Year: 2024

  • Thailand NewsFour routes under consideration for Koh Chang Bridge

    Four routes under consideration for Koh Chang Bridge

    The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has initiated a series of public hearings regarding the proposed bridge connecting the mainland to Koh Chang Island, a popular destination in Trat province. The first hearing, held today, September 2, in Mueang district, garnered widespread support from locals and business owners. Participants expressed a strong preference for the bridge to guide travellers through…

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  • Chiang Mai Travel10 best places to enjoy nightlife in Chiang Mai

    10 best places to enjoy nightlife in Chiang Mai

    As the sun sets in Chiang Mai, the city transforms into a lively and thrilling environment. Old Thai traditions mix with modern, hip venues, resulting in an energetic night. From bustling night markets to exciting dance clubs, Chiang Mai’s nightlife is vibrant entertainment with something for everyone. There are so many activities that everyone will enjoy. So, get ready to…

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  • Thailand NewsMan fatally attacks friend over allegedly rape attempt on his girlfriend

    Man fatally attacks friend over allegedly rape attempt on his girlfriend

    The family of a 44 year old Thai man is seeking justice after he was fatally attacked by his 20 year old friend, over a rape attempt on the attacker’s 14 year old girlfriend at a house in the Isaan province of Roi Et. The victim’s sister disclosed to Channel 7 yesterday, September 1, that her older brother, 44 year…

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  • Thailand NewsTransport Minister reiterates commitment to Land Bridge Project

    Transport Minister reiterates commitment to Land Bridge Project

    The Pheu Thai-led government remains dedicated to advancing the land bridge project, aiming to enhance benefits for the nation and foster sustainable economic growth, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Juangroongruangkit. In an update on the initiative, which will connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea, Suriya explained that the Office of Transport and…

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  • Business NewsSecond-hand tsunami: Used car flood drives Thai sellers to despair

    Second-hand tsunami: Used car flood drives Thai sellers to despair

    A torrent of high-quality used cars flooding the market might sound like a bargain hunter’s dream but it’s turning into a nightmare for sellers. While buyers drive off with the deals, automakers in Thailand are hitting potholes trying to move new stock, and used car dealers are struggling to keep sales engines running. The second-hand car market skidded to a…

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  • Thailand NewsCambodian woman found dead with multiple stab wounds

    Cambodian woman found dead with multiple stab wounds

    A young Cambodian woman was found dead in her rented room with over ten stab wounds to her neck yesterday, September 1, after a brutal attack by suspected secret admirers. Her sister discovered the gruesome scene upon returning from work, finding the victim lying in a pool of blood. Police were alerted to the incident at 7.20am yesterday, by Santi…

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  • Thailand NewsGame on: Thailand to level up with new Game Industry Act

    Game on: Thailand to level up with new Game Industry Act

    Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is set to draft the Game Industry Act, aiming to address the rapid growth of the video game sector, valued at 40 billion baht annually. The initiative also seeks to position Thailand as a key player in the regional gaming market, according to the ministry. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President and Chief Executive of the Digital…

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  • Thailand NewsAccidental self-praise of Democrat Party MP amuses Thai netizens

    Accidental self-praise of Democrat Party MP amuses Thai netizens

    Democrat Party MP Date-it Khaothong has become a laughing stock among Thai netizens after he posted a comment praising himself on Facebook. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, has been selected as the new Prime Minister of Thailand. However, she has not yet officially begun her duties, as she awaits royal endorsement. Her new Cabinet has also yet…

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  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s road to relief: Green light at the end of the traffic tunnel

    Phuket’s road to relief: Green light at the end of the traffic tunnel

    Phuket’s long-awaited new road linking Kathu and Srisoonthorn is finally getting the green light, thanks to generous land donations from three of the island’s most prominent families. Local bigwigs have confirmed the long-stalled project is now full speed ahead. The Ekwanich, Kulwanich, and Saksaktawee families have handed over the land needed for the ambitious 5.6-kilometre road, designed to ease traffic…

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  • Thailand NewsTAT targets 12.2 million foreign visitors in late 2024

    TAT targets 12.2 million foreign visitors in late 2024

    Thailand anticipates a surge in foreign arrivals, targeting 12.2 million visitors in the final four months of 2024. This influx is projected to elevate the annual total to nearly 36 million, generating 1.8 trillion baht in revenue, as reported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). According to TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the market’s growth is expected to benefit from…

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  • Phuket NewsPhuket grease monkey scoops 30 million lottery

    Phuket grease monkey scoops 30 million lottery

    Phuket’s newest millionaire is none other than a humble chief mechanic at Anuphas Ford, who struck gold in the government lottery’s latest draw. Jirasak ‘Ton’ Saewun, who works at Anuphas Ford in Phuket, scooped a staggering 30 million baht after hitting the jackpot with five first-prize tickets. The winning numbers, announced by the Government Lottery Office, were 199606. Other lucky…

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  • Thailand NewsTeen motorcyclist dies in head-on crash on his birthday

    Teen motorcyclist dies in head-on crash on his birthday

    A 19 year old motorcyclist tragically lost his life on his birthday after colliding with a pickup truck while riding against traffic in heavy rain. The accident occurred yesterday, September 1, revealing a poignant coincidence with the motorbike’s registration plate matching his birth date. The incident took place at 11.50pm the previous night on Highway 3056, in front of Wat…

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  • Thailand NewsThai family accuses government official of six-year harassment

    Thai family accuses government official of six-year harassment

    A Thai family in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima accused their government official neighbour of six years of anti-social harassment. The allegations include throwing glass bottles and rubbish at the family and attempting to physically attack a family member. The 50 year old woman sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after police officers in Nakhon Ratchasima…

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  • Thailand NewsMurky waters: Shady investors dive into Koh Chang land grab

    Murky waters: Shady investors dive into Koh Chang land grab

    Fresh fears are bubbling up in Koh Chang, Trat province, as sneaky investors with murky ties have started to snap up land. Chaiwat Limlikhit-aksorn, National Parks Office Director, raised the red flag on these shady dealings. “Private investors are buying swathes of land from locals, and we suspect sinister connections behind these transactions. The government and local officials need to…

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  • Thailand NewsPolice crack down on illegal residents, gambling in Samut Prakan

    Police crack down on illegal residents, gambling in Samut Prakan

    Immigration officers in Samut Prakan recently conducted a sweeping crackdown on illegal foreign residents and unlawful gambling activities. The operation, which took place yesterday, September 1, was led by high-ranking officials including Police Lieutenant General Itthipol Itthisarnronnachai. Police targeted the area in Samrong Nua subdistrict, Mueang Samut Prakan district. The directive for this crackdown came from Police Major General Natthakorn…

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  • Thailand NewsPoh Teck Tung Foundation hosts 13.3 million baht charity event

    Poh Teck Tung Foundation hosts 13.3 million baht charity event

    The Poh Teck Tung Foundation organised a major charity giveaway event as part of the annual Teung Krachat festival for 2024, with Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt presiding over the ceremony. The foundation revealed that this year’s budget, amounting to 13.3 million baht, was allocated to distribute goods across four provinces. Leading the foundation, Vichien Techapaiboon, the foundation’s Chairman, along with…

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  • Thailand NewsThai taxi driver attacked by passenger for overcharging (video)

    Thai taxi driver attacked by passenger for overcharging (video)

    A Thai taxi driver is seeking justice after a male passenger attacked him for overcharging on a roadside in the Sathorn district of Bangkok. The taxi driver, Pipol Sawangsuk, shared three videos showing him in a heated argument with the passenger on a footpath along Chan Road in Bangkok on Saturday, August 31. He later shared another video explaining the…

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  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested for launching Internet cables across border

    Thai man arrested for launching Internet cables across border

    A joint task force in Tak apprehended a resourceful individual who was using a water rocket launcher to extend Internet cables across the border into Myanmar for Chinese clients. The suspect admitted that was hired by Thai individuals from across the border. Yesterday, September 1, a joint task force comprising the 431st Infantry Company, local administrative officers from Mae Sot…

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  • Thailand NewsForeign wheeled-dealers busted: Koh Pha Ngan car crackdown

    Foreign wheeled-dealers busted: Koh Pha Ngan car crackdown

    Police in Surat Thani nabbed two foreign nationals on Koh Pha Ngan for illegally renting out vehicles. The crackdown happened yesterday, September 1, with a 60 year old Russian man and an 18 year old Ukrainian man being detained. Tourist police and local officials swooped in on the Russian at an unregistered house in Moo 1 village, where they seized…

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  • Thailand NewsStepfather arrested in Nonthaburi for alleged year-long child abuse

    Stepfather arrested in Nonthaburi for alleged year-long child abuse

    Thai police apprehended a stepfather for sexually abusing his eight year old stepdaughter for nearly a year. The suspect, 36 year old Wichan, denies the allegations and challenges the evidence. Police remain sceptical of his claims. A joint operation of the Metropolitan Police and criminal investigation trainees led to the arrest at a residence in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi, following…

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  • Thailand NewsDrug-addict jailed for 13 years for attempted rape of Thai teacher

    Drug-addict jailed for 13 years for attempted rape of Thai teacher

    A drug-addict was sentenced to 13 years and four months in prison for the attempted rape of a Thai teacher at a school in the northern province of Chiang Rai in January. Security camera footage of the attack on the 41 year old female teacher, Autcharaporn, at Baan Pong Kluea School in Chiang Rai, went viral, garnering attention from Thai…

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  • Chiang Mai TravelBua Thong Sticky Waterfall: Chiang Mai travel guide

    Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall: Chiang Mai travel guide

    Picture yourself putting on your adventure shoes and setting off to explore a place unlike any other. Welcome to the world of Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls in Chiang Mai! Nestled in the heart of Thailand’s lush landscapes, this natural wonder is a must-visit for every bucket list. Although “sticky,” these waterfalls don’t hold you in place. Thanks to the unique mineral-rich…

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  • Pattaya NewsCambodian motorcyclist killed in Chon Buri crash with Porsche

    Cambodian motorcyclist killed in Chon Buri crash with Porsche

    A Cambodian motorcyclist was tragically killed in a high-impact crash with a luxury Porsche in Chon Buri. The deadly collision happened at 3.06am yesterday, September 1, on Soi Chaiyapreuk 2, Huay Yai. Local police and rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rushed to the scene. The aftermath of the crash was dramatic, with tyre marks stretching over 10…

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  • Business NewsRising tourism in Thailand to boost sluggish motorcycle market

    Rising tourism in Thailand to boost sluggish motorcycle market

    Increased tourism activity later this year is anticipated to boost Thailand’s domestic motorcycle market, which has experienced sluggish sales in the first seven months of 2024, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Surapong Paisitpatanapong, Vice-Chairman of the FTI and spokesperson for its Automotive Industry Club, stated that the number of foreign tourist arrivals is on the rise and…

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  • Bangkok NewsFree rides on Bangkok’s upgraded BRT system for two months

    Free rides on Bangkok’s upgraded BRT system for two months

    Passengers can now enjoy free rides on Bangkok’s newly upgraded Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system for the next two months, according to a transport official from the operating company. This new service, which started yesterday, September 1, features electric buses that have replaced the old ones running on natural gas for vehicles (NGV) after more than 14 years of use.…

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  • TravelWhy you should visit Chiang Mai in 2024

    Why you should visit Chiang Mai in 2024

    Are you looking for a reason to go to Chiang Mai? You’ve come to the right place. To begin with, it’s Thailand’s former capital, as seen by the numerous temples and ruins spread across the city. So a trip to Thailand is arguably incomplete unless you visit this historic city. If you’re still not persuaded to make a trip to…

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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya eyes one-way system traffic shake-up to Soi Buakhao

    Pattaya eyes one-way system traffic shake-up to Soi Buakhao

    Local government officials in Pattaya are considering extending their new one-way traffic system, currently operating on Soi 11 (Soi Honey) and Soi 13 (Soi Diana Inn), to Soi Buakhao. The move follows a successful trial and positive feedback from residents. Led by Anupong Phutthanavarat, the Pattaya City Council’s Committee on Administration and Public Safety recently visited these streets to evaluate…

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  • Thailand NewsFlooding disrupts Thai agriculture, vegetable prices surge

    Flooding disrupts Thai agriculture, vegetable prices surge

    Flooding in several provinces across Thailand has led to significant disruptions in the supply of agricultural products, prompting the Commerce Ministry to closely monitor price movements. According to Wattanasak Sur-iam, Director-General of the Internal Trade Department, the floods have reduced supply, causing a noticeable increase in vegetable prices compared to last week. Hom mali paddy rice is currently priced at…

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  • Thailand NewsThai team wins UN award for Covid-19 detection via wastewater

    Thai team wins UN award for Covid-19 detection via wastewater

    A research team from Chulalongkorn University clinched a United Nations Public Service Award (UNPSA) for Innovation in Public Institutions. This UN award was given for their work titled Academic Insight into Action for Pandemic Response during a recent ceremony in Seoul, South Korea. This award-winning study addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goals on health and well-being as well as clean…

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  • Thailand NewsUS officials’ alert leads to arrest of Thai photographer on child porn

    US officials’ alert leads to arrest of Thai photographer on child porn

    Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers arrested a Thai photographer at his home in the central province of Samut Sakhon on Saturday for possession of child pornography. The National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), based in the US, reached out to the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children Unit after discovering child pornography on a cloud storage account belonging…

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  • Thailand video newsThailand video news | 18 year old killed by American Bully dogs in Lopburi, Indonesia to reform Bali tourism amid growing concerns

    Thailand video news | 18 year old killed by American Bully dogs in Lopburi, Indonesia to reform Bali tourism amid growing concerns

    In Thailand video news, Jay covers stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The news stories include a tragic incident in Lopburi as an 18 year old man was fatally attacked by his brother’s American Bully dogs, while flash floods in Sukhothai collapsed a major road and affected thousands of residents. Meanwhile, gunfire erupted in a Yala market after…

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  • Thailand NewsLabour minister to investigate measures to save social security fund

    Labour minister to investigate measures to save social security fund

    Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn vowed to investigate measures to avert a potential collapse of the Social Security Fund (SSF) within the next decade due to funding shortfalls. The SSF, currently holding 2.6 trillion baht, is projected to grow to at least 4 trillion baht by 2034, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Despite…

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  • Phuket NewsTragic end to holiday: Saudi tourist found dead on Phuket beach

    Tragic end to holiday: Saudi tourist found dead on Phuket beach

    A Saudi tourist’s holiday in Phuket ended in tragedy yesterday evening when his body was discovered on Karon Beach. The grim find was made near the Naga Statue around 6.05pm, yesterday, September 1, prompting an immediate response from the emergency services. Karon Police Chief Khundet na Nongkhai and Deputy Chief Wiwat Chamnankit, along with rescue workers from Karon Municipality and…

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  • Thailand NewsResidents protest 200-billion-baht dam project in Phrae

    Residents protest 200-billion-baht dam project in Phrae

    Approximately 150 residents from Tambon Sa-Ieab in Phrae‘s Song district gathered yesterday, September 1 to protest against the proposed Kaeng Sue Ten dam project, arguing it would impact thousands of households and devastate over 10,000 rai of prime forest. The protesters, who assembled at Wat Sri Don Chai, voiced their disapproval of politicians advocating for the dam‘s revival following recent…

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  • GuidesA guide to visiting Koh Samui in 2024

    A guide to visiting Koh Samui in 2024

    Picture yourself hopping off a plane and stepping right onto the sunshine-drenched shores of Koh Samui in 2024. How exciting is that? Visiting Koh Samui is an idyllic location where the azure sea coalesces with white sand, and the coconut trees oscillate in the tropical zephyr. This is not merely wishful thinking, rather it signifies your next voyage preparation. In…

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  • Thailand News2 Burmese wanted for killing 3, including pregnant woman and child

    2 Burmese wanted for killing 3, including pregnant woman and child

    Police officers in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan are searching for two Burmese men who allegedly killed a fellow countryman, his pregnant wife, and their seven year old daughter for 50,000 baht in cash. A Thai employer revealed how he hired a 40 year old Burmese man named Saw to work on his rubber plantation. However, Saw was…

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