Year: 2024
- Thailand News
Foul play dismissed as Thai drink driving suspect dies in custody
A Thai man died under mysterious circumstances yesterday while in detention at Chaiyaphruek Police Station in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok after being arrested for drink driving. The deceased’s wife, Tippawan, visited the police station yesterday, November 11, to demand a further investigation into the death of her husband, 57 year old Thongsai. Tippawan said she lost contact with her husband…
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Bangkok plans cycling lanes to ease congestion in key districts
The capital’s bustling streets may soon see a transformation as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) are set to introduce a walking and cycling lane project in four heavily congested areas. A feasibility study for this initiative is scheduled to conclude next month, setting the stage for a city-wide shift in transportation…
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Missing teen reunited with mother after found in Pattaya girlie bar
A relieved mother has been reunited with her 16 year old daughter, who had been missing for two months and was reportedly found working at a girlie bar in Pattaya. The shocking discovery came after the teenage girl’s 42 year old mother raised the alarm with local police, fearing her daughter had been misled about the nature of the job…
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Car and motorbike crash in Bang Lamung claims one life
A tragic crash in Bang Lamung has left one passenger dead and a motorbike rider critically injured. The devastating accident unfolded just before 12.30pm yesterday, November 11, near a housing estate and Motorway 7 on Soi Chaiyaphon Vidhi 25 in Nongprue. Emergency services were quickly on the scene following the horrific collision, which involved a car and a motorbike. Officers…
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How much do digital marketing jobs pay in Thailand?
Digital marketing jobs in Thailand offer a wide range of salaries depending on experience, role, and location. With the digital industry continuing to grow, understanding the pay of digital marketing in Thailand is essential for both professionals and employers to stay competitive in this evolving job market. Overview of digital marketing roles Salaries for digital marketing jobs in Thailand vary…
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Wee problem: Passenger takes pee on Bangkok bike ride, refuses to pay fare
A Thai app-based motorcycle rider took to social media to expose the shocking behaviour of a passenger who urinated during a ride in Bangkok and refused to pay the fare. The 32 year old app-based rider, Korn, shared a video of his passenger on a Facebook news page to warn other motorcycle taxi riders to avoid offering service to this…
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Awakening Bangkok 2024: The magical light and art exhibition
Awakening Bangkok 2024 is here, lighting up the heart of the city with a colourful celebration of art you shouldn’t miss! From November 8 to 17, Bangkok’s historic Phra Nakhon and Pak Khlong Talat neighbourhoods will come alive with over 35 incredible installations by both local and international artists. This year’s theme, ‘One Light, One Rises,’ captures the spirit of…
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Dugong dilemma: Thailand’s gentle sea giants face extinction risk
Thailand’s beloved dugongs are in dire straits, prompting an urgent meeting by the National Policy and Planning Committee on Marine and Coastal Resources Management. Led by Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, the focus was squarely on the alarming rise in dugong deaths in recent weeks. With representatives from the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, and the Department of Marine and…
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Southeast Asian durian exporters unfazed by Chinese competition
Southeast Asian durian exporters remain confident about their market position despite China’s attempts at domestic durian production, though concerns are growing about potential oversupply and weakening demand in the Chinese market. Industry leaders gathering at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai dismissed worries about competition from Chinese-grown durians, particularly those from Hainan province. Jeremy Chin, Managing Director of…
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Mentally ill woman in Pattaya denies coffin cart theft
Monks and workers at Bun Kanchanaram Temple in Pattaya caught a mentally ill Thai woman taking a coffin cart to use as a clothes hanger at home. She claimed she did not steal it and simply “requested to borrow it in her mind.” Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to the temple to apprehend the woman, identified only…
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Tunnel expressway project shelved due to projected lack of returns
Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced the cancellation of a major expressway infrastructure project’s underground component. The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) will not proceed with the tunnel section of the Phase 3 Northern Expressway project (N1 section), which was designed to connect the Si Rat Expressway to both Ngamwongwan and Prasert Manukit roads. The decision comes…
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Ice blunder: Re-used animal feed bags spark mass diarrhoea outbreak in Rayong schools
Shocking revelations have emerged from Rayong province, where a gastrointestinal nightmare unfolded, infecting over 1,400 teachers and students with diarrhoea. The culprit? Ice packed in re-used animal feed bags, a blunder that’s left local government officials scrambling to contain the chaos. Today, November 11, Dr Sopon Iamsirithaworn, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Public Health, Health Region 6, revealed the grim findings…
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Thaksin’s Pheu Thai campaign in Surin election ‘not unlawful’
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra‘s planned campaign activities in Surin province are within legal bounds, Defence Minister and Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed today, November 11, at Government House. Thaksin, who is widely seen as Pheu Thai Party‘s de facto leader, is scheduled to visit Surin from November 19 to 20 to support Natthamon Siriwattanawanit, a former vice CEO of…
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Mother of Thai woman murdered in UAE pleads for help to bring daughter home
The mother of a Thai woman stabbed to death by her United Arab Emirates (UAE) husband of only three months reached out to the president of the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women to help bring her daughter’s body back to her hometown in Thailand for religious rites. In an emotional plea, 50 year old Mrs Prayoon and her…
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4 foreign suspects arrested for extorting 250,000 USDT from Ukrainian man
Phuket police officers today arrested four foreign suspects who allegedly extorted 250,000 USDT (8.5 million baht) from a Ukrainian victim at a hotel in Phang Nga province. The 23 year old Ukrainian man, Viacheslav Leibove, filed a theft complaint with Kamala Police Station in Phuket on Saturday, November 9, claiming he lost cryptocurrency to four foreign thieves. The suspects are…
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Thai paralympic champion banned over missed drug tests
Thailand’s decorated wheelchair racing athlete Prawat Wahoram issued a detailed response following his one-year ban by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for anti-doping rule violations (ADRV), emphasising he has never used banned substances throughout his career. Following the IPC’s announcement of the ban, Prawat took to Facebook to present his side of the story. “I affirm with honour from over…
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Thai woman found dead in parked sedan in Pathum Thani
Police discovered the dead body of a Thai woman, identified only as A, inside a locked Honda City sedan, near Phahonyothin Road. The grim find was made on the last night, November 10, near kilometre marker 36+900, just opposite a local company in Khlong Nueng subdistrict, Pathum Thani. The sedan, with its engine off, held the poignant scene. The 32…
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How much do you need to live comfortably in Thailand?
Hosting 28.15 million tourists in 2024, Thailand is built to attract international attention. But with so many types of people in this city, do you ever wonder about how much they have to spend to live here? In this article, we will provide some insights into the cost of living in Thailand and, most importantly, how much you need to…
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Philippines blown away by another storm, farmers bear the brunt
In another blow to the Philippines’ storm-battered agricultural sector, Typhoon Toraji devastated the northern coast this morning, November 11, threatening to exacerbate millions in crop losses already sustained this year from relentless cyclones. The storm, designated locally as Nika, struck Aurora province with winds reaching 130 kilometres per hour—equivalent to a category 1 hurricane. Weather officials warn the typhoon could…
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Thai woman and boyfriend suspected in murder of Pathum Thani official
Police suspect a Thai woman and her boyfriend in the murder of the woman’s older sister, who was a sub-district secretary in the central province of Pathum Thani. The 57 year old deputy secretary of the Khlong Sam Sub-district Office, Worrakanok Thepphimon, was found dead in her home on Saturday, November 9. She had a deep cut wound to her…
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Thai businesses urged to monitor US trade policy under Trump
The Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association advises local businesses to closely watch global trade dynamics and the international economy in light of Donald Trump’s recent return to the White House. This call to attention comes amid concerns about potential shifts in US trade policy that could have far-reaching impacts. Somchai Pornrattanacharoen, serving as an honorary advisor to the association,…
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Where to eat at One Bangkok?
Bangkok’s newest mega-mall, One Bangkok, has finally opened in Lumpini, and to the delight of shoppers and foodies everywhere. Easily accessible by MRT (MRT Lumpini, Exit 3), One Bangkok is the newest swathe of uncharted territory for the Bangkok food enthusiast. But where to eat? Filled to the brim with dozens of new and familiar restaurants to try, this huge…
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Thailand braces for monsoon madness, chilly north, rough seas
Batten down the hatches and grab your brollies, there’s wild weather on the horizon. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a severe weather warning across Thailand, as heavy monsoons are set to unleash torrential rain on 13 provinces, with the southern region bearing the brunt, and northern Thailand shivering under cooler temperatures. Today, November 11, a cold air mass…
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Famous Thai fortune teller arrested for 100 million baht fraud
Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers arrested a well-known fortune teller at his home in Pathum Thani province, near Bangkok, today, for allegedly committing fraud resulting in damages exceeding 100 million baht. The first two victims to come forward and expose the fraudulent activities of the fortune teller, 43 year old Thanawan “Odd” Jiracharoenwet, were his 77 year old client and…
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Thailand to spotlight climate change at COP29 in Azerbaijan
Thailand unveils its plans to spotlight climate change initiatives at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Azerbaijan. The Thailand Pavilion will be a central feature, offering a platform to display the nation’s strategies and actions against climate change. Among the highlights are activities revolving around Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, which will draw attention at the international…
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10 best marketing agencies in Thailand: 2025 Edition
In recent times, the idea of digital marketing has become synonymous with building a business or a personal brand. This is no different in Thailand. In a media landscape where everything left, right, and centre is being digitised at a breakneck speed, sometimes professional guidance is just what we need. But then you face a separate problem. Where to start?…
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Golden chance: Prices drop, time to cash in on your bling dreams
The Gold Traders Association announced a dip in today’s gold prices, offering a glittering opportunity for buyers. As of 9.05am, today, November 11, gold ornaments are selling at 43,900 baht per baht, showing a 100 baht decrease from yesterday’s figures. For those eyeing pure gold bars at 96.5% purity, today’s prices reveal a buying rate of 43,300 baht per baht…
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Thai-Cambodia skirmish rumours on Koh Kut debunked
Reports of alleged confrontations between Thai and Cambodian soldiers on Koh Kut have been dismissed by the government as fake news. Despite the rumours, government agencies maintain that the tourism situation on the island remains positive, with visitor numbers surpassing those of previous years, according to Jirayu Houngsub, an adviser to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Koh Kut, located in Trat…
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The White Lotus blooms with Lisa BLACKPINK’s acting debut in Thailand (video)
The much anticipated third series of The White Lotus unveiled another teaser revealing Thailand’s favourite K-pop singer Lisa Monobal in her first acting role. Yesterday, November 10, the series producer, Max, swished aside the curtain on Blackpink’s Lalisa as she stepped into the role of Thidapon Sornsin, a charming hospitality host who greets with a quintessentially Thai welcome: “Welcome to…
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Thai drama series faces backlash after cat anaesthetised on set (video)
The Department of Livestock Development planned to summon the director and production team of the Thai historical drama series The Empress of Ayodhaya, also known as Mae Yhua, for questioning due to criticism over animal abuse after a black cat was anaesthetised during the production. The Empress of Ayodhaya is a period drama inspired by the Queen of Ayodhaya, Sri…
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Pickpocketing Mongolian tourists arrested in Bangkok
Bangkok police apprehended two Mongolian nationals in connection with a series of tourist-targeted thefts in the Sukhumvit area of the capital. The arrests occurred at 1am today, November 11, when Thonglo police officers caught 35 year old Sodbayar, and 40 year old Uyangabaatar along Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. The investigation began after a female tourist reported her wallet stolen outside…
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Armed gang steals rosewood logs, attacks officers
A coordinated nighttime attack on a forestry protection unit in Nakhon Phanom province resulted in the theft of valuable Siam rosewood and weapons, with officials suggesting the raid was carefully planned by a gang familiar with the location. The incident occurred yesterday, November 10, shortly after midnight in Ban Kut Takab, Waritchaphum district, when five masked men in black clothing…
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Thai man leaves apology note & cash after laundrette knicker theft
A Thai man with a woman’s underwear fetish got his knickers in a twist after stealing a G-string from a local launderette in Pattaya. Overcome with guilt, the remorseful knicker thief penned a heartfelt apology and left cash compensation for the startled owner. Kai, the 42 year old owner of the automatic laundry shop, marched into Pattaya City Police Station,…
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6 Thai inmates stab prisoner to death in Bangkok prison (video)
Six Thai prisoners at Minburi Remand Prison in Bangkok assaulted and stabbed a fellow inmate to death with a sharpened iron rod and spoon for exposing their involvement in a drug case. Officers from Min Buri Police Station reported to the media that the stabbing occurred near the prison welfare shop in the fifth control area. The male prisoner, Yutthakarn,…
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Trade anytime, anywhere with the MC Markets mobile app
MC Markets, a leader in CFD trading operating a one-stop trading platform, aims to provide traders with a simple and efficient way to access the financial markets, wherever they are in the world. This vision is reflected in its comprehensive offering. With a powerful trading environment built around the industry’s popular MetaTrader 5 platform and a user-friendly mobile trading app,…
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PM on dual-purpose trip to US west coast and APEC summit
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra departed Bangkok yesterday for a diplomatic mission combining stops in Los Angeles and Lima, Peru. Accompanied by Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and other officials, the delegation touched down in Los Angeles at 7.30pm local time, yesterday, November 10. The Thai premier’s Los Angeles agenda includes chairing a strategic meeting with diplomatic representatives from across the Americas…
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Drunken Thai boxer takes page from Tyson’s ear-book
In an incident eerily reminiscent of Mike Tyson’s infamous clash with Evander Holyfield, a drunken Thai boxer left a man earless after a savage encounter in Chiang Mai. The attack has prompted pleas for justice from the victim’s distraught girlfriend. In a startling revelation, Duean, a 25 year old from Lampang Province, recounted the gruesome details to reporters. Her boyfriend,…
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