- World News
Indonesian woman’s first date sparks debate over splitting the bill
A young Indonesian woman’s first date experience sparked a heated debate online about who should pay on a first date. The story revolves around Sisil, a 25 year old woman, who shared her unexpected encounter with her date’s approach to splitting costs. In July, Sisil met a man for their first date at a restaurant in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Anticipation…
- Hua Hin News
Rain check: Hua Hin and Cha-am tourism ready for holiday splash
Heavy rain in Hua Hin and Cha-am are anticipated to impact tourism during the upcoming three-day holiday, potentially worsening domestic sentiment. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) identified natural disasters as a critical factor to monitor during the high season. Earlier this week, continuous rainfall led to flooding in Cha-am, Hua Hin, and parts of Phetkasem Highway, with water levels…
- Business News
Stocking up: Thai market on a roll with Vayupak, ESG fund boost
Thai stocks are poised for continued growth in the fourth quarter, driven by incremental investments in the state-run Vayupak Fund and tax-saving Thai ESG funds, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). SET President Asadej Kongsiri revealed that retail investor participation has surged, now accounting for 52% of trades, up from just under 50% in the preceding months. An…
- Thailand News
Homeowner faces legal battle over child’s fence injury in Kamphaeng Phet
A homeowner is seeking justice after a seven year old child climbed his fence, causing it to collapse and break the child’s leg. The child’s parents are demanding 100,000 baht in compensation, while the homeowner claims the fence was not faulty. On June 22, a seven year old child was playing near a house in Kamphaeng Phet province. The child…
- Crime News
Thai cops seize 24.5 kilos of heroin hidden in pickup fuel tank
Police apprehended 58 year old man for smuggling a huge stash of heroin hidden in a pickup truck’s fuel tank. He admitted to being paid 80,000 baht by a Burmese agent to transport the drugs. Police conducted the arrest following intelligence reports indicating an impending drug smuggling operation from the Sangkhlaburi district border into Thailand. The operation involved a grey…
- Thailand News
Girl found dead after landslide collapses house in Sukhothai
A 10 year old girl has been found after a landslide that caused a house to collapse. A rescue team had been searching for her for three days, and her relatives were overcome with emotion upon hearing the news. A landslide in the area of Moo 4, Khlong Krachong subdistrict, Sawankhalok district, Sukhothai province, caused a house along the banks…
- Crime News
Parking lot shootout: Hat Yai neighbours take aim in space dispute
A dispute over parking spaces between neighbours escalated to gunfire, resulting in one injury and one arrest. Police have charged the suspect with attempted murder. An altercation over parking spaces in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, culminated in a shooting incident. The confrontation occurred between 50 year old Warasak, and 35 year old Sarawut, who reside about 100 metres apart in…
- Bangkok News
Fatal crash on Rama IV Road claims young woman’s life
A young man riding a large motorcycle collided with a pickup truck turning into a side street, resulting in the death of a female passenger and injuries to two others on Rama IV Road. The tragic accident occurred early today, October 11. Police Lieutenant Colonel Natthaphat Sirinantphuchit from Thung Maha Mek Police Station received a report of a collision between…
- Road deaths
Cycling accident in Chiang Rai claims coffee champion’s life
A tragic accident in Chiang Rai has left the local community mourning the loss of a 33 year old renowned coffee drip champion, Yodsaphon Chaibao, who died while cycling with friends. A black Toyota Fortuner collided with his bicycle, causing fatal injuries. Police from Ban Du Station, Chiang Rai, arrested the driver and seized the vehicle for further investigation after…
- Business News
Economists urge Bank of Thailand to maintain independence
Economists are urging the Bank of Thailand to maintain its independence, emphasising its importance for the nation’s economic stability and growth. Nonarit Bisonyabut, a research fellow at the Thai Development Research Institute, pointed out that globally, countries with autonomous central banks tend to achieve better economic stability, lower inflation, and stronger economic growth compared to those where central banks lack…
- Phuket News
Big Buddha Phuket charged with encroachment after deadly landslide
Police have charged the Big Buddha Phuket Phraphutthamingmongkhol Sattha 45 Foundation and its president, Suporn Wanichakul, with forest encroachment and unauthorised construction following a deadly landslide at the site. Karon police announced the charges related to forest destruction and have referred the case to public prosecutors. The landslide, which occurred after heavy rain on August 23, struck Nak Koet Hill,…
- Business News
Thailand, Cambodia to revive US$300 billion offshore oil field talks
The Pheu Thai-led coalition government is set to revive talks with Cambodia regarding the exploration of a contentious offshore oil and gas field, estimated to hold at least US$300 billion in reserves. This field has been a point of contention between the two nations since the 1970s. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who assumed office in September following the Constitutional Court’s…
- Business News
Thailand’s tourism confidence index drops amid floods, economy
Thailand’s tourism confidence index for the third quarter saw a significant drop year-on-year, remaining below the benchmark due to challenges such as factory closures, rising unemployment, increasing non-performing loans, and severe flooding both domestically and internationally, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT). The TCT has scheduled a meeting with the Tourism Authority of Thailand‘s board chairman tomorrow to…
- Cannabis News
High stakes: Thailand rolls out stricter cannabis controls
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is set to tighten control over the production, import, export, sale, and possession of cannabis and hemp extracts through a new ministerial regulation. Police Lieutenant General Phanurat Lukboon, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), announced that the Cabinet has approved the draft regulation in principle. The draft, proposed by the Public Health…
- Crime News
Police investigate suspicious friend in Udon Thani stabbing
A police investigation is intensifying as they uncover suspicious behaviour from a friend following the stabbing death of a 25 year old man at a traditional Thai event. The victim’s mother, still in shock, expresses her profound grief and disbelief over the tragic incident. Police in Udon Thani are actively investigating the murder of Sawit, who was fatally stabbed during…
- Crime News
Businessman pays 7.5 million baht for holiday home, gets pavilion
A businessman lodged a complaint after paying 7.5 million baht for a holiday home, only to receive a structure resembling a temple pavilion. The issue has been taken to legal officials, with plans to pursue the case to its fullest extent. Anantachai Chaidej accompanied 21 year old Pitiya and his mother, Dr Dolly Sui, to file a complaint at Kumpawapi…
- Crime News
Three men arrested for charity scam in Chon Buri
Police arrested three men dressed in Department of Provincial Administration vests, driving around in a pickup truck, falsely claiming to represent a rescue foundation and soliciting money from residents. The incident took place yesterday in Chon Buri. Police Lieutenant Colonel Nathakorn Chanlod of the Nong Prue Police Station, along with Police Lieutenant Surachai Chuaykhun, received a report from locals and…
- Thailand News
Construction worker dies after lightning strike in Pathum Thani
A construction worker tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning amidst heavy rain while working on a housing project in Pathum Thani. Four fellow workers narrowly escaped the incident. Around 3.30pm yesterday, October 9, police officer Parada Tuntirungarun from Suan Phrik Thai Police Station in Pathum Thani received a report of a man being struck by lightning at…
- Crime News
Police unplug 10 illegal bitcoin mines in Kanchanaburi
Police dismantled 10 illegal Bitcoin mining operations in Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi, uncovering extensive electricity meter tampering that caused state losses exceeding 20 million baht. They found sophisticated electronic devices and modified computers used for the illicit activity. Yesterday, October 9, officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Yuthana Praedam, collaborated with officials from the…
- Thailand News
Chumphon residents force asphalt factory closure over decade-long pollution
Residents of Chumphon have taken decisive action to close an asphalt factory due to persistent odours and dust that have plagued their community for over a decade. Despite previous complaints and promises of resolution, the problems have persisted, prompting renewed protests. Yesterday, October 9, approximately 50 residents from several villages in Saphli Subdistrict, Pathio district, Chumphon province, gathered in front…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thunderstorms forecast for 40 provinces with Bangkok hardest hit
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts thunderstorms for 40 provinces tomorrow, with Bangkok expected to be the hardest hit at 70%. The southern region is on alert for potential flooding, while the upper part of Thailand will experience cool weather in the morning. TMD issued a 24-hour weather forecast, stating that a high-pressure system or cool air mass is currently…
- Road deaths
Man dies in motorbike crash on Wiset Road in Phuket
A tragic accident claimed the life of a man this morning on Wiset Road in Rawai, Phuket. The incident occurred around 1am, today, October 9, when Sarayut lost control of his motorcycle and drifted into the central reservation, resulting in a fatal head injury. Police and rescue workers arrived at the scene, located in front of the Baan Bang Kontee…
- Phuket News
Bedroom horror: Phuket woman attacked in home, suspect at large
In a shocking home invasion that has left a woman traumatised and police on high alert, a 40 year old man forced his way into a bedroom in Moo 3, Ratsada, launching a terrifying attack that included attempted sexual assault and robbery. The horrifying incident unfolded in the early hours of Monday, October 7. The 34 year old woman bravely…
- Crime News
Koh Samui hide ‘n’ seek: Fugitive’s 19-year retreat ends in arrest
Police apprehended a fugitive on the island of Koh Samui who had been evading capture for 19 years. The 47 year old suspect was only one year away from the statute of limitations expiring for his crimes. Police, under the direction of Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridech, Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), and led by Major General Montri Theskhan,…
- Business News
Thai corporate bond issuance falls 14% amid market challenges
The issuance of new corporate bonds in Thailand dropped 14% to 704 billion baht (US$21 billion) in the first nine months of this year, as the market faced challenging conditions for fundraising. Bond issuers are waiting for interest rates to decline, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA). Somjin Sornpaisarn, President of ThaiBMA, reported that the bond market’s total…
- Crime News
Chaiyaphum meatball vendor overpowers fake gun and sword attacker
A man wielding a fake gun and a long sword threatened a meatball vendor, only to be overpowered and captured by the vendor and his wife. The incident occurred yesterday, October 8, in front of a convenience store in Ban Khilek Yai, Chaiyaphum Province. Police were alerted to the altercation by a 191 call, and Deputy Inspector Thanat Wannaniwat from…
- Thailand News
Blazing saddles: Heroic firefighters rein in warehouse fire
A huge fire erupted today at a colossal warehouse in the Chaiyapruek area, spewing thick black smoke into the sky and causing the roof to cave in dramatically. After several gruelling hours, heroic firefighters finally tamed the roaring flames. In the dead of night, at 3am, today, October 9, Chaiyapruek Police Station officers were alerted to the inferno raging at…
- Crime News
Student dies in collision with luxury Maserati in Chon Buri
Two students were involved in a collision with a luxury Maserati car, resulting in one fatality and another in critical condition. The incident took place at 6.40pm, yesterday, October 8, near the Khao Chi Chan Forest Park on Rural Road Chon Buri 1003 in Najomtien, Sattahip district, Chon Buri province. Police Lieutenant Thanakorn Suetrong, Deputy Inspector of Najomtien Police Station,…
- Crime News
Thief steals 20,000 baht from 100-million-baht temple in Photharam
A thief broke into the 100-million-baht Wat Phra Sri Aray temple and stole over 20,000 baht from the donation box. Police suspect an inside job and are conducting checks on all temple staff and monks. Police received a report about a break-in at the Wat Phra Sri Arn temple, located in Ban Luek, Photharam district. The incident was reported by…
- Thailand News
House collapses into Yom River trapping three people in Sukhothai
A house along the right bank of the Yom River in Sawankhalok district, Sukhothai, collapsed into the river, leaving two men and a young girl trapped inside. Despite ongoing rescue efforts, officials have yet to locate the missing individuals. Reports from yesterday afternoon, October 8, indicated that the incident occurred at approximately 2.50pm. The house, located in Moo 4, Khlong…
