- Hot News
Chinese woman in Pattaya abducted, 4.7 million baht ransom demanded
A Chinese woman has reportedly been abducted in Pattaya as she went to get her child from school. The suspects have allegedly demanded a 4.7 million baht ransom in exchange for her freedom. Her husband, Ma Mingshan, filed a complaint with the police, saying his 33 year old wife, Shan Qi Qiang, was abducted. The 33 year old man said…
- Health
Thailand’s sad rankings in world’s happiest countries index
The annual United Nations’ happiness index appears to show that Thailand is no longer the Land of Smiles with the kingdom conspicuous by its absence in the top 50 happiest countries in the world. Despite many other rankings including Thailand as one of the best for travellers, digital nomads, and healthcare, the UN knocked the country to 60th place, down…
- Travel Guides
Top 5 Most Amazing Hotels in Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya is a stunning city that used to be Thailand’s second capital, and it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old ruins that surround the pagodas are believed to be where the royal family used to live. But wait, there’s more! The Wats (temples) here are absolutely incredible and some of the most famous in the country. So, staying…
- Health
Phuket hospital specialising in complicated diseases set to open in 2027
Phuket’s newest hospital, specialising in complicated diseases, is set to open by 2027. The Cabinet says it has a budget of 3.14 billion baht for the new hospital, which will be named PSU Hospital Phuket. Mai Khao district will be the location of the hospital with the hospital’s design reportedly already in review, according to Phan Thongchumnum, Deputy Dean of…
- Hot News
Former Thai model arrested for scamming victims out of 100 million baht online
Police arrested a former Thai model for creating an online investment scam that stole over 100 million baht from victims. According to the Bangkok Post, Wetika Jaija was arrested in the San Sai district of Chiang Mai at a residential address. The 30 year old Wetika was charged with obtaining loans amounting to public cheating, entering false computer system data into…
- Thailand News
Thailand to celebrate 241st anniversary of Bangkok as its capital around Rattanakosin Island
Thailand will celebrate the 241st anniversary of Bangkok serving as its capital around Rattanakosin Island. The Ministry of Culture and more than 30 other agencies are teaming up to hold the event between April 21 and 25, just a week after the Thai New Year of Songkran. Organisers are hoping to promote tourism and create awareness of the history of…
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Russian aircraft takes big fat fuel dump on US drone in newly-released footage
The US Pentagon has released the footage of a Russian aircraft taking a big fat fuel dump on a US surveillance drone. The footage shows the drone’s propeller was also clipped leaving it to come crashing down into the Black Sea. According to Khaosod English, the incident took place in international airspace. The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 coming…
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Investigation reveals Narathiwat police protected weapon and drug suspects
An investigation into the southern Narathiwat provincial police department has revealed its police chief and subordinates protected weapon and drug suspects. According to the Bangkok Post, the commander of police, Waesamae Salae, and his subordinates are accused of taking bribes in exchange for helping drug and weapon suspects. The national police chief, Surachate Hakparn announced the news yesterday. Surachate says…
- Hot News
Thailand responds to incoming Russians with extradition treaty
Thailand is responding to the flock of incoming Russians fleeing their home country with a new extradition treaty. The Cabinet approved a draft extradition treaty with Russia that is similar to agreements with other nations. According to The Star, the treaty would boost collaboration to help curb crime and does not need Parliament’s approval. The mass exodus of Russians from…
- Environment News
Search intensifies for Prachin Buri’s missing radioactive Caesium-137 canister
The search for Prachin Buri’s missing radioactive isotope Caesium-137 canister is intensifying after officials have come up empty-handed. Yesterday, workers equipped with radiation detectors, searched scrap shops in the Si Maha Phot district of Thailand’s central province of Prachin Buri but found nothing. The National Power Plant 5A Company is offering a 50,000 baht reward for information which leads to…
- Thailand News
Thailand to adopt stricter firearm controls amid rise in gun-related crimes
Thailand is adopting stricter firearm controls amid a rise in gun-related crimes. The Cabinet is set to draft a firearms act which deems all privately owned firearms and ammunition must be registered with a government agency. According to The Star, the draft act was approved on Tuesday. Government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek confirmed the news adding that the current measures in…
- World News
Bangladeshi man arrested for trying to enter Singapore by walking along Causeway
A Bangladeshi man was arrested after trying to enter Singapore through the Causeway train tracks. Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) arrested the man after he was spotted walking along the tracks. Upon reprimanding him, police say he was not carrying any identification or travel documents. According to Channel News Asia, the ICA wrote about the situation on Facebook. “The man…
- Hot News
Phuket gets green light for Songkran water splashing
Phuket has been given the green light for water splashing festivities during the upcoming Thai New Year of Songkran. The president of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation, Rewat Areerob, confirmed the good news after a three-year break of no water splashing. The official celebrations will be held in Phuket Town on Dibuk Road, in front of the Limelight Avenue shopping…
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Thai man lauded after saving drowning child in Germany
A Thai man, who works in Germany, committed an act of bravery after jumping into the water to save a drowning child. According to Thai Residents, the child accidentally fell into the water, with the Thai man jumping in after. A video that was shared on Tik Tok, showed the man and child getting out of the water after they…
- Thailand News
Former Hong Kong fugitive flies to US from Thailand to face stock manipulation charges
A former Hong Kong fugitive has flown back to the US to face the music over his alleged stock manipulation crime. The businessman, Peter Coker junior, was allegedly involved with a money-losing New Jersey deli that was once valued at US$100 million. The defendant is expected to appear in US District Court in Newark, New Jersey after his co-conspirators were…
- Hot News
Annual report finds Thai prisons well below international standards
An annual report has found that Thai prisons in 2022 were well below international standards. The no-governmental organisation, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Union for Civil Liberty released the report yesterday, according to Prachatai English. The report findings show that the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak led to authorities making little progress in implementing lessons learned…
- Best of
Get your geek on at these best IT stores in Thailand
Ready to upgrade your tech game? Whether you’re in search of the latest iPhone or a sleek new laptop, navigating the world of IT shopping in Thailand can be a real minefield. With so many stores vying for your attention, it can be tough to know where to begin. Fear not, tech-savvy shoppers! We’ve scoured the land to bring you…
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Bridge over Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river to be officially completed next year
The eight-lane bridge over Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river is expected to be completed next year. The country’s widest river bridge will be completed this month, however, the bridge will need to pass inspections. According to ASEAN NOW, the Expressway Authority of Thailand says the 2-kilometre-long-cable-stayed bridge is expected to be officially inaugurated early next year. The bridge, which runs parallel…
- Northern Thailand News
Thailand’s air pollution leads to 200,000 hospital admissions in past week
Thailand’s current air pollution levels have led to 200,000 hospital admissions over the past week. As heavy find dust blankets the north, northeast and greater Bangkok, the Health Ministry says dust levels are at an unsafe level. The Ministry says those who were admitted to the hospital are suffering from pollution-related respiratory problems. Since the start of 2023, more than…
- Hot News
Pattaya Music Festival 2023 at Jomtien beach this weekend
The Pattaya Music Festival 2023 is being held at Jomtien beach this weekend (March 10-11) with about 20,000 people expected to attend. According to the Pattaya Mail, the main stage will be set up on Jomtien beach between Soi 7-8. The free concerts start at 5pm until midnight. Mayor Poramet says the city added a wider variety of music and…
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UN says viral video of Russian troops executing Ukrainian soldier may be authentic
The United Nations believes a viral video of Russian troops executing a Ukrainian soldier may be authentic. The disturbing video appears to show a detained Ukrainian combatant standing in a trench smoking a cigarette. What happens next, is described by viewers as horrifying. The Ukrainian soldier is shown saying, “Glory to Ukraine,” moments before he is shot to death by…
- Northern Thailand News
Thai police find large lot of drugs in Chiang Rai, Lampang provinces
Thai police have reportedly found a large lot of drugs in the northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Lampang. The police say they confiscated nine million methamphetamine tablets, 20 kilogrammes of ketamine, and 297 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in three separate seizures. The first seizure saw police finding 12 plastic boxes with two million methamphetamine pills, 297 kilogrammes of…
- Early Years
Concerned Thai teacher visits absent student’s home and is shocked by living conditions
A concerned Thai teacher says she is shocked by her absent student’s living conditions after visiting him at home. The Mukdahan Province teacher, named Namwan, went to the student’s house since he didn’t show up for school since the new year began. According to Thai Residents, he normally skips school but his long absence concerned the teacher. Worrying that he…
- Environment News
Chiang Mai residents to get free face masks as dangerous air pollution soars
Chiang Mai residents are getting free face masks as dangerous air pollution in the province soars. Authorities say they will hand out the masks to the public as forest fires continue to pollute the air. The fires have been a problem for years as farmers continue to set ablaze fields to clear the way for the next crop cycle. Several…
- World News
Southern Philippines jolted by two strong earthquakes
The Philippines is recovering after two strong earthquakes hit the southern part of the country. Yesterday, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck at around 2pm, just a few kilometres from Maragusan municipality in the gold-mining province of Davao de Oro on Mindanao island. The US Geological Survey says a shallower second quake, measuring 5.6 magnitudes, hit just three hours later in…
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Thai seller of rubber duck calendar found guilty of royal defamation
A Thai seller of a rubber ducky calendar has been found guilty of royal defamation. The 26 year old man, “Tonmai,” was arrested on December 31, 2020, and charged with royal defamation. Now, he will serve two years in prison after being found guilty. The Taling Chan Criminal Court ruled that the depiction of the rubber duck was a mockery…
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Russia’s national gymnastics team coach banned from next Olympics after criticising judges
Russia’s national gymnastics team coach has been reportedly banned from the next Olympics after she criticised judges at the Tokyo games. Irina Viner, the head coach of the Russian national team and president of the Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation criticised the Tokyo Olympic judges who ended Russia’s winning streak in rhythmic gymnastics. The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation barred Viner from coaching…
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South Korea’s spy agency says Kim Jong-un’s first child is a son
South Korea’s spy agency, the National Intelligence Service (NIS), says Kim Jong-un’s first child is a son. The news comes as Yoo Sang-beom, quoted what the NIS allegedly told him. Yoo is a member of the ruling People Power Party. Yoo says despite the claims by the NIS, he says it doesn’t have detailed evidence of this claim. “We do…
- Events
Sydney sees 50,000 march for international LGBTQI+ at WorldPride festival
Sydney saw an impressive 50,000 people march for international LGBTQI+ at the WorldPride festival’s closing. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was chosen for the march, which made headlines worldwide. The bridge was closed for several hours for the Pride March, marking the seventh and final day of the festival, which was held in Sydney for the first time. The event didn’t…
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Family of deceased Thai teen saved in cave rescue receive his ashes from England
The family of the deceased Thai teen, Duangpetch Promthep, or “Dom,” received his ashes from England in Bangkok. Dom was the captain of the Wild Boars football team who was saved in a dramatic cave rescue back in 2018. According to the Straits Times, Dom went on to play in England at Brooke House College Football Academy after receiving a…
