- Pattaya News
Food stalls removed from Pattaya’s LK Metro causing local uproar
Food stalls near the Soi Buakhao end of LK Metro in Pattaya have been removed, causing a stir among locals and regular visitors. These stalls, a fixture in the area for several years, were reportedly taken down following complaints from nearby business owners who claimed the stalls obstructed the visibility of their venues. The stalls were situated on the street…
- Thailand News
Congee con: Fraudsters target Thai restaurants with fake injury
A new scam involving a group of fraudsters threatening to sue a congee restaurant has gone viral on social media. The group claims that a piece of scouring pad was found in the congee, causing them injury, and demands 6,400 baht for medical expenses. The Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว3 recently posted a warning to restaurant owners about this new scam. They…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya police boost Walking Street security as high season nears
Tourist Police and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) conducted a joint inspection on Walking Street in South Pattaya on Sunday evening, September 1, to increase tourist confidence as the high season approaches. The inspection began at 7.30pm, overseen by Police Lieutenant General Panurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the ONCB, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueak-am, Commissioner of the Tourist…
- Thailand News
Thailand braces for heavy rain and high waves over next three days
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in various regions of Thailand, which will occur from today through the next three days. A moderate monsoon trough will traverse the lower northern, lower northeastern, central, eastern, and southern parts of the country, moving into a strong low-pressure system over the central South China Sea.…
- Thailand News
Central Fraud Register curbs mule accounts in Thai banking sector
The banking industry has taken a significant step towards curbing financial fraud by introducing a Central Fraud Register (CFR) system, designed to facilitate data-sharing and clamp down on mule accounts. In a joint effort with the Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA), the Bank of Thailand (BoT) began implementing this system last month, targeting the prevention and eradication of financial fraud related…
- Thailand News
Thai chamber warns flood damages may exceed 10 billion baht
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) raised alarms over the economic repercussions of the ongoing floods in northern Thailand. Should the flooding persist for another month, financial damage could surpass 10 billion baht, officials warn. Estimates from the TCC and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce reveal that if conditions improve within the next two weeks, the current…
- Thailand News
Car swerves, causes fatal crash in Khon Kaen
A car swerved in front of a pickup truck yesterday at 9.56pm, causing it to lose control and flip onto its side before being hit by another vehicle, resulting in one death and two injuries. CCTV footage from Sanan Lab Kom restaurant, located by Mittraphap Road, captured the moment when a pickup truck traveling towards Bangkok was cut off by a…
- Bangkok News
Thai baby girl’s early birth on rescue vehicle sparks lottery buzz
A 30 year old woman gave birth to her fourth child in a rescue vehicle on the way to Samut Sakhon Hospital. Residents are now speculating on the vehicle’s registration number for the upcoming lottery draw. The Bang Khun Thian Civil Defense Volunteers (OPPR) in Bangkok received a call yesterday about a woman in labour at her home near Phra…
- Thailand News
Major Cineplex to launch six new Kids Cinemas in Thailand
Major Cineplex Group has unveiled plans to launch six new Kids Cinema theatres across various provinces in the latter half of this year. These new locations will be situated at Major Cineplex Central Chiang Mai (Central Festival), Central Rayong, Central Nakhon Pathom, Robinson Phetchaburi, Robinson Ratchaphruek (Nonthaburi), and Westville Cineplex (Nonthaburi), with the first opening at Central Chiang Mai today,…
- Thailand News
Pattaya man seeks help after losing motorcycle to scammers
A Thai man in Pattaya is appealing to the public for assistance after being scammed by thieves who made off with his motorcycle. The 27 year old Thai man, Nontaworn Mukura, shared with reporters that he fell victim to a scam on August 25. He recounted how individuals pretending to be his friends tricked him into lending them his Honda…
- Thailand News
Chinese man brandishes knife in Pattaya road rage incident (video)
A Chinese man allegedly brandished a knife at another driver in a dramatic road rage incident in Pattaya earlier this week. A TikTok video, which has since gone viral in Thailand, shows a foreigner, believed to be Chinese, threatening another driver with a knife on a busy road. The 22-second clip captures the man, driving a white Ford Everest, opening…
- Pattaya News
Korean tourist becomes second Pattaya fall victim this week
A night of camaraderie and drinks in Pattaya turned into a nightmare when a 62 year old South Korean tourist plunged to his death from the 10th floor of a hotel in the early hours today. The tragedy, which has left friends and police searching for answers, unfolded at around 5.05am, sending shockwaves through the popular holiday destination. Local police,…
- Thailand News
Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirms new Cabinet
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra confidently returned to the kitchen today, ensuring the flame from the gas cylinder was on while announcing that her new Cabinet’s composition has been finalised. The prime minister seized the opportunity during a visit to flood-stricken Sukhothai to cook pad kaprao with premium beef, alongside renowned chef Chumpol Jaengprai in Mueang district. This time, she left…
- Thailand News
NACC awaits CCTV in Thaksin hospital treatment probe
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has yet to receive CCTV footage from the Police General Hospital as it investigates potential preferential treatment given to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his hospital stay. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, NACC secretary-general, stated yesterday that the commission has gathered substantial information and will soon determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with questioning. The…
- Thailand News
Thai House of Representatives to make 7.8 billion baht budget cut
The House of Representatives is set to proceed with the second and third readings of the budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year next week. This development comes amidst reports that the proposed spending plan has been reduced by nearly 8 billion baht. House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha announced that the budget debate will take place from September 3…
- Thailand News
Prosecutor defends involvement in Red Bull heir hit-and-run case
A former senior prosecutor has revealed he assisted Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run case due to a compassionate gesture, as the driver was a friend of his niece. Chainarong Saengthong-aram, one of eight defendants accused of mishandling the high-profile incident that resulted in the death of a policeman, allegedly underreported the speed of Vorayuth’s Ferrari from…
- Thailand News
Bangkok’s Red and Purple Lines to get 20-baht flat fare extension
The Transport Ministry has decided to extend the 20-baht flat fare on the Red and Purple electric railway lines indefinitely, despite the policy originally being set to conclude in November. This decision comes after a 26% increase in passenger flow was observed. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced that the ministry remains committed to maintaining the flat fare, particularly for the…
- Thailand News
Hungary and Thailand to sign MoU for stronger economic ties
Hungary and Thailand are set to strengthen their economic ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Hungarian-Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Budapest Chamber of Commerce next month. The Hungarian embassy facilitated a luncheon in Bangkok, where the Hungarian ambassador and local Thai media discussed Hungary’s role as president of the Council of the European…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s Seri Ruam Thai Party dumps Pheu Thai amid feud
Thailand’s Seri Ruam Thai Party has quit the Pheu Thai-led coalition government. The move follows a heated dispute between Seri Ruam Thai’s leader, Police General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, and the ruling Pheu Thai Party, which he accuses of neglect. In a tense briefing at the Seri Ruam Thai headquarters yesterday, Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth revealed that the party executive board had decided…
- Thailand News
Wealthy woman caught tossing trash into Chon Buri sea
Social media users this week were outraged after a shocking video emerged of a woman in her forties or fifties tossing a bag of trash into the sea from the Cholamarkwithi Bridge in Chon Buri province. The footage, captured by a dashboard camera and shared on the Facebook page Chon Buri News, shows the woman pulling up in a black…
- Thailand News
Disabled woman’s fifth suicide attempt ends in tragedy in Phuket
A 39 year old Thai woman who resided at Baan Lipon complex in Si Sunthon village, Phuket was found dead at around 5.30am today. Police today, August 30, found the lifeless body of Sunanta Na Pattalung, leaning against the steel sliding shutters outside her home. Dressed in a blue tank top and shorts, Sunanta had tragically hanged herself using a nylon…
- Thailand News
Pattaya Airways’ maiden flight set to revolutionise Thai logistics
Thailand’s skies witnessed a game-changing event as Pattaya Airways launched its inaugural cargo flight on August 21. Flight PTW822 soared out of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport at 6am, touching down in Phuket by 8.15am. The aircraft returned to the capital just after midday, marking a significant milestone in Thailand’s logistics industry. Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat rolled out the red carpet for…
- World News
Myanmar journalist jailed for life, another gets 20 years
A military court in Myanmar sentenced one journalist to life imprisonment and another to 20 years behind bars, further tightening the junta’s iron grip on the nation’s media. The verdict was delivered under a draconian counterterrorism law. The journalists, 40 year old Myo Myint Oo and 49 year old Aung San Oo, who work for the independent online news service…
- Thailand News
Tourism triumph: Can Thailand hit the 2.3 trillion baht jackpot?
Despite a whirlwind of global economic challenges and shrinking wallets worldwide, Thailand’s tourism sector is making a remarkable comeback. The nation is on the brink of welcoming nearly as many visitors as it did in the golden year of 2019, when almost 40 million foreign tourists poured in, generating a staggering 2 trillion baht in international revenue. However, while the…
- Thailand News
Bangkok security guard arrested for fatal stabbing over traffic cones
A security guard was arrested after fatally stabbing an elderly caregiver following a dispute over traffic cones in Bangkok’s Thawi Watthana district. The incident occurred yesterday, August 29, at Pin Klao Nakorn 2 Village, Soi Phutthamonthon Sai 2. Police Lieutenant Weerawit Tasanapinyoyo received a call about a fatal stabbing at 5pm. The altercation took place in front of house number…
- Thailand News
Ayutthaya temple vandalised, sparks online outrage
Ayutthaya’s Wat Mae Nang Pleum recently faced a shameful incident where a local teenager spray-painted a sign at the temple, which has become a popular tourist spot since the visit of celebrity Lisa from BLACKPINK. The act sparked widespread criticism online. The incident took place at Wat Mae Nang Pleum in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, where the sign and letters…
- Thailand News
Five Star Cinema in Korat screens final show after 29 years
The final chapter has closed on Korat’s beloved Five Star Cinema, a cherished venue for local students and residents. Yesterday, August 29, marked the last screening at the iconic theatre, succumbing to the competition from central investors and streaming services. Five Star Cinema, located at the Chai Narong Gate intersection next to the Panjadara Hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), originally…
- Thailand News
Mysterious bone fragments found in Nonthaburi forest
Police in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province, are urgently investigating mysterious bone fragments scattered in a dense forest area after a woman discovered them last night. The bones were found near a burnt rubber pile, raising suspicions of foul play. The Bang Bua Thong Police Station in Nonthaburi received a report at 8.30pm yesterday, August 29, of bone fragments…
- Thailand News
Special vehicle registration numbers up for auction at DLT
The Department of Land Transport (DLT), through its Road Safety Fund, announced an upcoming auction of special vehicle registration numbers for private cars with a seating capacity of no more than seven. The auction, the eighth of its kind, will be held tomorrow, August 31, from 10am at the DLT’s Building 6, Floor 7. The event features the theme Special…
- Thailand News
Essex man’s Thai holiday night out ends in tragedy
A dream holiday in Thailand turned into a nightmare for an Essex couple when a 27 year old British national from Romford was tragically found dead in a body of water after a night out. Theo Morgan, a former Met Police officer, had been enjoying a 10-day getaway in Surat Thani with his girlfriend when disaster struck. The couple had…
