shared on her TikTok account, @mingjupimpisa. The incident occurred on a footpath under the…

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  • Thailand NewsTrain collision in Phichit leaves five dead, two injured

    Train collision in Phichit leaves five dead, two injured

    A tragic accident occurred yesterday, July 8, when a train collided with a pickup truck at an unguarded crossing in Ban Ratchachangkhwan, Phichit Province, resulting in five fatalities and two severe injuries. The victims were en route to a relative’s funeral. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) expressed its condolences to the families affected by the incident. The collision happened…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand ranks 32nd globally for Muslim travel

    Thailand ranks 32nd globally for Muslim travel

    Thailand secured the 32nd spot globally among popular destinations for Muslim travellers, as revealed in the Mastercard-Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024. The Thai Prime Minister’s Office, through its spokesperson Chai Watcharong, highlighted this achievement, noting that Thailand also ranks 5th among non-Muslim countries (Non-OIC) in the same index. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is leveraging this accomplishment to…

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  • Thailand NewsFormer red-shirt leader plans protest against new govt initiatives

    Former red-shirt leader plans protest against new govt initiatives

    Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan announced plans for a protest next month against several government initiatives, citing concerns that these measures would primarily benefit the country’s elite. Jatuporn specifically pointed to proposals to increase the cap on foreign ownership in condominiums to 75% and extend land leases for foreigners to 99 years. In a Facebook post made yesterday, July 8,…

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  • Thailand NewsMotorcyclist severely injured in power pole crash in Pattaya

    Motorcyclist severely injured in power pole crash in Pattaya

    A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries early yesterday, July 8, after losing consciousness and crashing into a power pole on Pattaya’s Sukhumvit Road. The accident took place at approximately 12.30am on Soi Sukhumvit 61/1 in the Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation quickly dispatched a team to the scene following a notification…

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  • Thailand NewsPattaya bus office robbed of cash, phones, and documents

    Pattaya bus office robbed of cash, phones, and documents

    Police are searching for thieves who stole cash, mobile phones, and important documents from an office of the Pattaya Bus Cooperative last night, July 8. Pattaya Bus Cooperative President Raewat Chiangchin filed a complaint with Bang Lamung Police Station reporting that an unknown number of thieves entered the three-storey office at night. The thieves are suspected to have entered the…

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  • Press RoomExploring Digital Gold Trading platforms for modern investors

    Exploring Digital Gold Trading platforms for modern investors

    In the ever-evolving landscape of investment, modern investors in Thailand are increasingly turning to digital platforms for trading in gold. This shift is driven by the convenience, accessibility, and advanced features these platforms offer. As traditional methods of investing in gold give way to digital alternatives, it’s crucial to understand the benefits and functionalities of these platforms to maximize returns…

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  • Thailand NewsThai outbound travel unaffected by cheap tour packages

    Thai outbound travel unaffected by cheap tour packages

    Thai outbound tour groups remain largely unaffected by cheaper travel packages, as the majority of current outbound travellers possess high purchasing power and seek quality offerings. Price dumping for package tours has been prevalent in destinations such as South Korea, Macau, and Italy, leading to governmental crackdowns on these practices. The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) Vice-President, Chotechuang Soorangura, remarked…

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  • Thailand NewsPenguins parade scores big with Khao Kheow Zoo euro 2024 flag frenzy

    Penguins parade scores big with Khao Kheow Zoo euro 2024 flag frenzy

    Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province, this weekend marked the current European Football Championship (Euro 2024) by adorning the zoo with national flags from various participating nations while officials wore shirts representing the teams, adding to the festive vibe. Visitors were treated to a delightful parade featuring over 40 Humboldt penguins. These charming birds paraded,…

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  • Crime NewsWoman groped in Pattaya bar by man posing as inspector

    Woman groped in Pattaya bar by man posing as inspector

    A man claiming to be a police inspector groped a woman in a well-known Pattaya bar, before quickly fleeing the scene with his friends when a police officer arrived. The victim immediately reported the incident to the police, prompting an investigation. At 2.36am today, July 9, Pattaya City Police received a report of an indecent act at a popular entertainment…

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  • HealthToxic metals found in tampons

    Toxic metals found in tampons

    A recent study has uncovered the presence of toxic metals in tampons, raising concerns about the safety of these widely used menstrual products. The research, published in the journal Environmental International, found that tampons sold across the U.S. and Europe contained various metals, including lead and arsenic. The study findings published in the last 24 hours has send shockwaves and…

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  • 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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