Month: May 2025

  • Thailand NewsUK teen faces possible life sentence for cannabis smuggling

    UK teen faces possible life sentence for cannabis smuggling

    A missing UK teen feared lost in Thailand has turned up 4,000 miles away—in handcuffs, facing a possible life sentence for allegedly smuggling cannabis into Georgia. Bella Culley, 18, from Billingham, County Durham, was reported missing on Tuesday, May 13, after family members lost contact with her during what they believed was a solo trip through Thailand. She had previously…

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  • Thailand NewsThai woman accuses monk and his family of physically assaulting her

    Thai woman accuses monk and his family of physically assaulting her

    A Thai woman is seeking justice after a monk and his family members allegedly manipulated her mother and physically assaulted her at their family home in the central province of Nakhon Sawan. The woman took to social media to share a video of the alleged assault by the monk and his elderly family members, which occurred on May 17. She…

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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya cracks down on cars blocking wheelchair paths

    Pattaya cracks down on cars blocking wheelchair paths

    Pattaya officials are finally parking the problem for good. In a bold crackdown that’s earning applause across the city, municipal officers and traffic police have launched a campaign to fine drivers who illegally park on wheelchair-accessible pathways. The first sweep took place on Soi Paniadchang, located behind Big C Central Pattaya, where enforcement teams issued tickets and fines to motorists blocking designated…

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  • Business NewsKrungsri delays new credit lines amid US tariff uncertainty

    Krungsri delays new credit lines amid US tariff uncertainty

    Companies are delaying the utilisation of new credit lines due to waiting for further clarification on US tariffs following the recent announcement of a 90-day suspension period, as reported by a Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) executive. Prakob Phiencharoen, who leads Krungsri’s corporate and investment banking group, stated that the bank is maintaining vigilance over corporate loan demand for the rest…

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  • Thailand NewsVietjet transfers 50 Boeing planes to Thai arm in regional shake-up

    Vietjet transfers 50 Boeing planes to Thai arm in regional shake-up

    Vietjet and Boeing have inked a landmark agreement to transfer up to 50 Boeing 737 aircraft to Vietjet Thailand, boosting Thailand’s presence on the regional air travel map. The signing took place with plenty of diplomatic fanfare, witnessed by Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was in Hanoi for her first official visit to Vietnam in over a decade. “This agreement…

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  • Thailand NewsMissing durian vendor believed safe after CCTV footage emerges

    Missing durian vendor believed safe after CCTV footage emerges

    Police assure that a female durian seller, who went missing in the southern province of Surat Thani, is safe, despite her family’s growing concern. The family of 43 year old missing durian vendor Sujittra, also known as Jay Kaew, filed a complaint with Mueang Surat Thani Police Station after she failed to return home at her usual time on May…

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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya cracks top 10 safest cities in ASEAN

    Pattaya cracks top 10 safest cities in ASEAN

    In a surprising twist that’s turning heads across Southeast Asia, Pattaya, long known for its wild nightlife, has been named one of the Top 10 Safest Cities in ASEAN for 2025. The ranking, released by Numbeo, a global database that tracks cost of living and quality of life, placed Pattaya at 9th with a Safety Index score of 53.9. The…

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  • Crime NewsMurder mystery: Man’s body in barrel at Nakhon Sawan reservoir

    Murder mystery: Man’s body in barrel at Nakhon Sawan reservoir

    A series of investigative meetings were convened by Police Major General Narewitch Sukonthawit, commander of Nakhon Sawan provincial police, to address the case of a man’s body found in a submerged barrel at the Takro Reservoir, Nakhon Sawan, yesterday, May 19. The deceased, an approximately 50 year old Thai man, had a gunshot wound to the chest and was wearing…

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  • Thailand NewsChiang Rai water contamination raises public health alarm

    Chiang Rai water contamination raises public health alarm

    A toxic tide is rising in northern Thailand. Dangerous levels of arsenic and lead have been found in the Sai River and parts of the Kok River in Chiang Rai, triggering serious concerns over public health, the environment, and local food sources. According to a damning new report from the Office of Environmental and Pollution Control Region 1 in Chiang…

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  • Crime NewsBuriram bank employee accused of embezzling 700,000 baht from restaurant owner

    Buriram bank employee accused of embezzling 700,000 baht from restaurant owner

    A 32 year old restaurant owner filed a complaint against a bank employee in Buriram for allegedly embezzling nearly 700,000 baht. The victim, Patchara, claims she was deceived into taking out a loan under the pretence of helping the employee meet commission targets. The incident was reported to lawyer Weerayut Sirirueangprapa in Krasang district, Buriram province. Patchara revealed that the…

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  • Best ofTop 10 steakhouses in Bangkok

    Top 10 steakhouses in Bangkok

    Ah, red meat. Whether slathered in a variety of sauces and spices or rubbed with just salt and pepper, nothing beats a juicy steak grilled to perfection. There is, however, a very fine line between a properly cooked steak and a leathery, overdone steak. Therefore, choosing the best steakhouse that can cook it right is crucial. Luckily for us, Bangkok…

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  • Phuket NewsPhuket Covid surge: Island ranks 3rd in Thailand

    Phuket Covid surge: Island ranks 3rd in Thailand

    Phuket’s picture-perfect beaches may be drawing tourists in droves but the island is quietly battling a Covid-19 surge that places it among the top three provinces for infection rates in Thailand this year, though remarkably, not a single death has been reported. According to the Department of Disease Control, from January 1 to May 10, 2025, Phuket recorded 1,287 cumulative…

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  • Road deathsMan dies in expressway crash caused by pineapple peel spill

    Man dies in expressway crash caused by pineapple peel spill

    A tragic accident occurred on the Kanchanaphisek Expressway towards Bang Khun Thian, resulting in the death of a 34 year old man. The accident today, May 20, at 3.50am, involved a black Mazda sedan that skidded on pineapple peels and crashed into a ten-wheel truck. Police are investigating the incident. Police Lieutenant Iserat Tansoo from Phra Pradaeng Police Station in…

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  • Visa InformationFinancial requirements for the Thailand tourist visa in 2025

    Financial requirements for the Thailand tourist visa in 2025

    Thailand is once again requiring travellers to show proof of funds when applying for a Thailand tourist visa, as part of a broader update to its immigration policies. The move comes alongside the introduction of the new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) and ongoing discussions about shortening visa-free stays. If you’re planning to visit Thailand this year, here’s everything you…

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  • Thailand NewsThai principal axed for forcing kids into rain for flag ceremony

    Thai principal axed for forcing kids into rain for flag ceremony

    A Thai school principal has been removed from her post after she forced students to hoist the national flag during a raging storm, sparking fury among parents and outrage across the country. Jeeraporn Sanguansuchart, director of Ban Hin Kob School in Pathiu district, Chumphon, ordered three students to march outside and raise the Thai flag on the first day of the new term, despite…

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  • Thailand NewsThai girl rescued after being pimped out by mother and aunt

    Thai girl rescued after being pimped out by mother and aunt

    The Pavena Foundation for Children and Women and police officers rescued a 13 year old girl who was pimped out by her biological mother and aunt in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. The teenage victim confided in her father on April 26 after she successfully escaped from her abusive mother in Prachuap Khiri Khan to live with him in…

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  • Road deathsTragic canal car accident in Samut Sakhon claims one life

    Tragic canal car accident in Samut Sakhon claims one life

    Police and locals worked against the clock to rescue people trapped in a car that had overturned and submerged in a canal. Three people were saved, but one later died at the hospital. At 1.30pm yesterday, May 19, Police Sub-Lieutenant Chaiwat Tiammeka, an inquiry officer at Ban Phaeo Police Station in Samut Sakhon province, received a report of a car…

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  • Phuket NewsPhuket thief busted with 18 stolen gadgets including smartphones

    Phuket thief busted with 18 stolen gadgets including smartphones

    A high-tech thief’s lucky streak came to a crashing halt after police caught the light-fingered 26 year old man red-handed with a stash of stolen electronics, including iPads and smartphones, allegedly taken from multiple shops across Phuket’s popular Kata-Karon area. Somwang ‘Jay’ Phonpradit was arrested at around 8pm yesterday, May 19, at a rental room on Mueang Thong–Khao Khad Road…

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  • Crime NewsCouple faces legal action for embezzling Nakhon Pathom temple

    Couple faces legal action for embezzling Nakhon Pathom temple

    Police are set to take legal action against a couple accused of embezzling funds from Rai Khing Temple in Nakhon Pathom. The investigation revealed that the couple was involved in handling annual fair rental fees, leading to suspicions of financial misconduct. Yesterday, May 19, police, led by Police Lieutenant General Jaroonkiat Pankaew and Police Major General Prasong Chalermpun, along with…

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  • Business NewsTop Thai vending brand to blend fresh fruit smoothies

    Top Thai vending brand to blend fresh fruit smoothies

    Forth Vending Co Ltd, which operates Tao Bin smart beverage vending machines, intends to procure fresh fruit directly from farmers to enhance its smoothie and juice range. Wittayakorn Maneenetr, Director General of the Department of Internal Trade (DIT), expressed that the department is advancing the government’s fruit management strategy for the 2025 harvest season. To stabilise fruit prices and boost…

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  • Thailand NewsThai man fatally shoots employee over affair with his wife (video)

    Thai man fatally shoots employee over affair with his wife (video)

    A Thai man surrendered to police today after fatally shooting an employee in a pickup yesterday, over an alleged affair with his wife. The incident was reported to Bang Bua Thong Police Station at around 9pm yesterday, May 19, by a 47 year old petrol station worker on Bang Phai-Nong Prao Ngai Road in the Bang Bua Thong district of…

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  • Pattaya NewsCops bust Pattaya branch linked to Chinese scam syndicate

    Cops bust Pattaya branch linked to Chinese scam syndicate

    Pattaya locals were left stunned yesterday when more than 20 police officers—some in uniform, others in plainclothes—stormed a bank on Sukhumvit Road in a dramatic midday raid. The operation, linked to an investigation into a massive Chinese call centre scam network, sent shockwaves through the city’s financial and expat communities. The surprise raid was spearheaded by Major General Thirachai Chamnan,…

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  • Hua Hin NewsHonda Jazz gutted in Hua Hin car fire on Phetkasem Road

    Honda Jazz gutted in Hua Hin car fire on Phetkasem Road

    A car caught fire along Phetkasem Road in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, late at night, leaving a Honda Jazz completely gutted. The incident occurred today, May 20, when the driver, a 41 year old woman from Pran Buri district, noticed smoke and flames while driving home. Fortunately, she managed to escape unharmed. Police and fire services were alerted…

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  • Phuket NewsPhuket shopper horrified by squirming surprise in salted fish

    Phuket shopper horrified by squirming surprise in salted fish

    Nothing says “good morning” like finding live worms wriggling in your breakfast. That’s exactly what happened to one unfortunate shopper in Phuket who made a stomach-churning discovery in a serving of fried salted fish bought from a local shop. The shocking incident, which quickly went viral, sparked a wave of online outrage and renewed calls for stricter food safety standards…

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  • Crime NewsUdon Thani police arrest man with 167,600 methamphetamine pills

    Udon Thani police arrest man with 167,600 methamphetamine pills

    Police apprehended a 26 year old man in Udon Thani for possessing 167,600 methamphetamine tablets. The arrest of Tanakorn, also known as Jango, yesterday, August 19, followed a six-month investigation tracking his activities in Ban Phue district, Udon Thani province. Police Colonel Korn Chaisuea, along with officers from the Narcotics Suppression Unit, reported that the arrest resulted from prior detentions…

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  • Phuket NewsBody of Myanmar man missing after drowning in Phuket pond

    Body of Myanmar man missing after drowning in Phuket pond

    What began as a relaxing day off ended in heartbreak when a young Myanmar man drowned while swimming with friends in Phuket. The 20 year old man vanished beneath the surface in front of his horrified mates, sparking a desperate search by local rescue teams. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, May 18, in Srisoonthorn, Thalang district. At around 6.30pm, officers from Thalang…

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  • Bangkok NewsSnake protest forces Bangkok condo management to act on hidden pets

    Snake protest forces Bangkok condo management to act on hidden pets

    A Bangkok condominium resident released two snakes into a hallway in protest after the building’s management allegedly ignored complaints about noisy pets kept by residents who were violating the no-pet policy. Several residents of the condominium, in the Ratchada area of the capital, shared videos and photos of the two large snakes on their social media accounts. They explained that…

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  • Road deathsTruck driver falls asleep, crashes into car in Phang Nga

    Truck driver falls asleep, crashes into car in Phang Nga

    An 18-wheel truck driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel yesterday and collided with a Nissan March, which was stationary at a red light. The incident occurred yesterday, May 19, on Phetkasem Road in Phang Nga province. This accident resulted in one death and three serious injuries. Police Lieutenant Colonel Ekphop Phuthong of Takua Thung Police Station was informed of…

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  • Thailand NewsThai paratrooper cheats death as parachute fails mid-air (video)

    Thai paratrooper cheats death as parachute fails mid-air (video)

    A Thai paratrooper had a brush with death after his parachute failed to open mid-air, in a terrifying training mishap that was caught on camera by a shocked jogger nearby. The heart-stopping incident unfolded at around 4.30pm, yesterday, May 19, when soldiers from the 4th Army’s Sichon Special Warfare Training Camp were performing an annual parachute jump at Vajiravudh Military…

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  • Politics NewsPM Paetongtarn explores UK, Monaco for Thai market expansion

    PM Paetongtarn explores UK, Monaco for Thai market expansion

    Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will visit the UK and Monaco tomorrow until Sunday, May 25, aiming to explore new market opportunities in food, sports, and tourism. Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub announced yesterday that the prime minister, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, and other agencies, will leave for London this evening, with…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand bets big on rain with 1.17tn baht tourism push

    Thailand bets big on rain with 1.17tn baht tourism push

    Who says the rainy season is a travel killer? Thailand’s tourism chiefs are flipping the script with a bold new campaign aiming to turn soggy skies into serious cash, targeting a jaw-dropping 1.17 trillion baht in domestic tourism revenue in 2025. On Sunday, May 18, Deputy Government Spokesperson Sasikarn Watthanachan announced the launch of 12 creative tourism campaigns under the…

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  • Thailand NewsThai man shot after knife rampage at Sakon Nakhon Police Station

    Thai man shot after knife rampage at Sakon Nakhon Police Station

    A Thai man sustained three gunshot wounds after attempting to attack officers at a police station in the Isaan province of Sakon Nakhon yesterday, May 19. The suspect, identified as Wisit, was rushed from Ban Mueang Police Station to Phra Ajarn Mun Bhuridatto Hospital in Ban Muang District, Sakon Nakhon, following the shooting. No further updates on his condition were…

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  • Thailand video newsThailand video news | Thailand COVID-19 cases surge amid warnings of underreporting, Miss Grand International arrested in Vietnam

    Thailand video news | Thailand COVID-19 cases surge amid warnings of underreporting, Miss Grand International arrested in Vietnam

    In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay report major stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Thailand battles a spike in COVID-19 cases, with experts warning of underreporting. In Trang, a father shocks the nation by kicking a child at a kindergarten. A violent fight erupts on Pattaya Beach between foreign tourists and transgender individuals. Rescue teams race to…

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  • Thailand NewsFamily of three electrocuted in tragic Trang accident

    Family of three electrocuted in tragic Trang accident

    A tragic incident occurred yesterday in Trang province where three family members died from an electric shock. The victims, found at a house in Mueang subdistrict, Huai Yot district, were 50 year old homeowner Preecha, his 52 year old wife Amnuay, and 89 year old Joo. The accident was reported at 2pm, yesterday, May 19. The family home is a…

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  • Bangkok NewsBusted: Aussie caught with 22kg of crystal meth at Bangkok airport

    Busted: Aussie caught with 22kg of crystal meth at Bangkok airport

    An Australian man’s flight to freedom ended in handcuffs after he was caught trying to smuggle a staggering 22 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” aboard a plane bound for Melbourne. The suspect, 28 year old Tran Huybao Khang, was arrested on Sunday, May 18, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport next to Thai Airways flight TG461. He was reportedly…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand postpones digital wallet scheme indefinitely

    Thailand postpones digital wallet scheme indefinitely

    The Thai government indefinitely postponed the digital wallet programme, citing world economic issues and a new US tax policy as the reasons for the delay. The digital wallet scheme was a flagship campaign of the Pheu Thai Party and has been promoted since the General Election. The initiative is reported to be of the former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The…

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  • South Thailand NewsTragic shooting in Pattani claims lives of two volunteers

    Tragic shooting in Pattani claims lives of two volunteers

    Two members of a volunteer protection unit died, and two others were injured in a shooting in Pattani province yesterday, May 19, at 5.30pm. The attack targeted five local volunteers running for exercise in Mueang Mai Kaen district’s Don Sai subdistrict. The assailants, dressed in hijabs to disguise themselves as Muslim women, arrived on motorcycles. Upon reaching the village’s main…

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