- Thailand News
Teenage Grab driver fatally stabbed in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district
An 18 year old Grab driver was fatally stabbed in the early morning today, December 29, in a major alleyway in Bangkok‘s Chatuchak district. Atit (last name withheld), who was outfitted with a label from a technical institute on his belt, was found with three head wounds and four body stab wounds. The scene of the crime, Ratchadaphisek Soi 36, also…
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Thai Revenue Department mandates online platforms to submit trader income data from 2023
The Thai Revenue Department has mandated online platforms to submit income data of online traders into the system, starting from the accounting period of January 1 in the upcoming year. The conditions were announced on today. Kulaya Tantitemit, the Director-General of the Revenue Department, announced on December 27, about income tax concerning the regulation for electronic platforms to prepare special…
- Thailand News
Benz Apache warns about new scam after sister’s 200000 baht close shave
Prominent influencer, Benz Apache, has warned the public about a new type of scam where fraudsters impersonate sellers. The scammer usually contacts the victim immediately after a live broadcast ends. Without careful scrutiny, victims can easily lose money. Benz, a well-known influencer, issued a warning about a new type of scamming technique where culprits impersonate sellers and contact potential victims…
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Gold prices in Thailand take a slight dip today
Gold prices decreased today, according to the Gold Traders Association. The price of gold ornaments was adjusted to 34,100 baht (US$994) per baht-weight, a drop of 50 baht (US$1.46) compared to the final price on December 28. This adjustment was reflected in the latest data from the Association’s website at 9am today. The selling price for 96.5% gold bars in…
- Thailand News
Chumphon teenager disappears in sea after wave mishap
A tragic incident unfolded yesterday, as a 17 year old high school student, hailing from Chumphon’s capital district, disappeared into the sea while playing with friends near the Saphli pier in Chumphon province. Despite friends’ desperate attempts to help, the powerful waves swept him away. The 43 year old boy’s mother, was left in shock and distress, looking out to…
- Thailand News
Newborn found dead in Hat Yai City dump shocks community
A harrowing event unfolded on the evening yesterday (December 28), when the lifeless body of a newborn baby boy was discovered in a rubbish bin behind the waste separation plant of Hat Yai City Municipality in Songkhla. The baby, suspected to have been dead for at least two to three days, was found naked, with a green and bruised face,…
- Thailand News
Fatal car crash claims life of town clerk in Samut Songkhram
A tragic accident occurred when the town clerk was driving home and collided with a sedan, resulting in his death. The police sent the body for an autopsy and are urgently investigating the cause. This incident took place at 11:30 pm yesterday (December 28). The deputy investigation officer at the Bang Khonthi Police Station in Samut Songkhram province was informed…
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Drug-induced hallucination leads to violent assault on two young boys in Bangkok
A man under the influence of marijuana and cough syrup mixed with kratom severely hallucinated, chased and injured two young boys aged six and nine with a blunted knife. Plc Yongyut Thongma, an investigative officer at the Chok Chai Police Station, was notified about the violent assault on the two boys. The incident took place in front of a porridge…
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New year’s travel surge causes traffic on Nakhon Ratchasima bypass
As the New Year celebration kicks off, citizens embark on a journey back to their hometowns in the Northeast region of Thailand. This has resulted in heavy traffic congestion on the bypass road around Nakhon Ratchasima, extending over one kilometre. However, the M6 Motorway has effectively alleviated inner city traffic. Around 8am, the continuous stream of people travelling back to…
- Thailand News
Thai student’s unexplained dormitory death stirs parents’ suspicion
A first-year nursing student from a renowned university tragically fell to her death from a university dormitory building, leaving her parents in a state of shock and suspicion. The parents, Petch, 70 years old, and Kiew, 48 years old, sought help from Aekaphop Luangprasert, an advisor to the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) and founder of the ‘Silk Must…
- Transport News
Traffic surge on Asia Highway as Bangkok residents return home
The volume of traffic on the Asia Highway, passing through the province of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, is increasing, as people residing in Bangkok begin to return to their hometowns and visit northern provinces. This marked increase in travel is expected to continue throughout the day until late into the evening. Reports this morning from the Asia Highway eastwards, passing…
- Thailand News
Three lives claimed in tragic Lopburi road accidents
A tragic road accident in Lopburi province resulted in three fatalities. A 38 year old man driving a Ford car at high speed attempted an overtaking manoeuvre, crossed lanes, and collided head-on with a Honda car. The impact killed both drivers, the second being a 40 year old man. Later, a motorcycle crashed into a parked truck, killing the rider.…
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Astrologer Cher Horo Lover unveils 2024’s zodiac forecasts
Astrologer Cher Horo Lover has revealed his predictions for the fortunes of the twelve zodiac signs for the year 2024, highlighting three star signs expected to have a particularly prosperous year. His predictions, made on the ‘Lottery Trend’ programme, include forecasts of luck, wealth, and career prospects for each sign, reports Khaosod. Capricorn, represented by the Three Coins card, is…
- Thailand News
Tragic end for fruit vendor in Chon Buri under hallucination
A 31 year old fruit vendor tragically ended his life in a rented room in Nong Kham, Chon Buri province. The incident took place on December 24 at 5pm. The man was reportedly hallucinating, firing his gun into the air and questioning neighbours about the presence of spirits, before eventually turning the gun on himself. The local police, led by…
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Indian national arrested in Thai province for illegal high-interest loan operation
As part of a crackdown on illegal loan activities, police authorities from the Debt-related Crime Prevention Centre and the Eighth Provincial Police Region (DCPC & PPR8) apprehended Yadav Durgesh, an Indian national aged 29, for operating an unlicensed money lending business. The arrest took place on December 27 at a rental property in Ban Na San, Surat Thani, where Yadav…
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Thai man saves 300,000 baht in six months by stocking 50-baht notes
A 33 year old man named Thana Benjasak has made an inspiring impact on social media with his unique savings method. Thana, a breeder of Siamese fighting fish residing in Klong Chuk Chae, Chachoengsao, has managed to amass nearly 300,000 baht (US$8,727) in just six months by saving 50-baht notes. Thana’s saving journey began when he saw a TikTok video…
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23 year old arrested in Phuket for causing ex-girlfriend’s blindness
A 23 year old man was arrested by police for causing blindness to his former girlfriend after she shared her seven-year torment online. The woman, who was forced to wear a prosthetic eye after losing one in the assault, had posted a video on TikTok detailing her ordeal. In her post, she shared that her former boyfriend had physically abused…
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BMW crash into Nonthaburi market shops causes devastation and cat fatality
A BMW car, driven by Achira, 28 years old, crashed into a row of shops at the Duang Kaew market on Tiwanon road in Nonthaburi‘s Pak Kret district, causing damage to about ten shops and resulting in the death of one cat. The incident occurred at 1 am on December 27. At the scene of the incident, which took place…
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Thai astrology 2024: Year of the Horse to see wealth increase
The astrological predictions of 2024 indicate a promising year for those born in the Year of the Goat. Notably, financial fortune is expected to favour those born in the Year of the Horse, who will witness an increase in income and improved liquidity, with a high probability of being able to pay off debts. Meanwhile, the Year of the Rat…
- South Thailand News
Flood disaster in Narathiwat province affects 158,000 people
The latest reports from the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department in Narathiwat province reveal a flood disaster triggered by downpours, affecting 13 districts and over 158,000 people. Seven lives have been lost, primarily in the Rueso and Ra-ngae districts. The calamity which started on December 22, affected 497 villages in 77 subdistricts across 13 districts. The devastation has impacted 41,442…
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Nakhon Pathom: Tragic fire in Bang Len claims life of bedridden man
A fire incident claimed the life of a 53 year old bedridden man when a blaze engulfed his home, leaving it almost destroyed. Chedchai’s mother discovered the horrifying scene upon returning from a shopping trip. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which occurred at 9.49am today, December 26. The incident occurred in a single-storey wooden house with a…
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Durian Lablae trousers: Uttradit’s new sensation at just 199 Thai baht
Uttradit’s latest hit, the Soft Power Collection, has unveiled its new product, the Durian Lablae trousers. The trousers, which feature the distinctive characteristics of the Lablae area, are gaining attention for their use of high-quality silk, providing lightweight comfort without heat or tightness. Today (December 26), a report at the Tawan Chai Pha Pha Cotton Shop in Mae Phul, Lablae,…
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Elderly women found dead, children missing after boat capsizes in Narathiwat flood
The bodies of an 89 year old woman and a 63 year old woman have been recovered in Narathiwat province, following a capsized boat incident during a flood evacuation. Two more people, both children aged three and eight, are still missing. The incident occurred today as heavy rainfall continues to impact the region. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation…
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Thai health officials urge pertussis vaccination amid whooping cough outbreak
Following a severe outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, Thai health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated. The announcement was made today (December 26) by Chalermphol Osothpromma, the director of the Disease Control Office 12 in Songkhla. He revealed that there have been 45 confirmed cases in the health district 12, with one death in…
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Tragic demise of Nakhon Ratchasima man blamed on heavy drinking
A sudden cardiac arrest tragically claimed the life of a 50 year old man, Komin, suspected to be caused by heavy alcohol consumption and existing health conditions. The incident occurred behind his residence in the Chong Kho community, in the large province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Initial reports suggested that the deceased had been dead for at least an hour before…
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Ambulance blocked by pickup truck in Pattaya sparks social backlash
A white pickup truck blocking an ambulance on its way to tend to a foreign patient experiencing chest pain has sparked a social backlash. The incident occurred yesterday, December 25, with the 48 year old poster of the clip, Taveeporn, urging people to make way for ambulances. The incident took place near a condominium close to the scene of the…
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Pregnant vendor in Surat Thani killed in tragic road accident: leaves two children orphaned
A tragic road accident claimed the life of a pregnant vendor in Surat Thani, leaving her two children orphaned. The driver, a young woman, lost control of her pickup truck, crashing into the roadside vendor and causing significant property damage. Witnesses claim that following the accident, the driver showed no remorse and didn’t check on the injured, instead, she fled…
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Thai woman arrested for fraudulent Facebook charity scam in Rayong
A 23 year old woman from Khon Kaen, Juthamas Poolmee, was apprehended by the Anti-Trafficking Police squad for fraudulently using Facebook to deceive charitable individuals into donating money. The arrest, which occurred today at a dormitory in Chiang Nern, Mueang District, Rayong, followed a warrant issued by the Trat Provincial Court on November 20. Juthamas was charged with deceiving the…
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Life sentence for Pattalung man in attempted murder case
37 year old Chawalit Thongduang, also known as Paeng Nahonod, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Pattalung provincial court for the attempted murder of an officer back in 2019. The court verdict was announced today, following Paeng’s escape from the hospital at 10am. The case, number 175/2565, had a total of five defendants, with the Pattalung provincial prosecutor…
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Bangkok collector’s home raided: 35 firearms seized
A significant collection of firearms was discovered in the residence of a local Bangkok collector. The police seized over 35 guns and a large number of bullets. Despite the discovery, the homeowner, a fan of Japanese collectables and firearms, had no intention to sell or misuse the weapons. Today (December 25) Deputy Chief of Police, Naris Prathanaporn, along with Phawat…
