Year: 2025

  • Thailand NewsThai woman arrested over online job scam in Pattani

    Thai woman arrested over online job scam in Pattani

    A 22 year old Thai woman was arrested in Pattani province for her involvement in an online job scam yesterday, January 24. She claimed she was forced to open bank accounts by a Chinese criminal gang and detained in a casino. Police Major General Witthaya Sribunsroek, acting provincial police chief, ordered Police Colonel Phongpanot Chuakaew and Police Captain Kiattisak Boonthong…

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  • Thailand NewsPolice raid online football gambling site near Isaan school

    Police raid online football gambling site near Isaan school

    Police raided an online football gambling site located just 500 metres from a school in Ubon Ratchathani, catering to children and youths with a monthly turnover of 1 million baht. The operation, conducted yesterday, January 24, involved high-ranking officers including Police Lieutenant General Trairong Phiwphann and Police Major General Wiwat Kamchamnarn. Acting on a tip-off, officers from Subdivision 2 of…

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  • Bangkok NewsHarley-Davidson dealer found dead in Volvo in Bangkok

    Harley-Davidson dealer found dead in Volvo in Bangkok

    A motorcycle parts dealer specialising in Harley-Davidson was found dead in a Volvo parked at the Phra Khanong transport office. The incident occurred yesterday, January 24, when the 51 year old dealer, known as Tom, was discovered in the driver’s seat without visible injuries. Police suspect he died from a pre-existing medical condition. The discovery was made at the entrance…

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  • Thailand NewsIllegal vitamin C and coffee found in Samut Prakan warehouse

    Illegal vitamin C and coffee found in Samut Prakan warehouse

    Police yesterday uncovered a warehouse containing over 1 million sachets of Chinese-origin vitamin C and coffee. These products were found with fake Food and Drug Administration (FDA) numbers, intended for online sale. The raid was led by Police Colonel Thasnapoom Jarupraty and his team, with cooperation from Deputy Director Sasavee Narakorn of the Food Bureau, at a storage facility in…

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  • Thailand NewsThai FDA approves kratom use for health and economic benefits

    Thai FDA approves kratom use for health and economic benefits

    The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of kratom plant products for economic and health benefits. The regulations now permit mitragynine, an active compound in kratom leaves, to be used up to 3 milligrammes (mg) per day, with appropriate warnings on product labels. Dr Witit Srisa-atchachakul, the Deputy Secretary-General of the FDA, announced that the FDA,…

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  • Thailand News62 students suffer food poisoning at Koh Samui school camp

    62 students suffer food poisoning at Koh Samui school camp

    Sixty-two students from Theeparatpittaya School on Koh Samui experienced food poisoning symptoms, prompting urgent medical attention. The incident occurred yesterday, January 24, when students attending a scout camp began suffering from severe abdominal pain after consuming boxed meals. The Narenthorn Ao Thai Centre at Koh Samui Hospital was notified of the situation and quickly coordinated with the Koh Samui district public…

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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya police arrest transgender duo for tourist thefts

    Pattaya police arrest transgender duo for tourist thefts

    Pattaya police have detained two transgender individuals in connection with thefts targeting tourists from India and Turkey. Police Colonel Navin Theerawit, Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, announced the arrests at a press conference at 6pm on Thursday, January 23. The suspects were reportedly involved in two recent theft incidents. The first suspect, 42 year old Kachaphaphak, also known as Sara,…

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  • Thailand NewsThai film shortlisted for Oscar’s Best International Feature Film

    Thai film shortlisted for Oscar’s Best International Feature Film

    The National Federation of Thai Film Associations announced on Thursday, January 23 that the film How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies has been selected as Thailand’s entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Produced by GDH, this film achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Thai film to make it to the…

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  • Phuket News6 Britons arrested in Phuket with cannabis and laughing gas

    6 Britons arrested in Phuket with cannabis and laughing gas

    In Phuket, six British nationals were detained following a police raid on a house in Mueang district where they were found with 6 kilogrammes of cannabis buds and 39 small tanks of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The raid, conducted on Thursday, January 23, discovered the group inside the property. Police confirmed the results of the operation yesterday.…

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  • Thailand NewsThailand to cut electricity to Myanmar to stop scam operations

    Thailand to cut electricity to Myanmar to stop scam operations

    The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with security agencies to cease electricity supply from Thailand to Myanmar border towns, aiming to disrupt scam operations in the neighbouring country. PEA deputy governor Prasit Junprasit stated yesterday that halting electricity supplies to Myanmar necessitates cooperation between Thai and Myanmar security agencies. He assured that any such action…

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  • Pattaya NewsMayor vows to keep Pattaya’s Jomtien safe from drugs

    Mayor vows to keep Pattaya’s Jomtien safe from drugs

    Pattaya officials are turning up the heat on Jomtien’s bustling tourist hub as fears of drug activity loom. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has ordered relentless inspections of Jomtien Soi 2 to 3 to prevent it from spiralling into a crime hotspot. Determined to safeguard this family-friendly destination, the mayor instructed local officials to patrol the streets regularly and partner with community…

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  • Bangkok NewsTransport ministry: Bangkok Port to host entertainment complex

    Transport ministry: Bangkok Port to host entertainment complex

    The Transport Ministry has approved a proposal for Bangkok Port to host an integrated entertainment complex. Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit referenced an instruction from his deputy, Manaporn Charoensri, to establish a committee to assess the feasibility of developing such complexes at locations like ports. Several potential sites are under consideration. Suriya highlighted the Khlong Toei area of Bangkok Port as a…

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  • Thailand NewsSingapore and Thailand mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

    Singapore and Thailand mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

    Singapore and Thailand celebrate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year. To honour this milestone, the Singaporean Embassy has unveiled a logo, which emerged as the winner of a competition held last year in collaboration with the foreign ministries of both nations and the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore. During the logo launch event at Siam Paragon, Catherine…

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  • Phuket NewsRussian tourist dies in Phuket motorcycle accident

    Russian tourist dies in Phuket motorcycle accident

    A Russian tourist lost his life when his motorcycle crashed into a roadside barrier in Srisoonthorn, Phuket, during the early hours of yesterday, January 24. Police responded to the incident on Srisoonthorn Road, located behind the Thai Watsadu store in Village 3, Srisoonthorn, around 12.10am. Thalang Police reported that the 35 year old man was riding a motorcycle registered in…

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  • Thailand NewsChilly weather: Heavy rainfall warnings with temperature drop

    Chilly weather: Heavy rainfall warnings with temperature drop

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its second warning regarding a strong new cold air mass affecting Thailand, causing temperatures to drop by 5 degrees Celsius (°C) and heavy rainfall. The warning, released at 5pm yesterday, January 24, states that from January 26 to 28, a high-pressure system or cold air mass from China will cover northern Thailand and…

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  • Tourism NewsHow to make part-time retirement plans?

    How to make part-time retirement plans?

    You can make money and have more free time if you have a flexible plan. Having a part-time job in retirement will help you save money. You make extra money, which gives your savings more time to grow. But a lot of seniors also keep working because it keeps their minds active and gives them the chance to meet new…

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  • Thailand NewsThai mother reunites with missing son after 5-year search

    Thai mother reunites with missing son after 5-year search

    A Thai mother was reunited with her son yesterday, January 23, after he had been missing for five years, thanks to the efforts of the non-profit organisation, the Mirror Foundation. The Mirror Foundation released a missing person poster of the 13 year old Thai boy, Turnpong “Aut” Dokbuaban, on December 24, 2019. He disappeared from Sub Jarun Villa in Soi…

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  • Pattaya NewsDelivery rider snared by low-hanging cable in Pattaya horror

    Delivery rider snared by low-hanging cable in Pattaya horror

    A Pattaya delivery rider suffered painful injuries after being caught by a low-hanging communication cable while riding through Soi Kho Phai, South Pattaya, yesterday, January 23. The victim, 44 year old Koson Kongsila, has urged local officials to take action, warning that similar hazards could put others at risk. Recounting the shocking incident, Koson explained he was riding his motorcycle…

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  • Thailand NewsThai man returns home to find his funeral after police error

    Thai man returns home to find his funeral after police error

    A Thai man shocked his family when he arrived home in the Isaan province of Sakon Nakhon to find they were holding a funeral for him. The confusion stemmed from a police error in identifying a dead body. Officers from Borrabue Police Station investigated the death of an unidentified man on January 18. The man was suspected to have died…

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  • Bangkok NewsBangkok ranks 4th worst for air quality as haze chokes city

    Bangkok ranks 4th worst for air quality as haze chokes city

    Bangkok’s air quality took a nosedive today, earning it the grim title of the fourth worst city in the world for air pollution, according to Swiss-based monitoring platform IQAir. The capital’s air quality index (AQI) hit a hazardous 188 as of 9.40am, with toxic PM2.5 levels far exceeding safe thresholds. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) declared 48 out of 50…

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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya gears up for influx of 5,400 US Navy troops

    Pattaya gears up for influx of 5,400 US Navy troops

    Pattaya is set to host 5,400 US Navy personnel from January 27 to 31 as they take a break from military training exercises, prompting Chon Buri police to roll out comprehensive safety and traffic measures. The troops will arrive on four US Navy ships, docking in areas managed by Sattahip and Laem Chabang police stations. Police Lieutenant General Yingyos Thepchamnong,…

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  • Bangkok NewsRock singer offers compensation after fatal Bangkok van crash

    Rock singer offers compensation after fatal Bangkok van crash

    Rock singer Manaswin Nuntasane, also known as Tik Shiro, and his family have expressed their willingness to compensate the family of two people who died in a van accident in Bangkok on October 10 last year. They offer to pay 4 to 5 million baht, although the victims’ family is seeking 24 million baht. Tik Shiro, aged 63, addressed the…

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  • Thailand News7 Thai suspects arrested for abduction and robbery in Chiang Mai

    7 Thai suspects arrested for abduction and robbery in Chiang Mai

    Yesterday, January 23, police arrested seven suspects, aged between 16 and 20 years old, for abducting a 25 year old woman from a condominium in the northern province of Chiang Mai, brutally assaulting her, and stealing her cash and mobile phone. The 25 year old victim, Worrada, filed a complaint against seven suspects at Mae Ping Police Station. The incident occurred…

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  • Featured DispensariesBest weed shops in Phuket [2025] | Thaiger

    Best weed shops in Phuket [2025]

    It’s been almost three years since cannabis was legalised in Thailand, and Phuket has become the home to a variety of super cool, licensed dispensaries. The best weed shops in Phuket offer everything from premium buds and edibles to rosins and accessories that wouldn’t look out of place in a high-end boutique. However, with so many establishments popping up, it can…

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  • FinanceCan automation and AI be vital tools in Thai forex markets?

    Can automation and AI be vital tools in Thai forex markets?

    In Thailand’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, Forex is a vital channel for retail and institutional investors. In recent years, Thailand’s trading community has turned to algorithmic solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the foreign exchange market. Automated trading systems are increasingly seen as an indispensable tool, from advanced data analysis to machine learning algorithms. AI-driven solutions not only guarantee faster…

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  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s future: Seminar tackles bold new environmental rules

    Phuket’s future: Seminar tackles bold new environmental rules

    Phuket’s business leaders and environmental experts gathered yesterday, January 23 at the Royal Phuket City Hotel for a pivotal seminar titled Unlocking the Phuket Environment: Crisis or Opportunity? Organised by the Phuket Chamber of Commerce and presided over by Chamber President Kongsak Khoopongsakorn, the event focused on the sweeping new environmental regulations announced by the Ministry of Natural Resources and…

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  • Pattaya NewsThai woman arrested for stealing 120,000 baht from Russian man in Pattaya

    Thai woman arrested for stealing 120,000 baht from Russian man in Pattaya

    Police arrested a Thai woman for stealing 120,000 baht in cash and a mobile phone from a Russian victim in Pattaya on January 8. She confessed to spending most of the money on a holiday trip with her family. The 37 year old Russian man, Xavier, filed a complaint with officers at Bang Lamung Police Station on January 8, reporting that his…

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  • Pattaya NewsRaging inferno in Naklua destroys 5 homes, injures 1

    Raging inferno in Naklua destroys 5 homes, injures 1

    A large fire erupted in Naklua, Pattaya, destroying five homes and injuring one individual. Bang Lamung police received a report about a severe fire in a residential area of Naklua at 6pm on Wednesday, January 22. Officers promptly coordinated with Pattaya City and nearby municipal fire departments to address the situation. The blaze occurred in a row of two-storey houses…

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  • Phuket NewsChinese duo nabbed in Phuket café lion cub photo scam

    Chinese duo nabbed in Phuket café lion cub photo scam

    Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Phuket after allegedly using lion cubs to lure tourists to The Glass House Cafe and Space, charging them for photo sessions with the animals. The café, located on Ratsada-Anusorn Road in Ratsada, has a history of similar wildlife abuse scandals, including last year’s notorious incident involving a cub named Nong Kiwi. Armed with a…

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  • Thailand NewsThai transwoman busted at Nonthaburi hotel for explicit content

    Thai transwoman busted at Nonthaburi hotel for explicit content

    A Thai transgender influencer with nearly 30,000 followers on social media has been arrested for operating a secret group distributing explicit content. The 22 year old suspect reportedly confessed to running the scheme for two years, raking in tens of thousands of baht per month. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwpaen, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), revealed details…

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  • Thailand NewsLamborghini driver flees scene, leaving his valuables and injured pickup driver

    Lamborghini driver flees scene, leaving his valuables and injured pickup driver

    A Lamborghini collided with a pickup truck in Phitsanulok province yesterday, January 23, leaving the pickup driver injured. However, the exotic car driver was nowhere to be seen, reportedly fleeing the scene and leaving behind tens of thousands of baht in cash inside his wrecked vehicle. Officers from Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station responded to the incident on Singhawat Road, outside…

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  • Thailand NewsLawyer criticised for opposing equal marriage in Thailand

    Lawyer criticised for opposing equal marriage in Thailand

    Lawyer Thammarat Sarapanya has faced a wave of criticism following his comments on equal marriage, which he described as a violation of the universe’s laws. The remarks came after the new Marriage Equality Act, amending the Civil and Commercial Code, took effect yesterday, January 23. Thammarat expressed his views through his Facebook page “The Lawyer of Legality,” stating, “Equal marriage…

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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya police raid Chinese gang boss’s luxury home

    Pattaya police raid Chinese gang boss’s luxury home

    Pattaya police raided the lavish home of an alleged Chinese gang leader yesterday, January 23, as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal assault of a Chinese businessman. The attack, which occurred on September 14 last year, left the victim seriously injured after he refused to sell his pub shares to the gang. The raid, conducted by over 10…

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  • Thailand NewsAMLO combats fraud by closing 680,000 mule accounts

    AMLO combats fraud by closing 680,000 mule accounts

    The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has listed 72,031 persons for electronic transaction monitoring and closed over 680,000 mule accounts. AMLO’s Assistant Secretary-General, Witya Neetitham, yesterday reported on the Transaction Committee’s actions from December 2024 to January under the leadership of AMLO Secretary-General Tepsu Bowonchodidara. The committee has targeted assets linked to drug offences, fraud, and online gambling. In drug-related offences,…

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  • Thailand NewsThai man survives 8 days in forest with broken hip

    Thai man survives 8 days in forest with broken hip

    A 30 year old Thai man survived after being lost for eight days in a forest in the central province of Kanchanaburi, despite suffering from a broken hip. Locals in Ban Matang Soo, located in the Sai Yok district of Kanchanaburi, sought assistance from rescuers at the Khunnadham Kanchanaburi Foundation to search for the missing man, identified as Jao. He…

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  • Bangkok NewsBangkok fights smog with free public transport for a week

    Bangkok fights smog with free public transport for a week

    The Thai government is taking bold action to tackle Bangkok’s persistent smog problem by offering free rides on the BTS, MRT, and BMTA buses for seven days, starting tomorrow, January 25. The initiative aims to reduce vehicle usage and ease air pollution in the capital. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced the measure today. “From January…

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  • Things To DoWhat to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 24 to 26)

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 24 to 26)

    The air quality in Bangkok might not be the best these days, but that doesn’t mean your weekend plans have to suffer. Bangkok, as always, is full of exciting events and activities. From moutwatering food and flea markets to free film screenings, there’s no shortage of ways to keep entertaind in the city. To help you make the most of…

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