Bright Choomanee

With a degree in English from Srinakharinwirot University, Bright specializes in writing engaging content. Her interests vary greatly, including lifestyle, travel, and news. She enjoys watching series with her orange cat, Garfield, in her free time.
  • Thailand NewsLottery fever grows as Teachers’ Day draw nears in Udon Thani

    Lottery fever grows as Teachersโ€™ Day draw nears in Udon Thani

    As the lottery draw approaches Teachersโ€™ Day tomorrow, January 17, a popular destination for those seeking fortune is the mystical island of Kham Chanod in Udon Thani province. Known for its spiritual significance, the site is bustling with visitors who come to pay their respects to the revered spirits of Grandfather Srisuttho and Grandmother Phatumma. At the Kham Chanod shrine,โ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsFamily feud in Prachin Buri leaves man critically injured

    Family feud in Prachin Buri leaves man critically injured

    A family dispute in Prachin Buri province resulted in a severe injury when a 20 year old man allegedly shot his 36 year old brother-in-law, with a homemade firearm. The incident took place yesterday, January 15, in front of a house in Mueang Nadi district, but the family has not disclosed the reason behind the altercation. Police Lieutenant Colonel Yutthaphum Damrongthamโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThai durian exporters face losses due to new Chinese regulations

    Thai durian exporters face losses due to new Chinese regulations

    Durian farmers and exporters in Chumphon province are facing significant financial losses due to new Chinese import regulations requiring certification for the absence of Basic Yellow 2: an organic compound classified by the World Health Organisation as a Group 2B carcinogen. Thailand currently lacks the necessary testing equipment, leading to delays and financial strain for the industry. The new Chineseโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsEx-police officer caught selling modified BB guns as firearms

    Ex-police officer caught selling modified BB guns as firearms

    A former police officer was apprehended for modifying and assembling BB gun parts into firearms capable of shooting live ammunition and selling them upon request. Yesterday, January 15, police from Sai Noi district, Nonthaburi province, arrested 55 year old former Border Patrol Police officer, Manut Wongsuwan. The arrest took place in a department store car park in Sai Noi, whereโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsChiang Rai schools warn over child abduction vehicle alert

    Chiang Rai schools warn over child abduction vehicle alert

    A warning has been issued regarding a suspected child abduction vehicle, leading to the closure of schools and increased vigilance among locals in Chiang Rai. The alert follows reports of a suspicious man attempting to abduct children yesterday, January 15. Bunsong Tinaree, the district chief of Mueang Chiang Rai, announced an urgent radio message, labelled as ChR.0118/01, to the localโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsThai patrol seize over one million meth pills in Mekong bust

    Thai patrol seize over one million meth pills in Mekong bust

    Thai border patrol officers seized over one million methamphetamine pills packed in three sacks after a drug smuggling operation was interrupted along the Mekong River. The suspects opened fire and fled in a boat back to Laos yesterday, January 15 in Bueng Kan province. Bueng Kanโ€™s provincial governor, Worapot Wannachatsiri, assigned Worapan Chamniyan, the provinceโ€™s deputy governor, along with militaryโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsCouple scammed in 80,000 baht eucalyptus plantation deal

    Couple scammed in 80,000 baht eucalyptus plantation deal

    A couple from Lad Yao district in Nakhon Sawan province has fallen victim to a scam involving the sale of a eucalyptus plantation. Supakorn Tamatalong and his wife, Somporn Kamtalong, discovered their 20-rai eucalyptus plantation had been completely cleared. They agreed to sell the land for 80,000 baht (US$2,314), at a rate of 4,000 baht (US$115) per rai, to aโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsRelatives surrender in 20 million baht Australian job scam

    Relatives surrender in 20 million baht Australian job scam

    Parents, grandparents, and relatives surrendered to police in connection with a scam promising Australian jobs to 250 victims, resulting in losses of 20 million baht. The main suspect remains at large, prompting another summons scheduled for later this month. The investigation in Buriram province revealed that 28 year old Thamonwan, also known as Oi, allegedly posed as an Australian Embassyโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsChiang Rai drug bust: 456 kilogrammes crystal meth seized

    Chiang Rai drug bust: 456 kilogrammes crystal meth seized

    Military and police forces intercepted a drug smuggling operation in Chiang Rai, seizing approximately 456 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine. The operation followed a local tip-off about a Mitsubishi pickup truck involved in a collision and subsequent escape. Yesterday, January 15, soldiers from the Phaden Base, Task Force Chao Taak, and the Pha Mueang Force, in collaboration with Mae Fa Luangโ€ฆ

  • Road deathsMotorcycle-car crash on Khlong Khlung Bridge leaves one dead

    Motorcycle-car crash on Khlong Khlung Bridge leaves one dead

    A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a motorcycle collided with a car on the Khlong Khlung Bridge over the Ping River in Kamphaeng Phet province, resulting in one death and two severe injuries. The incident prompted a response from the police and rescue services. Police Lieutenant Chatchanon Sanitmak, attached to Khlong Khlung Police Station, yesterday, January 15, reported the accidentโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsMan found dead in Chanthaburi abandoned house after disappearance

    Man found dead in Chanthaburi abandoned house after disappearance

    A Thai motherโ€™s worst fears were realised when her 42 year old missing son was found dead in an abandoned house in Chanthaburi province. Police and emergency services discovered the body following a GPS trace that led them to the location. Financial stress and personal issues were cited as potential reasons for the suspected suicide. Police Colonel Jirannon Thongsroi of theโ€ฆ

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand weather takes a chill pill as storms brew in the south

    Thailand weather takes a chill pill as storms brew in the south

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts a cold air mass to cover the region, causing temperatures to drop by 2ยฐC. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in the south, particularly affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Yesterday, January 15, a new high-pressure system from China reached northern Vietnam and Laos and is expected to spreadโ€ฆ

  • Road deathsTeacher’s car hits motorbike, kills Myanmar man

    Teacherโ€™s car hits motorbike, kills Myanmar man

    A 26 year old teacher, returning from a celebratory party, drove her white Ford Focus through a red light and collided with a motorbike, resulting in the death of a 36 year old Myanmar national. The accident, captured on CCTV, occurred at 9.45pm yesterday, January 14, at the Suwinthawong Market intersection in Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao province. At theโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsPanty creep: Residents fume as pervert steals women’s underwear

    Panty creep: Residents fume as pervert steals womenโ€™s underwear

    Residents have expressed frustration over a perverted man with a mental disorder and voyeuristic tendencies, who has been stealing underwear and spying on women in their homes. The incident culminated when he fell through a ceiling while watching a woman shower. Police apprehended him but his mother secured his release. Yesterday, January 14, CCTV footage from a house in theโ€ฆ

  • Road deathsHonda Jazz suspect evades police in high-speed Chon Buri chase

    Honda Jazz suspect evades police in high-speed Chon Buri chase

    A white Honda Jazz evaded a police checkpoint in the Mueang district of Chon Buri yesterday, January 14, at 10pm, leading to a high-speed chase that spanned multiple districts. The vehicle registered as เธเธ• 1875 Khon Kaen was pursued by officers from Don Hua Lo and Phan Thong Police Stations. The chase continued along Sukprayoon Road, eventually reaching a U-turnโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsChachoengsao arrests suspects in motorcycle theft smuggling plot

    Chachoengsao arrests suspects in motorcycle theft smuggling plot

    Police in Chachoengsao apprehended two people suspected of motorcycle theft, with intentions to smuggle the vehicles across the border. The suspects, 24 year old Nantawat and 16 year old A, were stopped during a routine vehicle check on Highway 3259. Both had motorcycles without registration plates, raising the suspicion of the officers. Upon inspection, the motorcycles were found to beโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThousands of ancient amulets unearthed at Suphan Buri temple

    Thousands of ancient amulets unearthed at Suphan Buri temple

    A significant discovery has been made at a renowned temple in Suphan Buri, where over 10,000 amulets were found beneath a submerged sacred boundary stone during renovation work. The abbot plans to make these available for worship rentals from yesterday, January 14, at Wat Sangachai Thera in Suan Tang subdistrict, Mueang district, Suphan Buri province. Reporters learnt that the amuletsโ€ฆ

  • Road deathsSix year old tragically killed by car in Nonthaburi accident

    Six year old tragically killed by car in Nonthaburi accident

    A tragic accident occurred in Nonthaburi province when a six year old girl was fatally struck by a car while running across the road without looking. Her grieving mother was seen embracing her daughterโ€™s lifeless body at the scene, while the driver appeared to be in shock. Police officers from Chaiyaphruek Police Station, along with Por Tek Tung Foundation volunteers,โ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsPathum Thani youths arrested after gun video surfaces online

    Pathum Thani youths arrested after gun video surfaces online

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) apprehended a group of youths involved in shooting a firearm along a road in Pathum Thani and posting the incident on social media. The suspects confessed to buying the gun through a messaging app. The incident came to light after a video was posted on the Sai Mai Must Survive Facebook page, showing young individuals dischargingโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsVisitors flock to hermitage for luck ahead of lottery draw

    Visitors flock to hermitage for luck ahead of lottery draw

    As the lottery draw date nears, a surge of visitors has been observed at the Ruesi Nen That Phutthakhun Hermitage in Bang Sai district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. People are flocking to this popular site to seek blessings from sacred entities, a common practice believed to bring luck before the lottery results are announced. Within the hermitage, visitors pay theirโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsSax and spin cycle: Musician’s melody finger cut short by washer woe

    Sax and spin cycle: Musicianโ€™s melody finger cut short by washer woe

    A saxophonist in Nakhon Ratchasima suffered a severe injury when his finger was caught and partially severed by a washing machine. Doctors confirmed the need to amputate the upper part of his finger and advised caution when using washing machines. A Facebook user shared this incident as a warning, explaining that after hearing a loud noise from the washing machine,โ€ฆ

  • South Thailand NewsFather and son Border Patrol Police killed in Narathiwat attack

    Father and son Border Patrol Police killed in Narathiwat attack

    A tragic incident occurred in Narathiwat yesterday when two Border Patrol Police officers, a father and son, were killed in an attack involving an explosive device and subsequent gunfire. This violent event took place on the Sri Sakhon-Lubo Yuering Road near Ban Ai Kue Tae in Si Banphot subdistrict. Police Colonel Phakawat Wansanuk, head of Sri Sakhon Police Station, andโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsYoung woman dies after jumping from moving vehicle in Ranong

    Young woman dies after jumping from moving vehicle in Ranong

    A tragic incident occurred when a young woman jumped from a moving vehicle after an argument with her boyfriend, a police lance corporal. She suffered a fatal neck fracture. Before her death, she secretly shared her location to a friend who overheard the incident. The incident took place today, January 15 at 1.30am, on the road near Khlong Hat Somโ€ฆ

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesCold weather and heavy rain hit Thailand as monsoon intensifies

    Cold weather and heavy rain hit Thailand as monsoon intensifies

    The Thai Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) reported today that a strong high-pressure system continues to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea, resulting in cold weather across the regions. Northern and northeastern areas are experiencing cold to very cold conditions, with temperatures dropping to 9ยฐC, while Bangkok and surrounding provinces have temperatures ranging from 18ยฐC to 20ยฐC. Residentsโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsSurat Thani aids residents hit by high seas and strong winds

    Surat Thani aids residents hit by high seas and strong winds

    The Marine Department in Surat Thani province is actively assisting residents in two districts affected by strong winds and high sea levels. Yesterday, January 13, the Second Naval Area Command, led by Captain Natthaphon Sinphunphon and Captain Sompop Srisuksai, visited Chon Kram subdistrict in Don Sak district and Phlai Wat subdistrict in Kanchanadit district. They distributed relief packages to thoseโ€ฆ

  • Road deathsFatal collision scatters chicken parts on Thai road

    Fatal collision scatters chicken parts on Thai road

    A collision involving a six-wheeled truck and a trailer truck yesterday on the Pho Phra Ya-Tha Ruea road in Mueang district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, resulted in one fatality. The impact led to fresh chicken parts scattering across the road. Police Lieutenant Banchoed Jongphitakphong of the Tha Ruea Police Station received the accident report yesterday, January 13, at 12.30pm,โ€ฆ

  • Business NewsThailand sees record investment surge, driven by digital sector boom

    Thailand sees record investment surge, driven by digital sector boom

    Investments in Thailand are projected to increase this year, following a 35% rise in investment incentive applications, reaching 1.14 trillion baht (US$32.8 billion) last year. This marks the highest level since 2014, driven by substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in data centres and cloud services, according to the Board of Investment (BoI). For the first time in 2024, theโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsChinese tourists cancel Thailand trips amid safety concerns

    Chinese tourists cancel Thailand trips amid safety concerns

    Hotels and airlines are experiencing widespread cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, with independent tourist bookings also slowing due to safety concerns in Thailand. Eason Chan, a singer and actor from Hong Kong, cancelled a planned concert in Thailand last week, citing safety concerns for Chinese fans visiting the country. Additionally, Hong Kongโ€™s Securityโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsFirestarter: Thai man torches own home in Yasothon blaze

    Firestarter: Thai man torches own home in Yasothon blaze

    A man suffering from mental health issues set fire to his own home, causing significant damage to a two-storey wooden house in Ban Song Pueay, Mueang Song Pueay, Kham Khuean Kaeo district, Yasothon province. The incident occurred yesterday, January 13, with strong winds exacerbating the fireโ€™s rapid spread. Emergency services deployed two firetrucks to the scene, working alongside locals whoโ€ฆ

  • Road deathsAccident claims life of motorcyclist in Nakhon Si Thammarat (video)

    Accident claims life of motorcyclist in Nakhon Si Thammarat (video)

    A tragic accident occurred in Mueang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, yesterday, resulting in the death of 48 year old Chitlada. The incident involved an 18-wheel truck and a motorcycle driven by Chitlada, who was returning home from rubber tapping. Police Colonel Phadungphong Duksukkaew received the report yesterday, January 13, and instructed investigators to examine the scene with a localโ€ฆ